1、Designation: F2670 11aStandard Consumer Safety Specification forInfant Bath Tubs1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2670; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in pare
2、ntheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONThis consumer safety specification is intended to address certain incidents associated with the useof infant bath tubs. The U.S. Consumer Product Saf
3、ety Commission (CPSC) identified drowningincidents which generally involved infant bath tubs being used in adult tubs containing water and leftunattended by their caregiver. The CPSC also identified non-fatal incidents related to collapsing ofinfant bath tubs.This specification does not address inci
4、dents in which infant bath tubs are unreasonably misused,are used in a careless manner that disregards the warnings and instructions that are provided with eachproduct, or those instances where the caregiver leaves the infant unattended in the product.This consumer safety specification is written wi
5、thin the current state-of-the-art product technology.It is intended that this specification will be updated whenever substantive information becomesavailable and known to ASTM which necessitates additional requirements or justifies the revision ofexisting requirements.1. Scope1.1 This consumer safet
6、y specification establishes perfor-mance requirements, test methods, and labeling requirementsto promote the safe use of infant bath tubs. Specificallyexcluded from the scope of this standard are products com-monly known as bath slings, typically made of fabric or mesh.1.2 This consumer safety speci
7、fication is intended to reducethe risk of death and minimize injury to infants resulting fromuse and reasonably foreseeable abuse of infant bath tubs.1.3 No infant bath tub produced after the approval date ofthis consumer safety specification shall, either by label or othermeans, indicate compliance
8、 with this specification unless itconforms to all requirements contained herein.1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.5 T
9、he following precautionary caveat pertains only to thetest methods portion, Section 7, of this consumer safetyspecification: This standard does not purport to address all ofthe safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-p
10、riate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D3359 Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape TestF963 Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety2.2 Federal Standards:316 CFR 1303 Ban of Lead-C
11、ontaining Paint and CertainConsumer Products Bearing Lead Containing Paint16 CFR 1500 Federal Hazardous Substances Act Regula-tions16 CFR 1500.48 Technical Requirements for Determining aSharp Point in Toys and Other Articles Intended for Useby Children Under 8 Years of Age16 CFR 1500.49 Technical Re
12、quirements for Determining aSharp Metal or Glass Edge in Toys and Other ArticlesIntended for Use by Children Under 8 Years of Age16 CFR 1500.50 Test Methods for Simulating Use andAbuse of Toys and Other Articles Intended for Use byChildren1This consumer safety specification is under the jurisdiction
13、 of ASTM Commit-tee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeF15.20 on Bath Seats.Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2011. Published December 2011. Originallyapproved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F2670 11. DOI:10.1520/F2670-11A.2For referenced ASTM
14、 standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents,732 N
15、. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http:/www.access.gpo.gov.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.16 CFR 1500.51 Test Methods for Simulating Use andAbuse of Toys and Other Articles Intended for Use byC
16、hildren 18 Months of Age or Less16 CFR 1501 Method for Identifying Toys and OtherArticles Intended for Use by Children Under 3 Years ofAge Which Present Choking, Aspiration, or IngestionHazards Because of Small Parts3. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 conspicuous,
17、adjlabel position so that the label isvisible, when the occupant is in the product and the product isin any manufacturers recommend use position(s), to a personstanding near the product at any one position around theproduct, but not necessarily visible from all positions.3.1.2 infant bath tub, ntub,
18、 enclosure, or other similarproduct intended to hold water and be placed into an adult bathtub, sink, or on top of other surfaces to provide support orcontainment, or both, for an infant in a reclining, sitting, orstanding position during bathing by a caregiver.3.1.3 locking or latching mechanism, n
19、method of pre-venting an infant bath tub from folding or collapsing duringuse.3.1.4 manufacturers recommended use position(s), nanyposition that is presented as a normal, allowable, or acceptableconfiguration for the use of the product by the manufacturer inany descriptive or instructional literatur
