SIST EN ISO 9994:2019
(Main)Lighters - Safety specification (ISO 9994:2018)
Lighters - Safety specification (ISO 9994:2018)
This document specifies requirements for lighters to ensure a reasonable degree of safety for normal use or reasonably foreseeable misuse of such lighters by users.
This document applies to all flame-producing products commonly known as cigarette lighters, cigar lighters and pipe lighters.
It does not apply to matches and flame-producing products intended solely for igniting materials other than cigarettes, cigars, and pipes.
Feuerzeuge - Festlegungen für die Sicherheit (ISO 9994:2018)
Dieses Dokument legt Anforderungen für Feuerzeuge im Hinblick auf ein angemessenes Sicherheitsniveau bei bestimmungsgemäßem Gebrauch oder bei vorhersehbarem, beabsichtigtem Missbrauch solcher Feuerzeuge durch Benutzer fest.
Dieses Dokument gilt für alle flammenerzeugenden Produkte, die allgemein als Feuerzeuge für Zigaretten, Zigarren und Pfeifen bekannt sind.
Es gilt nicht für Streichhölzer oder andere flammenproduzierende Produkte, die ausschließlich zum Anzünden von anderen Gegenständen als Zigaretten, Zigarren und Pfeifen gedacht sind.
Briquets - Spécifications de sécurité (ISO 9994:2018)
Le présent document spécifie des exigences relatives aux briquets qui permettent d'assurer aux utilisateurs un niveau de sécurité raisonnable lors de leur usage normal ou anormal mais raisonnablement prévisible.
Le présent document couvre tous les produits de consommation produisant une flamme, communément désignés sous les appellations de briquets pour cigarettes, briquets pour cigares et briquets pour pipes.
Il ne s'applique pas aux allumettes ni aux dispositifs produisant une flamme destinée uniquement à allumer des matériaux autres que des cigarettes, des cigares et des pipes.
Vžigalniki - Varnostna specifikacija (ISO 9994:2018)
Ta dokument določa zahteve za vžigalnike, s katerimi se zagotovi razumna stopnja varnosti za normalno
uporabo ali razumno predvidljivo zlorabo takih vžigalnikov s strani uporabnikov.
Ta dokument velja za vse izdelke, ki proizvajajo plamen in so splošno znani kot vžigalniki za cigarete, cigare in pipe.
Ne uporablja se za vžigalice in izdelke, ki proizvajajo plamen, in so namenjeni izključno za vžig drugih materialov
kot so cigarete, cigare in pipe.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2019
1DGRPHãþD
SIST EN ISO 9994:2006
SIST EN ISO 9994:2006/A1:2008
Vžigalniki - Varnostna specifikacija (ISO 9994:2018)
Lighters - Safety specification (ISO 9994:2018)
Feuerzeuge - Festlegungen für die Sicherheit (ISO 9994:2018)
Briquets - Spécifications de sécurité (ISO 9994:2018)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 9994:2019
ICS:
97.180 Razna oprema za dom in Miscellaneous domestic and
trgovino commercial equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 9994
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
January 2019
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.180 Supersedes EN ISO 9994:2006
English Version
Lighters - Safety specification (ISO 9994:2018)
Briquets - Spécifications de sécurité (ISO 9994:2018) Feuerzeuge - Festlegungen für die Sicherheit (ISO
9994:2018)
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European foreword . 3
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 9994:2019) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 61 "Plastics" in
collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 355 “Lighters” the secretariat of which is held by
AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by July 2019, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by July 2019.
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patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 9994:2006.
