ASTM F2075-20
Standard Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground Equipment

Standard No.

ASTM F2075-20

Release Date

2020

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM F2075-20

Scope

1.1 This specification establishes minimum characteristics for those factors that determine particle size, consistency, purity, and ability to drain. 1.2 Engineered wood fiber that meets the requirements of this specification must comply with Specification F1292, if the surface is in the use zone as defined in Specification F1487. 1.3 A sample of wood fiber that meets the requirements of this specification may be designated engineered wood fiber and be suitable for playground safety surfacing. 1.4 This specification does not imply that an injury cannot be incurred if the engineered wood fiber complies with this specification. 1.5 To meet the requirements of this specification, the material shall perform as follows: 1.5.1 The material shall meet particle size requirements. 1.5.2 The material shall meet the requirement for metal particles. 1.5.3 The material shall meet the allowable heavy metal concentrations considered hazardous to children. 1.5.4 The material shall meet the requirements of Specification F1292. 1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are mathematical conversions. SI units, which are provided for information, are not considered the standard, except in 8.4. 1.7 Warning—Mercury has been designated by EPA and many state agencies as a hazardous material that can cause central nervous system, kidney, and liver damage. Mercury, or its vapor, may be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Caution should be taken when handling mercury and mercury-containing products. See the applicable product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for details and EPA’s website (http://www.epa.gov/mercury/faq.htm) for additional information. Users should be aware that selling mercury or mercurycontaining products, or both, in your state may be prohibited by state law. 1.8 The following precautionary statement pertains to the test method portions only, in 7.4, 8.4, and 9.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.9 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the 1 This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.63 on Playground Surfacing Systems. Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2020. Published January 2021. Originally approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as F2075 – 15. DOI: 10.1520/F2075-20. Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 1 Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM F2075-20 Referenced Document

• ASTM C136 Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
• ASTM D2217 Standard Practice for Wet Preparation of Soil Samples for Particle-Size Analysis and Determination of Soil Constants
• ASTM E11 Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes
• ASTM F1292 Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment
• ASTM F1487 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use
• ASTM F963 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety
• ISO 3696 Water for analytical laboratory use; Specification and test methods

ASTM F2075-20 history

• 2020 ASTM F2075-20 Standard Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground Equipment
• 2015 ASTM F2075-15 Standard Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground Equipment
• 2010 ASTM F2075-10a Standard Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground Equipment
• 2010 ASTM F2075-10 Standard Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground Equipment
• 2004 ASTM F2075-04e1 Standard Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground Equipment
• 2004 ASTM F2075-04 Standard Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground Equipment
• 2001 ASTM F2075-01a Standard Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground Equipment
• 2001 ASTM F2075-01 Standard Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground Equipment