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ASTM Int'l Issues Ceramics Test Method Standard - ASTM C 1684 Mar 27, 2008
ASTM International published ASTM C 1684 - Test Method for Flexural Strength of Advanced Ceramics at Ambient Temperature-Cylindrical Rod Strength.

ASTM Int'l, AIIM Publish Health Care Best Practices Guide - AIIM/ASTM BP-01 Mar 24, 2008
ASTM International and AIIM published AIIM/ASTM BP-01-2008 - Best Practices Guide - PDF Healthcare.

ASTM Int'l Toy Safety Standard Receives Federal Approval - ASTM F 963 Mar 17, 2008
The U.S. Senate voted to enhance toy safety by passing a bill that would make the ASTM International F 963 toy safety standard a mandatory federal requirement for all toys sold in the U.S.

ASTM Int'l Issues Standard for Measurement of Water, Volatiles - ASTM D 7245 Mar 12 , 2008
ASTM International issued ASTM D 7245 - Test Method for Measuring Total Water and Volatiles in Liquid Coatings Which Produce Cure Water Upon Heating, which measures the water and volatile content of high baked phenolic coatings.

ASTM Int'l Standard Addresses Precision Issues for Color - ASTM E 2480 Feb 4, 2008
ASTM International Committee E12 on Color and Appearance approved a standard that describes techniques for planning and analyzing the results of an interlaboratory study conducted for certain test methods within E12.

ASTM Int'l Issues Two Standards to Promote Quality, Safe Handling of Fire Extinguishing Agents - ASTM D 7323, ASTM D 7325 Jan 27, 2008
ASTM International issued two standards for assuring the quality and safe handling of fire extinguishing agents.

Proposed ASTM Int'l Standard to Provide Method for Beryllium Measurements - ASTM WK17600 Jan 25, 2008
ASTM International is developing a standard that will fill a need for a reliable method for measuring beryllium at various levels in soil samples that does not require the use of aggressive digestion methods involving strong acids.

ASTM Int'l to Develop Zirconium Standard - ASTM WK17368 Jan 25, 2008
ASTM International is developing ASTM WK17368 - Test Method for Determination of Zirconium Treatment Weight on Metal Substrates by X-Ray Fluorescence.

ASTM Int'l Publishes Guide to Friction, Wear, Erosion Testing Jan 15, 2008
ASTM International published Manual 56, Guide to Friction, Wear and Erosion Testing.

ASTM Int'l Publishes Fatigue, Fracture of Medical Metallic Materials, Devices - ASTM STP 1481 Jan 15, 2008
ASTM International published special technical publication ASTM (STP) 1481 - Fatigue and Fracture of Medical Metallic Materials and Devices.

ASTM Int'l Releases 'Standards on Sterilization of Health Care Products' Jan 13, 2008
ASTM International released ASTM Standards on Sterilization of Health Care Products.

ASTM Int'l Adds Corner Post Revision to Bunk Bed Standard - ASTM F 1427 Dec 16, 2007
Responding to a petition filed with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), ASTM International Committee F15 on Consumer Products revised ASTM F 1427 - Consumer Safety Specification for Bunk Beds.

ASTM Int'l Proposed Standard Measures Adhesion of Coatings to Driveways - ASTM WK14355 Dec 16, 2007
A proposed ASTM International standard will be used to evaluate the adhesion of coatings applied to concrete when subjected to heated tire sections.

ASTM Int'l to Develop Practice for Industrial Radiation Processing - ASTM WK15409 Dec 14, 2007
ASTM International is developing a standard for the industrial radiation processing industry and irradiation research facilities where absorbed-dose measurement is critical.

Pharmaceutical Products Committee Approves ASTM Int'l Standard - ASTM E 2500 Dec 16, 2007
ASTM International Committee E55 on Manufacture of Pharmaceutical Products developed a standard that covers the life cycle of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing systems.

ANSI: Standards Offer Protection from Volatile Organic Compounds Dec 13, 2007
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA International) released ANSI/BIFMA M7.1-2007 - Standard Test Method for Determining Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emissions from Office Furniture Systems, Components and Seating, and ANSI/BIFMA X7.1-2007 - Standard for Formaldehyde and Total VOC (TVOC) Emissions of Low-Emitting Office Furniture Systems and Seating.

ASTM Int'l Issues Coating Thickness Standard - ASTM D 7378 Dec 10, 2007
ASTM International Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials and Applications developed ASTM D 7378 - Practice for Measurement of Thickness of Applied Coating Powders to Predict Cured Thickness.

ASTM Int'l Seeks Participation for Proposed Asperity Height Standard - ASTM WK15082 Dec 5, 2007
ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics invites the public to participate in the development of proposed standard ASTM WK15082 - Specification for Measuring the Asperity Height of Textured Geomembrane.

ASTM Int'l Develops Standard for Sampling, Preservation, Mitigating Interferences for Analysis of Cyanide - ASTM D 7365 Dec 5, 2007
ASTM International Subcommittee D19.06 on Methods for Analysis for Organic Substances in Water developed ASTM D 7365 - Practice for Sampling, Preservation and Mitigating Interferences in Water Samples for Analysis of Cyanide.

ASTM Int'l Issues Test Standard for Rolled Erosion Control Products - ASTM D 7322 Dec 5, 2007
ASTM International issued ASTM D 7322 - Test Method for Determination of Rolled Erosion Control Product (RECP) Ability to Encourage Seed Germination and Plant Growth Under Bench-Scale Conditions.

ASTM Int'l Issues Low Energy Air Gun Standard - ASTM F 2654 Nov 23, 2007
Due to the growing popularity of low energy air guns or soft air guns, ASTM International approved ASTM F 2654 - Specification for Low Energy Air Gun (LEAG) Warnings.

Proposed ASTM Int'l Rubber Products Standard Will Provide Allergen Tests - ASTM WK16334 Nov 23, 2007
Testing for potent allergens in rubber is the purpose of ASTM WK16334 - Test Method for the Immunological Measurement of Four Principal Allergenic Protein (Hev b 1, 3, 5 and 6.02) in Natural Rubber and Its Products.

ASTM Int'l Develops Field Hockey Eye Protector Standard - ASTM WK15675 Nov 23, 2007
Protecting the eyes of athletes is the purpose of ASTM F 803 - Specification for Eye Protectors for Selected Sports.

ASTM Int'l Publishes Revised Manual on Safe Use of Oxygen, Oxygen Systems Nov 9, 2007
ASTM International released Manual 36 - Safe Use of Oxygen and Oxygen Systems: Handbook for Design, Operation and Maintenance, 2nd Edition.

ASTM Int'l Publishes Revised Handbook of Comparative World Steel Standards Nov 1, 2007
ASTM International published DS67C, The Handbook of Comparative World Steel Standards, 4th Edition.

ASTM Int'l Publishes Revised Editions of Environmental Site Assessments, Petroleum Products, Lubricants Manuals Oct 25, 2007
ASTM International published Manual 43, Technical Aspects of Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments: 2nd Edition and Manual 44, Guide to ASTM Test Methods for the Analysis of Petroleum Products and Lubricants: 2nd Edition.

ASTM Int'l Plastic Piping Systems Standard Allows for Use of Recycled Material - ASTM F 2648/F 2648M Oct 19, 2007
ASTM International approved a plastic piping system standard that allows the use of recycled materials.

