ASTM F2058-07 (R2021) pdf download.Standard Specification for Candle Fire Safety Labeling.
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 Certain candle-related terminology is addressed in Guide Fl972, and the reader is directed to that guide for definitions not found in the following:
3.l .2 fillet! candle, n—a candle produced and used within the same vessel.
3.1 .3 fire safety ii’arning, n—precautionary information on the label, consisting of the safety alert symbol, the signal word (if present), the tire safety warning statement(s) and pictograms (if present) required by this standard to appear on the unit of sale.
3. 1 .4 fire .caferv ii’arning statement(s), li—specific warning message(s) required by this standard.
3.1 .5 freestanding candle, n—rigid candle (for example. pillar-shaped. column-shaped, or figurine) that is intended to be burned only on a heat-resistant. noncombustible surface or on a heat-resistant, noncombustible candle accessory.
3. 1 .6 label. n—display of textual or graphic matter on the unit of sale.
3.1 .7 packaging, n—external container, such as a box, case, bag or sleeve in which a candle(s) is sold. Packaging does not include the vessel of a tilled candle.
3.1 .8 piclogrum. u—graphic symbol intended to convey a message without the use of words.
3. 1 .9 safrv alert symbol, n—graphic symbol consisting of an exclamation point inside of’ an equilateral triangle with the point of the triangle oriented upward (see 4.1).
3.1.10 signal word, n—the word WARNING as it appears in the fire safety warning.
3. 1 . 11 unit of sale, n—the candle, or candle and its container or package. as purchased by the consumer.
3. I . I 2 warning panel, n—entire surface of the panel on which the fire safety warning appears on the unit of sale.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 Fire safety warnings will help ensure that information concerning the safe use of candles is presented to consumers to help prevent fires.
6. Requirements
6.1 Exclusions—This specification does not pertain to birthday candles or candles intended for places of worship, Commercial institutions, or industrial use.
6.2 General:
6.2.1 The fire safety warning must be placed on the unit of sale and shall be visible to the consumer at the point of sale. The fIre safety warning shall not be covered, obstructed, or removed by the manufacturer, distributor or retailer.
6.2.1.1 When the unit of sale consists solely of a candle (including its vessel if present), the fire safety warning shall appear Ofl the top. bottom, or a side of the candle, or be attached to the candle (such as a tag).
6.2.1 .2 When the unIt of sale consists of a candle and its packaging:
(I) The tire safety warning shall appear on the top or sides of the packaging, or must be otherwise attached to the packaging (such as a tag. Ii cannot be on the bottom of the package as intcndcd 11r display at retail unless the staterncnt “Scc bottom panel for safety information” or its practical equivalent appears on the top or a side of the packaging with a minimum letter heigh of 1.5 mm (0.06 in.) based on the height of a capital or upper case letter.
(2) For free standing and filled candles (excluding tealights). (he fire safety warning musi appear on the top, bottom, or a side of the candle as well as on the packaging.
(3) When the sole packaging Consists of a transparent material (such as a clear shrink wrap) and the tire safety warning is visible on the top, bottom or a side of the candle, the tire safety warning and the statement “See bottom panel for safety information” is not required on the packaging.
6.2.2 The fire safely warning shall be in distinct contrast from its background. ils message(s) shall be in a legible sans-serif font, such as Helvetica. Century Gothic, or equivalent typeface. in combinations of uppercase and lowercase letters unless otherwise specified.
6.2.3 The fire safety warning need not be limited to a specific shape. It can conform to the shape of the overall label to allow for the most efficient use of available space. It is permissible to outline the tire safety warning with a border.
6.2.4 There are two fire safety warning options. One is a text-only option Isee 6.3) and the other is a text-and-pictogram option (sec 6.4). All units of sale shall comply with one of thcsc two labeling options.
6.2.5 The tire safety warning statement(s) specified in this standard represent minimum tire safety warning requirements. Additional appropriate manufacturers’ warnings or instructions are pennitted. These warnings or Instructions can precede or follow the fire safety warning or appear elsewhere on the unit of sale, hut cannot interrupt the fire safety warning.
6.2.6 The total surface area of the warning panel determines the minimum letter height, graphic symbol sii.e and content of the lire safety warning. Guidance on how to determine the total surface area of the warning panel is shown in Appendix Xl.
6.2.7 Example labels arc provided in Appendix X2.ASTM F2058 pdf download.