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Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 9994:2018 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 9994:2019 without any modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 9994
Fifth edition
2018-12
Lighters — Safety specifications
Briquets — Spécifications de sécurité
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ISO 9994:2018(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .v
Introduction .vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Functional requirements . 3
4.1 Flame generation . 3
4.2 Flame heights . 3
4.2.1 Non-adjustable lighters . . 4
4.2.2 Adjustable lighters . 4
4.3 Flame-height adjustment . 6
4.4 Resistance to spitting or sputtering and flaring . 7
4.5 Flame extinction . 7
4.6 Volumetric displacement of fuel . 8
4.7 Mass of fuel . 8
5 Structural integrity requirements . 8
5.1 External finish . 8
5.2 Compatibility with fuel . 8
5.3 Resistance to fuel loss . 8
5.4 Resistance to dropping . 9
5.5 Resistance to elevated temperature . 9
5.6 Resistance to internal pressure . 9
5.7 Burning behaviour . 9
5.8 Resistance to cyclic burning .10
5.9 Resistance to continuous burning .10
6 Test methods .11
6.1 Test specimens and test sequencing .11
6.1.1 Test specimens.11
6.1.2 Test sequencing.11
6.2 Flame height measurement .11
6.2.1 Apparatus .11
6.2.2 Procedure .11
6.3 Spitting, sputtering and flaring tests .11
6.3.1 General.11
6.3.2 Procedure .11
6.4 Flame extinction test.12
6.4.1 Apparatus .12
6.4.2 Procedure .12
6.5 Fuel compatibility test .13
6.5.1 General.13
6.5.2 Apparatus .13
6.5.3 Procedure .13
6.6 Refilling test .15
6.6.1 General.15
6.6.2 Apparatus .15
6.6.3 Procedure .15
6.7 Volumetric fuel-displacement test .16
6.7.1 General.16
6.7.2 Test specimens.16
6.7.3 Apparatus .16
6.7.4 Procedure .16
6.8 Drop test .17
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6.8.1 General.17
6.8.2 Apparatus .17
6.8.3 Procedure .18
6.9 Elevated-temperature test .19
6.9.1 General.19
6.9.2 Apparatus .19
6.9.3 Procedure .19
6.10 Internal-pressure test .20
6.10.1 General.20
6.10.2 Test specimens.20
6.10.3 Apparatus .20
6.10.4 Procedure .20
6.11 Cyclic-burning-time test .21
6.11.1 General.21
6.11.2 Procedure .21
6.12 Continuous-burning-time test .22
6.12.1 General.22
6.12.2 Apparatus .22
6.12.3 Procedure .22
7 Instructions and warnings .23
7.1 General .23
7.2 Location .23
7.3 Content .23
7.4 Safety signs .24
7.5 Refilling instructions .25
7.5.1 General.25
7.5.2 Fluid lighters .25
7.5.3 Gas lighters .25
8 Product marking .25
Annex A (normative) Test sequencing .26
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Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 61, Plastics, Subcommittee SC 4, Burning
behaviour.
This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition (ISO 9994:2005), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
— Clause 2, 3.22, 3.23, subclause 4.2.2.4, subclause 4.2.3, subclause 4.2.4, subclause 4.7, subclause 6.1.2,
subclause 6.11.2.2.9 and subclause 6.11.2.2.10 have been added.
— term number 3.6, subclause 4.2.2.3, subclause 4.5, subclause 5.1, subclause 5.7, Figure 4,
subclause 6.3.2.7, subclause 6.7.4, subclause 6.9.3.3, subclause 6.10.4, subclause 6.12.3, subclause 7.3.1,
subclause 7.4, Figure 5, Figure 7 and Annex A have been modified.
— Bibliography has been deleted.
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Introduction
Lighters, being flame-producing devices, can, as do all flame sources, present a potential hazard to
users. The safety specifications given in this document cannot eliminate all hazards, but are intended
to reduce potential hazards to users.
This document is intended to be revised periodically to consider flame height reduction for the various
technologies in line with technological progress.
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Lighters — Safety specifications
WARNING — Persons using this document should be familiar with normal laboratory practice, if
applicable. This document does not purport to address all the safety concerns, if any, associated
with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety and health
practices and to determine the applicability of any other restrictions.
