Fireworks - Part 6: Bengal flames - Specification and test methods

This document specifies requirements for the construction, performance, primary packaging and labelling of Bengal flames and the corresponding test methods. It is applicable to fireworks which are classified as Bengal flames in categories 1, 2 and 3 in EN 14035-2.
It is not applicable to Bengal flames 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.
NOTE   In EN 14035-2, Bengal flames are classified as follows:
- brief description: tube containing slow burning pyrotechnic composition;
- principal effect: emission of coloured flames.
Schemes for type testing of Bengal flames and batch testing of Bengal flames are specified in annex A and annex B respectively.
Requirements for construction, performance, labelling, sampling and testing of Bengal flames

Feuerwerkskörper - Teil 6: Bengalfeuer - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Dieses Dokument legt Anforderungen an die Konstruktion, Funktion, kleinste Verpackungseinheit und Beschriftung von Bengalfeuern und die entsprechenden Prüfverfahren fest. Es gilt für Feuerwerkskörper, die als Bengalfeuer in die Kategorien 1, 2 und 3 in der EN 14035-2 eingruppiert sind.
Es gilt nicht für Bengalfeuer, die pyrotechnischen Satz enthalten, in dem eine der nachfolgend aufgeführten Substanzen enthalten ist:
-   Arsen und Arsenverbindungen,
-   Blei und Bleiverbindungen,
-   Kaliumchlorat mit einem Massenanteil an Bromaten von mehr als 0,15 %,
-   Mischungen mit einem Massenanteil an Chloraten von mehr als 80 %,
-   Mischungen von Chloraten mit Metallen,
-   Mischungen von Chloraten mit rotem Phosphor,
-   Mischungen von Chloraten mit Kaliumhexacyanoferrat(II),
-   Mischungen von Chloraten mit Schwefel,
-   Mischungen von Chloraten mit Sulfiden,
-   Pikrate und Pikrinsäure,
-   Quecksilberverbindungen,
-   weißer Phosphor,
-   Schwefel mit einem Massenanteil an freier Säure (angegeben als H2SO4) von mehr als 0,002 %,
-   Zirkon mit einer Korngröße von weniger als 40 mm.
ANMERKUNG      In EN 14035-2 sind Bengalfeuer wie folgt klassifiziert:
-   Kurzbeschreibung: Hülse, die langsam brennenden pyrotechnischen Satz enthält;
-   Hauptwirkung: Erzeugung farbiger Flammen.
Übersichten für die Typ-Prüfung von Bengalfeuern und die Los-Prüfung von Bengalfeuern sind in Anhang A beziehungsweise Anhang B angegeben.

Artifices de divertissement - Partie 6: Feux de Bengale - Spécifications et méthodes d'essai

Le présent document spécifie les exigences relatives a la fabrication, aux performances, a l'emballage primaire, a l'étiquetage des feux de Bengale ainsi que les méthodes d'essai correspondantes. Elle s'applique aux artifices de divertissement classés comme feux de Bengale de catégories 1, 2 et 3 dans l'EN 14035-2.
Elle ne s'applique pas aux feux de Bengale 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   chlorate de potassium comprenant une fraction en masse de bromates supérieure a 0,15 % ;
3   soufre ayant une acidité, exprimée en fraction en masse d'acide sulfurique, supérieure a 0,002 % ;
3   zirconium ayant une taille de particule inférieure a 40 µm ;
NOTE   Dans l'EN 14035-2, les feux de Bengale sont classés comme suit.
3   Description abrégée : tube contenant une composition pyrotechnique a combustion lente.
3   Effet principal : émission de flammes colorées.
Les schémas d'essais de type des et d'essais de lot des feux de Bengale sont respectivement spécifiés a l'Annexe A et l'Annexe B.

Ognjemet – 6. del: Bengalski ognji – Specifikacija in preskusne metode

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Fireworks - Part 6: Bengal flames - Specification and test methodsOgnjemet – 6. del: Bengalski ognji – Specifikacija in preskusne metodeArtifices de divertissement - Partie 6: Feux de Bengale - Spécifications et méthodes d'essaiFeuerwerkskörper - Teil 6: Bengalfeuer - Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14035-6:2004SIST EN 14035-6:2004en71.100.30ICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 14035-6:200401-november-2004







EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14035-6August 2004ICS 71.100.30English versionFireworks - Part 6: Bengal flames - Specification and testmethodsArtifices de divertissement - Partie 6: Feux de Bengale -Spécifications et méthodes d'essaiFeuerwerkskörper - Teil 6: Bengalfeuer - Anforderungenund PrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 14 June 2004.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 Central Secretariat 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 Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
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EN 14035-6:2004 (E) 2 Contents page Foreword.4 1 Scope.6 2 Normative references.7 3 Terms and definitions.7 4 Construction.7 4.1 Means of ignition.7 4.2 Attachment of initial fuse.7 4.3 Protection of initial fuse.7 4.3.1 General.7 4.3.2 Initial fuse protected by fuse cover.7 4.3.3 Initial fuse protected by primary pack.8 4.3.4 Protruding fuse designed to resist side ignition.8 4.4 Materials of firework case.8 4.5 Integrity.8 4.6 Net explosive content.8 4.7 Vertical stability.8 5 Performance.9 5.1 Initial fuse.9 5.2 Principal effect.9 5.3 Functioning.9 5.4 Explosion.9 5.5 Burning matter.9 5.6 Burning rate of pyrotechnic composition.9 5.7 Stability.9 6 Primary pack.10 7 Minimum labelling requirements.10 7.1 General.10 7.2 Type name and category.10 7.3 Safety information.10 7.3.1 General.10 7.3.2 Category 1 Bengal flames.10 7.3.3 Category 2 Bengal flames.11 7.3.4 Category 3 Bengal flames.11 7.3.5 Placing instructions.11 7.4 Name, address and telephone number of manufacturer or distributor or importer.12 7.5 Reference to this standard.12 7.6 Printing.12 7.6.1 Labelling.12 7.6.2 Type size.12 7.7 Marking of very small Bengal flames.12 7.7.1 Reduced type size.12 7.7.2 Reduced information.12 7.8 Additional information on the primary pack (if applicable).13 8 Test methods.13 8.1 Attachment of protruding fuse (type test and batch test).13 8.1.1 Apparatus.13 8.1.2 Procedure.13 8.2 Attachment of sealing paper or ignition head (type test).13



EN 14035-6:2004 (E) 3 8.2.1 Apparatus.13 8.2.2 Procedure.13 8.3 Vertical stability test (type test).13 8.3.1 Apparatus.14 8.3.2 Procedure.14 8.4 Performance (type test and batch test).14 8.4.1 Test environment.14 8.4.2 Apparatus.14 8.4.3 Procedure.14 8.5 Determination of net explosive content (type test).15 8.5.1 Apparatus.15 8.5.2 Procedure.15 8.6 Side ignition of initial fuse (type test).15 8.6.1 Material.15 8.6.2 Test area.15 8.6.3 Apparatus.16 8.6.4 Test specimen.16 8.6.5 Procedure.16 8.7 Labelling (type test and batch test).18 Annex A (normative) Type testing.19 A.1 General.19 A.2 Number of Bengal flames to be tested.19 Table A.1 − Number of Bengal flames to be tested.20 A.3 Loose pyrotechnic composition.20 A.4 Thermal conditioning.20 A.5 Mechanical conditioning.21 A.6 Number of primary packs to be examined.25 A.7 Test report.25 Annex B (normative) Batch testing.28 B.1 General.28 B.2 Sampling plans.28 B.3 Unit of product.28 B.4 Nonconformities.28 Table B.1 − Summary of requirements and types of nonconformity for batch testing.28 B.5 Test report.30 B.6 Acceptance or rejection of a batch.30 Annex C (normative) Method for determination of smouldering rate of cigarette.31 Annex D (informative) A-Deviations.32



EN 14035-6:2004 (E) 4 Foreword This document (EN 14035-6:2004) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 212 “Fireworks”, the secretariat 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 or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2005, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by February 2005. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard : Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. 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. EN 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. EN 14035-6, Fireworks - Part 6: Bengal flames - Specification and test methods. EN 14035-7, Fireworks - Part 7: Bengal matches - Specification and test methods. EN 14035-8, Fireworks - Part 8: Bengal sticks - Specification and test methods. EN 14035-9, Fireworks - Part 9: Crackling granules - Specification and test methods. EN 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. EN 14035-13, Fireworks - Part 13: Flash pellets - Specification and test methods. EN 14035-15, Fireworks - Part 15: Fountains - Specification and test methods. EN 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. EN 14035-22, Fireworks - Part 22: Mines - Specification and test methods.



