EN 14035-12:2003
(Main)Fireworks - Part 12: Flash bangers and flash banger batteries - Specification and test methods
Fireworks - Part 12: Flash bangers and flash banger batteries - Specification and test methods
Requirements for construction, performance, labelling, sampling and testing of flash bangers.
Feuerwerk - Teil 12: Blitzknallkörper und Blitzknallkörperbatterien - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen an die Konstruktion, Funktion, Verpackung und Beschriftung von Blitzknallkörpern und Blitzknallkörperbatterien und die entsprechenden Prüfverfahren fest. Sie gilt für Feuerwerkskörper, die als Blitzknallkörper und Blitzknallkörperbatterien in die Kategorien 1, 2 und 3 in der prEN 14035-2 eingruppiert sind und die einen nitrat-metall-haltigen oder perchlorat-metall-haltigen Knallsatz enthalten.
Sie gilt nicht für Feuerwerkskörper, die pyrotechnischen Satz enthalten, in dem eine der nachfolgend aufgeführten Substanzen enthalten ist:
¾ Arsen und Arsenverbindungen,
¾ Blei und Bleiverbindungen,
¾ Kaliumchlorat mit einem Massenanteil an Bromaten von mehr als 0,15 %,
¾ Mischungen mit einem Massenanteil an Chloraten von mehr als 80 %,
¾ Mischungen von Chloraten mit Metallen,
¾ Mischungen von Chloraten mit rotem Phosphor,
¾ Mischungen von Chloraten mit Kaliumhexacyanoferrat(II),
¾ Mischungen von Chloraten mit Schwefel,
¾ Mischungen von Chloraten mit Sulfiden,
¾ Pikrate und Pikrinsäure
¾ Quecksilberverbindungen
¾ Weißer Phosphor,
¾ Schwefel mit einem Masseanteil an freier Säure (als H2SO4) von mehr als 0,002 %,
¾ Zirkon mit einer Korngröße von weniger als 40 µm.
Übersichten für die Typ-Prüfung von Blitzknallkörpern und Blitzknallkörperbatterien und die Los-Prüfung von Blitzknallkörpern und Blitzknallkörperbatterien sind in Anhang A beziehungsweise Anhang B angegeben.
Artifices de divertissement - Partie 12: Pétardes à composition flash et batteries de pétardes à composition flash - Prescriptions et méthodes d'essai
Artifices de divertissement - Partie 12 : Pétards à composition flash et batteries de pétards à composition flash - Spécifications et méthodes d'essai
Ognjemet – 12. del: Bliskajoče petarde in snopi bliskajočih petard – Specifikacija in preskusne metode
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Fireworks - Part 12: Flash bangers and flash banger batteries - Specification and test methodsArtifices de divertissement - Partie 12: Pétardes a composition flash et batteries de pétardes a composition flash - Prescriptions et méthodes d'essaiFeuerwerk - Teil 12: Blitzknallkörper und Blitzknallkörperbatterien - Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14035-12:2003SIST EN 14035-12:2003en71.100.30ICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 14035-12:200301-december-2003
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14035-12May 2003ICS 71.100.30English versionFireworks - Part 12: Flash bangers and flash banger batteries -Specification and test methodsArtifices de divertissement - Partie 12: Pétards àcomposition flash et batteries de pétards à compositionflash - Spécifications et méthodes d'essaiFeuerwerkskörper - Teil 12: Blitzknallkörper undBlitzknallkörperbatterien - Anforderungen undPrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 7 November 2002.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 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 Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 14035-12:2003 E
EN 14035-12:2003 (E)2ContentspageForeword.31Scope.52Normative references.53Terms and definitions.64Construction.64.1Means of ignition.64.2Attachment of initial fuse.64.3Protection of initial fuse.64.4Materials of firework case.74.5Integrity.74.6Net explosive content.75Performance.85.1Initial fuse.85.2Principal effects.85.3Number of reports (flash bangers only).85.4Functioning (flash banger batteries only).85.5Sound pressure level.85.6Burning matter.95.7Projected debris.96Primary pack.97Minimum labelling requirements.107.1General.107.2Type name and category.107.3Safety information.107.4Name, address and telephone number of manufacturer or distributor or importer.127.5Reference to this standard.127.6Printing.127.7Marking of very small fireworks.127.8Additional information on the primary packs (if applicable).138Test methods.138.1Attachment of protruding fuse (type test and batch test).138.2Attachment of ignition head (type test).138.3Performance (type test and batch test).148.4Determination of net explosive content (type test).158.5Side ignition of initial fuses (type test).158.6Labelling (type test and batch test).18Annex A (normative)
Type testing.19Annex B (normative)
Batch testing.27Annex C (normative)
Method for determination of smouldering rate of cigarette.31Annex D (informative)
A-Deviations.32
