Examples of some economic parameters concerning household appliances

Thermoplastics also have some general handicaps  

The household, entertainment office appliance market is subjected to some specific regulations for specific parts, notably large ones. Moreover, standards and regulations depend on the country. Among them a typical example is the UL requirements related to the longterm service temperature and the fire rating. 

Described in detail in Section 2.12.4.1, the UL temperature index is the maximum temperature that causes a 50% decay of the studied characteristics in the very long term. 

Like all the laboratory methods, the temperature index is an arbitrary measurement that must be interpreted and must constitute only one of the elements of judgement. 

Described in detail in Section 2.12.4.2, the UL94 Fire Rating provides basic information on the material s ability to extinguish a flame, once ignited. 

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Table 2.35 Examples of some economic parameters concerning household appliances...

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