BS/EN 71-2-2006 pdf download.Safety of toys Part 2 : Flammability.
a) not more than 50 % of the greatest initial length, when the initial length was 150 mm or more;
b) not more than 75 % of the greatest initial length, when the initial length was less than 150 mm
When determining whether materials are required to be tested under 4,2.2, the distance by which the material
protrudes shall be measured without applying tension to the protruding part, e.g. curly hair is not straightened.
Plaits or braided hair shall be fully released and combed, where possible, before testing.
4.2,3 Beards, moustaches, wigs etc. made from hair, pile or material with similar features (e.g. free.
hanging ribbons, paper or cloth strands etc.), which protrude less than 50 mm from the surface of the toy These materials may or may not be attached to masks, hats or other products worn on the head.
When tested in accordance with 5.3. the duration of flaming shall not be more than 2 s after the removal of the test flame, and the maximum distance between the upper edge of the burnt area and the point of application of the test flame shall not be more than 70 mm.
4.2.4 Full or partial moulded head masks
When tested in accordance with 5.3, the duration of flaming shall not be more than 2 s after the removal of the test flame. The maximum distance between the upper edge of the burnt area and the point of application of the test flame shall not be more than 70 mm. Cardboard partial masks with no hair, pile or other attachments (other than those for securing the toys) are excluded.
4.2.5 FlowIng elements of toys to be worn on the head (except those covered by 4.2.2 and 4.2.3), hoods, head-dresses etc. and fabric masks which partially or fully cover the head, but excluding those items covered by 4.3
When tested in accordance with 5.4, the rate of spread of flame of the material shall not exceed 10 mm/s or shall self-extinguish before the second marker thread is severed.
4.3 Toy disguise costumes and toys intended to be worn by a child in play (see A.5) These include for example cowboy suits, nurses outfits etc. and long flowing capes etc. not attached to headwear covered by 4.2.5.
If there is insufficient material to obtain a test sample of at least 610 mm x 100 mm, it is permissible to use a test sample made up of two separate pieces of material measuring 310 mm x 100 mm which – when fitted together with an overlap of 10mm (see 5.4.1) – will constitute a test sample of 610 mm x 100 mm.
When tested in accordance with 5.4, the rate of spread of flame shall riot exceed 30 mm/s or shall self-extinguish before the second marker thread is severed.
If the rate of spread of flame is between 10 mm/s and 30 mm/s. both the toy and the packaging shall be permanently marked with the following warning: “Warningi Keep away from fire”.
These include for example toy tents, puppet theatres, wigwams and play tunnels.
When tested in accordance with 5.4, the rate of spread of flame shall not exceed 30 mm/s or shall self-extinguish before the second marker thread is severed.
When tested In accordance wIth 5.4. it the sample has a rate of spread of flame greater than 20 mm/s. there shall be no flaming debris or molten drips.
If the material has non-Identical surfaces, both sides shall be tested.
If the rate of spread of flame is between 10 mm/s and 30 mm/s. both the toy and the packaging shall be permanently marked with the following warning: “Warning I Keep away from fire”.
Where there is insufficient material to give a test sample of at least 610 mm x 100 mm, it is permissible to use a test sample made up of two separate pieces of material measuring 310 mm x 100 mm which – when fitted together with an overlap of 10mm (see 5.4.1) – will constitute a test sample of 610mm x 100 mm.
4.5 Soft-filled toys (animals and dolls etc.) with a piled or textile surface
[j) The requirements of this subclause do not apply to toys which, when positioned in accordance with 5.5.3. present a maximum unhindered vertical height of 150 mm or less. A toy shall be tested as supplied, including any clothing present with the toy and, if considered to be more onerous, with the clothes removed if removal can be accomplished without damage to the clothes or toy.
When tested in accordance with 5.5, the rate of spread of flame on the surface shall not be more than 30 mm/s or shall self-extinguish. (J
5 Test methods
5.1 General
5.1.1 Test burner
The test flame shall be obtained from a burner as described in EN ISO 6941:2003, Annex A and shall be operated with butane or propane gas.
5.1.2 Conditioning and test chamber
Before each test, the toys or samples shall be conditioned for at least 7 h in an atmosphere having a temperature of (20 ± 5) C and a relative humidity of (65 ± 5) %.
Carry out the tests in a test chamber in which the movement of air is less than 0.2 m/s at the start of the test and is not affected by operation of mechanical apparatus during the test. It Is essential that the volume of air In the test chamber is not affected by a reduction in the level of oxygen concentration. When an open fronted chamber is used for the test, ensure that the test sample is at least 300 mm from the walls of the chamber.BS/EN 71-2-2006 pdf download.