Industry regulations are complex. Don't let confusion over requirements for fire testing hold up your project. Element will be your guide.

Ensure product safety and compliance quickly, accurately and stress-free. We handle your testing needs from start to finish with the industry's fastest turnaround time. Our experts prepare detailed, reliable test reports and guide you through the process, whether you're new to testing or have custom requirements.

Quick and easy compliance

Meet key standards in building materials

We ensure quick compliance with ASTM E84, CAN/ULC-S102, CAN/ULC-S102.2, ASTM E1354, CAN/ULC-S135, ASTM E136 and many more. Click the MORE button to see the full list.

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Building materials standards: 
  • ASTM E84 – Steiner Tunnel surface flammability
  • UL 723 – Steiner Tunnel surface flammability
  • CAN/ULC-S102 – Steiner Tunnel surface flammability
  • CAN/ULC-S102.2 – Steiner Tunnel surface flammability – floor mounting
  • ASTM E 1354 – Cone Calorimeter: rate of heat release
  • ASTM E 136 – Non-combustibility of building materials
  • CAN/ULC-S135 – Cone Calorimeter: rate of heat release
  • ISO 5660-1 – Cone Calorimeter: rate of heat release
  • CAN/ULC-S127 – Corner wall test for foamed plastic
  • CAN/ULC-S129 – Smolder resistance of insulation
  • CAN/ULC-S114 – Non-combustibility of building materials
quick and easy compliance

Meet key standards in transportation materials

We ensure quick compliance with ASTM E162, ASTM E648, ASTM E662, Boeing BSS 7239, Bombardier SMP 800-c, ASTM E1354 and more. Click the MORE button to see the full list.

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  • ASTM C 1166 – flame propagation of elastomers
  • ASTM D 3675 – surface flammability of flexible cellular materials – radiant panel
  • ASTM E 162 – surface flammability of materials – radiant panel
  • ASTM E 648 – critical radiant flux of floor covering systems
  • ASTM E 662 – specific optical density of smoke generated by solid materials
  • Boeing BSS 7239 – toxicity of burning materials (typically aircraft)
  • Bombardier SMP 800-c – toxicity of burning materials (typically rail)
  • ASTM E 970 – critical radiant flux of exposed attic insulation
  • ASTM E1354 – cone calorimeter: rate of heat release
  • MVSS 302 (CMVSS 302 /FMVSS 302) – horizontal burn rate of motor vehicle materials
  • CAL TB 133 – flammability of seating furniture for use in public occupancies
mattress flammability testing

Meet key standards in furniture

We ensure quick compliance with 16 CFR Part 1632, 16 CFR Part 1633, CAN/ULC-S137, CAL TB 117, CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.7, and more. Click the MORE button to see the full list.

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  • 16 CFR Part 1632 – flammability of mattresses & mattress pads – cigarette smolder
  • 16 CFR Part 1633 – flammability of mattresses & mattress sets – open flame test 
  • CAN/ULC-S137 – flammability of mattresses & mattress sets – open flame test
  • CAL TB 117 – flammability of upholstered furniture components – cigarette smolder
  • UFAC – flammability of upholstered furniture components – cigarette smolder
  • NFPA 260 – flammability of upholstered furniture components – cigarette smolder
  • CAL TB 129 – flammability of mattresses for use in public buildings
  • CAL TB 133 – flammability of seating furniture for use in public occupancies
  • CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.7 – combustion resistance of mattresses – cigarette smolder
  • ASTM E 84 – Steiner tunnel surface flammability
  • UL 723 – Steiner tunnel surface flammability
  • CAN/ULC-S102 – Steiner tunnel surface flammability
  • CAN/ULC-S102.2 – Steiner tunnel surface flammability – floor mounting
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Quick and easy compliance

Meet key standards in plastics and textile materials

We ensure quick compliance with ASTM D635, ASTM D1829, UL 94, FAR 25.853, 16 CFR and many more. Click the MORE button to see the full list.

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  • ASTM D 568 – rate of burning of flexible plastics in a vertical position
  • ASTM D 635 – rate of burning of plastics in a horizontal position
  • ASTM D 2863 – determination of limiting oxygen index of plastics
  • ASTM D 1929 (performed by Building Science) – ignition temperature of plastics
  • NPFP 701 (Test 1 & Test 2) – flame resistance of textiles
  • CAN/ULC-S109 (Small-Flame & Large-Flame) – flame resistance of textiles
  • UL 94 V – vertical burning test for plastics
  • UL 94 HB – horizontal burning test for plastics
  • UL 94 5VA or 5VB – vertical burning test for plastics
  • UL 94 VTM – thin material burning test
  • UL 94 HBF – horizontal burning foamed material 
  • FAR 25.853 (12s) – vertical Bunsen burner test for aircraft materials
  • FAR 25.853 (60s) – vertical Bunsen burner test for aircraft materials
  • FAR 25.853 45° angle – 45 degree test for cabin materials
  • FAR 25.853 Horizontal – horizontal burn rate of cabin and cargo compartment materials
  • ASTM D 6413 – vertical flame resistance
  • CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.1 – vertical Bunsen burner test
  • CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.4 – ease of ignition
  • CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.5 – 45° test (consumer apparel & textile products)
  • CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.6 – methenamine tablet test for floor coverings
  • CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.10 – vertical Bunsen burner test
  • CPAI 84 Vertical – vertical test for tent wall & top materials
  • CPAI 84 Horizontal – horizontal test for tent floor material
  • 16 CFR part 1610 – 45° test (consumer apparel & textile products)
  • 16 CFR Part 1615 – 3s test for children’s sleepwear
  • Cal Fire Marshall Title 19, Part 1237.1 – vertical flame resistance
 

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We'll guide you through the primary testing methods and procedures for fire testing of materials used in construction, transportation, plastics, textiles, furniture, mattresses, and other consumer products.

Our St. Paul, MN and Mississauga, ON-based labs are accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC 17020 standards to ensure that our customers have full confidence in accurate and reliable test results. 

Steiner Tunnel test

Steiner Tunnel Testing

Learn about how Element performs the Steiner Tunnel test to both North American and Middle East standards ASTM E84, UL 723, CAN/ULC-S102 and CAN/ULC-S102.2.

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Cone Calorimetry

Cone Calorimeter

Find out why the cone calorimeter test is a cost-effective way to research the fire performance of products.

Cone Calorimetry
radiant panel test

Radiant Panel Test

Learn about Element's radiant panel test and how it can help you evaluate the reaction-to-fire properties of your floor system.

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