Non-polyolefin type polymers

Flame testing

Hold the sample in a lighted match and smell.

Note: Take care when smelling any plastic material. Make sure the flame is totally out. Do not directly inhale the fumes from the burning sample. Hold the sample away from your nose (about 20 - 30 cm) and sniff just enough to get the smell. Do not inhale deeply. Take care of any dripping polymer - it will be very hot and can burn.

Results

Ignites, continues to burn after match removed and burns with a clear flame.

Difficult to ignite and self-extinguishing (note the colour of the flame and how easily it starts to burn).

 

Last edited: 05/04/2004

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