The Exchange Test Method
LABORATORY TEST METHOD NO. H-8: TOY SAFETY
Issue Date: 30 Apr 1993
Revision Date:09/30/2011
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PURPOSE:
Identify potential hazards in toys and other articles intended for use by children of various age groups in normal and abusive use.
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PRINCIPLE:
Specimens are tested using various test methods appropriate to toy and age of child per CPSC Guidelines.
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REFERENCES:
ASTM F963-08 Toy Safety, and CFR 1500, Federal Hazardous Substance Act.
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APPARATUS AND MATERIALS:
- 4.1 Small parts cylinder.
- 4.2 Sharp edge tester.
- 4.3 Rattle test fixture.
- 4.4 Sharp point tester.
- 4.5 Bite test clamp.
- 4.6 Additional equipment as needed.
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PROCEDURE:
- 5.1 Determine if age labeling is appropriate for intended age range. (Annex A1 of ASTM F963-08)
- 5.2 Evaluate packaging. (Annex A2 of ASTM F963-08)
- 5.3 Determine appropriate tests according to type of toy and age of child. Proceed with testing as listed in ASTM F963-08.
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EVALUATION:
Observe and note the performance of the specimen tested for each appropriate characteristic.
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REPORT
Report the results in terms of whether the specimen tested meets or fails to meet the requirement(s) for each characteristic tested.