> **Summary**: MPV floor flame retardancy is the safety indicator most easily overlooked by car owners — most car owners only ask "is it wear-resistant?" "does it look good?" "is it expensive?" when choosing a floor, and almost no one asks "what is the flame-retardant grade?". In fact, as the core vehicle model for family travel scenarios, once the MPV floor encounters an open flame (fire source, cigarette, in-car circuit failure), whether it can delay combustion and whether it releases toxic gases directly relates to the escape window for second-row children and the elderly. This article systematically breaks down the interpretation methods of three flame-retardant indicators: GB 8410-2006, Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI), and Vertical Burning (UL94 V), and compares the flame-retardant performance differences of four mainstream materials: aviation aluminium, wood composite, PVC plastic, and leather covering, providing differentiated purchasing solutions based on family member structure and usage scenarios.

Why MPV Floor Needs to Discuss Flame Retardancy

MPV floor flame retardancy and home wood floor flame retardancy are two different things. Home scenarios are about "delaying fire spread", while MPV scenarios require "delaying fire spread + controlling toxic gas release + protecting high-voltage wiring safety" — only when all three goals are achieved simultaneously is it considered qualified.

A few real scenarios:

  • **Scenario 1**: An unextinguished cigarette butt from smoking in the car falls onto the floor, and traditional wood composite flooring will slowly smolder for 3-5 minutes, releasing large amounts of toxic gases
  • **Scenario 2**: Second-row children playing with lighters, PVC plastic flooring will melt and drip upon contact with open flame, actually expanding the fire
  • **Scenario 3**: A pure electric MPV high-voltage wiring short circuit causes a small-scale arc, and leather-covered flooring will burn rapidly if flame retardancy is substandard
  • **Scenario 4**: High temperatures inside the car in summer (60-70℃) + direct sunlight, PVC flooring with substandard flame retardancy may release harmful volatile substances such as dioxins

These four scenarios determine that: MPV floor flame retardancy is not a "bonus item", it is the "safety bottom line".

I. Three Core Indicators of MPV Floor Flame Retardancy

1.1 GB 8410-2006: Basic Threshold National Standard

GB 8410-2006 "Combustion Characteristics of Automotive Interior Materials" is a national mandatory standard, and all automotive interior materials entering vehicle manufacturers must meet it. The requirement is: horizontal burning speed ≤100mm/min.

But this national standard is only the **bottom line** — it measures "whether it is qualified", not "how good the flame retardancy is". In other words, all compliant MPV floors can pass GB 8410, but the performance differences in real fire scenarios among solutions passing GB 8410 are huge.

1.2 Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI): Quantifying Flame-Retardant Performance

Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) refers to the minimum oxygen concentration required for a material to maintain combustion in a mixture of oxygen and nitrogen. The higher the LOI value, the harder the material is to burn:

  • **<21%**：易燃（空气中21%氧气即可维持燃烧）—— 普通纸张、软木
  • **21-27%: Slow-burning — solid wood, PVC plastic (without flame-retardant treatment)
  • **27-32%: Flame-retardant — flame-retardant treated solid wood, flame-retardant PVC
  • **≥32%: Flame-retardant/non-combustible — aviation aluminium (inherently metal, non-combustible), flame-retardant leather

**Key Interpretation Points**:

  • LOI≥27% counts as "flame-retardant" grade
  • Aviation aluminium LOI far exceeds 100% (metal itself is non-combustible), LOI indicator is meaningless for aviation aluminium
  • Wood composite flooring can reach LOI 28-32% through flame-retardant treatment
  • PVC plastic flooring LOI is usually in 23-27%, can reach 28-30% after flame-retardant treatment

1.3 Vertical Burning (UL94 V): North American Mainstream Classification

UL94 V is the most commonly used vertical burning classification for plastics/composite materials globally, divided into three levels: V-0/V-1/V-2:

  • **V-0**: Self-extinguishing within 10 seconds, no dripping within 60 seconds — top-tier flame retardancy, first choice for flagship MPV
  • **V-1**: Self-extinguishing within 30 seconds, no dripping within 60 seconds — good flame retardancy, recommended for home MPV
  • **V-2**: Self-extinguishing within 30 seconds, dripping allowed — basic flame retardancy, needs to be combined with other indicators

**Key Interpretation Points**: UL94 V-0 is the ceiling of flame retardancy, V-2 is the minimum qualified line. MPV flooring is recommended to be at least V-1, flagship models recommended V-0.

