1、Designation: F803 11F803 14 An American National StandardStandard Specification forEye Protectors for Selected Sports1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F803; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of originaladoption or, in the case of revision, the yea
2、r of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscriptepsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers eye protectors, designed for use by players of racket sports, womens lacrosse, field hockey
3、,basketball, baseball, and soccer that minimize or significantly reduce injury to the eye and adnexa due to impact and penetrationby racket-sport rackets and balls, womens lacrosse and field hockey sticks and balls, baseballs, soccer balls, hands, elbows, andfingers. Protective eyewear offers protec
4、tion only to the eyes and does not protect other parts of the head.1.2 Protectors are divided into three types depending on their design characteristics.1.3 This specification applies to eye protectors for use by wearers of corrective lenses and also by those players who do notrequire prescription e
5、yewear. (WarningPolycarbonate or Trivex spectacle lenses should be used if spectacles are worn underprotective eyewear.)1.4 In this standard, the use of the words “shall” or “must” indicates a mandatory requirement. The word “should” indicates arecommendation.1.5 Failure of the product occurs when t
6、he protector is unable to meet the general, mechanical, and optical (if applicable)requirements of the standard.1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.Metric units of measurement in this specification are in acco
7、rdance with the International System of Units (SI). If a value formeasurement as given in this specification is followed by an equivalent value in other units, the first stated is to be regarded asthe requirement. A given equivalent value may be approximate.1.7 The following precautionary caveat per
8、tains only to the test methods portions, Sections 9 11, of this specification:Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine
9、the applicability of regulatory limitations priorto use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D1003 Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent PlasticsF1776 Specification for Eye Protective Devices for Paintball Sports2.2 American National Standards:3ANSI Z80.1 Requirements
10、for First-Quality Prescription Ophthalmic LensesANSI Z80.3 Requirements for Nonprescription Sunglasses and Fashion EyewearANSI Z87.1 Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protectors2.3 Federal Standard:National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Technical Publication 374
11、Method for Determining the Resolving Powerof Photographic Lenses (1973)42.4 Canadian National Standard:5CAN/CSA-Z262.6 Specifications for facially featured headforms1 This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the d
12、irect responsibility ofSubcommittee F08.57 on Eye Safety for Sports.Current edition approved April 1, 2011June 1, 2014. Published May 2011September 2014. Originally approved in 1983. Last previous edition approved in 20032011 asF803 03.F803 11. DOI: 10.1520/F0803-11.10.1520/F0803-14.2 For referenced
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14、, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.4 Available from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 100 Bureau Dr., Stop 3460, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-3460.5 Available from Canadian Standards Association (CSA), 5060 Spectrum Way, Mississauga, ON L4W 5N6, Canada, http:/www.csa.ca.This document is
15、not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Becauseit may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropri
16、ate. In all cases only the current versionof the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States13. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
17、3.1.1 binocular, adjrelating to the field of view which is shared by both eyes simultaneously; also any simultaneous activityof the two eyes.3.1.2 central viewing zone, nthat part of the eye of a protector, which has its center in line with the wearers normal line ofsight. The zone is circular in sh
18、ape, and 40 mm in diameter. The center of the central viewing zone shall be the point of intersectionof the line of sight with the lens as mounted on the CSA headform.63.1.3 cleanable, nthe ability of a protective device to be made readily free of dirt or grime without being damaged during anappropr
19、iate cleaning process, such as the use of soap and water.3.1.4 coverage, na characteristic of a protective device that obstructs straight line paths that are coincident with the wearerseyes.3.1.5 definition (optical), nthe characteristic of a lens that allows separate distinct points in close proxim
