| Document ID (ISN) | 31526 |
| CIS number |
79-1110 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
Die Berufsgenossenschaft |
| Year |
1978 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Kieback D. |
| Title |
Ignition hazard of work clothes in the electric arc |
| Original title |
Brandgefahr von Arbeitskleidung im elektrischen Lichtbogen [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
Sep. 1978, No.9, p.503-506. Illus. 9 ref. |
| Abstract |
Tests on the behaviour of textiles exposed to fire (see also CIS 78-195) with samples of pure cotton or polyester-cotton (65%/35%) are reported. Combustion and extinction characteristics of these fabrics are different. A 65% polyester content slows down combustion of the fabric and improves the extinction characteristics, but has the disadvantage of melting, with resulting aggravation of burns. A blended fabric is as suitable as pure cotton for work clothes for routine use. In the event of high risk, the use of personal protective equipment is recommended. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
textiles; work clothing; electric arc; fire behaviour |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
polyesters; cotton; comparative study; thermal burns; flammability testing |
| Document type |
- |
| Subject(s) |
Personal protection
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Protective clothing
Fires
Electricity
|
