In this paper, flammability parameters associated with the igni tion, combustion, and fire propagation processes and their usefulness for the development of fire resistant materials are discussed. The flammability param eters discussed are: (a) Critical Heat Flux (CHF) and Thermal Response Param eter (TRP), associated with ignition, (b) Heat Release Parameter (HRP) and Fire Propagation Index (FPI), associated with combustion and fire propagation.
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