ASTM_F_1972_-_19.pdf

Designation:F197219Standard Guide forTerminology Relating to Candles and Associated AccessoryItems1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1972;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This guide defines standard terms used to describecandles and associated accessory products.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are for informa-tion only.1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2E136 Test Method forAssessing Combustibility of MaterialsUsing a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750CF2058 Specification for Candle Fire Safety LabelingF2326 Test Method for Collection and Analysis of VisibleEmissions from Candles as They BurnF2417 Specification for Fire Safety for CandlesF2601 Specification for Fire Safety for Candle Accessories2.2 NFPA Standard:3NFPA 909 Code for the Protection of Cultural Resources3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 altar candle,ncandle that is constructed,packaged,and labeled as an altar candle.3.1.1.1 DiscussionThe candle is used in a place of wor-ship in close proximity to the altar during the religious serviceor ceremony.3.1.2 barrier technology,na functional design element ofa candle accessory that minimizes the risk of ignition of thecombustible components of the candle accessory as a result offoreseeable misuse or failure of the candle.F2417,F26013.1.2.1 DiscussionPrecautions should be taken in barriertechnology designs to prevent ignition of combustible compo-nents.During intended use,the candle should not be capable ofigniting combustible components from either heat transfer ordirect flame impingement.Accessories should also be designedto prevent ignition of combustible components in reasonableand foreseeable situations such as in drafts or the candle fallingover.Examples include a durable,noncombustible wall,orspace absent of combustible objects.3.1.3 base material,nthe intended fuel source for candleflame.F24173.1.4 birthday candle,ncandle or candle ensemble whosesole purpose is to be used on a birthday cake.3.1.5 burn cycle,nthe length of time a candle burns fromwhen it is lit to when it is manually extinguished or from whenit is lit until it extinguishes on its own at end of useful life.F2326,F2417,F26013.1.5.1 DiscussionBurn cycles for tealight candles areuntil end of useful life;burn cycles for gel-containing candlesare 8 h;burn cycles for extended use candles are as labeled orintended;and burn cycles for all other candles are 4 h.3.1.6 burn period,ntotal time the candle is burned overthe duration of the test.F23263.1.7 burn time,nthe time a material supports sustainedflaming combustion after removal of the ignition source untilall flaming ceases.F2417,F26013.1.8 candle,none or more combustible wicks supportedby a material that constitutes a fuel which is solid,semi-solid,or quasi-rigid at room temperature,68 to 80F(20 to 27C);itcan also contain additives that are used for color,scent,stability,or to modify the burning characteristics;the combinedfunction of which is to sustain a light-producing flame.3.1.9 candle accessory,nobject designed,intended,ormarketed for use with a candle.F26011This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on ConsumerProducts and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.45 on CandleProducts.Current edition approved April 1,2019.Published April 2019.Originallyapproved in 1999.Last previous edition approved in 2016 as F1972 16.DOI:10.1520/F1972-19.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from National Fire Protection Association(NFPA),1 BatterymarchPark,Quincy,MA 02269-9101.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1 3.1.10 candle burner,na candle holder that restricts thefree flow of exiting combustion gases.F26013.1.10.1 DiscussionCandle burners include,but are notlimited to,lanterns,p