ASTM Int'l Develops Search & Rescue Team Training Standards - ASTM WK15661, ASTM WK15503 Oct 19, 2007
ASTM International Committee F32 on Search and Rescue developed two standards for search and rescue team training.

ASTM Int'l to Work on Proposed Plastic Piping Systems Standard for Low-Pressure Oxygen, Enriched Air - ASTM WK15105 Oct 19, 2007
ASTM International Committee G04 on Compatibility and Sensitivity of Materials in Oxygen Enriched Atmospheres is developing a proposed standard that would help in the materials selection and design features of plastic pipes and components for low-pressure oxygen and enriched air.

ASTM Int'l Begins Work on Proposed Standard for Heavy Metals Analysis in Glass - ASTM WK15289 Oct 19, 2007
ASTM International Committee F40 on Declarable Substances in Materials began work on ASTM WK15289 - Test Methods for Analysis of Heavy Metals in Glass Using X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), which is designed to allow for an easier, more precise method of measuring heavy metals in recycled glass.

ASTM Int'l Issues Biocide Release Rate Standard - ASTM D 6903 Oct 18, 2007
Manufacturers of preservatives and antifouling paints will be able to use an ASTM International standard to evaluate the quality of their products by comparing biocide leach rates in one formulation against a competitive product or their own products.

ASTM Int'l Approves Standard for Safe Handling of Fire Extinguishing Agents - ASTM D 7327 Oct 18, 2007
Providing users with an assurance of quality and ensuring the safe handling, transport and storage of fire extinguishing agents are the purposes of ASTM D 7327 - Specification for HFC Blend B (CH2FCF3, CHF2CF3 and CO2).

ASTM Int'l Approves First in Series of Permanent Magnet Materials Standards - ASTM A 1054 Oct 18, 2007
ASTM International Committee A06 on Magnetic Properties approved the first in a series of proposed standards on permanent magnet materials.

ASTM Int'l Approves Standard for Candle Accessories - ASTM F 2601 oct 18, 2007
ASTM International published ASTM F 2601 - Specification for Fire Safety for Candle Accessories.

ASTM Int'l Forms Subcommittee on Lead in Children's Vinyl Products Oct 12, 2007
ASTM International Committee F15 on Consumer Products invites interested parties to participate in a new subcommittee, F15.62 on Lead in Children's Vinyl Products.

ASTM Int'l to Develop Standard for Paintball, Equipment Oct 12, 2007
Keeping paintball safe and fun is a goal of ASTM International Subcommittee F08.24 on Paintball and Equipment, part of ASTM International Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities.

ASTM Int'l Launches Subcommittee on Forests Oct 12, 2007
ASTM International is forming Subcommittee D07.08 on Forests to assist in the development of a proposed new guide for forest management systems.

ASTM Int'l Cosponsors Workshop for Strength, Fracture Standards at Micro, Nanoscales Oct 1, 2007
ASTM International Committee C28 on Advanced Ceramics and the American Ceramic Society are cosponsoring a workshop, Needs and Opportunities for Strength and Fracture Standards at Micro and Nanoscales, on Jan. 27, 2008.

ASTM Int'l Approves Bread, Bun Slicing Machine Standards - ASTM F 2645, ASTM F 2646 Sep 6, 2007
A pair of ASTM International standards developed by ASTM International Committee F26 on Food Service Equipment will be used to replace U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) military standards.

ASTM Int'l Approves Butt Fusion Joint Test Method - ASTM F 2634 Sep 6, 2007
Pipe and resin manufacturers, municipalities and gas companies will be able to use an ASTM International standard to qualify the butt fusion parameters and procedures for different pipe materials.

ASTM Int'l Issues Standard for Safety of Children's Folding Chairs - ASTM F 2613 Aug 7, 2007
Responding to incident data presented by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and recent recalls, ASTM International Committee F15 on Consumer Products developed ASTM F 2613 - Consumer Safety Specification for Children's Folding Chairs.

ASTM Int'l Issues Standard for Patio Heaters - ASTM F 2644 Aug 7, 2007
The heating performance and energy consumption of commercial radiant patio heaters is the subject of ASTM F 2644 - Test Method for Performance of Commercial Patio Heaters.

ASTM Int'l Standardizes Pull-Through Resistance Method - ASTM D 7332/D 7332M Aug 7, 2007
ASTM International Subcommittee D30.05 on Structural Test Methods, part of ASTM International Committee D30 on Composite Materials, standardized a series of methods that are related to the analysis and substantiation of mechanically fastened joints composed of composite materials.

ASTM Int'l Proposes Standard Test Method for Vascular Stent Radial Stiffness, Strength - ASTM WK15227 Aug 1, 2007
ASTM International Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices is developing a proposed standard that will help the medical device industry with the measurement and reporting of vascular stent radial stiffness and strength.

ASTM Int'l Develops Standard for Glass Refraction, Dispersion - ASTM C 1648 Aug 1, 2007
ASTM International issued a standard that describes a variety of methods that can be used to determine the index of refraction and dispersion of glass.

ASTM Int'l Develops Standard for Light Nonaqueous-Phase Liquids Remediation - ASTM E 2531 Aug 1, 2007
ASTM International issued ASTM E 2531 - Guide for Development of Conceptual Site Models and Remediation Strategies for Light Nonaqueous-Phase Liquids Released to the Subsurface.

ASTM Int'l Vacuum Cleaner Test - ASTM F 2608 - Simulates Consumer Use Jul 5, 2007
ASTM International Committee F11 on Vacuum Cleaners approved ASTM F 2608 - Test Method for Determining the Change in Room Air Particulate Counts as a Result of the Vacuum Cleaning Process.

ASTM Int'l Develops Proposed Security Fastener Guide - ASTM WK14507 Jul 5, 2007
A proposed ASTM International standard, ASTM WK14507 - Guide for Selection of Security Fasteners for Detention and Correctional Facilities, is designed to bring consistency to the use of security fasteners throughout detention/correctional facilities.

ASTM Int'l Seeks Input on Cavitation Erosion Testing Jul 5, 2007
ASTM International Subcommittee G02.10 on Erosion by Solids and Liquids, part of ASTM International Committee G02 on Wear and Erosion wants to hear from anyone who uses cavitation erosion testing in their work.

ASTM Int'l Seeks Participation for Proposed Equine Racing Body Protector Standard - ASTM WK14824 Jul 3, 2007
ASTM International Subcommittee F08.55 on Body Padding, part of ASTM International Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities, is seeking the input of professionals, manufacturers and riding groups within the horse racing world to assist in the development of ASTM WK14824 - Specification for Body Protectors Used in Equine Competition and Racing.

ASTM Int'l Releases Protective Clothing Standard ASTM F 2621; Proposes ASTM WK 14247, ASTM WK14442 Jul 3, 2007
ASTM International released one standard for protective clothing and proposed two others.

ASTM Int'l Revises Brinell, Rockwell Hardness Test Methods- ASTM E 10, ASTM E 18 Jul 3, 2007
ASTM International extensively revised ASTM E 10 - Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials and ASTM E 18 - Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials.

