ASTM F1972-05
(Guide)Standard Guide for Terminology Relating to Candles and Associated Accessory Items
Standard Guide for Terminology Relating to Candles and Associated Accessory Items
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This guide is used to establish a set of definitions that allows manufacturers, consumers, retailers, and the scientific community to use a common language to define candles and associated accessory items.
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.
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Designation: F1972 − 05
StandardGuide 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 3.1.4.1 altar candle, n—candle that is constructed,
packaged, and labeled as an altar candle.
1.1 This guide defines standard terms used to describe
candles and associated accessory products.
3.1.4.2 Discussion—The candle is used in a place of wor-
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded ship in close proximity to the altar during the religious service
as standard. The values given in parentheses are for informa- or ceremony.
tion only.
3.1.4.3 birthday candle, n—candle whose sole purpose is to
be used on a birthday cake.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.4.4 Easter, Paschal, sacramental candle, n—candle that
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
is constructed, packaged, and labeled as an Easter, Paschal, or
F2417 Specification for Fire Safety for Candles
sacramental candle (or some combination of these names, for
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2.2 NFPA Standard: example, Easter/Paschal), generally 43.2 cm (17.0 in.) or more
NFPA 909 Code for the Protection of Cultural Resources in length.
3.1.4.5 Discussion—The candle shall be displayed and
3. Terminology
burnedintheplaceofworshipasthefocalcandleduringEaster
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
or with the celebration of various sacraments. The candle is
3.1.1 base material, n—intended fuel source for candle
adorned with symbols and ornamentation as required and
flame.
deemed appropriate.
3.1.2 burn cycle, n—length of time the candle is burned
3.1.4.6 filled candle, n—a candle produced and used within
during one test day. For this test, a burn cycle is 4 h (see
the same vessel.
Specification F2417).
3.1.4.7 freestanding candle, n—a rigid candle (for example,
3.1.3 burn period, n—total time the candle is burned over
pillar-shaped,column-shaped,orfigurine)thatisintendedtobe
the duration of the test. For this test, the burn period will be 16
burned only on a heat–resistant, noncombustible surface or on
h.
a heat-resistant, noncombustible candle accessory.
3.1.4 candle, n—one or more combustible wicks supported
3.1.4.8 taper candle, n—a slender candle produced to be
by a material that constitutes a fuel which is solid, semi-solid,
used with a candle accessory for support.
or quasi-rigid at room temperature, 68° to 80°F (20 to 27°C);
it can also contain additives that are used for color, odor, 3.1.4.9 tealight candle, n—a cylindrical filled candle pro-
stability,ortomodifytheburningcharacteristics;thecombined duced with a diameter and height of approximately 1.5 in. (38
function of which is to sustain a light-producing flame. mm) and 0.75 in. (19 mm) respectively
3.1.4.10 votive candle, n—a candle produced for use fully
within a candle accessory, specifically, a votive holder.
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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 3.1.5 candle accessory, n—an object designed for use with a
Products.
candle.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2005. Published September 2005. Originally
approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as F1972 – 99. DOI:
3.1.5.1 votive holder, n—a small open vessel designed to
10.1520/F1972-05.
hold a votive candle during use; the votive holder must be
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
capable of containing the entire volume of the melted votive
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
candle.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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3.1.6 candle flashover, n—condition where the base materi-
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Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101. al’s vapors ignite over the entire fuel pool.
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3.1.7 end of useful life, n—when the candle ceases to 3.1.17 secondary ignition, n—self-sustained flame other
support combustion and the candle flame(s) goes(go) out on its than that on the intended wick(s) that occurs during candle use,
own, as designed, and cannot be re-lit. including candle flashover.
3.1.8 ensemble, n—a candle and items physically packaged
3.1.18 self-sustained flame, n—flame that continues to burn
together and intended for use with the candle for sale as one
until th
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