20、ity to be discernedwhen looking through the lens.3.1.6 eye, nrelating to the eye of a test headform or the eye of a person wearing a protector or that part of an eye protectivedevice through which a wearers eye would normally look.3.1.7 eye of the headform, nall structures contained within the orbit
21、al rim of the CSA headform.63.1.8 fracture, nseparation, as a result of impact, of any part of a protector resulting either in two completely separate piecesor the separation of a protector or part of a protector, intended as a continuous single piece.3.1.9 haze, nthe fraction of the total transmitt
22、ed light from a normally incident beam which is not transmitted in a focusedcondition but scattered by inclusions or surface defects. Excessive haze will reduce contrast and visibility.3.1.10 impact resistance, nthe ability of a device to afford protection from impact as required by this specificati
23、on.3.1.11 lens, nwhen so equipped, the transparent part or parts of a protective device through which the wearer normally sees.3.1.12 luminous transmittance, nluminous transmittance is a function of the spectral transmittance of the lens weighted by thecorresponding ordinates of the photopic luminou
24、s efficiency distribution of the CIE (1931) standard colorimetric observer and bythe spectral intensity of standard Illuminant C. (See ANSI Z80.3, 1986, Paragraph 3.9.1.)3.1.13 normal lines of sight, nstraight ahead horizontal lines that intersect the center of the eyes of the appropriate headform.3
25、.1.14 penetration resistance, nthe ability of a device to afford protection from moving objects as required by thisspecification.3.1.15 permanent, adjmarked so as not to become unidentifiable with normal usage.3.1.16 power imbalance, adjrelates to the condition in which the refractive power of the l
26、ens or lenses of a protector isdifferent as presented to the two eyes.3.1.17 prism, na prism bends a beam of light as a result of the lack of parallelism of the two surfaces of a lens through whichthe beam of light traverses. The amount of bending is a function of the curvatures, thickness, index of
27、 refraction of the materialand the angle of approach of the line of sight to the optical surface. In this specification, prism refers to the amount of bendingthat is imposed upon the line of sight of a wearer of an eye protector for the specified viewing position. Prism is expressed indiopters. The
28、deviation of the line of sight by 1 cm/m is one prism diopter.3.1.17.1 base-in, nrelating to the type of prism imbalance that tends to cause parallel rays of light passing through a protector,spaced apart by the interpupillary distance, to converge.3.1.17.2 base-out, nrelating to the type of prism i
29、mbalance that tends to cause parallel rays of light passing through aprotector, spaced apart by the interpupillary distance, to diverge.3.1.17.3 base-uprefers to the type of prism that causes a horizontal beam of light to bend upward causing objects to appearlower than their true position.3.1.17.4 b
30、ase-downrefers to the type of prism that causes a horizontal beam of light to bend down causing objects to appearhigher than their true position.3.1.18 prism imbalance:3.1.18.1 horizontal imbalancethe difference in prismatic deviation of incident parallel light beams on the two eyes of aprotective d
31、evice in the horizontal meridian. (See base-in and base-out).3.1.18.2 vertical imbalancethe difference in prismatic deviation between parallel light beams incident on the two eyes of aprotective device in the vertical meridian.6 Available from Canadian Standards Association (CSA), 178 Rexdale Blvd.,
32、 Toronto, ON Canada M9W1R3.F803 1423.1.19 protective device (or protector), na device that provides protection to the wearers eye against specific hazardsencountered in sports.3.1.20 refractive power, nthe focusing effect of a lens expressed in diopters.3.1.20.1 astigmatism, na condition in a lens t
33、hat creates two axially separated line foci of each object point, the lines beingmutually perpendicular. In other words, the lens has two different refractive powers in meridians that are 90 apart.3.1.21 scotoma, na blind or partially blind area within the visual field.3.1.22 spherical power, nthe a
34、verage of the maximum meridional astigmatic power and the minimum meridional astigmaticpower of a lens.4. Classification4.1 Eye protectors are classified into the following types:4.1.1 Type IAprotector with the lens or lenses and frame frontpiece molded as one unit. Frame temples or other devices, s