ASTM Int'l Issues Glass Mat Gypsum Panel Standard - ASTM C 1658/C 1658M Jul 2, 2007
The market growth and wide acceptance of glass mat gypsum panels led to the development and approval of ASTM C 1658/C 1658M - Specification for Glass Mat Gypsum Panels.

ASTM Int'l Addresses Standards for Deep Foundations, Erosion, Sediment Control - ASTM D 1143, ASTM D 4945, ASTM WK13229 Jul 2, 2007
ASTM International Committee D18 on Soil and Rock worked on an extensively revised standard and a proposed new standard.

ASTM Int'l Releases Revised Fire Standards, Related Technical Material Jul 1, 2007
ASTM International released the 7th Edition of ASTM International Fire Standards and Related Technical Material in print and CD-ROM.

ASTM Int'l Issues Manual on Int'l Consumer Product Testing Jul 1, 2007
ASTM International released Manual 55, International Consumer Product Testing Across Cultures and Countries.

ASTM Int'l Releases Manual on Metallographic, Materialographic Specimen Preparation Process Jul 1, 2007
ASTM International released Manual 46, Metallographic and Materialographic Specimen Preparation, Light Microscopy, Image Analysis and Hardness Testing.

ASTM Int'l Publishes Fastener Structural Integrity Standard - ASTM STP 1487 Jun 30, 2007
ASTM International released ASTM STP 1487 - Structural Integrity of Fasteners Including the Effects of Environmental and Stress Corrosion Cracking: 3rd Volume.

Adhesives Symbol for CAD Software Subject for Proposed ASTM Int'l Standard - ASTM WK14701 Jun 4, 2007
A series of focus groups conducted by the Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc. (ASC) led to the ongoing development of a proposed standard, ASTM WK14701 - New Symbols for Adhesive Applications.

ASTM Int'l Plastic Piping Systems Spec - ASTM F 2623 - Standardizes Improved Polyethylene Resin Tech Jun 4, 2007
An ASTM International specification approved by Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems standardizes improved technology in polyethylene resins that exhibit higher-temperature long-term strength rating for pressure piping applications.

ASTM Int'l Practice Evaluates Indoor Air Quality Problems - ASTM D 7297 Jun 4, 2007
An ASTM International standard will provide a method to consistently address indoor air quality (IAQ) complaints in residential buildings and to guide IAQ investigations in an efficient manner.

ASTM Int'l Toy Safety Standard - ASTM F 963 - Addresses Magnet Ingestion Injuries May 10, 2007
ASTM International Committee F15 on Consumer Products addressed recent incidents of magnet ingestion resulting in death or serious injury in a major new revision to ASTM F 963 - Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety.

ASTM Int'l Resolves RoHS, Hydrogen Embrittlement Issues in Revised Zinc Standard - ASTM B 633 May 1, 2007
ASTM International Committee B08 on Metallic and Inorganic Coatings approved a revision of one of its most important standards, ASTM B 633 - Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Zinc on Iron and Steel.

ASTM Int'l Seeks Participation for Proposed Ink Stainblocking Standard - ASTM WK14688 May 1, 2007
A proposed new standard being developed by ASTM International Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials and Applications is designed to provide the coatings industry with an industry-wide method for evaluating the ability of an architectural paint system to block ink stains from typical markers and writing instruments from bleeding through primer or base-coat into a topcoat.

ASTM Int'l Releases Plastic Piping Standard - ASTM F 2620 Apr 20, 2007
ASTM International Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems approved a standard based on two important documents originally developed by the Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) in the mid-1990s.

Russian National Standards Body Signs MOU with ASTM Int'l Apr 16, 2007
The national standards body of Russia signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ASTM International.

ASTM Int'l Homeland Security Committee Invites Participation in Proposed School Preparedness Guide Apr 6, 2007
ASTM International Committee E54 on Homeland Security Applications invites participation in the development of a proposed standard, ASTM WK8908 - Guide for School Preparedness and All-Hazard Response.

Snowboarders to Benefit from ASTM Int'l Step-In Binding Standard - ASTM F 2546 Apr 3, 2007
An ASTM International standard, ASTM F 2546 - Test Method for Snowboard Step-in Bindings will contribute to the safety of snowboarders by describing the steps required to evaluate a step-in snowboard binding-boot system.

ASTM Int'l Seeks Participants for Unmanned Surface Vehicle Task Group Mar 9, 2007
ASTM International Committee F41 on Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Systems invites all interested parties to participate in a new task group, F41.90.01 on Unmanned Surface Vehicles.

ASTM Int'l Publishes Joint Simulation Spec - ASTM STP 1472 Mar 9, 2007
ASTM STP 1472 - Wear of Articulating Surfaces: Understanding Joint Simulation is available from ASTM International.

ASTM Int'l Creates Subcommittee, Revises Silica Standard - ASTM E 1132 Feb 26, 2007
n important standard that is used to help protect the health of workers where there may be occupational exposure to quartz dust was revised by ASTM International.

ASTM Int'l 3rd Edition Standards on Emergency Medical Services Available on CD-ROM Feb 24, 2007
The CD-ROM version of ASTM Standards on Emergency Medical Services, 3rd Edition, is available from ASTM International.

ASTM Int'l Develops Zinc Standard - ASTM B 949 Feb 24, 2007
A project originally intended to develop a uniform template for the language within a series of standards resulted in the approval of a new standard, ASTM B 949 - Specification for General Requirements for Zinc and Zinc Alloy Products.

ASTM Int'l Publishes Volume on Skiing Trauma, Safety - ASTM STP 1474 Feb 8, 2007
ASTM International released ASTM STP 1474 - Skiing Trauma and Safety: Sixteenth Volume.

ASTM Int'l Committee Approves ASTM E 2474 Feb 5, 2007
ASTM International Committee E55 on Pharmaceutical Application of Process Analytical Technology (PAT) approved ASTM E 2474 - Practice for Pharmaceutical Process Design Utilizing Processing Analytical Technology.

ASTM Int'l Approves Standard on Vertical Inclinometer Probes - ASTM D 7299 Jan 30, 2007
Soil and rock monitoring programs that use inclinometer probes often run for several years.

Proposed ASTM Int'l Metal Powders Standard - ASTM WK13023 - Addresses Tap Density Challenges Jan 30, 2007
ASTM International Committee B09 on Metal Powders and Metal Powder Products is developing a standard for handling and characterizing very fine powders.

ASTM Int'l Practice to Assure Quality of Membrane Interface Probe Testing - ASTM WK13569 Jan 22, 2007
ASTM International Committee D18 on Soil and Rock is developing ASTM WK13569 - Practice for Direct Push Technology for Volatile Contaminant Logging with the Membrane Interface Probe (MIP) to assure that an important technique for describing volatile organic contaminants in subsurface soils and ground water is properly performed in the field.

ASTM Int'l Declarable Substances Guide - ASTM F 2577 - Offers Case Studies to Illustrate Assessment Process Jan 22, 2007
ASTM International Committee F40 on Declarable Substances in Materials approved its second standard, ASTM F 2577 - Guide for Assessment of Materials and Products for Declarable Substances.

ASTM Int'l Develops Prefabricated Vertical Drain Test - ASTM WK13402 Jan 19, 2006
ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics is developing a standard for evaluating the effectiveness of prefabricated vertical drains to enhance the consolidation of soils under specified conditions.

