This International Standard defines terms used in testing the burning behaviour of textiles and textile products.

Although some of the terms have wide general usage and may be applicable to many materials and products, the definitions herein are in accordance with the use of the terms in the textile field.

NOTE -- A symbol consisting of five points (.....) has been printed where, in one of the two languages present, no term exists which corresponds exactly to the definition given.

The expression "term deprecated" constitutes an official warning not to use a term in order to preclude any misunderstanding.