ASTM F1972-16

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Designation: F1972 − 13 F1972 − 16
Standard Guide for
Terminology Relating to Candles and Associated Accessory
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This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1972; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This guide defines standard terms used to describe candles and associated accessory products.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E136 Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C
F2058 Specification for Candle Fire Safety Labeling
F2326 Test Method for Collection and Analysis of Visible Emissions from Candles as They Burn
F2417 Specification for Fire Safety for Candles
F2601 Specification for Fire Safety for Candle Accessories
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2.2 NFPA Standard:
NFPA 909 Code for the Protection of Cultural Resources
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 base material, n—intended fuel source for candle flame. F2417
3.1.2 burn cycle, n—the length of time from when the candle is burned during one test day. For this test, a burn cycle is 4 h
(see Specificationlit to when the candle is manually extinguished (typically 4 F2417).hours). F2326
3.1.3 burn period, n—the total length of time thea candle is burned over the duration of the test. For this test, the burn period
will be 16 h.to complete the specified test. F2326
3.1.4 burn time, n—time interval a test specimen supports sustained flaming combustion after removal of the ignition source
until all flaming ceases. F2601
3.1.5 candle, n—one or more combustible wicks supported by a material that constitutes a fuel which is solid, semi-solid, or
quasi-rigid at room temperature, 68° to 80°F (20 to 27°C); it can also contain additives that are used for color, scent, stability, or
to modify the burning characteristics; the combined function of which is to sustain a light-producing flame.
3.1.5.1 altar candle, n—candle that is constructed, packaged, and labeled as an altar candle.
(1) Discussion—The candle is used in a place of worship in close proximity to the altar during the religious service or ceremony.
F2417
3.1.5.2 birthday candle, n—candle or candle ensemble whose sole purpose is to be used on a birthday cake. F2417
3.1.5.3 Easter, Paschal, sacramental candle, n—candle that is constructed, packaged, and labeled as an Easter, Paschal, or
sacramental candle (or some combination of these names, for example, Easter/Paschal), generally 43.2 cm (17.0 in.) or more in
length.
(1) Discussion—The candle shall be displayed and burned in the place of worship as the focal candle during Easter or with the
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.45 on Candle Products.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2013May 1, 2016. Published January 2014May 2016. Originally approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 20052013 as
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F1972 – 05F1972 – 13. . DOI: 10.1520/F1972-13.10.1520/F1972-16.
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celebration of various sacraments. The candle is adorned with symbols and ornamentation as required and deemed appropriate.
F2417
3.1.5.4 filled candle, n—a candle produced and used within the same vessel. F2058
3.1.5.5 freestanding candle, n—a rigid candle (for example, pillar-shaped, column-shaped, or figurine) that is intended to be
burned only on a heat–resistant, noncombustible surface or on a heat-resistant, noncombustible candle accessory.
3.1.5.6 non-freestanding birthday candle, n—any candle or candle ensemble that does not include pyrotechnics and is designed
and marketed for use with birthday cakes and does not comply with the stability requirements in Section 4.4 of
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