ASTM F1898-22

Standard Specification for Helmets for Non-Motorized Wheeled Vehicles Used by Infants and Toddlers

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the performance requirements for helmets manufactured for use by infants and toddlers as passengers or operators of non-motorized wheeled vehicles. The performance requirements to which the helmets shall conform include those for headforms, peripheral vision, retention system testing, anvils and impact velocities, impact sites, impacting schedule, and peak acceleration.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers performance requirements for helmets manufactured for use by infants and toddlers as passengers or operators of nonmotorized vehicles intended for their use. This specification recognizes the desirability of lightweight construction and ventilation; however, it is a performance standard and is not intended to restrict design.  
1.2 All testing and requirements of this specification shall be in accordance with Test Methods F1446 except as noted.  
1.3 Partial utilization of this standard is prohibited. Any statement of compliance with this specification must be a certification that the product meets all of the requirements of this specification in their entirety. A product that fails to meet any one of the requirements of this specification is considered to have failed this standard, and should not be sold with any indication that it meets parts of this standard.  
1.4 Headgear that complies with this and other standards may proclaim uses as described in those standards as certified by the manufacturer.  
1.5 This standard is subject to revision at any time by ASTM. It must be reviewed every five years and if not revised either reapproved or withdrawn. References to the standard must include the version date. No references to a version that has been replaced or withdrawn shall be placed on any product or its packaging manufactured more than 24 months after the effective revision or withdrawal date. Go to astm.org to verify the latest version of this standard.  
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Jun-2022
• ICS: 13.220.40 - Ignitability and burning behaviour of materials and products
• ICS: 97.200.30 - Camping equipment and camp-sites
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.53 - Headgear and Helmets

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:F1898 −22 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Helmets for Non-Motorized Wheeled Vehicles Used by
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Infants and Toddlers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1898; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.1 This specification covers performance requirements for
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
helmets manufactured for use by infants and toddlers as
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
passengers or operators of nonmotorized vehicles intended for
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
their use. This specification recognizes the desirability of
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
lightweight construction and ventilation; however, it is a
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
performance standard and is not intended to restrict design.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.2 All testing and requirements of this specification shall
be in accordance with Test Methods F1446 except as noted.
2. Referenced Documents
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1.3 Partial utilization of this standard is prohibited. Any
2.1 ASTM Standards:
statement of compliance with this specification must be a
F1446 Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in
certification that the product meets all of the requirements of
Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective
this specification in their entirety. A product that fails to meet
Headgear
any one of the requirements of this specification is considered
to have failed this standard, and should not be sold with any
3. Labels and Warnings
indication that it meets parts of this standard.
3.1 In addition to the labeling requirements outlined in Test
1.4 Headgear that complies with this and other standards
Methods F1446, the helmet shall have the words “For use by
may proclaim uses as described in those standards as certified
infants and toddlers when riding non-motorized wheeled ve-
by the manufacturer.
hicles intended for their use” inscribed on one of the interior
permanent labels.
1.5 This standard is subject to revision at any time by
ASTM. It must be reviewed every five years and if not revised
4. Marking the Test Line
either reapproved or withdrawn. References to the standard
must include the version date. No references to a version that
4.1 The test line is shown in Fig. 1 and shall be marked in
has been replaced or withdrawn shall be placed on any product
accordance with Test Methods F1446.
or its packaging manufactured more than 24 months after the
effective revision or withdrawal date. Go to astm.org to verify
5. Conditioning and Number of Samples
the latest version of this standard.
5.1 Four helmets of each model and size are required for
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
testing.
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
5.2 Conditioning of test samples is described in Test Meth-
standard.
ods F1446.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
6. Headforms
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
6.1 HeadformstobeusedinthisspecificationaresizesA,C,
and E according to Test Methods F1446, using the variable
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
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Subcommittee F08.53 on Headgear and Helmets. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved June 15, 2022. Published July 2022. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as F1898 – 15. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/F1898-22. the ASTM website.
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Dimension
Headform X L/2 Y R S T U
Size
A 24.0 88.0 89.7 30.0 15.0 118.0 63.0
C 25.0 91.0 92.7 31.0 15.5 122.0 65.0
E 26.0 94.5 96.0 32.0 16.0 126.5 67.5
NOTE 1—This test line drawing shows test lines on helmet rather than on he
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F1898 − 15 F1898 − 22 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Helmets for Non-Motorized Wheeled Vehicles Used by
1
Infants and Toddlers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1898; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers performance requirements for helmets manufactured for use by infants and toddlers as passengers
or operators of nonmotorized vehicles intended for their use. This specification recognizes the desirability of lightweight
construction and ventilation; however, it is a performance standard and is not intended to restrict design.
1.2 All testing and requirements of this specification shall be in accordance with Test Methods F1446 except as noted.
1.3 Partial utilization of this standard is prohibited. Any statement of compliance with this specification must be a certification that
the product meets all of the requirements of this specification in their entirety. A product that fails to meet any one of the
requirements of this specification is considered to have failed this standard, and should not be sold with any indication that it meets
parts of this standard.
1.4 Headgear that complies with this and other standards may proclaim uses as described in those standards as certified by the
manufacturer.
1.5 This standard is subject to revision at any time by ASTM. It must be reviewed every five years and if not revised either
reapproved or withdrawn. References to the standard must include the version date. No references to a version that has been
replaced or withdrawn shall be placed on any product or its packaging manufactured more than 24 months after the effective
revision or withdrawal date. Go to astm.org to verify the latest version of this standard.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.53 on Headgear and Helmets.
Current edition approved April 1, 2015June 15, 2022. Published April 2015July 2022. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as F1898 – 08
(2015).F1898 – 15. DOI: 10.1520/F1898-15.10.1520/F1898-22.
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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F1446 Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear
3. Labels and Warnings
3.1 In addition to the labeling requirements outlined in Test Methods F1446, the helmet shall have the words “For use by infants
and toddlers when riding non-motorized wheeled vehicles intended for their use” inscribed on one of the interior permanent labels.
4. Marking the Test Line
4.1 The test line is shown in Fig. 1 and shall be marked in accordance with Test Methods F1446.
5. Conditioning and Number of Samples
5.1 Four helmets of each model and size are required for testing.
5.2 Conditioning of test samples is described in Test Methods F1446.
Dimension
Headform X L/2 Y R S T U
Size
A 24.0 88.0 89.7 30.0 15.0 118.0 63.0
C 25.0 91.0 92.7 31.0 15.5 122.0 65.0
E 26.0 94.5 96.0 32.0 16.0 126.5 67.5
NOTE 1—This test line drawing shows test lines on helmet rather than on headform and uses dimensional nomenclature R, S, T, U as in other drawings
(formerly a, b, c,.). The position of the lines on this drawing has not changed except that they ar
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