20、e.3.1.4.1 DiscussionThis specifically excludes positionswhich the manufacturer shows in a like manner in its literatureto be unacceptable, unsafe, or not recommended.3.1.5 nonpaper label, nany label material, such as plasticor metal, that either will not tear without the aid of tools ortears leaving
21、 a sharply defined edge or labels made of fabric.3.1.6 occupant, nthat individual who is in an infant bathtub in one of the manufacturers recommended use positions.3.1.7 paper label, nany label material that tears withoutthe aid of tools and leaves a fibrous edge.3.1.8 principal display panel, nthat
22、 part of the productspackage that is most likely to be displayed, presented, shown orexamined under normal or customary conditions of display forretail sale.3.1.9 smooth test surface, nany rigid plastic, metal, orporcelain surface to which the suction cups can adhere, andthat is at least 2 in. (51 m
23、m) larger in all directions than thelargest dimensions of the suction cup attachment device on theinfant bath tub.3.1.10 static load, nvertically downward load applied byweights or other means.4. Calibration and Standardization4.1 Unless otherwise noted, the infant bath tub shall becompletely assemb
24、led in accordance with the manufacturersinstructions.4.2 The product to be tested shall be in a room with anambient temperature of 73 6 9F (23 6 5C) for at least 1 hprior to testing. Testing then shall be conducted within thistemperature range.4.3 All testing required by this specification shall be
25、con-ducted on the same product sample.5. General Requirements5.1 Hazardous Sharp Edges or PointsThere shall be nohazardous sharp points or edges as defined in 16 CFR 1500.48and 16 CFR 1500.49 before or after the product has been testedto this consumer safety specification.5.2 Small PartsThere shall
26、be no small parts as defined in16 CFR 1501 before testing or liberated as a result of testing tothis consumer safety specification.5.3 Lead in PaintsAll paint and surface coatings on theproduct shall comply with the requirements of 16 CFR 1303.5.4 Resistance to CollapseLatching or locking mecha-nism
27、s designed to prevent the unintentional collapse of theproduct with the infant in it shall comply with the followingrequirements when properly placed in any manufacturersrecommended use position(s).5.4.1 During and upon completion of the test in accordancewith 7.4, the product shall remain in the ma
28、nufacturersrecommended use position(s), and the latching or lockingmechanism shall remain engaged and operative after testing.5.4.2 For all single action mechanisms, the mechanism shallnot release when tested in accordance with 7.1.1.5.4.3 All double action mechanisms shall require two dis-tinct and
29、 separate actions for release of the mechanism.5.4.4 The mechanism shall also comply with the require-ments of this section after cycling has been conducted inaccordance with 7.1.2.5.5 Scissoring, Shearing, and PinchingThe product,when in the manufacturers recommended use position(s), shallbe design
30、ed and constructed to prevent injury to the occupantfrom any scissoring, shearing, or pinching when members orcomponents rotate about a common axis or fastening point,slide, pivot, fold or otherwise move relative to one another.Scissoring, shearing, or pinching exists when the edges of therigid part
31、s admit a probe greater than 0.210 in. (5.33 mm) andless than 0.375 in. (9.53 mm) at any accessible point through-out the range of motion of such parts.5.6 OpeningsHoles or slots that extend entirely through awall section of any rigid material less than 0.375 in. (9.53 mm)thick and admit a 0.210-in.
32、 (5.33 mm) diameter rod shall alsoadmit a 0.375 in. (9.53 mm) diameter rod. Holes or slots thatare between 0.210 in. (5.33 mm) and 0.375 in. (9.53 mm) andhave a wall thickness less than 0.375 in. (9.53 mm) but arelimited in depth to 0.375 in. (9.53 mm) maximum by anotherrigid surface shall be permis
33、sible (see Fig. 1 for examples). Theproduct shall be evaluated in all manufacturers recommendeduse positions.5.7 Protective ComponentsIf a child can grasp any com-ponents between the thumb and forefinger, or teeth, such ascaps, sleeves, or plugs used for protection from sharp edges,points, or entrap
34、ment of fingers or toes, or if there is at least a0.040-in. (1.00-mm) gap between the component and itsadjacent parent component when the product is in its manu-facturers recommended use position(s), such component shallnot be removed when tested in accordance with 7.2.5.8 Requirements for ToysToy a
35、ccessories attached to,removable from, or sold with infant bath tubs, as well as theirmeans of attachment, must meet applicable requirements ofConsumer Safety Specification F963.F2670 11a25.9 Labeling:5.9.1 Warning labels, whether paper or nonpaper, shall bepermanent when tested in accordance with 7
36、.3.1-7.3.4.5.9.2 Warning statements applied directly onto the surfaceof the product by hot stamping, heat transfer, printing, woodburning, etc. shall be permanent when tested in accordancewith 7.3.1 and 7.3.5.5.9.3 Nonpaper labels shall not liberate small parts whentested in accordance with 7.3.6.6.