EN 14035-12:2003 (E)3ForewordThis document (EN 14035-12:2003) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 212 “Fireworks”, thesecretariat of which is held by NEN.This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text orby endorsement, at the latest by November 2003, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latestby November 2003.This European Standard is one of a series of standards as listed below.EN 14035-1, Fireworks - Part 1: Terminology.EN 14035-2, Fireworks - Part 2: Categorisation.prEN 14035-3, Fireworks - Part 3: Aerial wheels - Specification and test methods.EN 14035-4, Fireworks - Part 4: Bangers and banger batteries - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-5, Fireworks - Part 5: Batteries or combinations - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-6, Fireworks - Part 6: Bengal flames - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-7, Fireworks - Part 7: Bengal matches - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-8, Fireworks - Part 8: Bengal sticks - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-9, Fireworks - Part 9: Crackling granules - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-10, Fireworks - Part 10: Double bangers - Specification and test methods.EN 14035-12, Fireworks - Part 12: Flash bangers and flash banger batteries - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-13, Fireworks - Part 13: Flash pellets - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-14, Fireworks - Part 14: Flying squibs - Specification and test methods.EN 14035-15, Fireworks - Part 15: Fountains - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-16, Fireworks - Part 16: Friction-ignited flash bangers - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-17, Fireworks - Part 17: Ground spinners - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-18, Fireworks - Part 18: Hand-held fountains - Specification and test methods.EN 14035-19, Fireworks - Part 19: Hand-held sparklers - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-20, Fireworks - Part 20: Jumping crackers - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-21, Fireworks - Part 21: Jumping ground spinners - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-22, Fireworks - Part 22: Mines - Specification and test methods.EN 14035-23, Fireworks - Part 23: Non-hand-held sparklers - Specification and test methods.
EN 14035-12:2003 (E)4prEN 14035-24, Fireworks - Part 24: Novelty matches - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-25, Fireworks - Part 25: Party poppers - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-26, Fireworks - Part 26: Percussion caps - Specification and test methods.EN 14035-27, Fireworks - Part 27: Rockets - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-28, Fireworks - Part 28: Roman candles - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-29, Fireworks - Part 29: Serpents - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-31, Fireworks - Part 31: Shells-in-mortars - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-32, Fireworks - Part 32: Snaps - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-33, Fireworks - Part 33: Spinners - Specification and test methods.EN 14035-34, Fireworks - Part 34: Table bombs - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-35, Fireworks - Part 35: Throwdowns - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-36, Fireworks - Part 36: Wheels - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-37, Fireworks - Part 37: Whistlers
- Specification and test methods.In this European Standard the annexes A to C are normative and the annex D is informative and contains nationaldeviations due to regulations, the alteration of which is for the time being outside the competence of theCEN/CENELEC member.According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the followingcountries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
EN 14035-12:2003 (E)51 ScopeThis European Standard specifies requirements for the construction, performance, primary packaging and labellingof flash bangers and flash banger batteries and the corresponding test methods. It is applicable to fireworks whichare classified as flash bangers and flash banger batteries in categories 1, 2 and 3 in EN 14035-2 and which containpyrotechnic report composition that is nitrate/metal-based or perchlorate/metal-based.It is not applicable to fireworks containing pyrotechnic composition that includes any of the following substances:—arsenic or arsenic compounds;—mixtures containing a mass fraction of chlorates greater than 80 %;—mixtures of chlorates with metals;—mixtures of chlorates with red phosphorus;—mixtures of chlorates with potassium hexacyanoferrate(II);—mixtures of chlorates with sulfur;—mixtures of chlorates with sulfides;—lead or lead compounds;—mercury compounds;—white phosphorus;—picrates or picric acid;—potassium chlorate with a mass fraction of bromates greater than 0,15 %;—sulfur with an acidity, expressed in mass fraction of sulphuric acid, greater than 0,002 %;—zirconium with a particle size of less than 40 mm.Schemes for type testing of flash bangers and flash banger batteries and batch testing of flash bangers and flashbanger batteries are specified in annex A and annex B respectively.2 Normative referencesThis European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. Thesenormative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and the publications are listed hereafter. Fordated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this EuropeanStandard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of thepublication referred to applies (including amendments).EN 14035-1:2003, Fireworks — Part 1: Terminology.EN 14035-2, Fireworks — Part 2: Categorisation.EN 60651, Sound level meters (IEC 60651:1993).EN ISO 845, Cellular plastics and rubbers — Determination of apparent (bulk) density (ISO 845:1988).
