The method involves placing of the alight cigarette on 10 sheets of paper and then counting the number of burnt sheets after the cigarette had perished.

This certified Grade 2 is tested according to the procedure detailed in ASTM E 2187-04, Sections 9.3.1 and 9.3.2. The paper meets both the conditioned (26.1±0.5 g, SD < 0.3 g) and dried (24.7±0.5 g, SD < 0.3 g) weight requirements.

Features and Benefits: Each lot is guaranteed to meet the ASTM E 2187-04 specifications Simplifies testing process by eliminating lot suitability testing.