1 Scope
This document specifies requirements for lighters to ensure a reasonable degree of safety for normal
use or reasonably foreseeable misuse of such lighters by users.
This document applies to all flame-producing products commonly known as cigarette lighters, cigar
lighters and pipe lighters.
It does not apply to matches and flame-producing products intended solely for igniting materials other
than cigarettes, cigars, and pipes.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 7941, Commercial propane and butane — Analysis by gas chromatography
UL 1439, Tests for Sharpness of Edges on Equipment
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https: //www .iso .org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http: //www .electropedia .org/
3.1
lighter
manually operated flame-producing device, employing a petrochemical derivative as a fuel, normally
used for deliberately igniting cigarettes, cigars and pipes, and which might foreseeably be used to ignite
(3.21) materials such as paper, wicks, candles and lanterns
Note 1 to entry: Lighters are specifically not intended for use as candles or as flashlights, or for other uses
requiring an extended burn time.
3.2
fluid lighter
lighter (3.1), with an exposed wick, that employs as fuel liquid hydrocarbons such as hexane whose
gauge vapour pressure at 24 °C does not exceed 34,5 kPa
3.3
gas lighter
lighter (3.1) that employs as fuel liquefied hydrocarbons such as n-butane, isobutane and propane
whose gauge vapour pressure at 24 °C exceeds 104 kPa
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3.4
postmixing burner lighter
gas lighter (3.3) in which fuel is supplied for combustion and air is supplied at the point of combustion
3.5
premixing burner lighter
gas lighter (3.3) in which fuel and air are mixed before being supplied for combustion
3.6
non-refillable lighter
disposable lighter
lighter (3.1) marketed with an integral supply of fuel and that is not intended to be refilled with fuel
3.7
refillable lighter
lighter (3.1) intended to be refuelled either by transferring fuel from an external container or by
inserting a new prefilled fuel reservoir
3.8
adjustable lighter
lighter (3.1) provided with a mechanism for the user to vary the flame height (3.13)
3.9
non-adjustable lighter
lighter (3.1) that is not provided with a user-accessible mechanism to adjust the flame height (3.13)
Note 1 to entry: The flame height is preset by the manufacturer.
3.10
automatically adjusting pipe lighter
lighter (3.1) characterized by an automatic increase in flame height (3.13) when tilted from an upright
position, designed specifically for lighting pipes
3.11
self-extinguishing lighter
lighter (3.1) that, once ignited, requires continuous intentional and positive action to maintain a flame
(3.20) and that is subsequently extinguished by the termination of such positive action
3.12
non-self-extinguishing lighter
lighter (3.1) that, once ignited, does not require intentional or positive action by the user to maintain a
flame (3.20) and requires a subsequent deliberate user action to extinguish the flame
3.13
flame height
linear distance from the tip of the visible flame (3.20) to the top of the shield or, in the absence of a
shield, from the tip of the visible flame to the bottom of the exposed wick or the top of the burner valve
orifice (3.16)
3.14
shield
structure that totally or partially surrounds the burner valve orifice (3.16) of a gas lighter (3.3) or the
wick of a fluid lighter (3.2)
3.15
burner valve
component of a gas lighter (3.3) which controls the release of fuel
3.16
burner valve orifice
tip of the burner valve (3.15) from which fuel is released
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3.17
flaring
variation of flame height (3.13) from the steady-state flame condition
3.18
sustained self-ignition
propagation of a flame (3.20) by other than deliberate manual operation so as to cause the ignition
element to be activated and the flame to continue to burn
EXAMPLE By dropping the lighter.
