1、Designation: F2670 11a F2670 12Standard 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 numbe
2、r in parentheses 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 Pr
3、oduct Safety 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 add
4、ress incidents 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 w
5、ritten within 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 consu
6、mer safety specification establishes performance requirements, test methods, and labeling requirements topromote the safe use of infant bath tubs. Specifically excluded from the scope of this standard are products commonly known asbath slings, typically made of fabric or mesh.1.2 This consumer safet
7、y specification is intended to reduce the risk of death and minimize injury to infants resulting from useand reasonably foreseeable abuse of infant bath tubs.1.3 No infant bath tub produced after the approval date of this consumer safety specification shall, either by label or othermeans, indicate c
8、ompliance with this specification unless it conforms to all requirements contained herein.1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered st
9、andard.1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 7, of this consumer safetyspecification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to est
10、ablish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability ofregulatory 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 Ba
11、n of Lead-Containing Paint and Certain Consumer Products Bearing Lead Containing Paint16 CFR 1500 Federal Hazardous Substances Act Regulations1 This consumer safety specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15
12、.20on Bath Seats.Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2011Nov. 1, 2012. Published December 2011December 2012. Originally approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 2011 asF2670 11.F2670 11a. DOI: 10.1520/F2670-11A.10.1520/F2670-12.2 For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.ast
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16、R 1500.48 Technical Requirements for Determining a Sharp Point in Toys and Other Articles Intended for Use by ChildrenUnder 8 Years of Age16 CFR 1500.49 Technical Requirements for Determining a Sharp Metal or Glass Edge in Toys and Other Articles Intended forUse by Children Under 8 Years of Age16 CF
17、R 1500.50 Test Methods for Simulating Use and Abuse of Toys and Other Articles Intended for Use by Children16 CFR 1500.51 Test Methods for Simulating Use and Abuse of Toys and Other Articles Intended for Use by Children 18Months of Age or Less16 CFR 1501 Method for Identifying Toys and Other Article
18、s Intended for Use by Children Under 3 Years of Age Which PresentChoking, Aspiration, or Ingestion Hazards Because of Small Parts3. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 conspicuous, adjlabel position so that the label is visible, when the occupant is in the product and
19、 the product is in anymanufacturers recommend use position(s), to a person standing near the product at any one position around the product, but notnecessarily visible from all positions.3.1.2 infant bath tub, ntub, enclosure, or other similar product intended to hold water and be placed into an adu
20、lt bath tub,sink, or on top of other surfaces to provide support or containment, or both, for an infant in a reclining, sitting, or standing positionduring bathing by a caregiver.3.1.3 locking or latching mechanism, nmethod of preventing an infant bath tub from folding or collapsing during use.3.1.4
21、 manufacturers recommended use position(s), nany position that is presented as a normal, allowable, or acceptableconfiguration for the use of the product by the manufacturer in any descriptive or instructional literature.3.1.4.1 DiscussionThis specifically excludes positions which the manufacturer s
22、hows in a like manner in its literature to be unacceptable, unsafe, ornot recommended.3.1.5 nonpaper label, nany label material, such as plastic or metal, that either will not tear without the aid of tools or tearsleaving a sharply defined edge or labels made of fabric.3.1.6 occupant, nthat individu
23、al who is in an infant bath tub in one of the manufacturers recommended use positions.3.1.7 paper label, nany label material that tears without the aid of tools and leaves a fibrous edge.3.1.8 principal display panel, nthat part of the products package that is most likely to be displayed, presented,
24、 shown orexamined under normal or customary conditions of display for retail sale.3.1.9 smooth test surface, nany rigid plastic, metal, or porcelain surface to which the suction cups can adhere, and that is atleast 2 in. (51 mm) larger in all directions than the largest dimensions of the suction cup
25、 attachment device on the infant bath tub.3.1.10 static load, nvertically downward load applied by weights or other means.4. Calibration and Standardization4.1 Unless otherwise noted, the infant bath tub shall be completely assembled in accordance with the manufacturersinstructions.4.2 The product t
26、o be tested shall be in a room with an ambient temperature of 73 6 9F (23 6 5C) for at least 1 h prior totesting. Testing then shall be conducted within this temperature range.4.3 All testing required by this specification shall be conducted on the same product sample.5. General Requirements5.1 Haza
27、rdous Sharp Edges or PointsThere shall be no hazardous sharp points or edges as defined in 16 CFR 1500.48 and16 CFR 1500.49 before or after the product has been tested to this consumer safety specification.5.2 Small PartsThere shall be no small parts as defined in 16 CFR 1501 before testing or liber
28、ated as a result of testing tothis consumer safety specification.5.3 Lead in PaintsAll paint and surface coatings on the product shall comply with the requirements of 16 CFR 1303.5.4 Resistance to CollapseLatching or locking mechanisms designed to prevent the unintentional collapse of the product wi
29、ththe infant in it shall comply with the following requirements when properly placed in any manufacturers recommended useposition(s).5.4.1 During and upon completion of the test in accordance with 7.4, the product shall remain in the manufacturersrecommended use position(s), and the latching or lock
