SIST EN 14035-13:2004

Fireworks - Part 13: Flash pellets - Specification and test methods

This document specifies requirements for the construction, performance, primary packaging and labelling of flash pellets and the corresponding test methods. It is applicable to fireworks which are classified as flash pellet in categories 1 and 2 in EN 14035-2 which are contained in a primary pack.
It is not applicable to flash pellets 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 sulfuric acid, greater than 0,002 %;
-   zirconium with a particle size of less than 40 mm.
NOTE   In EN 14035-2, flash pellets are classified as follows:
- brief description: pellet of intermittently burning pyrotechnic composition;
- principal effect: multiple flashes of light.
Schemes for type testing of flash pellets and batch testing of flash pellets are specified in annex A and annex B respectively.

Feuerwerkskörper - Teil 13: Blitztabletten - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen an die Konstruktion, Funktion, kleinste Verpackungseinheit und Beschriftung von Blitztabletten und die entsprechenden Prüfverfahren fest. Sie gilt für Feuerwerkskörper, die als Blitztabletten in die Kategorien 1 und 2 in der EN 14035-2 eingruppiert sind und die sich in einer Ursprungsverpackung befinden.
Sie gilt nicht für Blitztabletten, 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 µm.
ANMERKUNG      In EN 14035-2 sind Blitztabletten wie folgt klassifiziert:
? Kurzbeschreibung: Tablette aus intermittierend abbrennendem pyrotechnischen Satz;
? Hauptwirkung: Mehrfache Lichtblitze.
Übersichten für die Typ-Prüfung von Blitztabletten und die Los-Prüfung von Blitztabletten sind in Anhang A beziehungsweise Anhang B angegeben.

Artifices de divertissement - Partie 13: Clignoteur pyrotechnique - Spécifications et méthodes d'essai

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences relatives a la construction, a la performance, a l'emballage et a l'étiquetage du clignoteur pyrotechnique ainsi que les méthodes d'essai correspondantes. Elle s'applique aux artifices de divertissement classés sous le nom de clignoteur pyrotechnique de catégorie 1 et 2 dans le prEN 14035-2 qui sont conditionnés dans un emballage primaire ou  assortiment.
Elle ne s'applique pas dans le cas d'un clignoteur pyrotechnique 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 (en H2SO4) supérieure a 0,002 % ;
3 zirconium ayant une granulométrie inférieure a 40 mm.
NOTE   Dans le prEN 14035-2, le clignoteur pyrotechnique est classé comme suit.
3 Description abrégée : pastille de composition pyrotechnique a combustion intermittente.
3 Effet principal : Eclairs successifs.
Les schémas d'essais de type et d'essais de lot du clignoteur pyrotechnique sont respectivement spécifiés dans l'annexe A et l'annexe B.

Ognjemet – 13. del: Bliskajoče tablete – Specifikacija in preskusne metode

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2004
• Withdrawal Date: 07-Oct-2010
• ICS: 71.100.30 - Explosives. Pyrotechnics and fireworks
• Technical Committee: IEKS - Explosives
• Current Stage: 9900 - Withdrawal (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 08-Oct-2010
• Due Date: 31-Oct-2010
• Completion Date: 08-Oct-2010
• Ref Project: EN 14035-13:2004 - Fireworks - Part 13: Flash pellets - Specification and test methods

Relations

• Replaced By: SIST EN 15947-3:2010 - Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Categories 1, 2, and 3 - Part 3: Minimum labelling requirements
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2010
• Replaced By: SIST EN 15947-4:2010 - Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Categories 1, 2 and 3 - Part 4: Test methods
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2010
• Replaced By: SIST EN 15947-5:2010 - Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Categories 1, 2, and 3 - Part 5: Requirements for construction and performance
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2010
• Replaced By: SIST EN 15947-4:2010 - Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Categories 1, 2 and 3 - Part 4: Test methods
• Effective Date: 08-Jun-2022
• Replaced By: SIST EN 15947-3:2010 - Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Categories 1, 2, and 3 - Part 3: Minimum labelling requirements
• Effective Date: 08-Jun-2022
• Replaced By: SIST EN 15947-5:2010 - Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Categories 1, 2, and 3 - Part 5: Requirements for construction and performance
• Effective Date: 08-Jun-2022

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Fireworks - Part 13: Flash pellets - Specification and test methodsArtifices de divertissement - Partie 13: Clignoteur pyrotechnique - Spécifications et méthodes d'essaiFeuerwerkskörper - Teil 13: Blitztabletten - Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14035-13:2004SIST EN 14035-13:2004en71.100.30ICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 14035-13:200401-november-2004







EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14035-13September 2004ICS 71.100.30English versionFireworks - Part 13: Flash pellets - Specification and testmethodsArtifices de divertissement - Clignoteurs pyrotechniques -Spécifications et méthodes d'essaiFeuerwerkskörper - Teil 13: Blitztabletten - Anforderungenund PrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 29 July 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
B-1050 Brussels© 2004 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 14035-13:2004: E



EN 14035-13:2004 (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 (if any).7 4.3 Protection of flash pellet.7 4.4 Net explosive content.8 5 Performance.8 5.1 Initial fuse (if any).8 5.2 Ignition of flash pellet.8 5.3 Principal effect.8 5.4 Explosions.8 5.5 Functioning.8 5.6 Burning matter.8 6 Primary pack.8 7 Minimum labelling requirements.9 7.1 General.9 7.2 Type name and category.9 7.3 Safety information.9 7.3.1 General.9 7.3.2 Category 1 flash pellets.9 7.3.3 Category 2 flash pellets.9 7.4 Name, address and telephone number of manufacturer or distributor or importer.10 7.5 Reference to this standard.10 7.6 Printing.10 7.6.1 Labelling.10 7.6.2 Type size.10 7.7 Additional information on the primary pack.10 8 Test methods.10 8.1 Attachment of protruding fuse (type test and batch test).10 8.1.1 Apparatus.10 8.1.2 Procedure.11 8.2 Attachment of ignition head, if applicable (type test).11 8.2.1 Apparatus.11 8.2.2 Procedure.11 8.3 Performance (type test and batch test).11 8.3.1 Test environment.11 8.3.2 Apparatus.11 8.3.3 Procedure.11 8.4 Determination of net explosive content (type test).12 8.4.1 Apparatus.12 8.4.2 Procedure.12 8.5 Labelling (type test and batch test).12 Annex A (normative) Type testing.13 A.1 General.13



EN 14035-13:2004 (E) 3 A.2 Number of flash pellets to be tested.13 A.3 Loose pyrotechnic composition.14 A.4 Thermal conditioning.14 A.5 Mechanical conditioning.14 A.5.1 Apparatus.14 A.5.2 Procedure.19 A.6 Number of primary packs to be examined.19 A.7 Test report.19 Annex B (normative) Batch testing.21 B.1 General.21 B.2 Sampling plans.21 B.3 Unit of product.21 B.4 Nonconformits.21 B.5 Test report.22 B.6 Acceptance or rejection of a batch.22 B.6.1 General.22 B.6.2 Nonconforming units.22 B.6.3 Critical nonconforming units.23 B.6.4 Major nonconforming units.23 B.6.5 Minor nonconforming units.23 Annex C (informative) A-Deviations.24



EN 14035-13:2004 (E) 4 Foreword This document (EN 14035-13:2004) 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 March 2005, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by March 2005. 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 and 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 14035-23, Fireworks - Part 23: Non-hand-held sparklers - Specification and test methods. EN 14035-24, Fireworks - Part 24: Novelty matches - Specification and test methods.



EN 14035-13:2004 (E) 5 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 14035-33, 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. prEN 14035-38, Fireworks - Part38: Shot tubes - Specification and test methods. 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.



EN 14035-13:2004 (E) 6 1 Scope This document specifies requirements for the construction, performance, primary packaging and labelling of flash pellets and the corresponding test methods. It is applicable to fireworks which are classified as flash pellet in categories 1 and 2 in EN 14035-2 which are contained in a primary pack. It is not applicable to flash pellets 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 sulfuric acid, greater than 0,002 %; — zirconium with a particle size of less than 40 µm. NOTE In EN 14035-2, flash pellets are classified as follows: — brief description: pellet of intermittently burning pyrotechnic composition; — principal effect: multiple flashes of light. Schemes for type testing of flash pellets and batch testing of flash pellets are specified in annex A and annex B respectively.



EN 14035-13:2004 (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 1783, Matches - Performance requirements, safety and classification. 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 NOTE Small flash pellets usually do not have an initial fuse (producing the principal effect immediately after ignition). The means of ignition shall be identified by a protruding fuse or an ignition head. Conformity to this requirement shall be verified by visual examination. 4.2 Attachment of initial fuse (if any) For flash pellets with protruding fuse, the attachment of the initial fuse to the flash pellet shall be secure when tested in accordance with 8.1. For flash pellets with ignition head, the attachment of the ignition head to the flash pellet shall be secure when tested in accordance with 8.2. 4.3 Protection of flash pellet The flash pellet shall be contained in a primary pack conforming to 6. Conformity to this requirement shall be verified by visual examination.