EN 14035-6:2004 (E) 5 EN 14035-23, Fireworks - Part 23: Non-hand-held sparklers - Specification and test methods. EN 14035-24, Fireworks - Part 24: Novelty matches - Specification and test methods. prEN 14035-25, Fireworks - Part 25: Party poppers - Specification and test methods. EN 14035-27, Fireworks - Part 27: Rockets - Specification and test methods. EN 14035-28, Fireworks - Part 28: Roman candles - Specification and test methods. EN 14035-29, Fireworks - Part 29: Serpents - Specification and test methods. prEN 14035-31, Fireworks - Part 31: Shell-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. EN 14035-36, Fireworks - Part 36: Wheels - Specification and test methods. prEN 14035-37, Fireworks - Part 37: Whistlers - Specification and test methods. prEN1035-38, Fireworks - Part 38: Shot tubes - Specification and test methods.



EN 14035-6:2004 (E) 6 1 Scope This document specifies requirements for the construction, performance, primary packaging and labelling of Bengal flames and the corresponding test methods. It is applicable to fireworks which are classified as Bengal flames in categories 1, 2 and 3 in EN 14035-2. It is not applicable to Bengal flames 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 µm. NOTE In EN 14035-2, Bengal flames are classified as follows: — brief description: tube containing slow burning pyrotechnic composition; — principal effect: emission of coloured flames. Schemes for type testing of Bengal flames and batch testing of Bengal flames are specified in annex A and annex B respectively.



EN 14035-6:2004 (E) 7
2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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. EN 14035-1:2003, Fireworks — Part 1: Terminology. EN 14035-2, Fireworks — Part 2: Categorisation. 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 868:2003). EN ISO 2439, Flexible cellular polymeric materials - Determination of hardness (indentation technique) (ISO 2439:1997, including Technical Corrigendum 1:1998). ISO 2859-1, Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes — Part 1: Sampling schemes indexed by acceptance quality limit (AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection. 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 14035-1:2003 apply. 4 Construction 4.1 Means of ignition The means of ignition shall be identified by a protruding fuse, an ignition head, or, for a category 1 Bengal flame only, a sealing paper. Conformity to this requirement shall be verified by visual examination. 4.2 Attachment of initial fuse For Bengal flames with protruding fuse, the attachment of the protruding fuse to the Bengal flame shall be secure when tested in accordance with 8.1. For Bengal flames with sealing paper or ignition head, the attachment of the sealing paper or ignition head to the Bengal flame shall be secure when tested in accordance with 8.2. 4.3 Protection of initial fuse 4.3.1 General 4.3.2 The initial fuse shall be protected in one of the ways specified in 4.3.2, 4.3.3 or 4.3.4.Initial fuse protected by fuse cover An orange fuse cover shall be in place over the initial fuse. Conformity to this requirement shall be verified by visual examination.



EN 14035-6:2004 (E) 8 4.3.3 Initial fuse protected by primary pack or selection pack The Bengal flames shall be contained in a primary pack or selection pack conforming to 6. Conformity to this requirement shall be verified by visual examination. 4.3.4 Protruding fuse designed to resist side ignition When tested in accordance with 8.6, the protruding fuse shall not ignite. 4.4 Materials of firework case The body of the firework case shall be made of paper or cardboard. If the end closure is a separate component, it shall be made of non-metallic material. Conformity to these requirements shall be verified by visual examination. 4.5 Integrity There shall be no holes, splits, dents or bulges in the body of the firework case. There shall be no holes or splits in the end closure, except if they are intended for the fixing of the Bengal flame. If the end closure is a separate component, it shall be securely in place. Conformity to these requirements shall be verified by visual examination. 4.6 Net explosive content When determined in accordance with 8.5, a category 1 Bengal flame shall have a net explosive content of not more than 20,0 g. When determined in accordance with 8.5, a category 2 Bengal flame shall have a net explosive content of not more than 200,0 g. When determined in accordance with 8.5, a category 3 Bengal flame shall have a net explosive content of not more than 500,0 g. 4.7 Vertical stability For Bengal flames designed to be placed vertically on the ground, the Bengal flame shall not fall over when tested in accordance with 8.3.