3.19
spitting
sputtering
flame phenomenon of a gas lighter (3.3) wherein the escape of non-evaporated liquefied gas produces a
shower of burning liquid droplets which separate from the main flame
3.20
flame
result of combustion of fuel that produces heat and often light which could be visible with the naked eye
under normal or subdued lighting conditions
3.21
ignite
to produce a flame (3.20) with a lighter (3.1) by activating the self-contained ignition and fuel release
systems of that lighter in the intended manner
3.22
dual flame type lighter
lighter (3.1) that employs a burner valve system(s) that produces more than one type of flame
(premixing and postmixing), which could be produced independently and separately (one flame type at
a time), or dependently and concurrently (multiple flame types at a time)
3.23
multiple flame type lighter
lighter (3.1) that employs a burner valve system(s) that produces more than one flame of the same type
of flame (premixing or postmixing), which could be produced independently and separately (one flame
at a time), or dependently and concurrently (multiple flames at a time)
4 Functional requirements
4.1 Flame generation
In order to minimize the possibility of inadvertent ignition, or self-ignition, lighters shall require a
deliberate manual operation to produce a flame. This operation shall conform to at least one of the
following requirements:
a) positive action on the part of the user shall be required to generate and maintain a flame;
b) two or more independent actions by the user shall be required to generate a flame;
c) an actuating force equal to, or greater than, 15 N shall be required to generate a flame (see Figure 1
or Figure 2).
4.2 Flame heights
NOTE Maximum flame heights specified in this document, for both postmixing burner lighters and
premixing burner lighters, are intended to be reconsidered periodically with a view to gradual reduction in line
with technological progress.
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4.2.1 Non-adjustable lighters
4.2.1.1 Non-adjustable fluid lighters shall not be capable of producing a flame height greater than
120 mm when tested in accordance with 6.2.
4.2.1.2 Non-adjustable, postmixing and premixing burner lighters shall not be capable of producing a
flame height greater than 50 mm when tested in accordance with 6.2.
4.2.2 Adjustable lighters
4.2.2.1 For adjustable lighters as defined in 3.8, the maximum flame height that a user will obtain
under different conditions of use shall comply with the following requirements when tested in
accordance with 6.2.
4.2.2.2 Adjustable (refillable or non-refillable) postmixing burner lighters shall have the flame height
adjusted by the manufacturer in such a manner that the lighter, when first ignited by the user — without
changing the adjustment — will not produce a flame height greater than 100 mm.
4.2.2.3 Adjustable refillable postmixing burner lighters shall not be capable of producing a flame
height greater than 120 mm when deliberately adjusted by the user to the manufacturer’s design limit
for maximum flame height.
4.2.2.4 Adjustable non-refillable postmixing burner lighters shall not be capable of producing a flame
height greater than 100 mm when deliberately adjusted by the user to the manufacturer’s design limit
for maximum flame height.
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Key
1 lighter
2 mass
F flame-generation actuating force
Figure 1 — Application of flame-generation actuating force as specified in 4.1 c) — Push-button
actuator
Key
1 force gauge
F flame-generation actuating force
Figure 2 — Application of flame-generation actuating force as specified in 4.1 c) — Rotary
actuator
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4.2.2.5 Adjustable premixing burner lighters shall have the flame height adjusted by the manufacturer
in such a manner that the lighter, when first ignited by the user — without changing the adjustment —
will not produce a flame height greater than 60 mm.
4.2.2.6 Adjustable premixing burner lighters shall not be capable of producing a flame height greater
than 75 mm when deliberately adjusted by the user to the manufacturer’s design limit for maximum
flame height.
4.2.2.7 Adjustable postmixing and premixing burner lighters shall not be capable of producing a flame
height greater than 50 mm when set at the lowest possible flame height.
4.2.2.8 Automatically adjusting pipe lighters shall not be capable, in any position, of producing a flame
height greater than 100 mm.
4.2.2.9 The maximum attainable flame height for lighters shall be limited by pre-setting or by product
design, or both.
4.2.3 Dual flame type lighter
For each type of flame of a dual flame type lighter, the flame height shall comply with the corresponding
requirement for that type of flame provided in 4.2.1 or 4.2.2.
4.2.4 Multiple flame type lighter
For multiple flame type lighters, the flame height of each flame shall comply with the corresponding
requirement provided in 4.2.1 or 4.2.2.
