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ASTM PAINTBALL STANDARDS:
A brief synopsis of applicable Paintball Standards follows
ACTIVE STANDARD:
ASTM F2272-03 Standard Specification for PAINTBALL Markers (Limited Modes)
Developed by
Subcommittee:
F08.24
See Related Work by this Subcommittee
Adoptions:
ANSI Approved
Book of Standards Volume: 15.07
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers PAINTBALL markers, which propel a PAINTBALL by means of energy released by compressed air, compressed gas or a combination thereof.
1.2 LimitationsThis specification does not cover non-recreational PAINTBALL markers, for example, those used by law enforcement, scientific, military or theatrical entities.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard; the inch-pound units in parentheses are provided for information only.
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 8, of this specification. 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 determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
F1750
Specification for PAINTBALL Gun Threaded Propellant Source Interface
F1776 Specification for Eye Protective Devices for PAINTBALL Sports
F1777 Specification for PAINTBALL Field Operations
F1979 Specification for PAINTBALLS Used in the Sport of PAINTBALL
F2041 Specification for PAINTBALL Marker Warnings
Z535.1 Safety Color Code
Index Terms
paintball; PAINTBALL markers; PAINTBALL
marker warnings; PAINTBALL sports; ICS Number Code 97.220.40
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ACTIVE STANDARD:
ASTM F1979-04 Standard Specification for PAINTBALLs Used in the Sport of PAINTBALLDeveloped by
Subcommittee:
F08.24
See Related Work by this Subcommittee
Adoptions:
ANSI Approved
Book of Standards Volume: 15.07
1. Scope
1.1 This specification establishes testing procedures and critical characteristics of 0.68 caliber PAINTBALLs which help define whether a PAINTBALL is suitable for use in the sport of PAINTBALL. Furthermore, the specification establishes minimum warning and package labeling to help ensure that the PAINTBALLs are used in a safe manner and that the risk of injury is reduced.
1.2 This specification does not cover non-recreational PAINTBALLs, for example, those used by law enforcement, scientific, military, or theatrical entities.
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 specification does not purport to address all of the safety issues associated with the sport of PAINTBALL. It is the responsibility of the user of this specification to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Index Terms
paintball; PAINTBALL sports; ICS Number Code 97.220.99
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ACTIVE STANDARD:
ASTM F2278-03 Standard Test Method for Evaluating PAINTBALL Barrier Netting
Developed by
Subcommittee:
F08.24
See Related Work by this Subcommittee
Adoptions:
ANSI Approved
Book of Standards Volume: 15.07
1. Scope
1.1 This test method is designed to evaluate PAINTBALL barrier netting that may be used to delineate playing fields, chronograph areas, target ranges, and other "goggle-on" areas of an active PAINTBALL site. An apparatus is suggested to evaluate PAINTBALL barrier netting in a laboratory. On site testing does not require such an apparatus.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard; the inch-pound units in parentheses are provided for information only.
1.3 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 determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
F1979 Specification for PAINTBALLs Used in the Sport of PAINTBALL
Index Terms
paintball; PAINTBALL barrier netting; PAINTBALL markers; PAINTBALL sports; ICS Number Code 97.220.40
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ACTIVE STANDARD:
ASTM F2271-03 Standard Specification for PAINTBALL Marker Barrel Blocking Devices
Developed by
Subcommittee:
F08.24
See Related Work by this Subcommittee
Adoptions:
ANSI Approved
Book of Standards Volume: 15.07
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers PAINTBALL barrel blocking devices that may be inserted or otherwise function to prevent a PAINTBALL from leaving the muzzle or the confines of the barrel blocking device intact.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are provided for information only.
1.3 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 determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
F1979 Specification for PAINTBALLs Used in the Sport of PAINTBALL
Index Terms
paintball; PAINTBALL barrel blocking devices; PAINTBALL barrel plugs; PAINTBALL markers; PAINTBALL sports; ICS Number Code 97.220.40
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ACTIVE STANDARD:
ASTM F2184-02 Standard Guide for Installation of PAINTBALL Barrier Netting
Developed by
Subcommittee:
F08.24
See Related Work by this Subcommittee
Adoptions:
ANSI Approved
Book of Standards Volume: 15.07
1. Scope
1.1 This guide provides recommendations for the installation of PAINTBALL barrier netting that may be used to delineate playing fields, chronograph areas, target ranges, and other "goggle-on" areas of an active PAINTBALL site.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units in parentheses are provided for information only.
