Essentials of Candle Testing

Dates:
April 22nd, 2015 - Leicester
September 2nd, 2015 - Leicester
 
Prerequisites: None

Duration: Half Day

Cost: £90 + VAT

Overview
Candles are complex mixtures which are, in essence, a controlled fire with aesthetic properties.

This seminar explores the factors that affect how candles burn, and details the current national and international standards that apply to their testing.

Safety aspects of candle related products are also covered, together with details of the applicable legislation.

Agenda

• Coffee & Refreshments
• Constructing a candle – achieving a safe balance 
• What standards are available to assess their safety?
• What legislation is applicable in Europe and the USA?
• Discussion of poor burning behaviour of candles
• Factors affecting the safety of candle holders & related products 
• Questions & Answers session
• Tour of Laboratory