EN 15426:2007
(Main)Candles - Specification for sooting behaviour
Candles - Specification for sooting behaviour
This European Standard specifies requirements and the test method for evaluating the sooting behaviour of burning candles. It is applicable to single wick candles with a diameter up to 100 mm or equivalent cross sectional area intended to be burned indoors.
Kerzen - Spezifikation für das Rußverhalten
Bougies - Spécification relative à l'émission de suie
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences et la méthode d’évaluation de l’émission de suie des bougies lors de leur combustion. Elle s’applique aux bougies à une mèche, d’un diamètre inférieur à 100 mm ou de section équivalente, destinées à être utilisées à l’intérieur.
Sveče - Specifikacija lastnosti saj
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 31-Oct-2007
- Withdrawal Date
- 13-Apr-2025
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 369 - Project Committee - Candle fire safety
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 369 - Project Committee - Candle fire safety
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 28-Nov-2018
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 15426:2007 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Candles - Specification for sooting behaviour". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements and the test method for evaluating the sooting behaviour of burning candles. It is applicable to single wick candles with a diameter up to 100 mm or equivalent cross sectional area intended to be burned indoors.
This European Standard specifies requirements and the test method for evaluating the sooting behaviour of burning candles. It is applicable to single wick candles with a diameter up to 100 mm or equivalent cross sectional area intended to be burned indoors.
EN 15426:2007 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 71.100.99 - Other products of the chemical industry. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 15426:2007 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 15426:2018. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Candles - Specification for sooting behaviourBourgies - Spécification relative de l'indice de suieKerzen - Spezifikation für das RußverhaltenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15426:2007SIST EN 15426:2008en,fr,de75.140ICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 15426:200801-maj-2008
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 15426November 2007ICS 71.100.99 English VersionCandles - Specification for sooting behaviourBourgies - Spécification relative de l'indice de suieKerzen - Spezifikation für das RußverhaltenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 23 September 2007.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2007 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 15426:2007: E
Measurement unit.13 Bibliography.14
This European Standard describes the requirements and a simple method for measuring the sooting behaviour of candles. The soot index obtained by this procedure may be considered as characteristic of the sooting behaviour of the type of candle tested. The soot which is emitted from a candle is collected on a glass plate throughout a defined period. Afterwards the attenuation of light intensity caused by soot precipitation is quantified in a measuring chamber. This method helps to ensure a reasonable degree of safety for normal use, thereby improving personal safety.
2 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply. 2.1 base material intended fuel source for a candle flame 2.2 candle one or more combustible wicks supported by a material that constitutes a fuel, which is solid, semisolid or quasi-rigid at room temperature (20 °C to 27 °C) NOTE 1 It can also contain additives, which are used for colour, odour, stability, or to modify the burning characteristics; the combined function of which is to sustain a light-producing flame.
NOTE 2 Including candles with decoration attached to or contained within the candle. 2.3 container candle candle that is produced in and will be burned in a container 2.4
measuring period time the candle is burned collecting soot 2.5 molten fuel pool portion of the wax or fuel pool of a candle that is in the liquid form when the candle is burning 2.6 soot solid, carbon enriched particles, which come into existence when the burning material in the flame is incompletely burned and which are subsequently released into the atmosphere 2.7 soot index index number for the evaluation of the sooting behaviour of candles 2.8 soot test cycle total length of time the candle is burned during the stabilizing period, measuring period, including pause 2.9 stabilizing period period of time the candle is burned without collecting soot
2.10 tea light cylindrical candle that is burned in a container, which may be suitable to keep vessels containing coffee, tea or other liquids warm, by using a warming stove
NOTE Wax melts typically at temperatures equal to or greater than 40 °C and becomes a low viscosity liquid. Waxes may be of mineral (particularly petroleum), vegetable, animal (including insect), or synthetic origin. 2.13 wick object that delivers fuel to a flame through the process of capillary action 3 Sooting behaviour When tested in accordance with clause 8, the average soot index from three tests (samples) shall be less than 1,0/h, no individual sample shall exceed 2,0/h. 4 Test equipment and apparatus 4.1 A wire mesh cylinder RMG 2.11)
fixed to a stand of which the height can be adjusted, with a fixture for a glass plate (see Figure 1). The cylinder has a minimum height of 300 mm and consists of wire mesh with a permeability of (60 ± 5) %.