EN 14035-6:2004 (E) 9 5 Performance 5.1 Initial fuse NOTE Category 1 Bengal flames with sealing paper do not usually have an initial fuse (producing the principal effect immediately after ignition). When tested in accordance with 8.4, the initial fuse of a Bengal flame shall ignite within 10 s and the ignition shall be visible. For category 1 Bengal flames and category 2 Bengal flames the duration of the initial fuse burning shall be 3,0 s to 8,0 s, when tested in accordance with 8.4. For category 3 Bengal flames, the duration of the initial fuse burning shall be 5,0 s to 13,0 s, when tested in accordance with 8.4. 5.2 Principal effect When tested in accordance with 8.4, the principal effect of the Bengal flame, as given in EN 14035-2, shall be the emission of coloured flames. 5.3 Functioning When tested in accordance with 8.4, all the pyrotechnic composition shall burn off. 5.4 Explosion When tested in accordance with 8.4, the Bengal flame shall not produce an explosion. 5.5 Burning matter When tested in accordance with 8.4, no burning or incandescent matter from a category 1 Bengal flame shall fall to the ground at a distance of more than 1,0 m from the testing point. When tested in accordance with 8.4, no burning or incandescent matter from a category 2 Bengal flame shall fall to the ground at a distance of more than 6,0 m from the testing point. When tested in accordance with 8.4, no burning or incandescent matter from a category 3 Bengal flame shall fall to the ground at a distance of more than 15,0 m from the testing point. When tested in accordance with 8.4, any flames caused by the functioning of the Bengal flame shall be extinguished within 60,0 s of the Bengal flame ceasing to function. 5.6 Burning rate of pyrotechnic composition When tested in accordance with 8.4 the pyrotechnic composition of a Bengal flame shall have a burning rate of more than 60,0 s for 100,0 g of pyrotechnic composition. 5.7 Stability When tested in accordance with 8.4, the Bengal flame designed to be placed vertically or fixed, shall remain upright or fixed whilst functioning.



EN 14035-6:2004 (E) 10 6 Primary pack or selection pack If a primary pack or selection pack is required to protect the initial fuse(s) of the Bengal flame(s) (see 4.3.3), the pack shall completely enclose the Bengal flame(s). There shall be no holes or splits in the pack, except those which are intended to enable the packaging to be opened and those which are otherwise technically necessary. Conformity to these requirements shall be verified by visual examination. 7 Minimum labelling requirements 7.1 General Bengal flames and their primary packs, if any, shall be marked with the information specified 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 Bengal flames or primary packs are offered for retail sale. For each language, it shall be presented as a whole and shall not be interrupted by other text. Additional text given in another language shall not conflict with the specified 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. NOTE Examples of typical labels for bangers, for which many of the marking requirements are similar to those specified for Bengal flames in this standard, are given in EN 14035-4. 7.2 Type name and category The type name shall be marked, in upper case, as 'BENGAL FLAME'. If a trade name is used in addition to the type name, it shall not conflict with the principal effect of a Bengal flame 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 information 7.3.1 General Safety information shall be emphasized by use of a heading, or bold type, or similar. If necessary, instructions in addition to those specified in 7.3.2 to 7.3.5 may be given. 7.3.2 Category 1 Bengal flames Labelling shall include at least the following safety information in the order as given: — 'For outdoor use only'; — 'Remove orange fuse cover'1); — 'Do not inhale smoke'; Specific placing instructions for different types of Bengal flames, inserted as appropriate (see 7.3.5); — 'Standing sideways, light fuse at its outermost end and retire immediately at least 1 m'2); or — 'Standing sideways, light ignition head and retire immediately at least 1 m'2); or — 'Standing sideways, light sealing paper and retire immediately at least 1 m'2).
1) If applicable. 2)
Whichever is appropriate



EN 14035-6:2004 (E) 11 7.3.3 Category 2 Bengal flames Labelling shall include at least the following safety information in the order as given: — 'For outdoor use only'; — 'Remove orange fuse cover'1); — 'Do not inhale smoke'; Specific placing instructions for different types of Bengal flames, inserted as appropriate (see 7.3.5); — 'Standing sideways, light fuse at its outermost end and retire immediately at least 8 m'2); or — 'Standing sideways, light ignition head and retire immediately at least 8 m'2). 7.3.4 Category 3 Bengal flames Labelling shall include at least the following safety information in the order as given: — 'For outdoor use only'; — 'Remove orange fuse cover'1); — 'Do not inhale smoke'; Specific placing instructions for different types of Bengal flames, inserted as appropriate (see 7.3.5); — 'Standing sideways, light fuse at its outermost end and retire immediately'2); or — 'Standing sideways, light ignition head and retire immediately'2); — 'Spectators must be at least 25 m away'; — 'Operator must retire at least 15 m'. 7.3.5 Placing instructions For Bengal flames to be placed flat on the ground: — 'Place Bengal flame flat on the ground'. For Bengal flames to be buried into soft ground or material: — 'Insert Bengal flame upright in soft ground or other non-flammable material, e.g. sand'. For Bengal flames supplied with a special holding device, or for which particular instructions are necessary, the manufacturer, distributor or importer shall provide appropriate instructions.
1) If applicable 2) Whichever is appropriate.



EN 14035-6:2004 (E) 12 7.4 Name, address and telephone number of manufacturer or distributor or importer Labelling shall include: — the
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