ASTM F2272-12
Historical Standard: ASTM F2272-12 Standard Specification for Paintball Markers
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ASTM F2272
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers paintball markers, which propel a paintball by means of energy released by compressed air, compressed gas, or other means.
1.2 Limitations This specification does not cover non-recreational paintball markers, for example, those used by law enforcement, scientific, military or theatrical entities.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard; the inch-pound units in parentheses are provided for information only.
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 8, of this specification. 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 requirements prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
F1776 Specification for Eye Protective Devices for Paintball Sports
F1979 Specification for Paintballs Used in the Sport of Paintball
ANSI Standard
Z535.1 Safety Color Code Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.Keywords
caliber; paintball; paintball markers; paintball marker warnings; paintball sports;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 97.220.40 (Outdoor and water sports equipment)
DOI: 10.1520/F2272-12
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