Flame Retardant Test Fabrics

February 28, 2005 Date: PROTENGE EPI LTDA Sao Paulo, SP Client OMNI PLUS 7 oz, Blue FR Cotton Material Measured weight: 8.1 oz/yd² (274g/m²) Fabric description ASTM F1959/F1959M-04 Standard Test Method for Determining the Arc Rating of Materials for Clothing Reference Standard Ar c Th er ma l Per f or ma nc e Va lu e, ATPV = 10 .6 Cal /c m² Heat Attenuation Factor, HAF = 75.7% The arc rating of this material is intended for use as flame resistant clothing for workers exposed to electric arcs. The material used in this test method are in the form of flat specimens, actual performance of the complete garment may vary depending on the final design and assembly of the garment. This test method does not apply to the electrical contact or electrical shock hazard. The Arc Rating was calculated using the test data obtained and given in the attached table. Using logistic regression technique, the ATPV, defined as the 50% probability of burn, was determined in accordance with ASTM F1959M-04. The average Heat Attenuation Factor (HAF) of the material is calculated by averaging the HAF of each test sample. It is defined as the percent of the incident energy that is blocked by the material. Summary Claude Maurice Kinectrics Inc Toronto, ON,CA Test performed by: 30 cm (12") Arc Gap: 21 Number of samples analysed: 7 to 12 cal/cm² Incident Energy Range: 30 cm (12") Distance to Fabric: 8.0 kA Test current: Test Parameters: High Current Test Laboratory Kinectrics Inc., Canada Test Summary Panel data and observations of the fabric samples after the arc exposure were collected and summarized in the attached table. The graphs and statistics on the attached sheets provide more detailed information to better understand the Arc Rating assigned to this material. The client shall review this full report, the video recordings of the arc exposure and the photographs of the sampless after the test to determine if the material meets the intended specification. K-422602-01 Report # [email protected] 416-207-6305 Client contact information ISO 9001-2000

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The arc rating of this material is intended for use as flame resistant clothing for workers exposed toelectric arcs. The material used in this test method are in the form of flat specimens, actual performanceof the complete garment may vary depending on the final design and assembly of the garment. Thistest method does not apply to the electrical contact or electrical shock hazard.The Arc Rating was calculated using the test data obtained and given in the attached table. Usinglogistic regression technique, the ATPV, defined as the 50% probability of burn, was determined inaccordance with ASTM F1959M-04. The average Heat Attenuation Factor (HAF) of the material iscalculated by averaging the HAF of each test sample. It is defined as the percent of the incident energythat is blocked by the material.