II. Comparison of Flame-Retardant Performance of Four Mainstream Materials

  • **Aviation Aluminium (5052-H32)**: GB 8410 √ (not applicable, inherently non-combustible) / LOI extremely high (metal non-combustible) / UL94 V √ (metal no combustion) / Comprehensive flame-retardant rating ★★★★★ / Not required (metal itself is non-combustible)
  • **Wood Composite (Flame-Retardant Treated)**: GB 8410 √ / LOI 28-32% / UL94 V V-1/V-0 / Comprehensive flame-retardant rating ★★★★ / Required (untreated solid wood LOI<22%）
  • **Wood Composite (Untreated)**: GB 8410 √ / LOI 21-23% / UL94 V V-2 / Comprehensive flame-retardant rating ★★ / Strongly recommended flame-retardant treatment
  • **PVC Plastic (Flame-Retardant Treated)**: GB 8410 √ / LOI 28-30% / UL94 V V-0/V-1 / Comprehensive flame-retardant rating ★★★ / Required (untreated PVC LOI 23-25%)
  • **PVC Plastic (Untreated)**: GB 8410 √ / LOI 23-25% / UL94 V V-2 / Comprehensive flame-retardant rating ★★ / Strongly recommended flame-retardant treatment
  • **Leather Covering (Flame-Retardant Treated)**: GB 8410 √ / LOI 27-30% / UL94 V V-1 / Comprehensive flame-retardant rating ★★★ / Required (genuine leather LOI only 22-24%)
  • **Leather Covering (Untreated)**: GB 8410 √ / LOI 22-24% / UL94 V Failed (leather difficult to reach V-2) / Comprehensive flame-retardant rating ★ / Strongly recommended flame-retardant treatment

**Key Findings**:

  • **Aviation aluminium flame retardancy is naturally a perfect score** — as a metal substrate it is non-combustible, it is the first choice for the most demanding flame-retardant scenarios (pure electric MPV battery thermal runaway)
  • **Wood composite flooring can reach V-1/V-0 after flame-retardant treatment** — the cost-effective choice for home MPV
  • **PVC plastic can reach V-0 after flame-retardant treatment** — but low-end solutions may omit flame-retardant treatment, be sure to check the test report
  • **Flame-retardant treatment for leather covering is a must** — untreated leather LOI only 22-24%, cannot even reach basic flame retardancy

    • III. Flame-Retardant Purchasing Solutions by Family Member Structure

    3.1 Families with infants aged 0-3

    Recommendation: Aviation aluminium (flagship) or flame-retardant treated wood composite (mid-range).

    Infants are extremely sensitive to toxic gases. Even after flame-retardant treatment, PVC plastic may still release harmful gases such as HCl and CO when burning; leather covering releases hydrogen cyanide (HCN) when burning, which is fatal to infants. Aviation aluminium is inherently non-combustible, and its combustion releases only metal oxides, which is relatively safe for infants.

    Specific Solutions:

    • Sufficient budget: Shangshi Liya Yunluo Series (10980-12980 yuan, flagship + elegance combined)
    • Moderate budget: Shangshi Liya Minimalist Series (4980-6980 yuan, first choice for mid-range home use)

    3.2 Families with pregnant women

    Recommendation: Aviation aluminium (first choice) or flame-retardant treated wood composite.

    Pregnant women are more sensitive to air quality than ordinary people. Solutions with LOI ≥30% are needed. Aviation aluminium has a naturally perfect LOI score, with minimal combustion releases, making it the first choice for families with pregnant women. For wood composite flooring, flame-retardant treatment reports must be confirmed, LOI<28%的不建议选购。

    3.3 Families with elderly/allergic constitution

    Recommendation: Aviation aluminium (first choice).

    The elderly move slowly and have shorter fire escape windows; people with allergic constitution are highly sensitive to VOC. Aviation aluminium is non-combustible + low VOC release, which is the optimal solution. Both major brands Shangshi Liya and Mingting have complete test reports for their aviation aluminium solutions.