ASTM Int'l Develops Standards for Seized Drugs Analysis - ASTM WK12734, ASTM WK12735 Jan 19, 2007
Two proposed ASTM International standards will serve as guides for laboratories around the world in establishing a process for validation and sampling of seized drugs.

ASTM Int'l Amphibian Toxicity Test - ASTM WK13030 - Will Aid Site Contamination Assessment Jan 12, 2007
A concern about the ecology of wetlands on U.S. Navy and other U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) facilities guided the development of ASTM International standard, ASTM WK13030 - Guide for Conducting Whole Sediment Toxicity Tests with Amphibians.

ASTM Int'l Soil, Rock Standard - ASTM D 6938 - Covers Moisture Density Gauges Jan 12, 2007
ASTM International Committee D18 on Soil and Rock approved ASTM D 6938 - Test Methods for In-Place Density and Water Content of Soil and Soil-Aggregate by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth).

ASTM Int'l Standard - ASTM F 2480 - to Aid Communities Building Skateboarding Parks Jan 12, 2007
In order to bring some clarity to the issues involved in building skateparks, ASTM International Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities developed ASTM F 2480 - Guide for In-ground Concrete Skatepark.

ASTM Int'l Guide Designed to Improve Sterilizable Pouch Specifications - ASTM F 2559 Jan 12, 2007
In order to minimize confusion about how sterilized medical pouches should be specified by users and manufacturers, ASTM International Committee F02 on Flexible Barrier Packaging developed ASTM F 2559 - Guide for Writing a Specification for Sterilizable Peel Pouches.

ASTM Int'l Publishes Standard for Beryllium Sampling, Analysis - ASTM STP 1473 Jan 10, 2007
ASTM International released the technical publication ASTM STP 1473 - Beryllium: Sampling and Analysis.

ASTM Int'l Excess Flow Valve Standard - ASTM WK12961 - to Provide Home Protection Jan 10, 2007
Excess flow valves (EFVs) are important safety devices that can protect homes from unattended pipe disconnections and ruptures.

ASTM Int'l Sensory Evaluation Subcommittee Develops Standard for Duo-Trio Test - ASTM WK12891 Jan 10, 2007
ASTM International Committee E18 on Sensory Evaluation developed a series of fundamental discrimination tests into ASTM International standards.

ASTM Int'l Publishes Adhesives, Adhesion Science Volume - ASTM STP 1463 Dec 18, 2006
ASTM International published ASTM STP 1463 - Advances in Adhesives, Adhesion Science and Testing.

ASTM Int'l Revises Guide for Oxygen Service Systems - ASTM G 88 Dec 18, 2006
ASTM International Committee G04 on Compatibility and Sensitivity of Materials in Oxygen Enriched Atmospheres originally developed ASTM G 88 - Guide for Designing Systems for Oxygen Service in 1984.

ASTM Int'l Proposes In-Situ Burning Standard - ASTM F 2533 Dec 18, 2006
The ongoing need to deal with oil in stranded ships, especially those in remote areas, is the impetus behind a standard being developed by ASTM International Committee F20 on Hazardous Substances and Oil Spill Response.

ASTM Int'l Forms Vapor Intrusion Task Group Dec 18, 2006
ASTM International Committee E 50 on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action approved a new task group - ASTM E 50.02.06.

ASTM Int'l Approves Terminology for Nanotechnology Standard - ASTM E 2456 Dec 11, 2006
ASTM International Committee E56 on Nanotechnology approved ASTM E 2456 - Terminology for Nanotechnology.

ASTM Int'l Develops Disinfectant Standard - ASTM WK12880 Dec 11, 2006
To aid firms manufacturing drug products in demonstrating the efficacy of disinfectants used in controlled environments, ASTM International Committee E35 on Pesticides and Alternative Control Agents has begun to develop standard ASTM WK12880 - Guide for Evaluation of Clean Room Disinfectants.

ASTM Int'l Publishes STP 1479, Flammability & Sensitivity of Materials in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres Dec 11, 2006
ASTM International published ASTM STP 1479 - Flammability and Sensitivity of Materials in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres.

ASTM Int'l Thermal Measurements Test Method Determines Effective Thermal Conductivity Dec 4, 2006
A need for a new test method to determine the effective thermal conductivity of fire resistive materials at high temperatures prompted ASTM International Committee E37 on Thermal Measurements to begin work on a proposed new standard, ASTM WK12643 - Test Method for Slug Calorimetry.

ASTM Int'l Develops HFC Blend B Standards Dec 4, 2006
ASTM International Subcommittee D26.09 on Fire Extinguishing Agents announced that it is developing standards to provide end users with an assurance of quality in fire extinguishing agents, as well as to ensure the safe handling, transport and storage of such agents.

ASTM Int'l Approves Complement Activation Standard - ASTM F 2567 Dec4, 2006
Understanding how blood within a human body will interact with any substance with which it comes in contact is a crucial part of any medical process.

ASTM Int'l Develops Infant Bath Tub Safety Standard Dec 4, 2006
ASTM International Committee F15 on Consumer Products invited manufacturers of infant bath tubs to attend and participate in meetings to continue the development of proposed standard ASTM WK12969 - Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Bath Tubs.

ASTM Int'l Publishes Two Environmental Standards Compilations Nov 27, 2006
ASTM International published two compilations of environmental standards: ASTM Standards on Environmental Site Characterization, 3rd Edition and ASTM Standards on Environmental Sampling, 3rd Edition.

ASTM Int'l Releases Environmental Due Diligence Web Portal Nov 13, 2006
ASTM International released an online database - ASTM Environmental Due Diligence Web Portal - which provides tools for environmental professionals to streamline their work and to partner with other professionals.

ASTM Int'l Publishes STP 1475, Effects of Radiation on Materials Nov 13, 2006
ASTM International published ASTM STP 1475 - Effects of Radiation on Materials: 22nd Symposium.

ASTM Int'l Develops Guide for Radiological Emergency Response Playbook Nov 13, 2006
A proposed ASTM International standard is intended to emergency responders develop succinct, usable emergency response guidance in the event of a radiological event, which may include an intentional release involving a radiological dispersal device (also known as a "dirty bomb").

Phased Arrays Explained in ASTM Int'l Nondestructive Testing Standard Oct 24, 2006
ASTM International Committee E07 on Nondestructive Testing developed ASTM E 2491 - Guide for Evaluating Performance Characteristics of Phased-Array Ultrasonic Examination Instruments and Systems.

ASTM Int'l: Aluminum Alloy Plate Standard Will Meet Industry Demand Oct 24, 2006
A strong demand from the aerospace sector has made it challenging for industry to supply heat-treated plate for both aerospace and other applications, according to ASTM International.

ASTM Int'l Develops Microscale Combustion Calorimetry Standard Oct 24, 2006
ASTM International Committee D20 on Plastics is developing a standard that will be used to determine the flammability characteristics of polymeric materials under laboratory conditions.

ASTM Int'l Workshop to Study Hydride Re-Orientation in Zirconium Alloys Oct 24, 2006
ASTM International Subcommittee C26.13 on Repository Waste will sponsor a workshop - Hydride Re-Orientation in Zirconium Alloys - which will be held Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 2007 during the ASTM January Committee.