37、 Performance Requirements6.1 Restraint SystemInfant bath tubs may have a perma-nent or removable passive crotch restraint as part of theirdesign. They shall not have any additional restraint system(s)which requires action on the part of the caregiver to secure orrelease the restraint.6.2 Static Load
38、The product shall not break, becomepermanently deformed or damaged, or fail to comply with anyof the other requirements of this specification when tested inaccordance with 7.4.6.3 Specific Requirements for Suction CupsInfant bathtubs that utilize individual suction cups as a method ofattachment to a
39、 surface shall comply with the followingrequirements:6.3.1 Each suction cup shall remain attached to the productand shall not become damaged or broken after testing inaccordance with 7.5.1.6.3.2 The product shall remain attached to the test surfaceand shall not become damaged or broken after testing
40、 inaccordance with 7.5.2.7. Test Methods7.1 Latching or Locking Mechanism:FIG. 1 Opening ExamplesF2670 11a37.1.1 Single Action Release MechanismWith the productin each manufacturers recommended use position, graduallyapply a 10-lbf (45-N) force to the locking or latching mecha-nism(s) in the directi
41、on tending to release it.7.1.2 Latching or Locking Mechanism DurabilityThelatching or locking mechanism(s) shall be cycled through itsnormal operation a total of 2000 cycles. Each cycle shallconsist of opening and closing the mechanism and erecting/folding the product. Cycling shall be conducted at
42、a rate of 12cycles per minute.7.2 Protective Components:7.2.1 Prior to conducting the torque and tension tests, firstcompletely submerge the testable components for 20 min inclear water that is at an initial temperature of 100 to 105F(37.8 to 40.6C). Conduct the following tests within 10 minafter re
43、moval from the water.7.2.2 Torque Test:7.2.2.1 Using any convenient method to hold the parentcomponent in place, grasp the component to be tested andapply a torque evenly over a period of5sinaclockwisedirection until either a rotation of 180 is attained or a torquevalue of 4 lbf-in. (0.4 N-m) has be
44、en reached.7.2.2.2 Maintain the torque value or the 180 rotation for anadditional 10 s and then allow the component to return to itsoriginal position.7.2.2.3 Repeat this test using a torque in the counterclock-wise direction.7.2.3 Tension TestThe same component which has under-gone the torque test a
45、lso shall undergo the following tensiontest immediately following the torque test:7.2.3.1 Using any convenient method to hold the parentcomponent in place, grasp the component to be tested andapply a tension force of 15 lbf (67 N) evenly over a period of5 s in the direction normally associated with
46、the removal of thecomponent. The device used to grasp the component shouldnot compress or expand the component being tested so that ithinders any possible removal.7.2.3.2 Maintain this force for an additional 10 s.7.3 Permanence of Labels and Warnings:7.3.1 To determine the permanence of a label or
47、printingapplied to the surface of the product, first completely submergethe label or printed area for 20 min in clear water that is at aninitial temperature of 100 to 105F (37.8 to 40.6C). Drain offthe excess water and let the label or printed area air dry for 24hat736 9F (23 6 5C), 50 % RH, prior t
48、o conducting anypermanency tests.7.3.2 A paper label (excluding labels attached by a seam)shall be considered permanent if, during an attempt to removeit without the aid of tools or solvents, it cannot be removed, ittears into pieces upon removal or such action damages thesurface to which it is atta
49、ched.7.3.3 A nonpaper label (excluding labels attached by aseam) shall be considered permanent if, during an attempt toremove it without the aid of tools or solvents, it cannot beremoved or such action damages the surface to which it isattached.7.3.4 A warning label attached by a seam shall be consid-ered permanent if it does not detach when subjected to a 15-lbf(67-N) pull force applied in any direction using a34-in.diameter clamp surface.7.3.5 Adhesion test for warnings applied directly onto thesurface of the product.7.3.5.1 Apply
