Fireworks - Part 23: Non-hand-held sparklers - Specification and test methods

Requirements for construction, performance, labelling, sampling and testing of non-hand-held sparklers.

Feuerwerkskörper - Teil 23: Wunderkerzen, groß - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen an die Konstruktion, Funktion, Verpackung und Beschriftung von Wunderkerzen, groß, und die entsprechenden Prüfverfahren fest. Sie gilt für Feuerwerkskörper, die als Wunderkerzen, groß, in die Kategorien 1 und 2 in der prEN 14035-2 eingruppiert sind und sich in einer Ursprungsverpackung oder Sortimentsverpackung befinden.
Sie gilt nicht für Wunderkerzen, groß, die pyrotechnischen Satz enthalten, in dem eine der nachfolgend aufgeführten Substanzen enthalten ist:
3 Arsen und Arsenverbindungen,
3 Blei und Bleiverbindungen,
3 Kaliumchlorat mit einem Massenanteil an Bromaten von mehr als 0,15 %,
3 Mischungen mit einem Massenanteil an Chloraten von mehr als 80 %,
3 Mischungen von Chloraten mit Metallen,
3 Mischungen von Chloraten mit rotem Phosphor,
3 Mischungen von Chloraten mit Kaliumhexacyanoferrat(II),
3 Mischungen von Chloraten mit Schwefel,
3 Mischungen von Chloraten mit Sulfiden,
3 Pikrate und Pikrinsäure
3 Quecksilberverbindungen
3 Weißer Phosphor,
3 Schwefel mit einem Masseanteil an freier Säure (als H2SO4) von mehr als 0,002 %,
3 Zirkon mit einer Korngröße von weniger als 40 µm.
ANMERKUNG:   In prEN 14035-2 sind Wunderkerzen, groß, wie folgt klassifiziert.
- Kurzbeschreibung: Fester Draht, der teilweise mit langsam abbrennenden pyrotechnischen Satz überzogen ist, mit oder ohne Anzündkopf.
- Hauptwirkungen: Erzeugung von Funken, mit oder ohne akustische Wirkung, ohne Knall.
Übersichten für die Typ-Prüfung von Wunderkerzen, groß und die Los-Prüfung von Wunderkerzen, groß sind in Anhang A beziehungsweise Anhang B angegeben.

Artifices de divertissement - Partie 23 : Cierges magiques non tenus a la main - Spécifications et méthodes d'essai

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences de construction, les performances, l'emballage primaire et l'étiquetage des cierges magiques non tenus a la main, ainsi que les méthodes d'essai correspondantes. Elle s'applique aux artifices de divertissement classés comme cierges magiques non tenus a la main de catégories 1 et 2 dans l'EN 14035-2 et conditionnés dans un emballage primaire.
Elle ne s'applique pas aux cierges magiques non tenus a la main dont la composition pyrotechnique comprend l'une des substances suivantes :
3 arsenic ou composés d'arsenic ;
3 mélanges contenant une fraction en masse de chlorates supérieure a 80 % ;
3 mélanges de chlorates et de métaux ;
3 mélanges de chlorates et de phosphore rouge ;
3 mélanges de chlorates et d'hexacyanoferrate (II) de potassium ;
3 mélanges de chlorates et de soufre ;
3 mélanges de chlorates et de sulfures ;
3 plomb ou composés de plomb ;
3 composés de mercure ;
3 phosphore blanc ;
3 picrates ou acide picrique ;
3 chlorates de potassium contenant une fraction en masse de bromates supérieure a 0,15 % ;
3 soufre présentant une acidité (en H2SO4) supérieure a 0,002 % ;
3 zirconium ayant une taille de particule inférieure a 40 µm.
NOTE   Dans l'EN 14035-2, les cierges magiques non tenus a la main sont classés comme suit :
3 description abrégée : fil rigide partiellement enrobé (sur une extrémité) d'une composition pyrotechnique a combustion lente, avec ou sans extrémité d'allumage ;
3 effets principaux : émission d'étincelles, avec ou sans effet sonore ou de mouvement, sans bruit.
Les schémas d'essais de type et d'essais de lot des cierges magiques non tenus a la main sont respectivement spécifiés aux annexes A et B.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Fireworks - Part 23: Non-hand-held sparklers - Specification and test methodsArtifices de divertissement - Partie 23 : Cierges magiques non tenus a la main - Spécifications et méthodes d'essaiFeuerwerkskörper - Teil 23: Wunderkerzen, groß - Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14035-23:2003SIST EN 14035-23:2003en71.100.30ICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 14035-23:200301-december-2003







EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14035-23May 2003ICS 71.100.30English versionFireworks - Part 23: Non-hand-held sparklers - Specification andtest methodsArtifices de divertissement - Partie 23: Cierge magique nontenu à la main - Prescriptions et méthodes d'essaiFeuerwerkskörper - Teil 23: Wunderkerzen, groß -Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenThis 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 14035-23:2003 E



EN 14035-23:2003 (E)2ContentspageForeword.31Scope.52Normative references.53Terms and definitions.64Construction.64.1Length.64.2Integrity of non-hand-held sparkler.64.3Vertical stability.65Performance.65.1Ignition of non-hand-held sparkler.65.2Principal effects.75.3Explosions.75.4Burning of pyrotechnic composition.75.5Burning matter.76Primary pack.77Minimum labelling requirements.77.1General.77.2Type name and category.77.3Safety information.87.4Name, address and telephone number of manufacturer or distributor or importer.87.5Reference to this standard.97.6Printing.97.7Additional information on the primary pack.98Test methods.98.1Length of non-hand-held sparklers (type test and batch test).98.2Vertical stability test of category 1 non-hand-held sparklers provided with a holder (type test).98.3Performance of category 1 non-hand-held sparklers (type test and batch test).108.4Performance of category 2 non-hand-held sparklers (type test and batch test).118.5Labelling (type test and batch test).11Annex A (normative)
Type testing.12Annex B (normative)
Batch testing.19Annex C (normative)
Specification for test paper.22Annex D (normative)
Method for determination of smouldering rate of cigarette.24Annex E (informative)
A-Deviations.25



EN 14035-23:2003 (E)3ForewordThis document (EN 14035-23:2003) 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.prEN 14035-24, Fireworks - Part 24: Novelty matches - Specification and test methods.prEN 14035-25, Fireworks - Part 25: Party poppers - Specification and test methods.



EN 14035-23:2003 (E)4prEN 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 D are normative, annex E is informative.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 14035-23:2003 (E)51 ScopeThis European Standard specifies requirements for the construction, performance, primary packaging and labellingof non-hand-held sparklers and the corresponding test methods. It is applicable to fireworks which are classified asnon-hand-held sparklers in categories 1 and 2 in EN 14035-2 and which are contained in a primary pack.It is not applicable to non-hand-held sparklers containing pyrotechnic composition that includes any of the followingsubstances:—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.NOTEIn EN 14035-2, non-hand-held sparklers are classified as follows:—brief description: rigid wire partially coated with slow-burning pyrotechnic composition, with or without an ignition tip;—principal effects: emission of sparks, with or without aural effect, without report.Schemes for type testing of non-hand-held sparklers and batch testing of non-hand-held sparklers are specified inannex 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 14035-23:2003 (E)6EN 1783, Matches — Performance requirements, safety and classification.EN 20187, Paper, board and pulps — Standard atmosphere for conditioning and testing and procedure formonitoring the atmosphere and conditioning of samples (ISO 187:1990).EN ISO 536, Paper and board — Determination of grammage (ISO 536:1995).EN ISO 845, Cellular plastics and rubbers — Determination of apparent (bulk) density (ISO 845:1988).EN ISO 868, Plastics and ebonite – Determination of indentation hardness by means of a durometer (Shore Hardness)(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 apply.4 Construction4.1 LengthWhen measured in accordance with 8.1, the total length of a category 1 non-hand-held sparkler shall be not morethan 300 mm.When measured in accordance with 8.1, the total length of a category 2 non-hand-held sparkler shall be not morethan 750 mm.When measured in accordance with 8.1, a category 1 non-hand-held sparkler shall have a minimum length devoidof pyrotechnic composition of 50 mm.When measured in accordance with 8.1, a category 2 non-hand-held sparkler shall have a minimum length devoidof pyrotechnic composition of 75 mm.4.2 Integrity of non-hand-held sparklerWhen tested in accordance with A.5, the mass of loose pyrotechnic composition shall not exceed 100 mg.4.3 Vertical stabilityCategory 1 non-hand-held sparklers supplied with a holder shall not fall over when tested in accordance with 8.2.5 Performance5.1 Ignition of non-hand-held sparklerWhen tested in accordance with 8.3, a category 1 non-hand-held sparkler shall ignite within 15 s.When tested in accordance with 8.4, a category 2 non-hand-held sparkler shall ignite within 15 s.