EN 14035-12:2003 (E)6EN ISO 868, Plastics and ebonite – Determination of indentation hardness by means of a durometer (ShoreHardness) (ISO 868:1985).ISO 2439, Flexible cellular polymeric materials — Determination of hardness (indentation technique).(includingTechnical Corrigendum 1:2001).ISO 2859-1, Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes — Part 1: Sampling schemes indexed by acceptancequality limit (AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection.3 Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions given in EN 14035-1 together with thefollowing terms and definitions apply.3.1 flash bangersingle non-metallic case containing a metal-based report charge and provided with an initial fuse, other than afriction head, to transmit ignitionNOTEIn EN 14035-2 flash bangers are classified as follows:—brief description: non-metallic case containing metal-based pyrotechnic composition;—principal effects: report and a flash of light.3.2 flash banger batteryassembly of individual flash bangers, but with a single point of ignition, which is designed to produce a series ofreports and flashes of light4 Construction4.1 Means of ignitionThe means of ignition of a flash banger shall be identified by a protruding fuse or an ignition head.A flash banger battery shall have a single point of ignition, identified by a protruding fuse.Conformity to these requirements shall be verified by visual examination.4.2 Attachment of initial fuseFor flash bangers and flash banger batteries with protruding fuse, the attachment of the protruding fuse to thefirework shall be secure when tested in accordance with 8.1.For flash bangers with ignition head, the attachment of the ignition head to the flash banger shall be secure whentested in accordance with 8.2.4.3 Protection of initial fuse4.3.1 GeneralThe initial fuse shall be protected in one of the ways specified in 4.3.2, 4.3.3 or 4.3.4.
EN 14035-12:2003 (E)74.3.2 Initial fuse protected by fuse coverAn orange fuse cover shall be in place over the initial fuse.Conformity to this requirement shall be verified by visual examination.4.3.3 Initial fuse protected by primary packThe firework shall be contained in a primary pack conforming to clause 6.Conformity to this requirement shall be verified by visual examination.4.3.4 Protruding fuse designed to resist side ignitionWhen tested in accordance with 8.5, the protruding fuse shall not ignite.4.4 Materials of firework caseThe body of the firework case shall be made of paper, cardboard, cardboard wrapped in cord, or cellular plastics. Ifthe end closure(s), if any, is a (are) separate component(s), it (they) shall be made of clay or similar material, or ofpaper, cardboard or cellular plastics.For a flash banger battery, these requirements apply to each pyrotechnic element.Conformity to these requirements shall be verified by visual examination.4.5 Integrity4.5.1 Firework caseThere shall be no holes, splits, dents or bulges in the body of the firework case. There shall be no holes or splits inthe end closure(s). If the end closure (or the end closures), if any, is a (are) separate component(s), it (they) shallbe securely in place.For a flash banger battery, these requirements apply to each pyrotechnic element.Conformity to these requirements shall be verified by visual examination.4.5.2 FireworkWhen tested in accordance with A.5, the mass of loose pyrotechnic composition shall not exceed 100 mg.4.6 Net explosive content4.6.1 Flash bangersWhen determined in accordance with 8.4, a category 1 flash banger shall have a net explosive content of not morethan 0,3 g for nitrate/metal-based report composition or not more than 0,2 g for perchlorate/metal-based reportcomposition.When determined in accordance with 8.4, a category 2 flash banger shall have a net explosive content of not morethan 1,0 g for nitrate/metal-based report composition or not more than 0,5 g for perchlorate/metal-based reportcomposition.When determined in accordance with 8.4, a category 3 flash banger shall have a net explosive content of not morethan 10,0 g for nitrate/metal-based report composition or not more than 5,0 g for perchlorate/metal-based reportcomposition.
