ASTM F2201-10

Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Utility Lighters

SCOPE
1.1 This consumer safety specification covers all flame-producing consumer products commonly known as utility lighters (also known as grill lighters, fireplace lighters, lighting rods, or gas matches) and such similar devices as defined in 3.1.14. Matches are specifically excluded from this specification; flame-producing products intended for igniting cigars, pipes, and cigarettes are also specifically excluded from this safety specification and are covered in Consumer Safety Specification F400.
1.2 This specification establishes requirements for utility lighters to ensure a reasonable degree of safety for normal use and reasonably foreseeable misuse of such utility lighters by users.
1.3 Utility lighters, being flame-producing devices, can, as can all flame sources, present a potential hazard to the user. This specification cannot eliminate all hazards, but it is intended to minimize potential hazards of utility lighters to users.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 All utility lighters are subject to the mandatory child resistance requirements found at 16 CFR Part 1212 and the labeling requirements found at 16 CFR Part 1500. See Annex A2.
1.6 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 8, of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2010
• ICS: 97.180 - Miscellaneous domestic and commercial equipment
• Technical Committee: F15 - Consumer Products
• Drafting Committee: F15.02 - Safety Standards for Lighters

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F2201-02e1 - Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Utility Lighters
• Effective Date: 01-May-2010
• Referred By: ASTM F400-20 - Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Lighters
• Effective Date: 01-May-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F2201 −10
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for
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Utility Lighters
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2201; 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 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This consumer safety specification covers all flame-
F400 Consumer Safety Specification for Lighters
producing consumer products commonly known as utility
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2.2 Code of Federal Regulations:
lighters (also known as grill lighters, fireplace lighters, lighting
16 CFR Part 1212 Safety Standard for Multi-Purpose Light-
rods, or gas matches) and such similar devices as defined in
ers
3.1.14. Matches are specifically excluded from this specifica-
16 CFR Part 1500 Federal Hazardous SubstancesAct Regu-
tion; flame-producing products intended for igniting cigars,
lations
pipes, and cigarettes are also specifically excluded from this
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2.3 Other Federal Documents:
safety specification and are covered in Consumer Safety
15 USC Section 1261 Federal Hazardous Substances Act
Specification F400.
15 USC Section 2056 Consumer Product Safety Act
1.2 This specification establishes requirements for utility
15 USC Section 2058 Consumer Product Safety Act
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lighters to ensure a reasonable degree of safety for normal use
2.4 Military/ISO Standards:
and reasonably foreseeable misuse of such utility lighters by
MIL-STD-105D (ISO 2859) Sampling Procedures and
users.
Tables for Inspection by Attributes
MIL-STD-414 (ISO 3951) Sampling Procedures and Tables
1.3 Utility lighters, being flame-producing devices, can, as
for Inspection by Variables for Percent Defective
can all flame sources, present a potential hazard to the user.
This specification cannot eliminate all hazards, but it is
3. Terminology
intended to minimize potential hazards of utility lighters to
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
users.
3.1.1 flame, n—the result of combustion of fuel that pro-
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the ducesheatandoftenlightthatcouldbevisibletothenakedeye
under normal or subdued lighting conditions.
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
3.1.2 flame height, n—a linear distance from the tip of the
visible flame to the end of the shield.
1.5 All utility lighters are subject to the mandatory child
3.1.3 flaring, n—a variance of flame height from the steady-
resistance requirements found at 16 CFR Part 1212 and the
state flame condition.
labeling requirements found at 16 CFR Part 1500. See Annex
A2.
3.1.4 fuel, n—a butane, isobutane, propane, or other lique-
fied hydrocarbon, or a mixture containing any of these, whose
1.6 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
vapor pressure at 24°C (75°F) exceeds a gage pressure of 103
test methods portion, Section 8, of this specification. This
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kPa (15 lbf/in. ).
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
3.1.5 fuel reservoir, n—a structure that stores the fuel prior
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
to release.
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory require-
ments prior to use.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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This consumer safety specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Commit- AvailablefromU.S.GovernmentPrintingOfficeSuperintendentofDocuments,
tee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401.
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F15.02 on Safety Standards for Lighters. AvailablefromU.S.GovernmentPrintingOfficeSuperintendentofDocuments,
Current edition approved May 1, 2010. Published June 2010. Originally 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401.
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approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as F2201 – 02 . DOI: Available from International Organization for Standardization (ISO), 1 rue de
10.1520/F2201-10. Varembé, Case postale 56, CH-1211, Geneva 20, Switzerland.
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3.1.6 ignite, v—to produce a flame with a utility lighter by 4.1.1 Asystem such that a positive action on the part of the
activating the self-contained ignition and fuel release systems user is required to generat
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This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
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Designation:F2201–02 Designation: F2201 – 10
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for
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Utility Lighters
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2201; 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.
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´ NOTE—Editorial changes were made throughout in January 2003.
1. Scope
1.1 This consumer safety specification covers all flame-producing consumer products commonly known as utility lighters (also
known as grill lighters, fireplace lighters, lighting rods, or gas matches) and such similar devices as defined in 3.1.14. Matches are
specifically excluded from this specification; flame-producing products intended for igniting cigars, pipes, and cigarettes are also
specifically excluded from this safety specification and are covered in Consumer Safety Specification F400.
1.2 This specification establishes requirements for utility lighters to ensure a reasonable degree of safety for normal use and
reasonably foreseeable misuse of such utility lighters by users.
1.3 Utility lighters, being flame-producing devices, can, as can all flame sources, present a potential hazard to the user. This
specification cannot eliminate all hazards, but it is intended to minimize potential hazards of utility lighters to users.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 All utility lighters are subject to the mandatory child resistance requirements found at 16 CFR Part 1212 and the labeling
requirements found at 16 CFR Part 1500. See Annex A2.
1.6 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 8, of this specification. This standard
does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to
use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F400 Consumer Safety Specification for Lighters
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2.2 Code of Federal Regulations:
16 CFR Part 1212 Safety Standard for Multi-Purpose Lighters
16 CFR Part 1500 Federal Hazardous Substances Act Regulations
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2.3 Other Federal Documents:
15 USC Section 1261 Federal Hazardous Substances Act
15 USC Section 2056 Consumer Product Safety Act
15 USC Section 2058 Consumer Product Safety Act
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2.4 Military/ISO Standards:
MIL-STD-105D (ISO 2859) Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
MIL-STD-414 (ISO 3951) Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Variables for Percent Defective
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 flame, n—the result of combustion of fuel that produces heat and often light that could be visible to the naked eye under
normal or subdued lighting conditions.
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This consumer safety specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.02
on Safety Standards for Lighters.
Current edition approved Oct. 10, 2002. Published December 2002. DOI: 10.1520/F2201-02E01.
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Current edition approved May 1, 2010. Published June 2010. Originally approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as F2201 – 02 . DOI:
10.1520/F2201-10.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401.
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Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401.
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Available from International Organization for Standardization (ISO), 1 rue de Varembé, Case postale 56, CH-1211, Geneva 20, Switzerland.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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3.1.2 flame height, n—a linear distance from the tip of the visible flame to the end of the shield.
3.1.3 flaring, n—a variance of flame height from the steady-state flame condition.
3.1.4 fuel, n—a
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