1.3 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 determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
F1979 Specification for PAINTBALLs Used in the Sport of PAINTBALL
Index Terms
paintball; PAINTBALL sports; PAINTBALL markers; PAINTBALL barrier netting; ICS Number Code 97.220.40
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ACTIVE STANDARD:
ASTM F2653-07 Standard Specification for PAINTBALL Valve Male Threaded Connection for Use with Approved Cylinders
Developed by
Subcommittee:
F08.24
See Related Work by this Subcommittee
Adoptions:
Book of Standards Volume: 15.07
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the male threaded connection used to connect a CO2 Control Valve or Compressed Air Regulator with an output pressure of 10 342 kPa (1800 psig) or less for use with a PAINTBALL marker to a DOT approved cylinder.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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 determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
D2240 Test Method
for Rubber Property-Durometer Hardness
F1750 Specification for PAINTBALL
Marker Threaded-Propellant Source
Interface
F2030 Specification for PAINTBALL
Cylinder Burst Disk Assemblies
AMS7277 O-Ring Dash Sizes
MS28775 Packing, Preformed, Hydraulic, +275 Deg. F ("O"-Ring)
ANSI Y14.5M-1994 Dimensioning and Tolerancing
CGA S-1.1 Pressure Relief Device Standards-Part 1-Cylinders for Compressed
Gases
DOT 49 CFR 173
DOT 49 CFR 178
DOT CFFC 4th Revision
FED-STD-H28/9A 24 March 1989 Federal Standard Screw-Thread Standards for
Federal Services Section 9 Gas Cylinder Valve Outlet and Inlet Threads
NBS Handbook H-28
Index Terms
burst disc; PAINTBALL marker; PAINTBALL sport; ICS Number Code 23.060.40
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ACTIVE STANDARD:
ASTM F2553-06 Standard Specification for Warnings on Refillable CO2 Cylinders Used In the Sport of PAINTBALL
Developed by
Subcommittee:
F08.24
See Related Work by this Subcommittee
Adoptions:
ANSI Approved
Book of Standards Volume: 15.07
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers warnings used on refillable CO2 cylinders with a threaded interface used in the sport of PAINTBALL.
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 determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Index Terms
CO2 cylinder; PAINTBALL; PAINTBALL CO2 cylinder warnings; PAINTBALL sports; ICS Number Code 97.220.01
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ACTIVE STANDARD:
ASTM F1776-01 Standard Specification for Eye Protective Devices for PAINTBALL Sports
Developed by
Subcommittee:
F08.57
See Related Work by this Subcommittee
Adoptions:
ANSI Approved
Book of Standards Volume: 15.07
1. Scope
1.1 This specification applies to eye protective devices, designed for use by players of the sport of PAINTBALL, that minimize or significantly reduce injury to the eye and adnexa due to impact and penetration of PAINTBALLs.
1.2 Eye protective devices meeting the requirements of this specification offers protection to the eyes and adnexa and not necessarily to any other parts of the head.
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 determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This specification does not limit the wearing of eyeglasses or contact lenses when used in conjunction with the EPD.
2. Referenced Documents
D1003 Test Method
for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics
F803 Specification for Eye Protectors for Selected Sports
No. 3022
No. 406
Z80.3 Requirements for Nonprescription Sunglasses and Fashion Eyewear
Z87.1 Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protectors
Index Terms
EPD; eye protectors; eye protective devices; goggles; PAINTBALL; PAINTBALL sports; ICS Number Code 13.340.20; 97.220.40
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ACTIVE STANDARD:
ASTM F2573-06 Standard Specification for Low Velocity Resilient Material Projectile
Developed by
Subcommittee:
F08.24
See Related Work by this Subcommittee
Adoptions:
Book of Standards Volume: 15.07
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 D 2240. 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 F 2574). 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 F 1979.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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
D2240 Test Method
for Rubber Property-Durometer Hardness
F1776 Specification for Eye Protective Devices for PAINTBALL Sports
F1979 Specification for PAINTBALL
s Used in the Sport of PAINTBALL
F2574 Specification for Low Velocity Projectile Marker
F963 Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety
16 CFR1500 Hazardous Substance Act Regulations
Z535.1 Safety Color Code
Index Terms
Low velocity projectile marker; low velocity resilient material projectile; ICS Number Code 97.220.99
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ACTIVE STANDARD:
ASTM F1777-02 Standard Practice for PAINTBALL Field Operation
Developed by
Subcommittee:
F08.24
See Related Work by this Subcommittee
Adoptions:
ANSI Approved
Book of Standards Volume: 15.07
1. Scope
1.1 This practice establishes minimum safety requirements for the operation of PAINTBALL playing fields, and provides for certain materials and procedures required.