EN 14035-13:2004 (E) 8 4.4 Net explosive content When determined in accordance with 8.4, a category 1 flash pellet shall have a net explosive content of not more than 2,0 g. When determined in accordance with 8.4, a category 2 flash pellet shall have a net explosive content of not more than 20,0 g. 5 Performance 5.1 Initial fuse (if any) NOTE Small flash pellets usually do not have an initial fuse (producing the principal effect immediately after ignition). When tested in accordance with 8.3, the protruding fuse shall ignite within 10 s and the ignition shall be visible. When tested in accordance with 8.3, the ignition head shall ignite within 10 s and the ignition shall be visible. For flash pellets with protruding fuse, the duration of the initial fuse burning shall be 3,0 s to 8,0 s, when tested in accordance with 8.3. 5.2 Ignition of flash pellet without protruding fuse or ignition head When tested in accordance with 8.3, the pyrotechnic composition of a flash pellet shall ignite within 10 s and the ignition shall be visible. 5.3 Principal effect When tested in accordance with 8.3, the principal effect of the flash pellet, as given in EN 14035-2, shall be multiple flashes of light. 5.4 Explosions When tested in accordance with 8.3, the flash pellet shall not produce an explosion. 5.5 Functioning When tested in accordance with 8.3, all the pyrotechnic composition of the flash pellet shall burn off. 5.6 Burning matter When tested in accordance with 8.3, any flames caused by the functioning of the flash pellets without base shall be extinguished within 5,0 s of the flash pellet ceasing to function. When tested in accordance with 8.3, any flames caused by the functioning of the flash pellets with base shall be extinguished within 60,0 s of the flash pellet ceasing to function. 6 Primary pack The primary pack shall completely enclose the flash pellet(s) and there shall be no holes or splits in the primary pack. Conformity to these requirements shall be verified by visual examination.



EN 14035-13:2004 (E) 9 7 Minimum labelling requirements 7.1 General The primary packs of flash pellets 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 flash pellets contained in the 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 and 7.7 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 primary packs of flash pellets 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 'FLASH PELLETS'. If a trade name is used in addition to the type name, it shall not conflict with the principal effect of a flash pellet 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 7.3.3 may be given. 7.3.2 Category 1 flash pellets Labelling shall include at least the following safety information in the order as given: — 'Place singly on non-flammable surface'; — 'Ignite at the edge of the pellet and retire immediately at least 1 m'1); or — 'Light fuse at its outermost end and retire immediately at least 1 m'1); or — 'Light ignition head and retire immediately at least 1 m'1). 7.3.3 Category 2 flash pellets Labelling shall include at least the following safety information in the order as given: — 'For outdoor use only'; — 'Place singly on ground'; — 'Ignite at the edge of the pellet and retire immediately at least 8 m'1); or — 'Light fuse at its outermost end and retire immediately at least 8 m'1); or — 'Light ignition head and retire immediately at least 8 m'1).
1) Which ever is appropriate
1)



EN 14035-13:2004 (E) 10 7.4 Name, address and telephone number of manufacturer or distributor or importer Labelling 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, the address and the telephone number
— of his authorised distributor; or — if the manufacturer is not established in a CEN member country, of the importer in a CEN member country. The address shall comprise at least the town and the country. 7.5 Reference to this standard A primary pack shall be marked with the words 'Contents conform to EN 14035-13'. 7.6 Printing 7.6.1 Labelling Labelling shall be clearly visible, easily legible, indelible and on a single-colour background. NOTE Printing errors which are not misleading should not be classified as faults. 7.6.2 Type size When measured in accordance with 8.5, the type sizes shall be such that the height of the character ‘X’ (in upper case) 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 other information. 7.7 Additional information on the primary pack The primary pack 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 methods NOTE Verification of conformity to the requirements in 4.1, 4.3, 6, 7.1 to 7.5, 7.6.1 and 7.7 is by visual examination. 8.1 Attachment of protruding fuse (type test and batch test) 8.1.1 Apparatus 8.1.1.1 Means of clamping the flash pellet. 8.1.1.2 Weight, of mass 50 g. 8.1.1.3 Weight, of mass 100 g. 8.1.1.4 Timing device, capable of being read to the nearest 0,1 s.