35、uchas straps, to affix the lens/frontpiece may be separate pieces.4.1.2 Type IIA protector with a single lens or lenses, either plano or prescription, mounted in a frame that was manufacturedas a separate unit.4.1.3 Type IIIA protector without a lens.4.1.4 Type IVA full or partial face shield.5. Gen
36、eral Requirements5.1 Materials of Construction:5.1.1 The manufacturers choice of material shall be in accordance with 5.1.2 and 5.1.3.5.1.2 Materials coming into contact with the wearers face shall not be of a type known to cause skin irritation.5.1.3 Materials coming into contact with the wearers f
37、ace, except replaceable padding, shall not undergo significant loss ofstrength or flexibility, or other physical change as a result of perspiration, oil, or grease from the wearers skin and hair.5.1.3.1 Manufacturer will provide material selection by an affidavit submitted to the test agency which s
38、upports sections 5.1.1 5.1.3.5.1.4 CleanabilityProtective devices shall be capable of being cleaned to the degree that when conditioned in accordance withthe method described in 10.1, they shall remain functional in all ways.5.2 Finishes and ConstructionThe protector shall be constructed in a manner
39、 to prevent the missile or components of theprotector from contact with the eye of the headform when tested in accordance with Section 11.5.3 Straps are not required on eye protectors, provided the protector passes the standard without straps.6. Performance Requirements6.1 Optical RequirementsType I
40、 and II Protectors:NOTE 1Type IV protectors, full or partial face shields, shall conform to the optical requirements of Specification F1776.6.1.1 Refractive TolerancesWhen tested in accordance with 9.7, the spherical power shall be in the range of +0.06 dioptersto 0.18 diopters.6.1.2 AstigmatismWhen
41、 tested in accordance with 9.6, the astigmatism shall not exceed 0.12 diopter.6.1.3 Power ImbalanceWhen tested in accordance with 9.6, the power imbalance in corresponding meridians shall not exceed0.18 diopters between the two eyes for straight-ahead seeing.6.1.4 PrismFor the primary viewing positi
42、on of either eye of a shield or pair of lenses, the prism deviation shall not exceed0.50 prism diopters when tested in accordance with 9.4.6.1.5 Prism Imbalance:6.1.5.1 Vertical and Base-In0.25 prism diopters.6.1.5.2 Base-Out0.50 prism diopters.6.1.6 Luminous TransmittanceWhen tested in accordance w
43、ith 9.3, protectors shall have a luminous transmittance of not lessthan 85 % for a clear device and not less than 20 % for tinted devices. Additionally, the difference in values as would be viewedby the two eyes through a single protector as worn shall not exceed 0.9 to 1.1 times the other value (me
44、asured at the design lineof sight) unless specifically prescribed by an ophthalmic professional.6.1.7 Ultraviolet TransmittanceWhen tested in accordance with 9.3, protectors shall meet the UV A and UV B requirementsset forth in ANSI Z80.3.6.1.8 HazeWhen tested in accordance with 9.5, the haze in the
45、 protector shall not exceed 3 %.6.1.9 Lenses that exhibit any distortion or doubling of the image during the test for refractive power or prism shall be furthertested in accordance with 9.2.F803 1436.1.10 Optical QualityWithin the central viewing zone, striae warpage, surface ripples, lenticulations
46、, or abrupt opticalchanges that are visible under the test conditions of 9.2 and that would impair the function of the lens shall be cause for rejection.Visual impairment is defined by the scanning and focimeter test of 9.2.6.1.11 Surface and Internal DefectsPits, scratches, bubbles, grayness, speck
47、s, cracks, and water marks that are visible underthe test conditions of 9.7 and that would impair the function of the lens shall be a cause for rejection. Grayness should be evaluatedby the requirements of 6.1.6.6.2 Mechanical Requirements:6.2.1 No contact with the eye of the headform shall be permi
48、tted when tested in accordance with Section 11.6.2.2 When tested in accordance with Section 11, displaced fragments or complete fracture of the frame or lenses constitutesa failure.6.2.3 When tested in accordance with Section 11, any displacement of the lens from the frame constitutes a failure.6.2.
49、4 A protector that is dislodged from the test headform when tested in accordance with Section 11 shall not constitute afailure, provided all of the above mechanical requirements are met.6.3 Requirements for Frames to be Fitted with Rx (corrective) Lenses.:6.3.1 Frames intended to be used for prescription lenses shall be tested to the requirements of 6.2 with plano, highest plus spherepower and lowest minus sphere power as desired to be qualified by the manufacturer. Each lens material(s)/manufacturer(s),surface tr
