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ASTM F 1979 : 2017 : R2021

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Current

The latest, up-to-date edition.

Standard Specification for Projectiles Used in the Sport of Paintball

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

08-07-2021

1.1This specification establishes testing procedures and critical characteristics for projectiles, which define whether they are suitable for use in the sport of paintball. Furthermore, the specification establishes minimum warning and package labeling requirements to help ensure that the paintballs are used in a safe manner and that the risk of injury is reduced.

1.2This specification does not cover non-recreational paintballs, for example, those used by law enforcement, scientific, military, or theatrical entities.

1.3The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4This 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.

1.5This 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.

Committee
F 08
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
5
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Current
Supersedes

ASTM F 2272 : 2013 : R2021 Standard Specification for Paintball Markers
ASTM F 2773 : 2013 : R2017 Standard Practice for Transfilling Compressed Air or Nitrogen and Safe Handling of Small Paintball Cylinders
ASTM F 2573 : 2006 : R2018 Standard Specification for Low Velocity Resilient Material Projectile
ASTM F 2184 : 2010 : R2018 Standard Guide for Installation of Paintball Barrier Netting
ASTM F 2801 : 2019 Standard Practice for Paintball Player Safety Briefing
ASTM F 2679 : 2015 : R2019 Standard Specification for 6 mm Projectiles Used with Airsoft Guns
ASTM F 2271 : 2011 : R2019 Standard Specification for Paintball Marker Barrel Blocking Devices
ASTM F 2856 : 2012 : R2020 Standard Practice for Transfilling and Safe Handling of Small CO<inf>2</inf> Cylinders for Use in Paintball
ASTM F 1776 : 2019 Standard Specification for Eye Protective Devices for Paintball Sports
ASTM F 3100 : 2015 : R2019 Standard Practice for Low Impact Paintball Field Operation

ASTM F 2272 : 2023 Standard Specification for Paintball Markers

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