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A textile technologist, chemist to be more precise. Have taken up responsibilities with AATCC and ASTM International to provide technical and support services to members and member prospects. Involved in QA systems implementation for Textile producers. Work with some of the top rated technicians in the world. We are Rated very highly Globally. I share my knowledge and experience ( Episteme and Techne)with the industry. Conduct Training programs for AATCC and ASTM Intl. In addition design and deliver tailor made programs and deliver lectures. Love to drive in search of desolate and exotic locations, where the air is clean , water in pure and nature is still natural. Ironically I Love gadgets and gizmo's and experimenting with new hardware and software. Life is not perfect , but it is interesting. Imperfections make life worth living. A perfect system is no challenge to the body , mind and soul.

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Monday, July 5, 2010

ASTM International and BTRA to conduct a Training program on US State and Federal Flammability Regulations





Regulatory Compliance for Flammability of Upholstered Furniture, Mattresses, and Bedding Sold in the United States

New program Available only in USA and India


ASTM International and BTRA ( Bombay India)  are discussing brining a brand new training program on US State and Federal Regulations on Flammability of Textile.


The program is tentatively scheduled for Sept 2010.


The program will cover 





  •        History of the Regulations
  •            Recent Activity and Changes to Regulations
  •          Enforcement Overview
  •          Terminology, Acronyms and Definitions
  •          Basic Pertinent Fire Science Principals
  •          Upholstered Furniture Test Standards:
  •          California Technical Bulletin 116
  •          California Technical Bulletin 117
  •          California Technical Bulletin 117 (Proposed Revision)
  •          California Technical Bulletin 133
  •          CPSC—Proposed Federal Upholstered Furniture Flammability Standard
  •          Upholstered Furniture Action Council (U.F.A.C.) Standards
  •          Boston Fire Code B.F.D. IX-10
  •          Mattress/Box Spring Test Standards:
  •          CPSC—16 C.F.R. 1632 (Calif. Tech. Bulletin 106)
  •          CPSC—16 C.F.R. 1633 (Calif. Tech. Bulletin 603)
  •          California Technical Bulletin 121
  •          California Technical Bulletin 129
  •          Boston Fire Code B.F.D. IX-11
  •          Bedding/Bedclothing Test Standards
  •          California Technical Bulletin 604 (Pending Regulation)
  •          CPSC—ANPR. 16 C.F.R. 1634—Proposed Federal Standard
  •          Other Standards (cigarette ignition propensity, barrier performance,cotton smoldering, etc.)
  •          Voluntary Test Standards (ASTM, ANSI, UL, NFPA)
  •          Product and Component Labeling
  •          Recordkeeping Requirements
  •          Enforcement/Liability Issues
  •          Manufacturing Best Practices/Quality Control
Please contact textile1@astm.org  for more information 
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