Modern technology has introduced greater efficiencies and quality control in candle making. Most candles are still made through the timeless process of placing a cotton wick into wax, which is then molded, dipped, extruded, pressed, rolled, drawn, or filled into a desired shape and size. Many of these timeless methods have been updated by using machines to do many of the repetitive tasks. The dipping method is still commonly used, but it has been adapted to entirely automated installations operated electronically. The machines used today plunge many wicks at one time into a mixture of paraffin and then they are removed, the processes is repeated until the candles reach the required thickness. For the biggest and largest candles, the spoon
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candle manufacturers and their suppliers. The National Candle Association also acts on behalf of the candle industry in helping promote the safe use and enjoyment of candles, and monitoring issues impacting the industry. The National Candle Association has helped to develop some industry standards for candles and candle products. The current national industry standards are published through the ASTM International standards organization. These standards are applicable to the United States, but candle organizations and regulatory authorities in other nations often reference them. To date there are six ASTM candle standards that have been published, two of which are reference standards that define the terminology for the industry. The Cautionary Labeling Standard (ASTM F-2058) sets specifications for the warning label that cautions consumers to always burn a candle within sight, to keep them out of reach of children, and to keep them away from things that could catch fire. The Heat Strength of Glass Containers Standard (ASTM F-2179) establishes a scratch test and temper specifications for the proper annealing of glass containers used for candles. This standard also established the thermal shock differential requirements. The Fire-Safety Design Standard (ASTM F-2417) establishes the maximum flame height, tip-over limits, secondary-ignition proscriptions, and the end-of-useful life specifications. The Candle Accessories Standard (ASTM F-2601) sets the specifications for the fire-safety manufacture, labeling, and testing of candle accessories, such as candle rings, burners, and
candle manufacturers and their suppliers. The National Candle Association also acts on behalf of the candle industry in helping promote the safe use and enjoyment of candles, and monitoring issues impacting the industry. The National Candle Association has helped to develop some industry standards for candles and candle products. The current national industry standards are published through the ASTM International standards organization. These standards are applicable to the United States, but candle organizations and regulatory authorities in other nations often reference them. To date there are six ASTM candle standards that have been published, two of which are reference standards that define the terminology for the industry. The Cautionary Labeling Standard (ASTM F-2058) sets specifications for the warning label that cautions consumers to always burn a candle within sight, to keep them out of reach of children, and to keep them away from things that could catch fire. The Heat Strength of Glass Containers Standard (ASTM F-2179) establishes a scratch test and temper specifications for the proper annealing of glass containers used for candles. This standard also established the thermal shock differential requirements. The Fire-Safety Design Standard (ASTM F-2417) establishes the maximum flame height, tip-over limits, secondary-ignition proscriptions, and the end-of-useful life specifications. The Candle Accessories Standard (ASTM F-2601) sets the specifications for the fire-safety manufacture, labeling, and testing of candle accessories, such as candle rings, burners, and