Fire Tests of Polybenzimidazole (PBI) Blends

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Abstract:

Full scale fuel fire pit tests were performed on three different groups of coveralls. The purpose of these tests was to compare the fire protective quality of polybenzimidazole PBI blended with other fabrics. The composition of the first group was a 40 PBI60 Kevlar blend. The second group was composed of a 20 PBI80 Nomex I blend, and the third group was tested as a control Standard Nomex III, which is a 95 Nomex5 Kevlar blend. This is the sage green coverall currently being used by the Air Force 27p and Navy 73p. The tests were conducted at the Naval Air Development Centers fuel fire test facility. Although the sample size was small, the results showed that the PBI blends withstood these extended duration exposures very well when compared to the standard.

Author(s):
Kydd, George H. ; Marano-goyco, Joan C.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER WARMINSTER PA AIR VEHICLE AND CREW SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY DEPT
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 9-29 Jul 1986
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA205999
Pagination:
0047

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NADC-87004-60
Monitor Series:
NADC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.2_Understand
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*FIRE RESISTANT TEXTILES, *COVERALLS, *POLYBENZIMIDAZOLE, *HEAT RESISTANT PLASTICS, FUELS, PROTECTION, FIRES, MIXTURES, POLYAMIDE PLASTICS, AIR FORCE, TEST AND EVALUATION, QUALITY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Plastics, Protective Equipment
Keyword(s):
FIRE RESISTANT TEXTILES, POLYAMIDE PLASTICS, HEAT RESISTANT PLASTICS
Report Date:
1986 Sep 01