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BODYCOTE ? 2395 SPEAKMAN DRIVE, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA L5K 1B3 ? TEL: (905) 822-4111 ? FAX: (905) 823-1446 Surface Flammability, Smoke and Toxic Gas Generation of Pro-flex Rubber 35-AA A Report To: Pro-flex Inc. Chamberlin Rubber Company 885, boul. Industriel 3333 Brighton Henrietta Townline Rd. Granby, Québec Rochester NY 14623 J2J 1A6 USA Phone: (450) 777-4677 (585) 427-7780 Fax: (450) 777-4643 (585) 427-2429 Attention: Daniel Vandenberghe Dan Briggs Submitted By: Fire Testing Services Report No. 03-02-658(A1) 5 pages + 1 appendix Date: October 23, 2003 Bodycote Materials Testing Canada Inc. Surface Flammability, Smoke and Toxic Gas Generation of Pro-flex Rubber 35-AA Page 1 of 5 For: Pro-flex Inc. Chamberlin Rubber Company Report No. 03-02-658(A1) ACCREDITATION Standards Council of Canada, Registration #1. REGISTRATION ISO 9002-1994, registered by QMI, Registration #001109. SPECIFICATIONS OF ORDER Determine surface flammability in accordance with ASTM E 162, rate of smoke generation according to ASTM E 662, toxic gas production according to Bombardier SMP 800-C and Boeing BSS 7239, as per Pro-flex Inc. P.O. #0427 dated August 19, 2003. IDENTIFICATION Rubber compound, approximately 10 mm in thickness, identified as Pro-flex Rubber 35-AA with DEX Primer and SB-72 Adhesive. (BMTC sample identification number 03-02-S0658-1) TEST RESULTS Note: In all cases prior to testing, the specimens were adhered to 6 mm thick fiberglass reinforced cement. ASTM E 162-02a Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source. (Is = Flame Spread Index). Fs Q Is Observations 1: 1.8 16.5 30 Maximum flame front propagation of 10 inches. 2: 1.8 14.9 27 No flaming running or flaming dripping observed. 3: 1.8 16.7 30 Specimens were supported in the sample holders with 4: 1.9 18.1 35 1 hexagonal wire mesh. Rounded Average: 30 Specified Maximum: 35 No flaming running or flaming dripping allowed. Bodycote Materials Testing Canada Inc. Surfa