30、ing mechanism shall remain engaged and operative after testing.F2670 1225.4.2 For all single action mechanisms, the mechanism shall not release when tested in accordance with 7.1.1.5.4.3 All double action mechanisms shall require two distinct and separate actions for release of the mechanism.5.4.4 T
31、he mechanism shall also comply with the requirements of this section after cycling has been conducted in accordancewith 7.1.2.5.5 Scissoring, Shearing, and PinchingThe product, when in the manufacturers recommended use position(s), shall bedesigned and constructed to prevent injury to the occupant f
32、rom 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 the rigid parts admit a probe greater than 0.210 in. (5.33 mm) an
33、d less than 0.375in. (9.53 mm) at any accessible point throughout the range of motion of such parts.5.6 OpeningsHoles or slots that extend entirely through a wall section of any rigid material less than 0.375 in. (9.53 mm) thickand admit a 0.210-in. (5.33 mm) diameter rod shall also admit a 0.375 in
34、. (9.53 mm) diameter rod. Holes or slots that are between0.210 in. (5.33 mm) and 0.375 in. (9.53 mm) and have a wall thickness less than 0.375 in. (9.53 mm) but are limited in depth to0.375 in. (9.53 mm) maximum by another rigid surface shall be permissible (see Fig. 1 for examples). The product sha
35、ll beevaluated in all manufacturers recommended use positions.5.7 Protective ComponentsIf a child can grasp any components between the thumb and forefinger, or teeth, such as caps,sleeves, or plugs used for protection from sharp edges, points, or entrapment of fingers or toes, or if there is at leas
36、t a 0.040-in.FIG. 1 Opening ExamplesF2670 123(1.00-mm) gap between the component and its adjacent parent component when the product is in its manufacturers recommendeduse position(s), such component shall not be removed when tested in accordance with 7.2.5.8 Requirements for ToysToy accessories atta
37、ched to, removable from, or sold with infant bath tubs, as well as their meansof attachment, must meet applicable requirements of Consumer Safety Specification F963.5.9 Labeling:5.9.1 Warning labels, whether paper or nonpaper, shall be permanent when tested in accordance with 7.3.1-7.3.4.5.9.2 Warni
38、ng statements applied directly onto the surface of the product by hot stamping, heat transfer, printing, wood burning,etc. shall be permanent when tested in accordance with 7.3.1 and 7.3.5.5.9.3 Nonpaper labels shall not liberate small parts when tested in accordance with 7.3.6.6. Performance Requir
39、ements6.1 Restraint SystemInfant bath tubs may have a permanent or removable passive crotch restraint as part of their design. Theyshall not have any additional restraint system(s) which requires action on the part of the caregiver to secure or release the restraint.6.2 Static LoadThe product shall
40、not break, become permanently deformed or damaged, or fail to comply with any of theother requirements of this specification when tested in accordance with 7.4.6.3 Specific Requirements for Suction CupsInfant bath tubs that utilize individual suction cups as a method of attachment toa surface shall
41、comply with the following requirements:6.3.1 Each suction cup shall remain attached to the product and shall not become damaged or broken after testing in accordancewith 7.5.1.6.3.2 The product shall remain attached to the test surface and shall not become damaged or broken after testing in accordan
42、cewith 7.5.2.7. Test Methods7.1 Latching or Locking Mechanism:7.1.1 Single Action Release MechanismWith the product in each manufacturers recommended use position, gradually applya 10-lbf (45-N) force to the locking or latching mechanism(s) in the direction tending to release it.7.1.2 Latching or Lo
43、cking Mechanism DurabilityThe latching or locking mechanism(s) shall be cycled through its normaloperation a total of 2000 cycles. Each cycle shall consist of opening and closing the mechanism and erecting/folding the product.Cycling shall be conducted at a rate of 12 cycles per minute.7.2 Protectiv
44、e Components:7.2.1 Prior to conducting the torque and tension tests, first completely submerge the testable components for 20 min in clearwater that is at an initial temperature of 100 to 105F (37.8 to 40.6C). Conduct the following tests within 10 min after removalfrom the water.7.2.2 Torque Test:7.
45、2.2.1 Using any convenient method to hold the parent component in place, grasp the component to be tested and apply atorque evenly over a period of 5 s in a clockwise direction until either a rotation of 180 is attained or a torque value of 4 lbf-in.(0.4 N-m) has been reached.7.2.2.2 Maintain the to
46、rque value or the 180 rotation for an additional 10 s and then allow the component to return to its originalposition.7.2.2.3 Repeat this test using a torque in the counterclockwise direction.7.2.3 Tension TestThe same component which has undergone the torque test also shall undergo the following ten
47、sion testimmediately following the torque test:7.2.3.1 Using any convenient method to hold the parent component in place, grasp the component to be tested and apply atension force of 15 lbf (67 N) evenly over a period of 5 s in the direction normally associated with the removal of the component.The
48、device used to grasp the component should not compress or expand the component being tested so that it hinders any possibleremoval.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 printing applied to the surface
49、of the product, first completely submerge thelabel or printed area for 20 min in clear water that is at an initial temperature of 100 to 105F (37.8 to 40.6C). Drain off the excesswater and let the label or printed area air dry for 24 h at 73 6 9F (23 6 5C), 50 20 to 70 % RH, prior to conducting anypermanency tests.7.3.2 A paper label (excluding labels attached by a seam) shall be considered permanent if, during an attempt to remove itwithout the aid of tools or solvents, it cannot be removed, it tears into pieces upon removal or s
