QB/T 2902-2007Art candle (English PDF)

4.1 Performance Indicators

The performance indicators of art candles shall meet the requirements of Table

1.

4.2 Net content

The net content shall comply with the provisions of Order No.75 of the General

Administration of Quality and Children Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine.

5.1 Color

Take 4 samples. Inspect them visually.

5.2 Odor

Take 4 samples. Sniff it.

5.3 Exposed length of candle wick

Take 4 samples. Use a vernier caliper to make measurement. Each candle shall

meet the standard requirements. Take the maximum value of the test results

among the 4 candles, as the final test result.

5.4 Thermal stability

5.5.1 Main instruments

5.6 Product placement stability

Take 4 samples. Place them on an inclined surface of 10°, one by one. Observe

whether there is any overturning phenomenon, at any placement angle.

5.7 Combustion performance

Take 4 samples. Light the candle, for 15 minutes, at room temperature of 15 °C

~ 25 °C, without strong air convection. Observe the burning condition, until it is

completely extinguished. Use a steel ruler to measure the flame height. Take

the maximum of the test results, among the 4 candles, as the final test result.

5.8 Burning time

Take 4 samples. Use a timer, to measure the time taken for the candle, FROM

ignition TO burning to 10 mm or 20 mm from the bottom of the candle (refer to

note 5.7 for the test), under the condition of room temperature 15 °C ~ 25 °C,

without strong air convection.

5.9 Burning afterglow

Take 4 samples. Ignite the candle for 30 minutes, at a room temperature of

6.1 Inspection classification

Product inspection is divided into exit-factory inspection and type inspection.

6.1.1 Exit-factory inspection

Each batch of products must pass the inspection, by the inspection department

of the manufacturer, before leaving the factory. The exit-factory inspection items

are color, odor, candle wick's exposed length, combustion performance.

6.1.3 Group-batch and sampling

The products, which are produced in the same batch, by the same batch of

materials and specifications, form one batch. Take 5 small packages, from each

batch of products. After passing the inspection by the inspection department of

manufacturer, AND attached with the product qualification certificate, it can be

exit-factory.

6.2 Judgment rules

If there is an indicator in the inspection result, that does not meet the

requirements of this standard, it may double the sampling quantity, to carry out

reinspection. For unqualified items, the results of the re-inspection shall prevail.

If there is still one indicator, in the re-inspection result, that does not meet the

requirements of this standard, it will be judged as unqualified.

7.1 Marking

Product packaging and transportation packaging shall meet the requirements

of GB/T 191.

7.1.1 The following signs shall be displayed on the sales package. In special

cases, it shall be based on customer requirements.

7.1.2 The transportation package shall have the following signs. In special

circumstances, it can be based on customer requirements.

7.2 Packaging

In the case of not damaging the quality of the product, the product's packaging

form and packaging materials are determined, by both the supplier and the

buyer.

7.3 Transportation

Avoid violent vibration, impact, sun and rain exposure, during transportation.

Handle with care when loading and unloading.

7.4 Storage

The product shall be stored in a ventilated and dry warehouse below 35 °C.

Avoid being close to heat sources. When stacking, it shall not directly touch the

ground and wall. The stacking height shall not exceed 2 m.

7.5 Shelf life

The date shall be marked on the visible surface.

QB/T 2902-2007

QB

LIGHT INDUSTRY STANDARD OF THE

PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

ICS 71.100.35

Classification No.. Y44

Filing No.. 22727-2008

Art candle

Issued on. DECEMBER 03, 2007

Implemented on. JUNE 01, 2008

Issued by. National Development and Reform Commission of PRC

Table of Contents

Foreword... 3

4.1 Performance Indicators

The performance indicators of art candles shall meet the requirements of Table

1.

4.2 Net content

The net content shall comply with the provisions of Order No.75 of the General

Administration of Quality and Children Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine.

5.1 Color

Take 4 samples. Inspect them visually.

5.2 Odor

Take 4 samples. Sniff it.

5.3 Exposed length of candle wick

Take 4 samples. Use a vernier caliper to make measurement. Each candle shall

meet the standard requirements. Take the maximum value of the test results

among the 4 candles, as the final test result.

5.4 Thermal stability

5.5.1 Main instruments

5.6 Product placement stability

Take 4 samples. Place them on an inclined surface of 10°, one by one. Observe

whether there is any overturning phenomenon, at any placement angle.

5.7 Combustion performance

Take 4 samples. Light the candle, for 15 minutes, at room temperature of 15 °C

~ 25 °C, without strong air convection. Observe the burning condition, until it is

completely extinguished. Use a steel ruler to measure the flame height. Take

the maximum of the test results, among the 4 candles, as the final test result.

5.8 Burning time

Take 4 samples. Use a timer, to measure the time taken for the candle, FROM

ignition TO burning to 10 mm or 20 mm from the bottom of the candle (refer to

note 5.7 for the test), under the condition of room temperature 15 °C ~ 25 °C,

without strong air convection.

5.9 Burning afterglow

Take 4 samples. Ignite the candle for 30 minutes, at a room temperature of

6.1 Inspection classification

Product inspection is divided into exit-factory inspection and type inspection.

6.1.1 Exit-factory inspection

Each batch of products must pass the inspection, by the inspection department

of the manufacturer, before leaving the factory. The exit-factory inspection items

are color, odor, candle wick's exposed length, combustion performance.

6.1.3 Group-batch and sampling

The products, which are produced in the same batch, by the same batch of

materials and specifications, form one batch. Take 5 small packages, from each

batch of products. After passing the inspection by the inspection department of

manufacturer, AND attached with the product qualification certificate, it can be

exit-factory.

6.2 Judgment rules

If there is an indicator in the inspection result, that does not meet the

requirements of this standard, it may double the sampling quantity, to carry out

reinspection. For unqualified items, the results of the re-inspection shall prevail.

If there is still one indicator, in the re-inspection result, that does not meet the

requirements of this standard, it will be judged as unqualified.

7.1 Marking

Product packaging and transportation packaging shall meet the requirements

of GB/T 191.

7.1.1 The following signs shall be displayed on the sales package. In special

cases, it shall be based on customer requirements.

7.1.2 The transportation package shall have the following signs. In special

circumstances, it can be based on customer requirements.

7.2 Packaging

In the case of not damaging the quality of the product, the product's packaging

form and packaging materials are determined, by both the supplier and the

buyer.

7.3 Transportation

Avoid violent vibration, impact, sun and rain exposure, during transportation.

Handle with care when loading and unloading.

7.4 Storage

The product shall be stored in a ventilated and dry warehouse below 35 °C.

Avoid being close to heat sources. When stacking, it shall not directly touch the

ground and wall. The stacking height shall not exceed 2 m.

7.5 Shelf life

The date shall be marked on the visible surface.

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