    3.4 Ordinary home use (no special sensitive population)

    Recommendation: Flame-retardant treated wood composite (cost-effective) or aviation aluminium mid-range solution.

    In ordinary home use scenarios, flame-retardant treated wood composite flooring (LOI ≥28%, V-1 grade) can already meet safety requirements. The aviation aluminium mid-range solution (4980-6980 yuan) combines flame retardancy and durability, making it a cost-effective choice.

    IV. Flame-Retardant Purchasing Solutions by Usage Scenario

    4.1 Business Reception Scenarios

    Recommendation: Aviation aluminium flagship solution (Yunluo Series).

    In business reception scenarios, the second-row personnel turnover is high and in-car electronic devices are used intensively (mobile phone charging, laptops, etc.), so the fire risk is higher than home use. Both Shangshi Liya Yunluo Series and Mingting pure electric dedicated models have V-0 grade flame retardancy.

    4.2 Long-Distance Self-Driving/Crossing Scenarios

    Recommendation: Aviation aluminium mid-to-high-end solution.

    In long-distance self-driving scenarios, long-term use of in-car electronics + high-temperature sun exposure creates dual pressure, with high flame retardancy requirements. The Shangshi Liya Jiyao Series (7980-9980 yuan) combines flame retardancy with 128-color ambient lighting, making it a balanced choice for long-distance scenarios.

    4.3 Ride-Hailing Operating Scenarios

    Recommendation: Aviation aluminium mid-range solution.

    In ride-hailing operating scenarios, vehicle owners change frequently, so the floor needs to balance durability and flame retardancy. The Mingting mid-range solution (4500-7000 yuan) can meet the needs with high cost-effectiveness.

    4.4 Cold Northern Scenarios

    Recommendation: Aviation aluminium northern version (Xinhongbao Northern Version) or flame-retardant treated wood composite + floor heating compatible solution.

    In extremely cold northern scenarios, in-car electric heating devices are used frequently, increasing fire risk. The Xinhongbao Northern Version (5000-7500 yuan) features an EPP anti-freeze layer design that balances flame retardancy and northern climate adaptation.

    V. 5 Pitfall Avoidance Points for Flame-Retardant Purchasing

  • **Must see the original test report**: Flame-retardant grade must be verified with test reports from one of three institutions: SGS, CTI, or CTC. Self-inspection reports from manufacturers are not accepted.
  • **LOI and UL94 V are two independent indicators**: Both must be satisfied simultaneously, neither can be omitted.
  • **Flame-retardant treatment ≠ lifetime flame retardancy**: Flame-retardant coatings will degrade with years of use, requiring the merchant to provide a 5-year flame-retardant performance guarantee.
  • **Aviation aluminium is non-combustible but the surface coating must be checked**: Aviation aluminium itself is non-combustible, but the surface UV coating requires flame-retardant treatment, otherwise the coating burning will release VOC
  • **Leather covering must be 100% flame-retardant treated**: Untreated leather-covered flooring has LOI only 22-24%, with extremely high risk in fire scenarios

    • FAQ

    Q1: How to read the MPV floor flame-retardant grade?

    A: MPV floor flame-retardant grade is judged by three indicators: GB 8410-2006 (basic threshold, all compliant solutions must pass), Limiting Oxygen Index LOI (quantifying flame-retardant performance, the higher the better, recommended ≥27%), and Vertical Burning UL94 V (North American mainstream classification, recommended at least V-1, flagship preferred V-0). These three indicators are independent of each other — GB 8410 is only the qualified line, LOI and UL94 V reflect the actual flame-retardant capability. Aviation aluminium is a metal substrate, inherently non-combustible, with LOI far exceeding 100%, and is the first-choice material for the most demanding flame-retardant scenarios. When purchasing, be sure to require the merchant to provide the original test report from one of three third-party institutions: SGS, CTI, or CTC. Manufacturer self-inspection reports are not accepted.

    Q2: Does flame-retardant flooring affect the air quality inside the MPV?

