ASTM_F_1972_-_13.pdf

Designation:F197213Standard 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.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2E136 Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a VerticalTube 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 base material,nintended fuel source for candleflame.F24173.1.2 burn cycle,nlength of time the candle is burnedduring one test day.For this test,a burn cycle is 4 h(seeSpecification F2417).F23263.1.3 burn period,ntotal time the candle is burned overthe duration of the test.For this test,the burn period will be 16h.F23263.1.4 burn time,ntime interval a test specimen supportssustained flaming combustion after removal of the ignitionsource until all flaming ceases.F26013.1.5 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);it can 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.3.1.5.1 altar candle,ncandle that is constructed,packaged,and labeled as an altar candle.(1)DiscussionThe candle is used in a place of worship inclose proximity to the altar during the religious service orceremony.F24173.1.5.2 birthday candle,ncandle whose sole purpose is tobe used on a birthday cake.F24173.1.5.3 Easter,Paschal,sacramental candle,ncandle thatis constructed,packaged,and labeled as an Easter,Paschal,orsacramental candle(or some combination of these names,forexample,Easter/Paschal),generally 43.2 cm(17.0 in.)or morein length.(1)DiscussionThe candle shall be displayed and burned inthe place of worship as the focal candle during Easter or withthe celebration of various sacraments.The candle is adornedwith symbols and ornamentation as required and deemedappropriate.F24173.1.5.4 filled candle,na candle produced and used withinthe same vessel.F20583.1.5.5 freestanding candle,na rigid candle(for example,pillar-shaped,column-shaped,or figurine)that is intended to beburned only on a heatresistant,noncombustible surface or ona heat-resistant,noncombustible candle accessory.3.1.5.6 taper candle,na slender candle produced to beused with a candle accessory for support.3.1.5.7 tealight candle,na cylindrical filled candle pro-duced with a diameter and height of approximately 1.5 in.(38mm)and 0.75 in.(19 mm)respectively3.1.5.8 votive candle,na candle produced for use fullywithin a candle accessory,specifically,a votive holder.1This 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 Sept.1,2013.Published January 2014.Originallyapproved in 1999.Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F1972 051.DOI:10.1520/F1972-13.2For 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 States1 3.1.6 candle accessory,nobject designed for use with acandle.F26013.1.6.1 votive holder,na small open vessel designed tohold a votive candle during use;the votive holder must becapable of containing the entire volume of the melted votivecandle.3.1.7 candle burner,ncandle holder that has an enclosed,but vented,area in which to put a candle,said candle providinga source of heat or light or both.3.1.7.1 DiscussionDoes not include the item known as a“candle follower”also referred to by the term“candle burner”in the liturgical industry.F26013.1.8 candle flashover,ncondition where the base materi-als vapors ignite over the entire fuel pool.F24173.1.9 candle holder,ncandle accessory onto which acandle is placed.It may support,hold or contain a candle whenin use.3.1.9.1 Discussi