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Novasuede passes the following flammability tests without additional FR treatment.
Cal 11E Pass:
UFAC/NFPA260 Class 1:
ASTM E84 (Glue down method) Class A: Novasuede, Novasuede/sheeting

To meet other flammability specifications, it may be necessary to apply a flame retardant (FR) treatment to the Novasuede or Nytek.
Novasuede can treated to meet the following standards. The specific FR treatment may vary according to the standard requested. Please be specific as to which standard is required for individual orders.
 
BS 282, Part 1 (Nord Arch) Novasuede, Novasuede on 1/8" foam tricot
I.M.O. 652 (16),
Sections 8.2 and 8.3
Novasuede, Novasuede/knit, Novasuede/sheeting
I.M.O. 653 Novasuede (minimums apply)
B.S. 5852, Part 1,
Ignition sources #0 and #1
 
Novasuede, Novasuede/knit, Novasuede/sheeting
B.S. 5852, Part 2,
Ignition source #5 (crib 5)
Novasuede, Novasuede/knit, Novasuede/sheeting
BS 46, Part Novasuede/sheeting
Lloyd’s Certificate "Material Having Low Flame Spread Characteristics" (based on BS 46, part ): Novasuede, Novasuede/sheeting
Lloyd’s Certificate "Material Having Low Flame Spread Characteristics and Not Capable of Producing Excessive Quantities of Smoke and Toxic Products of Combustion" (based on IMO Test Procedures Code, Annex 1, Part 5 and Part 2)
FAR 25.853 (a)
Appendix F Part I (a)(1)(ii)
(12 second vertical burn)
MVSS302  

Testing has been done on representative lots of flame retardant-treated Novasuede and Nytek by the methods listed above at independent laboratories. The test reports are on file and available upon request. New orders are manufactured by the same methods as the tested materials and are quality controlled. Unless otherwise requested in writing from the customer, the above listed tests are not performed and certified on individual orders.

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Width 53-54 inches/134-137 cm
Weight 5.8 oz. per sq. yd./197 g per sq. m
Cleanability Code S/W
Wear 100,000+ double rubs Wyzenbeek
  wire screen (ASTM D-4157-82)
Crock Dry 4-5/ Wet 3-4 (AATCC-8-1988)
Trap Tear Strength 35 lbs x 35 lbs (ASTM D-111-80)
Grab Tensile Strength 90 lbs x 110 lbs (ASTM D-5034-90)
Seam Strength 90 lbs x 135 lbs (ASTM D-1683-90A)
Colorfastness Gas Fumes (AATCC Test Method 23):
  Class 4-5 at 3 cycles
  Light Stability(AATCC Method 16A-82):
  Class 4-5/40 hrs. min.
  Water (AATCC 107-198) Class 4-5
  Perspiration (AATCC 15-1997) Class 4-5
  Dry Cleaning (AATCC 132-1997) Class 4-5
Flammability Class 1: UFAC/NFPA 260-A
  Pass: California 117 Section E
  Class A: Tunnel Test - (ASTM E84/NFPA 255/UL No. 723/UBC No. 42-1)
  Flame Spread Index-5; Fuel-5, Smoke-5
Flame Compatibility Furniture upholstered in Novasuede and constructed with other suitable components can comply with Cal 133
  Many international flammability codes can be met with appropriate FR treatment