Product Analysis

Firelighters for barbecue charcoal and -briquettes

As part of DIN CERTCO's “Firelighters for igniting solid fuels for use in barbecues and grill applications” certification program, Ruhr Lab GmbH tests the product quality of the certificate holders' lighting aids in accordance with the requirements of the European standard DIN EN 1860-3.

Ruhr Lab GmbH has been a recognized DIN CERTCO testing laboratory since 13.02.2018 (registration number: PL 248).

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Pos. Parameter Method Solid firelighter Liquid firelighter Gel firelighter
1. Composition 2 DIN EN 1860-3 Part 4.1.2
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2. PAH 3 DIN EN 1860-3 Part 4.1.2
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3. Sulphur 1 DIN EN ISO 16994 / DIN EN 15408 / DIN EN ISO 14596
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4. Flashpoint 3 DIN EN 1860-3 Part 4.1.3
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5. Dynamic viscosity 3 DIN EN 1860-3 Part 4.1.4
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6. Consistency 2 DIN EN 1860-3 Part 4.1.5
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7. Burning characteristics 2 DIN EN 1860-3 Part 4.2.1, Annex B 3.1 / B 3.2
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8. Ignition time 2 DIN EN 1860-3 Part 4.2.1, Annex B 3.1 / B 3.2
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9. Ignition behavior 2 DIN EN 1860-3 Part 4.2.2, Annex A 4.1
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10. Combustion behavior 2 DIN EN 1860-3 Part 4.2.2, Annex A 4.2
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11. Use of open flame 2 DIN EN 1860-3 Part 4.2.2, Annex A 4.3
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12. Consumer packaging 2 DIN EN 1860-3 Part 4.3
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13. Material safety data sheet required
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14. required sample quantity for initial certifications and certificate renewals
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1 = flexible accreditation / 2 = not accredited / 3 = subcontracting
All listed parameters, unless otherwise indicated, are subject to the accreditation of Ruhr Lab GmbH according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018.
Registration number: D-PL-21007-01-00.
Ruhr Lab GmbH has a flexible accreditation scope in which the free selection of standardized or equivalent test methods is permitted by DAkkS.