This guide is used to establish a set of definitions that allows manufacturers, consumers, retailers, and the scientific community to use a common language to define candles and associated accessory items.

1. Scope

1.1 This guide defines standard terms used to describe candles and associated accessory products.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

NFPA Standard

Index Terms

candle; flame; wick;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 01.040.71 (Chemical technology (Vocabularies)); 71.100.99 (Other products of the chemical industry)

Citing ASTM Standards

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