1.1 This specification establishes requirements and test methods for specified elements and for certain mechanical hazards in adult jewelry. It does not purport to cover every conceivable hazard of adult jewelry. It does not cover product performance or quality, except as related to safety. This specification has no requirements for those aspects of adult jewelry that present an inherent and recognized hazard as part of the function of jewelry.

1.2 This specification applies only to adult jewelry, as defined in 3.1.3. Children’s Jewelry, which is defined as jewelry designed or intended primarily for use by children 12 and under, is addressed in another ASTM standard, Specification F2923.

1.3 This specification does not apply to the following:

1.3.1 Accessories (for example, handbags, belts),

1.3.2 Apparel (except as described in 3.1.1(q)),

1.3.3 Footwear (except as described in 3.1.1(q)), and

1.3.4 Any other item whose primary purpose is functional (e.g., keys, key chains, or other items not primarily intended to be worn as a personal item of ornamentation).

1.4 This consumer safety specification includes the following sections:

Title

Section

Scope

1

Referenced Documents

2

Terminology

3

Intended User Labeling and Warnings

4

Specifications for Lead in Adult Jewelry

5

Specifications for Adult Body-Piercing Jewelry

6

Specifications for Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Chromium, Mercury and Selenium in Paint and Surface Coatings of Adult Jewelry

7

Specification for Cadmium in Certain Substrate Materials of Adult Jewelry

8

Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Chromium, Mercury and Selenium in Substrates of Adult Jewelry

9

Representations Regarding Nickel Exposure in Metal Components of Adult Jewelry

10

Phthalates in Adult Jewelry

11

Liquid-Filled Jewelry Requirements

12

Mechanical Requirements for Adult Jewelry

13

Test Methods

14

Keywords

15

Alternative Test Methods

Annex A1

Rationale

Annex A2

1.5 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test methods portion of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with jewelry 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.