1、Designation: F2679 151An American National StandardStandard Specification for6 mm Projectiles Used with Airsoft Guns1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2679; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the yea
2、r of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1NOTEEditorially corrected 4.1 in September 2015.1. Scope1.1 This specification establishes requirements and charac-teristics
3、 of airsoft gun projectiles which help define whether anairsoft gun is suitable for use in the sport commonly calledairsoft, air soft, or soft air. Furthermore, the specificationestablishes minimum warning and package labeling to helpensure that the low energy airgun projectiles are used in a safema
4、nner and that the risk of injury is reduced.1.2 LimitationsThis specification does not cover the fol-lowing categories of projectiles: Projectiles covered by Con-sumer Safety Specification F590 (non-powder gunsprojectiles), Specification F1979 (paintballs), SpecificationF2573, and Specification F257
5、4; liquid filled or metallicprojectiles, toy products, and non-recreational projectiles suchas those used by law enforcement, scientific, or militaryagencies.1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard. The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.4 This standard
6、 does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM
7、Standards:2F590 Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powder GunProjectiles and PropellantsF1979 Specification for Paintballs Used in the Sport ofPaintballF2573 Specification for Low Velocity Resilient MaterialProjectileF2574 Specification for Low Velocity Projectile MarkerF2654 Specification for Ai
8、rsoft Gun WarningsF2748 Specification for Airsoft Guns3. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 airsoft guncommonly referred to as airsoft gun, airsoft gun, or soft air gun, or any combination thereof, or a lowenergy air gun (LEAG), refers to a device specifically design
9、edto expel a projectile as described in this standard, by the releaseof energy by compressed air, compressed gas, mechanicalsprings, battery, or a combination thereof, that complies withSpecification F2654 and Specification F2748.3.1.2 airsoft gun projectileis spherical, of 6 mm (.24 cal)diameter, n
10、on-metallic and non-liquid filled projectile to beused in an airsoft gun.3.1.2.1 DiscussionThese are also referred to as airsoftBBs.4. General Requirements4.1 Size (Diameter of Airsoft Gun Projectile)The diameterof the airsoft gun projectile labeled 6 mm shall measurebetween 5.8 mm (0.228 in.) and 6
11、.0 mm (0.236 in.), asmeasured at two perpendicular axes.4.2 WeightThe airsoft gun projectiles shall weigh within+5 % and 10 % of the indicated weight. Example theprojectile labeled 0.12 g shall weigh between 0.108 and 0.126g.5. Product Packaging5.1 General InstructionsThe size of the print forwarnin
12、gs, instructions and manufacturers information shall beof a type size of at least 8 points. The letters in the word“WARNING” shall be at least 50 % larger than the letters in theother words in the cautionary statement.5.2 Warning InformationA cautionary statement on pack-aging of all airsoft gun pro
13、jectiles shall convey the followinginformation or its equivalent at a minimum:5.2.1 A signal word “WARNING”,1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on SportsEquipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F08.27 on Airsoft.Curre
14、nt edition approved April 1, 2015. Published April 2015. Originallyapproved in 2007. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F2679 13. DOI:10.1520/F2679-15E01.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book o
15、f ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States15.2.2 A warning that airsoft guns are not toys,5.2.3 A warning that misuse may cause s
16、erious injury,especially to the eye, and5.2.4 A warning that eye protection designed for airsoftguns must be worn by the user and any person within range.5.2.5 The following cautionary statement may be used:“WarningAirsoft guns are not toys. Misuse may causeserious injury, especially to the eye. Eye
17、 protection designedfor airsoft must be worn by the user and any person withinrange.5.3 Additional informationThe following information orits equivalent shall be provided on the packaging of airsoft gunprojectiles:5.3.1 The name and address of the manufacturer or distribu-tor of airsoft gun projecti
18、les.5.3.2 The caliber of the airsoft gun projectiles expressed inmillimetres and the weight of the airsoft gun projectilesexpressed in grams.5.3.3 Instructions to the effect that the airsoft gun projectilesare intended only for use in airsoft guns, and that users shouldfollow all safety rules.6. Key
19、words6.1 air soft; airsoft; airsoft BB; airsoft projectile; low energyair gun; soft airASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard. Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of
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