ASTM F2573-06

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An American National Standard
Designation: F2573 – 06
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 2.2 Federal Standards:
16 CFR 1500 Hazardous Substance Act Regulations
1.1 This specification covers critical characteristics of low
2.3 ANSI Standard:
velocity resilient material projectiles (herein referred to as
Z 535.1 Safety Color Code
LVRM projectiles) made of a resilient material, and shall have
a diameter no smaller than 20 mm (0.7874 in) and no greater
3. Terminology
than30mm(1.18in.),withahardnessnogreaterthan75Shore
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
00 in accordance with Specification D2240. This specification
3.1.1 low velocity projectile marker—device specifically
helps define whether a projectile is suitable for use with a low
designed to discharge LVRM projectiles. The device is some-
velocity projectile marker (herein referred to as LVPmarker as
times referred to as a low velocity projectile gun as defined in
defined in Specification F2574). The weight of the LVRM
Specification F2574.
projectile is not to exceed 4.0 g. Furthermore, this specification
3.1.2 low velocity resilient material ball—any spherical,
establishes minimum warning and package labeling to help
ovoid, or ellipsoidal object. The term “ball’ also includes any
ensurethattheLVRMprojectilesareusedinasafemannerand
multisided object formed by connecting planes into a generally
that the risk of injury is reduced.
spherical ovoid, or ellipsoidal shape that is designated or
1.2 A LVRM projectile is not a paintball as defined in
intended to be used as a ball. A “ball” can be a LVRM
Section 2.1.2 of Specification F1979.
projectile.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
3.1.3 low velocity resilient material projectile—object pro-
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
pelled by means of a discharge mechanism capable of storing
only.
and releasing energy under the control of the operator com-
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
prised of a resilient material, and have a diameter no smaller
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
than 20 mm (0.7874 in) and no greater than 30 mm (1.18 in.).
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
The hardness of the LVRM projectile is to be no greater than
priate safety and health practices and to determine the
75 Shore 00 in accordance with Specification D2240. The
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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
propelled, whether limited by energy or an obstacle.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.5 shore 00—applicable durometer type scale to measure
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer
the resistance of indentation and provide an empirical hardness
Hardness
value of sponge and foam materials in accordance with
F963 Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety
Specification D2240.
F1776 Specification for Eye Protective Devices for Paint-
ball Sports
4. General Requirements
F1979 Specification for Paintballs Used in the Sport of
4.1 Must be made of a resilient material.
Paintball
4.2 Must have a diameter no smaller than 20 mm (0.7874
F2574 Specification for Low Velocity Projectile Marker
in.) and no greater than 30 mm (1.18 in.).
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 Sports
Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.24 Available from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 4330
Paintball and Equipment. East-West Hwy., Bethesda, MD 20814, website: www.cpsc.gov; or U.S. Govern-
Current edition approved May 1, 2006. Published May 2006. DOI: 10.1520/ ment Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents; P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh,
F2573-06. PA 15250-7954, website: www.gpo.gov.
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F2573 – 06
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
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