ASTM F1972-99
(Guide)Standard Guide for Terminology Relating to Candles and Associated Accessory Items
Standard Guide for Terminology Relating to Candles and Associated Accessory Items
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1.1 This guide defines standard terms used to describe candles and associated accessory products.
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Designation:F1972–99
Standard Guide for
Terminology Relating to Candles and Associated Accessory
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This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1972; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2.2 candle accessory, n—an object designed for use with a
candle.
1.1 This guide defines standard terms used to describe
2.2.1 votive holder, n—a small open vessel designed to hold
candles and associated accessory products.
a votive candle during use; the votive holder shall be capable
2. Terminology
of containing the melted candle.
2.3 gel type candle, n—a candle where the primary fuel is a
2.1 candle, n—one or more combustible wicks supported by
liquid, such as mineral oil, terpene type chemicals, or modified
a material that constitutes a fuel which is solid, semi-solid, or
hydrocarbons that are not mineral oil based, which may or may
quasi-rigid at room temperature, 68° to 80°F (20 to 27° C); it
not contain organic functional groups; it also contains a
can also contain additives that are used for color, odor, stability,
chemical agent to increase the viscosity (thicken) to a point
or to modify the burning characteristics; the combined function
where the candle has a quasi-rigid property.
of which is to sustain a light-producing flame.
2.4 wax, n—a solid or semi-solid material consisting of a
2.1.1 filled candle, n—a candle produced and used within
mixture of hydrocarbons or hydrocarbon derivatives, or both.
the same vessel.
2.5 wax candle, n—a candle that contains animal wax,
2.1.2 freestanding candle, n—a rigid candle (that is, pillar-
insect wax, petroleum wax, synthetic wax, or vegetable wax as
shaped, column-shaped, or figurine) recommended to be used
the primary fuel.
on a heat–resistant, nonflammable surface or on a candle
2.6 wick, n—an object that delivers fuel to a flame through
accessory.
the process of capillary action.
2.1.3 taper ca
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