EN 14035-13:2004 (E) 11 8.1.2 Procedure Clamp the flash pellet by means of the clamping device (8.1.1.1) in a position such that the protruding fuse is pointing vertically downwards. If testing a category 1 flash pellet, securely attach the 50 g weight (8.1.1.2) to the protruding fuse. If testing a category 2, securely attach the 100 g weight (8.1.1.3) to the protruding fuse. Using the timing device (8.1.1.4), determine and record whether the protruding fuse will support the weight for at least 10 s without becoming detached. If the protruding fuse becomes detached, do not proceed with further testing of that flash pellet. 8.2 Attachment of ignition head, if applicable (type test) 8.2.1 Apparatus Mechanical shock apparatus, complying with A.5.1.1. 8.2.2 Procedure When tested in accordance with A.5.2, the ignition head shall not become loose or damaged or detached. Record whether the ignition head becomes damaged or loose or detached. If the ignition head becomes damaged or loose or detached do not proceed with further testing of that flash pellet. 8.3 Performance (type test and batch test) 8.3.1 Test environment 8.3.1.1 Test area. The test area for flash pellets shall be an outdoor site, with a non-flammable surface. 8.3.1.2 Wind speed. A means of measuring the wind speed at a height of 1,5 m above the ground shall be provided. No performance testing shall be carried out if the wind speed exceeds 5,0 m/s. 8.3.2 Apparatus 8.3.2.1 Timing device, capable of displaying at least one intermediate time, capable of being read to the nearest 0,1 s. 8.3.2.2 Ignition source, safety match conforming to EN 1783. 8.3.3 Procedure 8.3.3.1 Measure and record the wind speed (see 8.3.1.2). 8.3.3.2 Place the flash pellet on the ground in the centre of the test area (8.3.1.1). Apply the flame of a safety match (8.3.2.2) to the initial fuse, if any, or the ignition head, if any, or the edge of the flash pellet and at the same instant, start the timing device (8.3.2.1). Stop the intermediate time at the moment the initial fuse or the ignition head or the flash pellet ignites. If the initial fuse or the ignition head or the flash pellet fails to ignite within 10 s, record the fact and do not proceed with further testing of that flash pellet. Otherwise, stop the timing device when the flash pellet starts to produce its first flash. Record whether the initial fuse or the ignition head or the flash pellet ignited within 10 s and whether the ignition of the initial fuse or the ignition head or the flash pellet was visible. If applicable, record the duration of the initial fuse burning.



EN 14035-13:2004 (E) 12 8.3.3.3 Observe and record whether the flash pellet produces multiple flashes of light. Observe and record whether the flash pellet explodes. 8.3.3.4 After the flash pellet has ceased to function, start the timing device (8.3.2.1) immediately and record whether any flames caused by the functioning of the flash pellet are extinguished within 5,0 s, for a flash pellet without base, or within 60,0 s, for a flash pellet with base, after the flash pellet has ceased to function. 8.3.3.5 After the flash pellet has ceased to function, observe and record whether all pyrotechnic composition of the flash pellet burnt off. 8.4 Determination of net explosive content (type test) 8.4.1 Apparatus Laboratory balance, capable of weighing to the nearest 0,1 g. 8.4.2 Procedure Weigh the whole flash pellet and include the mass of the ignition head, if any, as part of the net explosive content to the nearest 0,1 g, using the balance (8.4.1). Record the mass. 8.5 Labelling (type test and batch test) Check conformity to 7.6.2 and 7.7, for example by comparing the type sizes on the actual label with a transparent copy made from Figure 1 (for the empty frame, use the inside). Record whether the type sizes are correct.
Figure 1 — Type sizes of print



EN 14035-13:2004 (E) 13 Annex A (normative) Type testing A.1
General For the purposes of type testing each of the flash pellets tested, except those used for the determination of net explosive content, shall meet the requirements of 4.1 (if applicable), 4.2 (if applicable), 4.3 and 5. The flash pellets used for the determination of net explosive content shall each conform to 4.4. The flash pellets subjected to mechanical conditioning in accordance with A.5 shall, additionally, conform to A.3. Each of the primary packs examined shall conform to 6, 7 and 8.5. A.2 Number of flash pellets to be tested A total of 13 flash pellets, selected at random from at least 5 primary packs, and 20 flash pellets, contained in the app
...