ASTM Int'l Revises Sheet, Strip Steel Standards Oct 24, 2006
ASTM International Subcommittee A01.19 on Sheet and Strip Steel made three significant changes to ASTM standards under its jurisdiction.

ASTM Int'l Standard Addresses Integrity of Geomembrane Seams Oct 24, 2006
ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics approved ASTM D 7272 - Test Method for Determining the Integrity of Seams Used in Joining Geomembranes by Pre-manufactured Taped Methods.

ASTM Int'l Molecular Spectroscopy Committee Launches Subcommittee on Chemical Sensors Oct 9, 2006
ASTM International formed ASTM International Subcommittee E13.16 on Chemical Sensors.

ASTM Int'l Launches Boat Barrier Standard Sep 25, 2006
ASTM International Committee F12 on Security Systems and Equipment invited all interested users, specifiers and industry personnel to participate in the development of a proposed new standard, ASTM WK11191 - Test Method for Boat Barriers.

ASTM Int'l Provides Calculation Method for Non-Woven Geotextiles Sesp 25, 2006
ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics developed a standard for improving filtration design for non-woven geotextiles.

ASTM Int'l Approves Extensive Revision to Inclusion Content Standard Sep 25, 2006
ASTM International Committee E04 on Metallography revised standard ASTM E 45 - Test Methods for Determining the Inclusion Content of Steel.

ASTM Int'l Publishes ASTM STP 1476 on Pendulum Impact Machines Sep 25, 2006
ASTM International published ASTM STP 1476 - Pendulum Impact Machines: Procedures and Specimens.

ASTM Int'l Business Imaging Product Standard Measures Page Yield of Ink Cartridges Sep 19, 2006
An ASTM International standard, ASTM F 2555 - Practice for Determining Page Yield of Ink Jet Printer Cartridges - Continuous Printing Method - was developed to help determine the number of pages an ink jet printer cartridge will print in its lifetime.

ASTM Int'l Offers French Translation of Cigarette Ignition Strength Test Method Sep 19, 2006
An important ASTM International standard included in Canada's Tobacco Act is now available for purchase in French as well as English.

ASTM Int'l Releases Standards on Materials, Environmental Microbiology Sep 19, 2006
ASTM International released a new edition of ASTM Standards on Materials and Environmental Microbiology, Fourth Edition.

ASTM Int'l Soil, Rock Standard Determines Performance of Temporary Ditch Checks Sep 19, 2006
ASTM International Committee D18 on Soil and Rock approved a new ASTM International standard that covers the guidelines, requirements and procedures for evaluating the ability of temporary ditch checks to protect earthen channels from stormwater-induced erosion.

ASTM Int'l Develops X-ray Fluorescence Standard for Nickel Alloy Industry Aug 9, 2006
ASTM International Committee E01 on Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores and Related Materials developed ASTM E 2465 - Test Method for Analysis of Ni-Base Alloys by X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry.

ASTM Int'l Releases New Standard for Powder Metallurgy Products Jul 24, 2006
ASTM International Committee B09 on Metal Powders and Metal Powder Products developed a new standard, ASTM B 946 - Test Method for Surface Finish of Powder Metallurgy (P/M) Products.

ASTM Int'l Oil Spill Thickness Guide Provides Visual Estimation Criteria Jul 24, 2006
ASTM International released a new standard that provides information and criteria for estimating the thickness of oil on water using only visual clues.

ASTM Int'l Standard Focuses on Protecting Water Systems Jul 15, 2006
Selecting and using monitoring methods to protect water systems is the focus of a new ASTM International standard development effort.

USTR Refuses to Recognize Specific International Standards Bodies Jul 15, 2006
In a recent message to the director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) sought to counter any confusion or misperceptions concerning the implementation and obligations of the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) with regard to international standards development.

ASTM Int'l Publishes STP 1482 on Contaminated Sediments Jul 12, 2006
A new ASTM International publication, STP 1482 - Contaminated Sediments: Evaluation and Remediation Techniques, contains 38 peer-reviewed papers on the latest advances in the fields of environmental science and underwater engineering related to sediments.

ASTM Int'l to Develop Aerogel Blanket Insulation Standard Jul 12, 2006
ASTM International formed a task group to develop a proposed new specification for aerogel blanket insulation.

ASTM Int'l Approves Enteral Feeding Device Standard Jul 1, 2006
A new standard, developed by ASTM International Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices, establishes performance requirements for single-use, enteral feeding devices with retention balloons.

ASTM Int'l Water Slide Standard Brings Consistency to Water Park Industry Jun 20, 2006
A new standard developed by ASTM International Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices, F 2376 - Practice for Classification, Design, Manufacture, Construction and Operation of Water Slide Systems - recognizes basic industry requirements for constructing and installing water slides.

ASTM Int'l Fastener Committee Approves New Zinc Coating Standard Jun 5, 2006
The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International Committee F16 on Fasteners approved a standard for threaded fasteners and washers coated by hot-dip zinc galvanizing

ASTM Committee to Focus on High Security Fences, Perimeter Barriers May 8, 2006
ASTM International Committee F14 is seeking participants for the recently formed Subcommittee F14.50 - High Security Fences and Perimeter Barriers.

ASTM Publishes Standards on Occupational Footwear Protection Apr 24, 2006
A new product available from ASTM International, ASTM Standards on Occupational Footwear Protection, provides the latest standards for the protective footwear industry.

ASTM Publishes Commercial Real Estate Environmental Site Assessments Standards Apr 24, 2006
ASTM International published the fifth edition of ASTM Standards on Environmental Site Assessments for Commercial Real Estate.

ASTM Int'l Revises Transaction Screen Process Standard Apr 17, 2006
Major revisions were made to an ASTM International environmental assessment standard to reflect changes in federal law.

ASTM Int'l Consumer Products Committee Creates New Subcommittees Apr 17, 2006
ASTM International Committee F15 on Consumer Products formed several new subcommittees.

ASTM Molecular Spectroscopy Committee Changes Name, Structure Mar 16, 2006
ASTM International Committee E13, formerly known as E13 on Molecular Spectroscopy and Chromatography, was restructured to reflect changes in technology and the scope of the analytical sciences industry.

ASTM Starts Work on Proposed Continuing Obligations Standard Mar 16, 2006
ASTM Committee E50 on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action is asking for contributors to the development of a proposed new standard on continuing obligations.

ASTM Shock-Absorbing Properties Standard Aids Sports Field Testing Mar 16, 2006
ASTM International standard ASTM F 1936 - Specification for Shock-Absorbing Properties of North American Football Field Playing Systems as Measured in the Field had a positive effect on the sports field industry.

ASTM Metal Corrosion Subcommittees to Broaden Their Focus Mar 16, 2006
Two subcommittees of ASTM International G01 on Corrosion of Metals were reorganized to broaden the scope of their standardization efforts.

EPA, NAFEM Programs Use ASTM Food Service Equipment Standards Mar 16, 2006
Standards developed by ASTM International Committee F26 on Food Service Equipment became part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star program, which helps businesses and individuals protect the environment and save money through energy efficiency.

ASTM Nondestructive Testing Standard Analyzes Digital Images Mar 9, 2006
Developing new ASTM standard E 2422 - Reference Digital Images for Inspection of Aluminum Castings, wasn't just a matter of digitizing the images used in current standard E 155 - Reference Radiographs for Inspection of Aluminum and Magnesium Castings.

