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ASTM F590-92(2000)

Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powder Gun Projectiles and Propellants

Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powder Gun Projectiles and Propellants F0590-92R00 ASTM|F0590-92R00|en-US Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powder Gun Projectiles and Propellants Standard new BOS Vol. 15.11 Committee F15
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1.1 This consumer safety specification covers projectiles and propellants manufactured for use with non-powder guns intended for target shooting, educational, and recreational purposes and is to be used in conjunction with Consumer Safety Specification F589. Non-powder guns are commonly identified as BB guns, air guns, or pellet guns.

1.2 The projectiles and propellants covered by this consumer safety specification are BB cal, .177 cal (4.5 mm), and .22 cal (5.5 mm) air gun shot of various materials; .177 cal (4.5 mm), 5 mm, .22 cal (5.5 mm) pellets and .177 cal (4.5 mm), 5 mm, and .22 cal (5.5 mm) darts and propellants identified as 8 and 12-g type CO2 cylinders with both small and standard-sized necks.

1.3 This consumer safety specification does not cover propellants such as dichlorodifluoromethane or projectiles that are propelled by a combustible release of energy; non-powder gun projectiles used with products identified as blow guns, sling shots, cork guns, toy guns, or archery cross bows and other such devices; projectiles designed for adult use in obsolete non-powder guns, custom-made non-powder guns, and non-powder guns designed for and used by law enforcement, scientific, veterinary or military use; and shot used with shotguns in the firearm classification.

1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 7, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.

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Book of Standards Volume: 15.11
Developed by Subcommittee: F15.06
Pages: 8
DOI: 10.1520/F0590-92R00
ICS Code: 95.060