ASTM F1776-99a - 10.5.2001
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification applies to eye protective devices, designed for use by players of the sport of paintball, that minimize or significantly reduce injury to the eye and adnexa due to impact and penetration of paintballs.

1.2 Eye protective devices meeting the requirements of this specification offers protection to the eyes and adnexa and not necessarily to any other parts of the head.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4 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.

1.5 This specification does not limit the wearing of eyeglasses or contact lenses when used in conjunction with the EPD.

 
2. Referenced Documents

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EN 168

CSA Z262.6-02

Specifications for Facially Featured Headforms

Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protectors

ANSI Z80.3

Requirements for Nonprescription Sunglasses and Fashion Eyewear Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.

F2272-23

Standard Specification for Paintball Markers

F1979-17(2021)

Standard Specification for Projectiles Used in the Sport of Paintball

F803-19

Standard Specification for Eye Protectors for Selected Sports

D1003-21

Standard Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics

C1027-19

Standard Test Method for Determining Visible Abrasion Resistance of Glazed Ceramic Tile

No. 3022