1) Wire mesh cylinder RMG 2.1 is the trade name of a product supplied by Heil Metalle GmbH, Germany. This information is given for the convenience of the user of this European Standard and does not constitute an endorsement by CEN of the product named. Equivalent products may be used if they can be shown to lead to the same results.
a min. height = 300 mm b diameter, Type 1: d = 230 mm; Type 2: d = 300 mm c stand d glass plate e wire mesh Figure 1 — Wire mesh cylinder 4.2 Measurement unit consisting of an indication instrument and a measuring chamber. The measuring chamber consists of the light source, fixture for the heat resisting glass plate, a cover with light reflecting interior coating with a phot
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Die Norm EN 15426:2007 legt spezifische Anforderungen und Prüfmethoden zur Bewertung des Rußverhaltens brennender Kerzen fest. Diese europäische Norm richtet sich an Einzeldochtkerzen mit einem Durchmesser von bis zu 100 mm oder einer gleichwertigen Querschnittsfläche, die für den Innenbereich bestimmt sind. Ein zentrales Merkmal der EN 15426:2007 ist die Fokussierung auf die Sicherheit und Gesundheitsaspekte, die mit der Verwendung von Kerzen innerhalb geschlossener Räume verbunden sind. Die Norm definiert klare Kriterien, um potenzielle Schadstoffemissionen zu minimieren, wodurch sie sowohl für Verbraucher als auch für Hersteller von großer Bedeutung ist. Die Stärke dieser Norm liegt in ihrer detaillierten Prüfmethode. Durch die standardisierte Bewertung des Rußverhaltens werden qualitativ hochwertige Kerzen gefördert, die weniger Ruß und andere unerwünschte Emissionen freisetzen. Dies trägt nicht nur zur Vermeidung von gesundheitlichen Risiken bei, sondern unterstützt auch umweltfreundliche Praktiken in der Kerzenproduktion. In Bezug auf die Relevanz der EN 15426:2007 zeigt sich, dass sie den aktuellen Bedürfnissen der Verbraucher gerecht wird, die zunehmend Wert auf qualitativ hochwertige und sichere Produkte legen. Insbesondere in einer Zeit, in der das Bewusstsein für Luftqualität und Gesundheit zunimmt, ist die Norm ein entscheidendes Instrument für die Industrie. Die Anwendung dieser Norm ermöglicht es Herstellern, ihre Produkte besser zu positionieren und die Marktanforderungen zu erfüllen, während gleichzeitig die Sicherheit der Nutzer gewährleistet wird. Zusammenfassend lässt sich sagen, dass die EN 15426:2007 eine essenzielle Norm für die Bewertung des Rußverhaltens von Kerzen darstellt, die zahlreiche Vorteile bietet und sich als unerlässlich für die Einhaltung von Sicherheitsstandards im Kerzenmarkt erweist.