4.3 Flame-height adjustment
4.3.1 Adjustable lighters as defined in 3.8 shall require a deliberate action on the part of the user either
to decrease or to increase the flame height when used in the normal manner. Adjustable lighters shall
bear an indication showing the direction of movement of the adjusting mechanism required to produce a
higher or lower flame.
4.3.2 On lighters whose adjusting mechanisms conform to 4.3.3 and 4.3.4, the direction of movement
shall be permanently imprinted or engraved on the lighter in the vicinity of the adjusting mechanism and
readily visible and understandable.
4.3.3 Gas lighters having rotary-movement flame-control actuators approximately at right-angles to
the flame shall perform as follows:
a) when the flame-control actuator is at the top of the lighter and the lighter is held so that the flame is
oriented vertically upward, and the user is facing the flame-control actuator, moving the actuator
to the left shall produce a decrease in flame height;
b) when the flame-control actuator is at the bottom of the lighter, and the lighter is held so that the
user is facing the actuator, a clockwise movement shall produce a decrease in flame height.
4.3.4 For gas lighters requiring movement of the flame-control actuator approximately parallel to the
flame axis, the flame height shall decrease or increase in accordance with the direction of the movement.
4.3.5 If the flame-control actuator protrudes from the body of the lighter, it shall require a minimum
actuating force of 1 N applied over the entire range of adjustment in a tangential direction (see Figure 3).
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4.4 Resistance to spitting or sputtering and flaring
Gas lighters as defined in 3.3, when set at the maximum flame height, shall exhibit no spitting or
sputtering as defined in 3.19, or flaring as defined in 3.17, when tested in accordance with 6.3.
Key
1 direction of flame-control actuating force
Figure 3 — Application of flame-control actuating force as specified in 4.3.5
4.5 Flame extinction
When a lighter is extinguished in the intended manner, for example by closing a cover or by releasing a
button or a lever, it shall meet the following requirements with respect to extinction time.
a) Non-adjustable fluid and postmixing burner lighters, at their permanently set flame heights, when
tested in accordance with 6.4, shall have any exposed flame completely extinguished within 2 s
after a 10 s burn.
b) Adjustable postmixing burner lighters, when tested in accordance with 6.4, shall have any flame
completely extinguished within 2 s:
1) after a 10 s burn when set at a flame height of 50 mm, or the maximum flame height the
adjustment allows if lower than 50 mm;
2) after a 5 s burn when set at maximum flame height.
c) In the case of postmixing burner lighters that have shields, an additional 2 s afterburn (i.e.
continuous burning) is acceptable if the flame, during this additional 2 s period, does not extend
above the shield.
d) Non-adjustable premixing burner lighters, at their permanently set flame heights, when tested
in accordance with 6.4, shall have any flame completely extinguished in no more than 5 s after a
10 s burn.
e) Adjustable premixing burner lighters, when tested in accordance with 6.4, shall have any flame
completely extinguished in no more than 5 s:
1) after a 10 s burn when set at a flame height of 50 mm, or the maximum flame height the
adjustment allows if lower than 50 mm;
2) after a 5 s burn when set at maximum flame height.
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NOTE In the case of premixing burner gas lighters, the total afterburn time in this document is intended
to be reconsidered periodically with a view to gradual reduction in line with technological progress.
f) In the case of dual flame type lighters, the extinction time of each type of flame shall comply with
the corresponding requirement for that type of flame provided in this subclause.
g) In the case of multiple flame type lighters, the extinction time of each flame shall comply with the
corresponding requirement for that type of flame provided in this subclause.
4.6 Volumetric displacement of fuel
For gas lighters shipped with fuel, the liquid portion of the fuel shall not exceed 85 % of the volumetric
capacity of the fuel reservoir when tested in accordance with 6.7.
4.7 Mass of fuel
For gas lighters shipped with fuel, the mass of liquefied fuel shall not exceed 10 g.