EN 14035-12:2003 (E)84.6.2 Flash banger batteryWhen determined in accordance with 8.4, a category 1 flash banger battery shall have a total net explosive contentof not more than 7,5 g and each individual pyrotechnic element shall have a net explosive content of not more than0,2 g nitrate/metal-based report composition or not more than 0,1 g perchlorate/metal-based report composition.When determined in accordance with 8.4, a category 2 flash banger battery shall have a total net explosive contentof not more than 25,0 g and each individual pyrotechnic element shall have a net explosive content of not morethan 1,0 g nitrate/metal-based report composition or not more than 0,5 g perchlorate/metal-based reportcomposition.When determined in accordance with 8.4, a category 3 flash banger battery shall have a total net explosive contentof not more than 250,0 g and each individual pyrotechnic element shall have a net explosive content of not morethan 10,0 g for nitrate/metal-based report composition or not more than 5,0 g for perchlorate/metal-based reportcomposition.5 Performance5.1 Initial fuseWhen tested in accordance with 8.3, the initial fuse of a flash banger or flash banger battery shall ignite within 10 sand the ignition shall be visible.For flash bangers or for category 1 or category 2 flash banger batteries, the duration of the initial fuse burning shallbe 3,0 s to 8,0 s, when tested in accordance with 8.3.For category 3 flash banger batteries the duration of the initial fuse burning shall be 5,0 s to 13,0 s, when tested inaccordance with 8.3.5.2 Principal effects5.2.1 Flash bangerWhen tested in accordance with 8.3, the principal effects of the flash banger, as given in EN 14035-2, shall be asingle report and a flash of light (in accordance with 5.3).5.2.2 Flash banger batteryWhen tested in accordance with 8.3, the principal effects of the flash banger battery shall be a series of reports andflashes of light.5.3 Number of reports (flash bangers only)When tested in accordance with 8.3, the flash banger shall not produce more than one report.5.4 Functioning (flash banger batteries only)When tested in accordance with 8.3, all pyrotechnic elements of a banger battery shall function completely.5.5 Sound pressure level5.5.1 Flash bangersWhen tested in accordance with 8.3, a category 1 flash banger shall produce an maximum A-weighted impulsesound pressure level (LAImax) of not higher than 120 dB(AI) at a horizontal distance of 1,0 m from the testing pointand at a height of 1,0 m above the ground.
EN 14035-12:2003 (E)9When tested in accordance with 8.3, a category 2 flash banger shall produce an maximum A-weighted impulsesound pressure level (LAImax) of not higher than 120 dB(AI) at a horizontal distance of 8,0 m from the testing pointand at a height of 1,0 m above the ground.When tested in accordance with 8.3, a category 3 flash banger shall produce an maximum A-weighted impulsesound pressure level (LAImax) of not higher than 120 dB(AI) at a horizontal distance of 15,0 m from the testing pointand at a height of 1,0 m above the ground.5.5.2 Flash banger batteriesWhen tested in accordance with 8.3, none of the reports from a category 1 flash banger battery shall produce anmaximum A-weighted impulse sound pressure level (LAImax) of higher than 120 dB(AI) at a horizontal distance of1,0 m from the testing point and at a height of 1,0 m above the ground.When tested in accordance with 8.3, none of the reports from a category 2 flash banger battery shall produce anmaximum A-weighted impulse sound pressure level (LAImax) of higher than 120 dB(AI) at a horizontal distance of8,0 m from the testing point and at a height of 1,0 m above the ground.When tested in accordance with 8.3, none of the reports from a category 3 flash banger battery shall produce anmaximum A-weighted impulse sound pressure level (LAImax) of higher than 120 dB(AI) at a horizontal distance of15,0 m from the testing point and at a height of 1,0 m above the ground.5.6 Burning matterWhen tested in accordance with 8.3, no burning or incandescent matter from a category 1 firework shall fall to theground more than 1,0 m from the testing point.When tested in accordance with 8.3, no burning or incandescent matter from a category 2 firework shall fall to theground more than 6,0 m from the testing point.When tested in accordance with 8.3, no burning or incandescent matter from a category 3 firework shall fall to theground more than 15,0 m from the testing point.When tested in accordance with 8.3, any flames caused by the functioning of the firework shall be extinguishedwithin 5,0 s of the firework ceasing to function.5.7 Projected debrisWhen tested in accordance with 8.3, no debris from a category 1 firework shall be projected laterally more than1,0 m from the testing point and any particle of debris which is projected laterally more than 0,5 m from the testingpoint shall not exceed a mass of 0,5 g.When tested in accordance with 8.3, no debris from a category 2 firework shall be projected laterally more than8,0 m from the testing point and any particle of debris which is projected laterally more than 6,0 m from the testingpoint shall not exceed a mass of 1,0 g.When tested in accordance with 8.3, no debris from a category 3 firework shall be projected laterally more than15,0 m from the testing point.6 Primary packIf a primary pack is required to protect the initial fuse(s) of the firework(s) (see 4.3.3), the primary pack shallcompletely enclose the firework(s). There shall be no holes or splits in the pack, except those which are intended toenable the packaging to be opened and those which are otherwise technically necessary.Conformity to these requirements shall be verified by visual examination.