ASTM Int'l Soccer Headgear Standard Tests Head Protection Products Feb 20, 2006
In response to studies about head injuries among soccer players, ASTM International created ASTM F 2439 - Specification for Headgear Used in Soccer.

ASTM Int'l Publishes Protective Clothing Symposium Volume Feb 20, 2006
A new publication about the performance of protective clothing is available from ASTM International.

ASTM Int'l Offers Aluminum Castings Inspection DVD Set Feb 17, 2006
ASTM International’s new DVD set, "Reference Radiograph E 2422 - Standard Digital Reference Images for Inspection of Aluminum Castings" is available for purchase.

Passport to Steel Product Available from ASTM Int'l Feb 17, 2006
ASTM International's online "Passport to Steel" provides current data on more than 50,000 steels with the ability to find comparable worldwide steel standards from organizations around the globe.

ASTM Int'l Expands Textiles Proficiency Testing Program Feb 2, 2006
The ASTM International Proficiency Testing Center is expanding the scope of the Textiles Proficiency Testing Program (PTP) to include ASTM D5587.

ASTM Int'l Establishes New Subcommittee on Pharmaceutical Standards Feb 2, 2006
ASTM International Committee E55 on Pharmaceutical Application of Process Analytical Technology (PAT) created a new subcommittee, E55.03 on General Pharmaceutical Standards, which will address issues of quality within a broad framework of chemistry, manufacturing and control.

ANSI Standard Addresses Personnel Certification Feb 1, 2006
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and ASTM International adopted ISO/IEC 17024, General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification Systems of Persons, as an American National Standard (ANS)

ASTM Int'l Signs Memorandum of Understanding with NIOSH Jan 17, 2006
ASTM International and the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will foster government support for ASTM International Committee F23 on Protective Clothing and other standards developing committees related to protective clothing.

ASTM Int'l Approves Standard for Health Care Records in the Workplace Jan 16, 2006
ASTM International Committee E31 on Healthcare Informatics approved ASTM E 2473 - Guide for the Occupational/Environmental Health View of the Electronic Health Record, which will aid in defining the application of existing conventions for the structure and content of electronic health record systems used to support healthcare practitioners in a workplace setting.

ASTM Int'l Approves New Method for Performance Testing of Sieves Jan 16, 2006
A new ASTM International standard, ASTM E 2427 - Test Method for Acceptance of Performance Testing of U.S. Standard Test Sieves, will allow users of sieves to test or calibrate them.

ASTM Subcommittee to Develop Standards for Powered Scooters, Skateboards Jan 16, 2006
ASTM International's Committee F15 on Consumer Products formed a new subcommittee, F15.58 on Powered Scooters and Skateboards, in response to injuries and deaths attributed to powered scooters.

ASTM Int'l Approves New Standard on Resistance to Stable Crack Extension Jan 13, 2006
A new ASTM International standard, ASTM E 2472 - Test Method for Determination of Resistance to Stable Crack Extension under Low Constraint Conditions, can be used for thin-ductile structural materials.

ASTM Int'l Proposes Reaction Calorimetry Standard Jan 13, 2006
A proposed ASTM standard, ASTM WK9584 - Guide for Assessing Potential Hazards of Synthesis Reactions Using Reaction Calorimetry, will help standardize how the results from reaction calorimetry experiments are used in a process hazard analysis.

ASTM Int'l Decorative Coatings Subcommittee Solicits Feedback from Users of Specification B 456 Jan 12, 2006
If you are a user of ASTM B 456 - Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Copper Plus Nickel Plus Chromium and Nickel Plus Chromium, ASTM International Committee B08 on Metallic and Inorganic Coatings would like to hear from you.

ASTM Int'l Creates Standard on Thermal Spraying for the Zinc and Tin Alloy Industry Jan 12, 2006
ASTM International Committee B02 on Nonferrous Metals and Alloys approved a new standard, ASTM B 943 - Specification for Zinc and Tin Alloy Wire Used in Thermal Spraying for Electronic Applications.

ASTM Int'l Publishes New Crimped Wire Terminations Standard Jan 12, 2006
A new ASTM International Standard, ASTM B 942 - Guide for Specification and Quality Assurance for the Electrical Contact Performance of Crimped Wire Terminations, was developed to qualify crimp terminals as suitable for specific applications.

ASTM Int'l Proposes Revision to Corrosive Sulfur Standard Jan 12, 2006
A proposed revision to ASTM standard D 1275 - Test Method for Corrosive Sulfur in Electrical Insulating Oils, will provide a means to certify that new or in-service oils either contain or do not contain corrosive sulfur at a dangerous level.

ASTM Int'l Health Care Informatics Committee Develops Continuity of Care Record Jan 6, 2006
A new ASTM International standard, ASTM E 2369 - Specification for Continuity of Care Record (CCR), will help change the way in which healthcare professionals preserve and transfer healthcare information about their patients.

ASTM Int’l Signs MOU with Jordan Institution for Metrology and Standards Jan 4, 2006
The national standards body of Jordan signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ASTM International.

ASTM Int'l Announces Publication of 'STP 1463, Advances in Adhesives, Adhesion Science, and Testing' Dec 22, 2005
A new publication from ASTM International, “STP 1463, Advances in Adhesives, Adhesion Science, and Testing,” includes 11 peer-reviewed papers that focus on new adhesives, specifically about newer test methods emerging to better determine adhesive reliability.

ASTM Int'l Revises Guide for Oxygen Service Systems Dec 22, 2005
ASTM International revised two sections of ASTM G 88 – Guide for Designing Systems for Oxygen Service.

New ASTM Int’l Electronics Standard Will Impact Tantalum Industry Dec 22, 2005
A standard under development by ASTM International Committee F01 on Electronics is designed for the tantalum sputtering target industry.

Revised ASTM Int'l Environmental Site Assessment Standard Complies with EPA Dec 22, 2005
ASTM International revised its environmental assessment standard to comply with a new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation.

Feedback Results in ASTM Int'l Guide for Limited Asbestos Screens Nov 14, 2005
A new ASTM International standard, ASTM E 2308 - Guide for Limited Asbestos Screens of Buildings, is designed to mitigate confusion regarding asbestos treatment.

ASTM Int'l Nanotechnology Committee Developing Three Standards Oct 21, 2005
ASTM International Committee E56 on Nanotechnology is developing three proposed standards dealing with environmental safety issues, hemolytic properties and particle-size measurement.

ASTM Int'l Develops Three Applied Paint Films Standards Oct 17, 2005
ASTM International Subcommittee D01.23 on Physical Properties of Applied Paint Films approved three new standards that each deal with different types of measurements for paint coatings.

ASTM Int'l Standards Initiative to Drive Evolution in Unmanned Undersea Vehicles Aug 29, 2005
ASTM International announced the formation of ASTM Committee F41 on Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (UUV) Systems to facilitate new UUV system designs and enable next-generation applications.

ASTM Int'l Fasteners Committee Approves Hot-Dip Zinc Coating Standard Aug 5, 2005
ASTM International Committee F16 on Fasteners developed a new standard, ASTM F 2329 - Specification for Zinc Coating, Hot-Dip, Requirements for Application to Carbon and Alloy Steel Bolts, Screws, Washers, Nuts, and Special Threaded Fasteners.