5 Structural integrity requirements
5.1 External finish
Lighters shall have no external sharp edges that could cause accidental cuts or abrasions to the user
when handled or used in the intended manner. If a potential sharp edge is found it shall be tested
according to UL 1439.
NOTE UL refers to Underwriters Laboratories.
5.2 Compatibility with fuel
5.2.1 Components of fluid lighters as defined in 3.2 that come into contact with the fuel recommended
by the manufacturer shall not, after extended contact with that fuel, deteriorate so as to cause the lighter
to fail any of the criteria contained in this document, when tested in accordance with 6.5.
5.2.2 Components of gas lighters as defined in 3.3 that come into contact with the fuel recommended
by the manufacturer shall not deteriorate after exposure to the fuel, so as to cause the lighter to fail any
of the criteria contained in this document or allow gas escape exceeding 15 mg/min, when tested in
accordance with 6.5.
5.2.3 Lighters that meet the requirements of 5.2.1 and 5.2.2 and that are able to be ignited in the
intended manner shall subsequently meet all the applicable requirements of 4.1 to 4.5, inclusive. Lighters
that are not able to be ignited in the intended manner do not constitute a failure.
5.3 Resistance to fuel loss
5.3.1 Refillable fluid lighters having a sealed fuel reservoir shall have a sealing closure which shall
prevent loss or leakage of fuel from both the sealed reservoir and the sealing closure when such sealing
closure is installed in the lighter by the user in the intended manner, when tested in accordance with 6.6.
5.3.2 Refillable gas lighters shall have a pressurized fuel reservoir whose refilling valve shall be secure
enough to prevent an escape of gas exceeding 15 mg/min, when tested in accordance with 6.6.
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5.4 Resistance to dropping
5.4.1 Without impairing their subsequent safe operation, lighters shall be capable of withstanding
three separate (1,5 ± 0,1) m drops conducted in accordance with 6.8:
a) without fuel reservoir rupture/fragmentation, and
b) without sustained self-ignition as defined in 3.18.
In addition, for gas lighters, gas escape shall not exceed 15 mg/min.
5.4.2 Lighters that meet these requirements and that are able to be ignited in the intended manner
shall subsequently meet all the applicable requirements of 4.1 to 4.5, inclusive. Lighters that are not able
to be ignited in the intended manner do not constitute a failure.
In the event of a shield becoming detached during the drop test, it can be re-attached, if this is
practicable, and the test continued.
5.5 Resistance to elevated temperature
5.5.1 Gas lighters, and fluid lighters with a sealed compartment filled with non-absorbed fuel, shall be
capable of withstanding a temperature of 65 °C for 4 h when tested in accordance with 6.9.
5.5.2 Lighters that meet this requirement, and that are able to be ignited in the intended manner, shall
after stabilization at a temperature of (23 ± 2) °C subsequently meet all the applicable requirements of
4.1 to 4.5, inclusive. Lighters that are not able to be ignited in the intended manner do not constitute a
failure.
5.6 Resistance to internal pressure
Gas lighters shall be capable of withstanding an internal pressure of twice the vapour pressure at 55 °C
of the fuel recommended by the manufacturer, when tested in accordance with 6.10.
5.7 Burning behaviour
5.7.1 The following types of lighter shall be capable of withstanding a burning time of 5 s when held
in a position such that the top of the wick, or burner valve orifice, is at an angle 45° ± 5° below the
horizontal (see Figure 4), without evidence of any burning or distortion of components so as to cause a
hazardous condition:
— adjustable gas lighters, with the flame height set at maximum
5.7.2 The following types of lighter shall be capable of withstanding a burning time of 10 s when held
in a position such that the top of the wick, or burner valve orifice, is at an angle of 45° ± 5° below the
horizontal (see Figure 4), without evidence of any burning or distortion of components so as to cause a
hazardous condition:
— fluid lighters;
— non-a
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