EN 14035-12:2003 (E)107 Minimum labelling requirements7.1
GeneralFlash bangers and flash banger batteries and their primary packs, if any, shall be marked with the informationspecified in 7.2 to 7.5 and, if relevant, 7.7 and/or 7.8.The specified information shall be given in the language(s) of the country in which the fireworks or primary packsare offered for retail sale. For each language, it shall be presented as a whole and shall not be interrupted by othertext. Additional text given in another language shall not conflict with the required information.Conformity to the requirements specified in 7.1 to 7.5, 7.6.1, 7.7.2 and 7.8 shall be verified by visual examination.NOTEExamples of typical labels for bangers, for which many of the marking requirements are similar to those specified forflash bangers and flash banger batteries in this standard, are given in EN 14035-4.7.2 Type name and categoryThe type name shall be marked, in upper case, as 'FLASH BANGER' or 'FLASH BANGER BATTERY' asappropriate. If a trade name is used in addition to the type name, it shall not conflict with the principal effects of aflash banger or a flash banger battery or with the name of another type of firework.The appropriate category shall be marked, in upper case, as 'CATEGORY 2' or 'CAT 2', for example.7.3 Safety information7.3.1 GeneralSafety information shall be emphasized by use of a heading, or bold type, or similar. If necessary, instructions inaddition to those specified in 7.3.2 to 7.3.7 may be given.7.3.2 Category 1 flash bangersLabelling shall include at least the following safety information in the order as given:—'For outdoor use only';—'Remove orange fuse cover' 1);—'Place singly on ground and light fuse at its outermost end';—'Retire immediately at least 1 m'.7.3.3 Category 2 flash bangersLabelling shall include at least the following safety information in the order as given:—'For outdoor use only';—'Remove orange fuse cover' 1);—'Place singly on ground and light fuse at its outermost end';
1) If applicable.
EN 14035-12:2003 (E)11—'Retire immediately at least 8 m'.7.3.4 Category 3 flash bangersLabelling shall include at least the following safety information in the order as given:—'For outdoor use only';—'Remove orange fuse cover' 1);—'Place singly on ground and light fuse at its outermost end';—'Retire immediately';—'Spectators must be at least 25 m away';—'Operator must retire at least 15 m’.7.3.5 Category 1 flash banger batteriesLabelling shall include at least the following safety information in the order as given:—'For outdoor use only';—'Remove orange fuse cover' 1);—'Place singly on ground and light fuse at its outermost end';—'Retire immediately at least 3 m'.7.3.6 Category 2 flash banger batteriesLabelling shall include at least the following safety information in the order as given:—'For outdoor use only';—'Remove orange fuse cover' 1);—'Place singly on ground and light fuse at its outermost end';—'Retire immediately at least 8 m'.7.3.7 Category 3 flash banger batteriesLabelling shall include at least the following safety information in the order as given:—'For outdoor use only';—'Remove orange fuse cover' 1);—'Place singly on ground'2); or
1) If applicable.2) Whichever is appropriate.
EN 14035-12:2003 (E)12for flash banger batteries which are supplied with a special holding device the manufacturer, distributor or importershall provide appropriate instructions 2):—'Light fuse at its outermost end retire immediately';—'Spectators must be at least 25 m away';—'Operator must retire at least 15 m’.7.4 Name, address and telephone number of manufacturer or distributor or importerLabelling shall include:—the name or trade mark, the address and the telephone number of the manufacturer; or—an abbreviation or a code allowing the identification of the manufacturer, and the name or trade mark, theaddress and the telephone number;—of his authorized distributor; or—if the manufacturer is not established in a CEN member country, of the importer in a CEN membercountry.The address shall comprise at least the town and the country. On the firework at least the abbreviations allowingthe identification of—the manufacturer, or— the distributor or importer, with an additional code or abbreviation for the manufacturershall be marked.7.5 Reference to this standardA flash banger or a flash banger battery shall be marked with ‘EN 14035-12’. A primary pack shall be marked withthe words ‘Contents conform to EN 14035-12’.7.6 Printing7.6.1 LabellingLabelling shall be visible, legible, indelible and on a single-colour background.NOTEPrinting errors which are not misleading should not be classified as faults.7.6.2 Type sizeWhen measured in accordance with 8.6, the type sizes shall be such that the height of the character ‘X’ (in uppercase) is least 2,8 mm for the information specified in 7.2, 7.3 and 7.8 and at least 2,1 mm for the other information.7.7 Marking of very small fireworks7.7.1 Reduced type sizeIf the firework does not provide enough space for the specified information using the type sizes specified in 7.6.2,for the information specified in 7.2 and 7.3 the type size shall be reduced to 2,1 mm.
EN 14035-12:2003 (E)137.7.2 Reduced informationIf the firework does not provide enough space to carry all the specified information even in reduced type size, atleast the information specified in 7.4 shall be given on the firework, if at all possible.7.8 Additional information on
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