ASTM F2573-06(2014)

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 and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2014
• ICS: 97.220.99 - Other sports equipment and facilities
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.24 - Paintball and Equipment

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F2573-06(2010) - Standard Specification for Low Velocity Resilient Material Projectile
• Effective Date: 01-May-2014
• Referred By: ASTM F2679-15(2023) - Standard Specification for 6 mm Projectiles Used with Airsoft Guns
• Effective Date: 01-May-2014
• Referred By: ASTM F2574-06(2022) - Standard Specification for Low Velocity Projectile Marker
• Effective Date: 01-May-2014
• Referred By: ASTM F2654-23 - Standard Specification for Airsoft Gun Warnings
• Effective Date: 01-May-2014

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F2573 −06 (Reapproved 2014) 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 F2574 Specification for Low Velocity Projectile Marker
2.2 Federal Standards:
1.1 This specification covers critical characteristics of low
16 CFR 1500 Hazardous Substance Act Regulations
velocity resilient material projectiles (herein referred to as
2.3 ANSI Standard:
LVRM projectiles) made of a resilient material, and shall have
Z 535.1 Safety Color Code
a diameter no smaller than 20 mm (0.7874 in) and no greater
than30mm(1.18in.),withahardnessnogreaterthan75Shore
3. Terminology
00 in accordance with Specification D2240. This specification
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
helps define whether a projectile is suitable for use with a low
3.1.1 low velocity projectile marker—device specifically
velocity projectile marker (herein referred to as LVPmarker as
designed to discharge LVRM projectiles. The device is some-
defined in Specification F2574). The weight of the LVRM
times referred to as a low velocity projectile gun as defined in
projectile is not to exceed 4.0 g. Furthermore, this specification
Specification F2574.
establishes minimum warning and package labeling to help
ensurethattheLVRMprojectilesareusedinasafemannerand
3.1.2 low velocity resilient material ball—any spherical,
that the risk of injury is reduced.
ovoid, or ellipsoidal object. The term “ball’ also includes any
multisided object formed by connecting planes into a generally
1.2 A LVRM projectile is not a paintball as defined in
spherical ovoid, or ellipsoidal shape that is designated or
Section 2.1.2 of Specification F1979.
intended to be used as a ball. A “ball” can be a LVRM
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
projectile.
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
3.1.3 low velocity resilient material projectile—object pro-
only.
pelled by means of a discharge mechanism capable of storing
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
and releasing energy under the control of the operator com-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
prised of a resilient material, and have a diameter no smaller
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
than 20 mm (0.7874 in) and no greater than 30 mm (1.18 in.).
priate safety and health practices and to determine the
The hardness of the LVRM projectile is to be no greater than
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
75 Shore 00 in accordance with Specification D2240. The
weight of the LVRM projectile is not to exceed 4.0 g.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.4 range—maximum distance to which an object may be
2.1 ASTM Standards:
propelled, whether limited by energy or an obstacle.
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hard-
ness 3.1.5 shore 00—applicable durometer type scale to measure
F963 Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety the resistance of indentation and provide an empirical hardness
F1776 Specification for Eye Protective Devices for Paintball value of sponge and foam materials in accordance with
Sports Specification D2240.
F1979 Specification for Paintballs Used in the Sport of
4. General Requirements
Paintball
4.1 Must be made of a resilient material.
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 May 1, 2014. Published September 2014. Originally East-West Hwy., Bethesda, MD 20814, website: www.cpsc.gov; or U.S. Govern-
approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F2573 – 06 (2010). ment Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents; P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh,
DOI: 10.1520/F2573-06R14. PA 15250-7954, website: www.gpo.gov.
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4.2 Must have a diameter no smaller than 20 mm (0.7874
in.) and no greater than 30 mm (1.18 in.).
4.3 Hardness of projectile must not be greater than 75 Shore
00 in accordance with Specification D2240.
4.4 The weight is not to exceed 4.0 g.
4.5 No projectile intended to be expelled shall have any
sharp edges or sharp points.
4.6 No projectile expelled shall have a tip radius less than
0.08 in.
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Designation: F2573 − 06 (Reapproved 2010) F2573 − 06 (Reapproved 2014)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
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 and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness
F963 Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety
F1776 Specification for Eye Protective Devices for Paintball Sports
F1979 Specification for Paintballs Used in the Sport of Paintball
F2574 Specification for Low Velocity Projectile Marker
2.2 Federal Standards:
16 CFR 1500 Hazardous Substance Act Regulations
2.3 ANSI Standard:
Z 535.1 Safety Color Code
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 low velocity projectile marker—device specifically designed to discharge LVRM projectiles. The device is sometimes
referred to as a low velocity projectile gun as defined in Specification F2574.
3.1.2 low velocity resilient material ball—any spherical, ovoid, or ellipsoidal object. The term “ball’ also includes any
multisided object formed by connecting planes into a generally spherical ovoid, or ellipsoidal shape that is designated or intended
to be used as a ball. A “ball” can be a LVRM projectile.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.24 on Paintball and Equipment.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2010May 1, 2014. Published March 2011September 2014. Originally approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 20062010 as
F2573 – 06.F2573 – 06 (2010). DOI: 10.1520/F2573-06R10.10.1520/F2573-06R14.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Available from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 4330 East-West Hwy., Bethesda, MD 20814, website: www.cpsc.gov; or U.S. Government Printing
Office, Superintendent of Documents; P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954, website: www.gpo.gov.
Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, website: www.ansi.org. Hard copies are available from
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3.1.3 low velocity resilient material projectile—object propelled by means of a discharge mechanism capable of storing and
releasing energy under the control of the operator comprised of a resilient material, and have a diameter no 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 greater than 75 Shore 00 in
accordance with Specification D2240. The weight of the LVRM projectile is not to exceed 4.0 g.
3.1.4 range—maximum distance to which an object may be propelled, whether limited by energy or an obstacle.
3.1.5 shore 00—applicable durometer type scale to measure the resistance of indentation and provide an empirical hardness
value of sponge and foam materials in accordance with Specification D2240.
4. General Requirements
4.1 Must be made of a resilient material.
4.2 Must have a diameter no smaller than 20 mm (0.7874 in.) and no greater than 30 mm (1.18 in.).
4.3 Hardness of projectile must not be greater than 75 Shore 00 in accordance with Specification D2240.
4.4 The weight is not to exceed 4.0 g.
4.5 No projectile intended to be expelled
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