2. Referenced Documents
F1776 Specification for Eye Protective Devices for PAINTBALL Sports
Index Terms
field operation; PAINTBALL; safety; ICS Number Code 97.220.10
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ACTIVE STANDARD:
ASTM F2030-00 Standard Specification for PAINTBALL Cylinder Burst Disk Assemblies
Developed by
Subcommittee:
F08.24
See Related Work by this Subcommittee
Adoptions:
ANSI Approved
Book of Standards Volume: 15.07
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers burst disk assemblies for PAINTBALL marker propellant sources their application and installation requirements.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 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 determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
CGA S-1-1
DOT 49 CFR 1734d
Index Terms
burst disk; PAINTBALL marker; propellant; ICS Number Code 97.220.40
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ACTIVE STANDARD:
ASTM F1750-05 Specification for PAINTBALL Marker Threaded-Propellant Source Interface
Developed by
Subcommittee:
F08.24
See Related Work by this Subcommittee
Adoptions:
ANSI Approved
Book of Standards Volume: 15.07
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the male and female threaded connectors used to interface a propellant source of 10 342 kPa (1800 psig) or less to a PAINTBALL gun.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 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 determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
D2240 Test Method
for Rubber Property-Durometer Hardness
MS28775 O-Ring Dash Sizes
ANSI Y14.5M-1994 Dimensioning and Tolerancing
CGA-320 .825-14NGO-RH-EXT (Flat Nipple)
FED-STD-H28/9A 24 March 1989 Federal Standard Screw-Thread Standards for
Federal Services Section 9 Gas Cylinder Valve Outlet and Inlet Threads
Index Terms
paintball gun; propellant; ICS Number Code 97.220.99; 97.220.99
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ACTIVE STANDARD:
ASTM F2654-07 Standard Specification for Low Energy Air Gun (LEAG) Warnings
Developed by
Subcommittee:
F08.24
See Related Work by this Subcommittee
Adoptions:
Book of Standards Volume: 15.07
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers low energy air guns (LEAG), commonly referred to as airsoft guns, air soft guns, or soft air guns, or any combination thereof, which propel a low energy air gun projectile, as defined in 3.3.
1.2 Limitations - This specification does not cover the following categories of gun products: Products covered by Specifications F 589 (non-powder guns), F 2272 (paintball markers), F 2573 (toy products), and F 2574 (non-recreational guns such as those used by law enforcement, scientific, or military agencies).
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 determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
F2272
Specification for PAINTBALL Markers (Limited Modes)
F2573 Specification for Low Velocity Resilient Material Projectile
F2574 Specification for Low Velocity Projectile Marker
F589 Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powder Guns
Index Terms
air soft; airsoft; low energy air gun; low energy air gun projectile; low energy air gun warnings; soft air; ICS Number Code 95.020
Document
Summary
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ACTIVE STANDARD:
ASTM F2574-06 Standard Specification for Low Velocity Projectile Marker
Developed by
Subcommittee:
F08.24
See Related Work by this Subcommittee
Adoptions:
Book of Standards Volume: 15.07
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers low velocity projectile markers (herein referred to as LVP marker) that propel a low velocity resilient material projectile (herein referred to as LVRM projectile as defined in Specification F 2573) by means of energy released by compressed air, compressed gas, or a combination thereof, with velocity not to exceed 53.34 m/s (175 ft/s).
1.2 LVRM projectiles are made 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. The weight of the LVRM projectile is not to exceed 4.0 g.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 8, of this specification. 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 determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
F1750
Specification for PAINTBALL Marker Threaded-Propellant Source Interface
F1776 Specification for Eye Protective Devices for PAINTBALL Sports
F2573 Specification for Low Velocity Resilient Material Projectile
Z535.1 Safety Color Code
Index Terms
low velocity projectile marker; low velocity resilient material projectile; ICS Number Code 97.220.99
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