EN 14035-23:2003 (E)75.2 Principal effectsWhen tested in accordance with 8.3 or 8.4, the principal effects of the non-hand-held sparkler, as given inEN 14035-2, shall be the emission of sparks, with or without aural effect, without report.5.3 ExplosionsWhen tested in accordance with 8.3 or 8.4, the non-hand-held sparklers shall not produce an explosion.5.4 Burning of pyrotechnic compositionWhen tested in accordance with 8.3 or 8.4, the pyrotechnic composition shall burn off completely.5.5 Burning matterWhen tested in accordance with 8.3, the functioning of a category 1 non-hand-held sparkler shall not cause the testpaper to catch fire or any holes to be burnt in the test paper.When tested in accordance with 8.4, no burning or incandescent matter from a category 2 non-hand-held sparklershall fall to the ground more than 6,0 m from the testing point.6 Primary packThe primary pack shall completely enclose the non-hand-held sparkler(s) and there shall be no holes or splits in thepack.Conformity to these requirements shall be verified by visual examination.7 Minimum labelling requirements7.1 GeneralThe primary packs of non-hand-held sparklers shall be marked with the information specified in 7.2 to 7.5 and 7.7.The specified information shall be given in the language(s) of the country in which the non-hand-held sparklerscontained in primary packs are offered for retail sale. For each language, it shall be presented as a whole and shallnot be interrupted by other text. Additional text given in another language shall not conflict with the specifiedinformation.Conformity to the requirements specified in 7.1 to 7.5, 7.6.1 and 7.7 shall be verified by visual examination.NOTEExamples of typical labels for bangers, for which many of the marking requirements are similar to those specified forthe primary packs of non-hand-held sparklers in this standard, are given in EN 14035-4.7.2 Type name and categoryThe type name shall be marked, in upper case, as 'NON-HAND-HELD SPARKLERS'. If a trade name is usedaddition to the type name, it shall not conflict with the principal effect of a non-hand-held sparkler or with the nameof another type of firework.The appropriate category shall be marked, in upper case, as 'CATEGORY 2' or 'CAT 2', for example.



EN 14035-23:2003 (E)87.3 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 7.3.3 may be given.7.3.2 Category 1 non-hand-held sparklersLabelling shall include at least the following safety information in the order as given:—'Use singly over non-flammable surface';—'Place a sparkler in the support provided: do not hold in the hand';—'Light one sparkler at a time at its outermost end';—'Keep sparkler away from any part of the body and flammable materials';—'Do not inhale smoke';—'Spent sparkler remains very hot: do not touch'.7.3.3 Category 2 non-hand-held sparklers:Labelling shall include at least the following safety information in the order as given:—'For outdoor use only';—'Use singly';—'Insert a sparkler upright in soft ground or attach it securely to an upright post: do not hold in the hand';—'Light one sparkler at a time at its outermost end';—'Retire immediately at least 1 m';—'Keep sparkler away from any part of the body and flammable materials’;—'Do not inhale smoke';—'Spent sparkler remains very hot: do not touch'.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.



EN 14035-23:2003 (E)97.5 Reference to this standardA primary pack shall be marked with the words ‘Contents conform to EN 14035-23’.7.6 Printing7.6.1 LabellingLabelling shall be clearly visible, easily 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 8.5, the type sizes shall be such that the height of the character ‘X’ (in uppercase) is at least 2,8 mm for the information specified in 7.2, 7.3 and 7.7 and at least 2,1 mm for the otherinformation.7.7 Additional information on the primary packThe non-hand-held sparklers shall be sold only in a primary pack. The packs shall be marked with the statement'Must be sold as packaged'.This statement shall appear adjacent to the type name or category. For the printing 7.6 applies.8 Test methodsNOTEVerification of conformity to the requirements in clause 6, 7.1 to 7.5, 7.6.1 and 7.7 is by visual examination.8.1 Length of non-hand-held sparklers (type test and batch test)8.1.1 ApparatusRule, reading to 1 mm.8.1.2 ProcedureMeasure and record the total length of the hand-held sparkler to the nearest 1 mm using the rule (8.1.1).Measure and record the total length of the wire not coated with pyrotechnic composition to the nearest 1 mm usingthe rule.8.2 Vertical stability test of category 1 non-hand-held sparklers provided with a holder (type test)8.2.1 Apparatus8.2.1.1Wooden block, rectangular, with an upper surface inc
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