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Work Item: ASTM WK28668 - New Specification for Loose-fill Rubber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground Equipment1


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1. Scope

1.1 This specification establishes test methods and performance requirements for loose-fill rubber that is intended to be used as a playground surface. Test methods and performance requirements are specified for particle size distribution, extractable hazardous metal content, total lead content, and tramp metal content. 1.2 This specification does not establish test methods or performance requirements to characterize the release of organic chemicals from loose-fill rubber intended to be used as a playground surface. The Appendix of this standard contains additional, non-mandatory information on this topic. 1.3 If loose-fill rubber which meets the requirements of this standard is to be installed in the use zone of playground equipment, it must also comply with ASTM Specification F1292 1.4 The values stated in in.-pounds are to be regarded as standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only. 1.5 This 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. There are no relevant standards for this material. It will serve as a quality measure for the material


Keywords

hazardous metal; particle size distribution; loose-fill rubber; playground surfacing; sieve test; tramp metal; total lead content

The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.

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Work Item Status:
Date Initiated:04-29-2010
Technical Contact: Walter Henderson

Item: 029
Ballot: F08 (13-01)
Status: Negative Votes Need Resolution

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