EN 14035-10:2004
(Main)Fireworks - Part 10: Double Bangers - Specification and test methods
General Information
- Abstract
This document specifies requirements for the construction, performance, primary packaging and labelling of double bangers and the corresponding test methods. It is applicable to fireworks which are classified as double bangers in category 2 in EN 14035-2. It is applicable to double bangers which contain pyrotechnic report composition that is black powder.
It is not applicable to double bangers 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, double bangers are classified as follows:
- brief description: tube containing two portions of black powder connected by a delay fuse;
- principal effects: report, then ascent followed by second report.
Schemes for type testing of double bangers and batch testing of double bangers are specified in annex A and annex B respectively.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 17-Aug-2004
- Withdrawal Date
- 28-Sep-2010
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 212 - Fireworks
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 212 - Fireworks
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 29-Sep-2010
- Completion Date
- 29-Sep-2010
Relations
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
- Replaced By
EN 15947-4:2010 - Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Categories 1, 2 and 3 - Part 4: Test methods - Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14035-10:2004 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Fireworks - Part 10: Double Bangers - Specification and test methods". This standard covers: This document specifies requirements for the construction, performance, primary packaging and labelling of double bangers and the corresponding test methods. It is applicable to fireworks which are classified as double bangers in category 2 in EN 14035-2. It is applicable to double bangers which contain pyrotechnic report composition that is black powder. It is not applicable to double bangers 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, double bangers are classified as follows: - brief description: tube containing two portions of black powder connected by a delay fuse; - principal effects: report, then ascent followed by second report. Schemes for type testing of double bangers and batch testing of double bangers are specified in annex A and annex B respectively.
This document specifies requirements for the construction, performance, primary packaging and labelling of double bangers and the corresponding test methods. It is applicable to fireworks which are classified as double bangers in category 2 in EN 14035-2. It is applicable to double bangers which contain pyrotechnic report composition that is black powder. It is not applicable to double bangers 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, double bangers are classified as follows: - brief description: tube containing two portions of black powder connected by a delay fuse; - principal effects: report, then ascent followed by second report. Schemes for type testing of double bangers and batch testing of double bangers are specified in annex A and annex B respectively.
EN 14035-10:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 71.100.30 - Explosives. Pyrotechnics and fireworks. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 14035-10:2004 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 15947-5:2010, EN 15947-3:2010, EN 15947-4:2010. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Fireworks - Part 10: Double Bangers - Specification and test methodsOgnjemet – 10. del: Petarde z dvojnim pokom – Specifikacija in preskusne metodeArtifices de divertissement - Partie 10: Pétards aériens - Spécifications et méthodes d'essaiFeuerwerkskörper - Teil 10: Doppelschläge - Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14035-10:2004SIST EN 14035-10:2004en71.100.30ICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 14035-10:200401-november-2004
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14035-10August 2004ICS 71.100.30English versionFireworks - Part 10: Double Bangers - Specification and testmethodsArtifices de divertissement - Partie 10: Pétards aériens -Spécifications et méthodes d'essaiFeuerwerkskörper - Teil 10: Doppelschläge -Anforderungen und 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
B-1050 Brussels© 2004 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 14035-10:2004: E
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 61672-1, Electroacoustics - Sound level meters - Part 1:
Specifications (IEC 61672-1:2002). EN 61672-2, Electroacoustics - Sound level meters - Part 2: Pattern evaluation tests (IEC 61672-2:2003). 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. Conformity to this requirement shall be verified by visual examination. 4.2 Attachment of initial fuse The attachment of the initial fuse to the double banger shall be secure when tested in accordance with 8.1. 4.3 Protection of initial fuse 4.3.1 General The initial fuse shall be protected in one of the ways specified in 4.3.2, 4.3.3 or 4.3.4.
7 Minimum labelling requirements 7.1 General Double bangers 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 double bangers 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 double bangers 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 'DOUBLE BANGER'. If a trade name is used in addition to the type name, it shall not conflict with the principal effects of a double banger or with the name of another type of firework. The category shall be marked, in upper case, as 'CATEGORY 2' or 'CAT 2'. 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 may be given. 7.3.2 Double bangers Labelling shall include at least the following safety information in the order as given: — 'For outdoor use only'; — 'Remove orange fuse cover'1); — 'Place vertically on flat ground and light fuse at its outermost end'; — 'Retire immediately at least 8 m'.
1) If applicable.
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 authorized 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. On the double banger at least the abbreviations allowing the identification of — the manufacturer; or — the distributor or importer, with an additional code or abbreviation for the manufacturer shall be marked. 7.5 Reference to this standard A double banger shall be marked with ‘EN 14035-10'. A primary pack shall be marked with the words 'Contents conform to EN 14035-10'. 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 8.6, 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 7.8 and at least 2,1 mm for the other information. 7.7 Marking of very small double bangers 7.7.1 Reduced size If the double banger does not provide enough space for the specified information using the types sizes specified in 7.6.2, for the information specified in 7.2 and 7.3 the type size shall be reduced to 2,1 mm. 7.7.2 Reduced information If the double banger does not provide enough space to carry all the specified information even in reduced type size, at least the information specified in 7.4 shall be given on the double banger, if at all possible.
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