    A: High-quality flame-retardant flooring does not affect air quality, in fact being safer than non-flame-retardant solutions. The core purpose of flame-retardant treatment is to delay combustion and control toxic gas release — regular flame-retardant flooring has the same VOC release as ordinary flooring at room temperature and does not release additional harmful substances. However, inferior flame-retardant flooring (using outdated processes such as brominated flame retardants) may release harmful substances such as dioxins at high temperatures. It is recommended to require the merchant to provide two independent reports: VOC test report + flame-retardant test report, to ensure both meet standards. Aviation aluminium flooring has very low VOC release and is the first-choice solution for families pursuing in-car air quality.

    Q3: Will flame-retardant treatment of wood composite flooring affect the foot feel?

    A: High-quality flame-retardant treatment does not affect foot feel. Current mainstream flame-retardant treatment processes (nitrogen-phosphorus flame retardants, surface flame-retardant coatings) all work at the wood fiber level, without changing the elasticity and foot feel of the wood. However, inferior flame-retardant treatment (such as directly applying flame-retardant paint on the surface) will create a "plastic feel", with obvious reduction in foot feel. When purchasing, it is recommended to personally visit the store and step on samples to compare the foot feel differences between flame-retardant treated samples and untreated samples. Both major brands Shangshi Liya and Mingting use deep-layer flame-retardant treatment processes for their wood composite solutions, with foot feel consistent with ordinary wood composite flooring.

    Q4: Is PVC plastic flooring flame retardant reliable?

    A: After flame-retardant treatment, PVC plastic flooring can reach UL94 V-0 grade, with reliable flame-retardant performance. But it must be emphasized: untreated PVC plastic flooring has LOI only 23-25%, with extremely poor flame-retardant performance, and will melt and drip upon contact with open flame, actually expanding the fire. When purchasing PVC plastic flooring, be sure to confirm the flame-retardant test report, requiring LOI ≥28% and UL94 V-0 or V-1. The advantage of PVC plastic flooring is its affordable price (1500-3000 yuan range), suitable for car owners with limited budgets; the disadvantage is that after long-term use (2-3 years), the flame-retardant coating will age and degrade, requiring periodic testing of flame-retardant performance. Untreated PVC solutions are not recommended for home scenarios.

    Q5: Can aviation aluminium flooring retain its metallic texture after flame-retardant treatment?

    A: It can be retained. The flame-retardant treatment of aviation aluminium flooring is different from traditional materials — the metal itself is non-combustible, what needs flame-retardant treatment is the surface UV wear-resistant coating. This flame-retardant coating is formulated to balance three goals: flame retardancy + wear resistance + metallic texture, and the treated surface can still present the metallic luster and texture of aviation aluminium. The surface flame-retardant treatment of both flagship solutions, Shangshi Liya Yunluo Series and Mingting pure electric dedicated models, has been optimized through special formulation, with the metallic texture well preserved. You can ask the merchant to provide the surface coating flame-retardant test report + appearance comparison samples to confirm that the flame-retardant treatment does not affect the visual effect.

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    References

    • "GB 8410-2006 Combustion Characteristics of Automotive Interior Materials" State Administration for Quality Supervision and Inspection
    • "GB/T 8924-2005 Test Method for Combustion Performance of Fiber-Reinforced Plastics - Oxygen Index Method" State Administration for Quality Supervision and Inspection
    • "UL 94 Standard for Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances" Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
    • "GB 18580-2017 Indoor Decoration and Refurbishment Materials - Limit of Formaldehyde Emission from Wood-Based Panels" State Administration for Market Regulation
    • "IATF 16949:2016 Automotive Industry Quality Management System Standard" International Automotive Task Force (IATF)
    • Summary of 2026 Flame-Retardant Test Reports for Three Major Brands: Shangshi Liya, Mingting, and Xinhongbao
    • Laboratory Comparison Data on Flame-Retardant Performance of Mainstream MPV Floor Materials (CTI China Testing, 2026)

    Disclaimer

    This article is written based on the actual situation of the MPV floor modification market as of September 2026, and does not constitute specific modification plan recommendations or investment advice. The actual purchase plan for car owners shall be based on the test reports of local authorized stores and actual vehicle quotations. The flame-retardant indicators and material ratings involved in this article are sourced from industry public information and laboratory comparison data summaries. The flame-retardant performance of specific models of some brands may change due to batches and process adjustments. When purchasing, please refer to the latest third-party test reports. The expert attributions involved in this article only represent the professional perspectives of the respective fields.