SIST EN 15426:2008は、EN 15426:2007に基づくキャンドルのすすの挙動に関する標準であり、特に屋内で使用されるシングルウィックキャンドルに焦点を当てています。この標準は、最大直径100mmのキャンドルおよび同等の断面積を持つキャンドルに適用されます。主な目的は、キャンドルが燃焼する際のすすの発生を評価するための基準と試験方法を定義することです。 この標準の強みは、具体的な要件と科学的根拠に基づいた試験手法を明確に示している点です。これにより、メーカーはキャンドルの品質管理を強化し、消費者にとって安全で快適な製品を提供することが可能になります。特に、燃焼に伴うすすの問題は、室内の空気質に直接影響を与えるため、この標準は非常に重要な役割を果たしています。 また、EN 15426:2007の採用により、EU全体でキャンドル製品の品質基準を統一することができ、国境を越えた取引においても製品の信頼性が向上します。この標準に従うことで、メーカーは消費者からの信頼を獲得しやすくなり、競争力の強化につながります。 さらに、キャンドルのすすに関する研究は、環境規制や消費者の健康意識の高まりとともに重要性を増しています。そのため、この標準は現代の市場ニーズに対応するための基盤を提供し、業界全体における持続可能な製品開発の促進にも寄与しています。
SIST EN 15426:2008 표준은 실내에서 사용되는 단일 심지 양초의 그을림 행동을 평가하기 위한 요구 사항 및 테스트 방법을 규정하고 있습니다. 이 표준은 직경이 최대 100mm인 양초를 포함하여 여러분야의 다양한 양초에 적용될 수 있습니다. 이 표준의 강점은 명확한 테스트 절차와 기준을 제공하여, 제조업체가 제품의 품질을 보장하고 소비자가 더 안전한 제품을 선택할 수 있도록 돕는 데 있습니다. 그을림 행동은 양초를 사용할 때의 안전성과 직결되기 때문에, 이 표준은 양초 산업에서 중요한 역할을 합니다. SIST EN 15426:2008의 적합성은 더 나아가 환경 보전 측면에서도 중요한 의미를 갖습니다. 그을림이 적은 양초는 공기 질에 긍정적인 영향을 미치며, 소비자들에게 보다 건강한 실내 환경을 제공합니다. 이는 양초 제조업체가 제품의 시장성을 높이는 데 기여할 수 있는 요소입니다. 결론적으로, SIST EN 15426:2008 표준은 양초의 그을림 행동을 체계적으로 평가할 수 있는 방향을 제시하여 업계의 안전성과 품질을 한층 높이는 중요한 기준을 제공합니다.
The EN 15426:2007 standard, titled "Candles - Specification for sooting behaviour," provides a comprehensive framework for assessing the sooting behaviour of candles designed for indoor use. Its primary focus is on single wick candles with a diameter of up to 100 mm or an equivalent cross-sectional area. This specification is critical for manufacturers and consumers alike, as it ensures that candles not only perform safely but also minimize the emission of soot, which is a concern in indoor air quality. One of the key strengths of this standard is its rigor in defining the requirements and test methods for evaluating sooting behaviour. This technical detail is essential for manufacturers seeking to create products that comply with safety and environmental regulations. By establishing clear criteria for testing, EN 15426:2007 allows for the consistent evaluation of candle performance, making it easier for consumers to select high-quality products that reduce the risk of soot emissions in their homes. Moreover, the relevance of this standard cannot be overstated, especially considering the increasing consumer awareness regarding air quality and health hazards associated with indoor pollutants. The EN 15426:2007 standard effectively addresses these concerns by providing a benchmark for the sooting behaviour of candles. Compliance with this standard not only enhances product safety but also boosts consumer confidence in the products they use. In summary, EN 15426:2007 stands out as a vital resource in the candle manufacturing industry, ensuring that products meet essential quality and safety standards while addressing modern-day concerns related to soot emissions in indoor environments. Its clear scope and methodology make it an indispensable tool for both manufacturers aiming for compliance and consumers desiring safer, cleaner-burning candles.
La norme EN 15426:2007, intitulée "Candles - Specification for sooting behaviour", présente un cadre essentiel pour l'évaluation du comportement de suie des bougies. Ce document normatif est d'une grande pertinence, car il définit clairement les exigences et la méthode d'essai pour mesurer la production de suie lors de la combustion des bougies. Il s'applique spécifiquement aux bougies à mèche unique d'un diamètre allant jusqu'à 100 mm ou d'une surface de section équivalente, destinées à être brûlées en intérieur. L'une des forces majeures de cette norme est son approche basée sur des critères mesurables qui garantissent la sécurité et la qualité des produits. En établissant des méthodes de test rigoureuses, la norme EN 15426:2007 permet de s'assurer que les bougies respectent des niveaux acceptables de sûreté pour l'environnement intérieur. Cela aide non seulement les fabricants à concevoir des produits conformes, mais aussi les consommateurs à faire des choix éclairés quant à la sécurité des bougies qu'ils utilisent dans leurs foyers. De plus, la norme renforce la confiance dans les produits du marché en fournissant un guide clair pour les tests de suie. Son application est cruciale dans un contexte où les préoccupations relatives à la qualité de l'air intérieur sont en augmentation. En résumant, la norme EN 15426:2007 est un outil indispensable pour l'industrie des bougies, garantissant non seulement la conformité réglementaire mais aussi la satisfaction des attentes des consommateurs en matière de sécurité et de performance.
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