ASTM Int'l Sensory Evaluation Committee Develops Descriptive Panel Performance Standard Aug 5, 2005
ASTM International Committee E18 on Sensory Evaluation of Materials and Products is working on a proposed new standard, ASTM WK8435 - Practice/Guide for Measuring and Tracking Sensory Descriptive Panel and Panelist Performance.

ASTM Int'l Medical, Surgical Materials Committee Develops Crystallinity Standard Aug 5, 2005
ASTM International Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices is developing a proposed new standard, ASTM WK8619 - Test Method for the Measurement of Crystallinity and Melting Point of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene via Differential Scanning Calorimetry.

ASTM Int'l Practice for Foundries Provides Safety Requirements Jul 22, 2005
A new standard developed by ASTM International Committee E34 on Occupational Health and Safety will provide foundries with a comprehensive set of safety requirements.

Proposed ASTM Int'l Standard to Provide Grease Trap Structural Integrity May 24, 2005
A growing interest in a more durable structure for grease traps resulted in the development of a proposed new ASTM International standard, WK7686 - Specification for High Density Polyethylene Grease Trap Interceptor Units.

ASTM Int'l Approves Compression-After-Impact Standards May 23, 2005
ASTM Int'l Committee D30 on Composite Materials approved two new standards: D 7136 - Test Method Measuring the Damage Resistance of a Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composite to a Drop-Weight Impact Event, and D 7137 - Test Method for Compressive Residual Strength Properties of Damaged Polymer Matrix Composite Plates.

ASTM Int'l Adds AIST to Nanotechnology Terminology Standard Effort Apr 26, 2005
The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in Japan became the latest organization to sign a partnership agreement with ASTM International to develop a terminology standard for nanotechnology.

ASTM Int'l Sensory Evaluation Committee Starts Work on Proficiency Guide Apr 26, 2005
ASTM Committee E18 on Sensory Evaluation of Materials and Products is working on a proposed new standard that outlines the experience and education necessary to become a sensory professional.

ASTM Int'l Develops Portable Hardness Testing Standard Practice Apr 19, 2005
Most standard hardness tests for steel - including the Brinell, Vickers and various Rockwell tests - are generally classified as bench-testers.

ASTM Int'l Committee E56 Targets Nanotechnology Apr 18, 2005
ASTM International formed a new committee to develop international consensus standards, definitions, terminology and procedures covering nanotechnology.

ASTM Int'l Issues Scanning Probe Microscopy Guide to Recognize, Assess Imaging Artifacts Feb 14, 2005
ASTM International Committee E42 on Surface Analysis approved a new standard, E 2382 - Guide to Scanner and Tip Related Artifacts in Scanning Tunneling Microscopy and Atomic Force Microscopy, to assist new scanning probe microscopy users with the rapid recognition and assessment of imaging artifacts.

Aerospace

ASTM Int'l Standards Offer Guidance for Airplane Electrical Wiring - ASTM F 2639, ASTM F 2490 Mar 27, 2008
ASTM International Committee F39 on Normal and Utility Category Airplane Electrical Wiring Systems approved ASTM F 2639 - Practice for Design, Alteration and Certification of Airplane Electrical Wiring Systems.

ASTM Int'l Introduces Perimeter Barriers Testing Standard - ASTM F 2656 Nov 23, 2007
ASTM International Committee F12 on Security Systems and Equipment approved ASTM F 2656 - Test Method for Vehicle Crash Testing of Perimeter Barriers.

ASTM Int'l Begins Work on Standards for Sensitive Property, Cyber Security Oct 12, 2007
ASTM International Committee E53 on Property Management Systems will develop standards to address lost laptops.

Military Standard Forms Basis for ASTM Int'l Annular Ball Bearing Specification - ASTM F 2332 Jul1, 2007
An ASTM International standard that covers annular ball bearings intended primarily for use in instrument and precision rotating components was developed as a conversion of a U.S. military standard, MIL B-81793F - Annular Ball Bearings for Instruments and Precision Rotating Components.

ASTM Int'l Radiochemical Analysis Standard - ASTM D 7316 - Aids Radioactivity Emergencies Jul 1, 2007
ASTM International released ASTM D 7316 - Guide for Interpretation of Existing Field Instrumentation to Influence Emergency Response Decisions.

ASTM Int'l Standard - ASTM F 2585 - Helps Catapult Unmanned Aircraft Forward Mar 7, 2007
ASTM International approved ASTM F 2585 - Specification for Design and Performance of Pneumatic-Hydraulic Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Launch System.

ASTM Int'l Light Sport Aircraft Standard on Kit Assembly Instructions Available Sep 25, 2006
A standard developed by ASTM International Committee F37 on Light Sport Aircraft covers the instructions a kit producer must provide to a consumer regarding how to assemble and safely flight-test a recreational aircraft to ensure compliance with applicable ASTM standards.

ASTM Int'l Test Method Helps Determine Superplastic Forming Properties Feb 20, 2006
A new ASTM International standard will assist aerospace companies that are purchasing fine grain titanium alloys.

ASTM Int'l Rolling Element Bearings Committee Studies Component Cleanliness, Wetability Aug 4, 2005
ASTM International Committee F34 on Rolling Element Bearings is seeking participation in a new activity on measuring the cleanliness and wetability of bearing components.

DoD Adopts ASTM Int'l Sense-and-Avoid Standard For UAV Certifications Jun 23, 2005
The U.S. Department of Defense adopted a commercial standard to govern the performance of the automated sense-and-avoid systems it procures for its unmanned aircraft, according to ASTM International.

ASTM Int'l Airplane Electrical Wiring Committee Approves First Standard Jun 13, 2005
ASTM International Committee F39 on Normal and Utility Category Airplane Electrical Wiring Systems approved its first standard - ASTM F 2490, Guide for Aircraft Electrical Load and Power Source Capacity Analysis.

FAA OKs ASTM Int'l Light Sport Aircraft Consensus Standards Mar 28, 2005
For the first time, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) used industry consensus standards for aircraft design, manufacturing and maintenance with its acceptance of 15 standards developed by ASTM International Committee F37 on Light Sport Aircraft.

Boeing Initiates ASTM Int'l Effort to Develop Superplastic Properties Standard Feb 7, 2005
ASTM International Committee E28 on Mechanical Testing started work on a proposed new standard to describe the test procedure for determining the superplastic forming properties of a material.

Government

ASTM Int'l Radiological Hazards Subcommittee to Develop Proposed Inspection Standard - ASTM WK15823 Dec 16, 2007
Health care workers who inspect radiation protection garments will be the primary users of a proposed ASTM International standard, ASTM WK15823 - Practice for the Fluoroscopic Inspection of Radiation Protection Garments.

ASTM Int'l Continues Conversions of DOD Standards - ASTM E 2555 Sep 10, 2007
ASTM E 2555 - Practice for Factors and Procedures for Applying the MIL-STD-105 Plans in Life and Reliability Inspection represents the latest work of an ASTM International task group that is converting a series of old U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) standards into ASTM International documents.

