ASTM F2573-06(2022)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Low Velocity Resilient Material Projectile
Standard Specification for Low Velocity Resilient Material Projectile
ABSTRACT
This specification covers critical characteristics of low velocity resilient material projectiles made from a resilient material. Material diameter, shape, projectile hardness, and weight shall conform to the dimensions indicated in this specification. This specification establishes minimum warning information, instructions, and package labeling for safety.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers critical characteristics of low velocity resilient material projectiles (herein referred to as LVRM projectiles) made of a resilient material, and shall have a diameter no smaller than 20 mm (0.7874 in.) and no greater than 30 mm (1.18 in.), with a hardness no greater than 75 Shore 00 in accordance with Specification D2240. This specification helps define whether a projectile is suitable for use with a low velocity projectile marker (herein referred to as LVP marker as defined in Specification F2574). The weight of the LVRM projectile is not to exceed 4.0 g. Furthermore, this specification establishes minimum warning and package labeling to help ensure that the LVRM projectiles are used in a safe manner and that the risk of injury is reduced.
1.2 A LVRM projectile is not a paintball as defined in Section 2.1.2 of Specification F1979.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 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.
1.5 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 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: F2573 −06 (Reapproved 2022) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Low Velocity Resilient Material Projectile
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2573; 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 D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hard-
ness
1.1 This specification covers critical characteristics of low
F963 Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety
velocity resilient material projectiles (herein referred to as
F1776 Specification for Eye Protective Devices for Paintball
LVRM projectiles) made of a resilient material, and shall have
Sports
a diameter no smaller than 20 mm (0.7874 in.) and no greater
F1979 Specification for Projectiles Used in the Sport of
than30mm(1.18in.),withahardnessnogreaterthan75Shore
Paintball
00 in accordance with Specification D2240. This specification
F2574 Specification for Low Velocity Projectile Marker
helps define whether a projectile is suitable for use with a low
velocity projectile marker (herein referred to as LVPmarker as 2.2 Federal Standards:
defined in Specification F2574). The weight of the LVRM 16 CFR 1500 Hazardous Substance Act Regulations
projectile is not to exceed 4.0 g. Furthermore, this specification
2.3 ANSI Standard:
establishes minimum warning and package labeling to help
Z 535.1 Safety Color Code
ensurethattheLVRMprojectilesareusedinasafemannerand
that the risk of injury is reduced.
3. Terminology
1.2 A LVRM projectile is not a paintball as defined in
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
Section 2.1.2 of Specification F1979.
3.1.1 low velocity projectile marker, n—device specifically
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the designed to discharge LVRM projectiles. The device is some-
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information times referred to as a low velocity projectile gun as defined in
only. Specification F2574.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the 3.1.2 low velocity resilient material ball, n—any spherical,
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the ovoid, or ellipsoidal object. The term “ball’ also includes any
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- multisided object formed by connecting planes into a generally
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter- spherical ovoid, or ellipsoidal shape that is designated or
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. intended to be used as a ball. A “ball” can be a LVRM
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor- projectile.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1.3 low velocity resilient material projectile, n—object
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
propelled by means of a discharge mechanism capable of
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
storing and releasing energy under the control of the operator
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
comprised of a resilient material, and have a diameter no
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
smaller than 20 mm (0.7874 in.) and no greater than 30 mm
(1.18 in.). The hardness of the LVRM projectile is to be no
2. Referenced Documents
greater than 75 Shore 00 in accordance with Specification
2.1 ASTM Standards: D2240. The weight of the LVRM projectile is not to exceed
4.0 g.
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.24 on Paintball and Equipment. Available from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 4330
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2022. Published October 2022. Originally East-West Hwy., Bethesda, MD 20814, website: www.cpsc.gov; or U.S. Govern-
approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as F2573 – 06 (2018). ment Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents; P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh,
DOI: 10.1520/F2573-06R22. PA 15250-7954, website: www.gpo.gov.
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F2573 − 06 (2022)
3.1.4 range, n—maximum distance to which an object may metal, plastic, etc., the marking used should (when feasible)
be propelled, whether limited by energy or an obstacle. contrast with the background color of the base material.
3.1.5 shore 00, n—applicable durometer type scale to mea-
5.2 Warning Information—The following warning informa-
sure the resistance of indentation and provide an empirical
tion or its equivalent shall appear as defined in 5.1.
hardness value of sponge and foam materials in accordance
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