ASTM Releases Standard Protocol for Suspicious Powder Sampling - ASTM E 2458 May 2, 2007
ASTM International released ASTM E 2458 - Standard Practices for Bulk Sample Collection and Swab Sample Collection of Visible Powders Suspected of Being Biological Agents from Nonporous Surfaces.

ASTM Int'l Chain Link Fence Standard - ASTM F 2611 - Has Homeland Security Applications Jan 10, 2007
ASTM International Committee F14 on Fences approved a chain link fence standard that will have a variety of security applications.

ASTM Int'l Standard Developed for Collection of Suspicious Powders Jul 8, 2006
ASTM International announced the approval and availability of a new standard for collecting, packaging and transporting visible powder samples suspected of being biological agents.

ASTM Int'l Proposes New Homeland Security Standard for Schools Jan 16, 2006
A proposed new ASTM International standard, ASTM WK8908 - Guide for School Preparedness and All Hazard Response, is being developed to help schools and school districts prepare for and mitigate against both large-scale natural and man-caused disaster, as well as isolated violent events that occur within schools.

ASTM Int’l Homeland Security Committee to Develop Urban Search and Rescue Robots Standards Oct 19, 2005
ASTM International was selected by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop a series of standards on urban search and rescue (US&R) robots.

Proposed ASTM Int’l Standard to Assess Environmental Safety of Munitions Compounds Oct 19, 2005
A proposed new standard being developed by ASTM International Committee E47 on Biological Effects and Environmental Fate will assist U.S. Army research chemists in prioritizing a range of potential alternatives according to environmental, safety and occupational health concerns.

ASTM Int'l Homeland Security Committee Focuses on Operational Equipment Sep 30, 2005
The ASTM International Committee E54 on Homeland Security Applications created a new subcommittee (E54.08 on Operational Equipment) to develop standards based on operational equipment used in response to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) incidents, as well as related search and rescue missions.

ASTM Int'l Sampling Standard Builds on Former Military Document Jul 22, 2005
A former military standard was the basis for a new ASTM International standard developed by ASTM Committee E11 on Quality and Statistics.

Sporicidal Test Method Developed by ASTM Int'l Homeland Security Committee Jul 22, 2005
The need for better standardization and testing of sporicides led to the approval of a new ASTM International standard.

Automotive

Proposed ASTM Int'l Exposure Test to Aid Auto Companies - WK16895 Feb 4, 2008
ASTM International is working on a proposed standard that will aid in testing of automotive interior materials and parts, draperies or other applications in which durability behind glass is desired.

ASTM Int'l Proposes Pavement Marking Standard - ASTM WK15655 Dec 5, 2007
ASTM International is working on a proposed standard that would provide a practice for inspecting and evaluating the retroreflective properties of longitudinal non-intersection pavement markings.

ASTM Int'l Engine Coolants Task Group to Investigate 1,3-Propanediol Oct 18, 2007
In response to changing emissions restrictions and consumer expectations, ASTM International Committee D15 on Engine Coolants is developing a proposed standard, ASTM WK16003 - Specification for Engine Coolant Grade 1,3-propanediol (PDO).

ASTM Int'l Issues Standards for Testing of Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Materials - ASTM D 7307, ASTM D 7308 Oct 18, 2007
ASTM International approved two standards that address proper sampling methods and the correct way to prepare a sample prior to testing for thermoplastic pavement marking materials.

ASTM Int'l Develops Inductive Loop Detector Installation Standard - ASTM E 2561 Aug 1, 2007
Drawing on the best practices of the U.S. Federal Highway Administration and the states, ASTM International Committee E17 on Vehicle-Pavement Systems developed ASTM E 2561 - Practice for Installation of Inductive Loop Detectors.

ASTM Int'l Vehicle-Pavement Standard Focuses on Skid Resistance - ASTM E 2340 Jul 2, 2007
Airport operators, military pavement maintenance personnel, transportation regulatory agencies and state highway departments will benefit from the approval of an ASTM standard for measuring skid resistance.

ASTM Int'l Specification Presents Requirements for Standard Reference Test Tire - ASTM F 2493 May 1, 2007
Measuring the performance of a new standard reference test tire (SRTT) in a variety of situations is the purpose of an ASTM International standard, ASTM F 2493 - Specification for P225/60R16 97S Radial Standard Reference Test Tire.

ASTM Int'l Unveils Two Traffic Monitoring Device Standards - ASTM E 2300, ASTM E 2532 Apr 3, 2007
Two standards developed by ASTM International Committee E17 on Vehicle Pavement Systems will provide uniform specification and test criteria for agencies and manufacturers that deal with traffic monitoring devices.

ASTM Int'l Metadata Standard Will Aid in Traffic Management Apr 17, 2006
ASTM International Committee E17 on Vehicle-Pavement Systems developed ASTM E 2468 - Practice for Metadata to Support Archived Data Management Systems.

ASTM Releases Transportation Standards Publication Dec 13, 2004
ASTM International has compiled a three-volume set - ASTM Standards on Transportation Applications - comprised of 743 ASTM standards related to transportation and highway engineering.

Construction

ASTM Int'l Issues Standard for Sediment Retention Device Testing - ASTM D 7351 Mar 12, 2008
ASTM International issued ASTM D 7351 - Test Method for Determination of Sediment Retention Device Effectiveness in Sheet Flow Applications, which tests and compares sediment control products.

ASTM Int'l Issues Material Compatibility Concrete Standard - ASTM C 1679 Mar 12, 2008
ASTM International issued ASTM C 1679 - Practice for Measuring Hydration Kinetics of Hydraulic Cementitious Mixtures Using Isothermal Calorimetry.

ASTM Int'l Issues Standard for Assessment of Potential for Vapor Intrusion into Structures - ASTM E 2600 Mar 6, 2008
ASTM International Committee E50 on Environmental Assessment approved ASTM E 2600 - Practice for Assessment of Vapor Intrusion into Structures on Property Involved in Real Estate Transactions, which will provide guidance for vapor intrusion testing.

ASTM Int'l Issues Guide for Analysis of Asbestos Data - ASTM D 7390 Mar 12, 2008
ASTM International issued ASTM D 7390 - Guide for Evaluating Asbestos in Dust on Surfaces by Comparison Between Two Environments.

ASTM Int'l Approves Standards for Exterior Insulation, Finish Systems Industry - ASTM E 2568, ASTM E 2570 Feb 7, 2008
ASTM International approved standards for the polymer based (PB) exterior insulation and finish systems industry.

Proposed ASTM Int'l Standard Focuses on Skylight Safety - ASTM WK17797 Feb 4, 2008
ASTM International Subcommittee E06.51 on Performance of Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls formed a task group to address a proposed standard on skylights.

Proposed ASTM Int'l Standard Addresses Pervious Concrete - ASTM WK16885 Jan 27, 2008
ASTM International Subcommittee C09.49 on Pervious Concrete is developing proposed standard, ASTM WK16885 - Test Method for Density and Void Content of Pervious Concrete.

Proposed ASTM Int'l Standard to Monitor Pervious Clogging - ASTM WK17606 Jan 25, 2008
ASTM International is working on a proposed standard that will monitor clogging and long-term permeability of pervious pavements as well as determine if early sealing of the pavement occurred during construction.

Proposed ASTM Int'l Pressure Plates Standard to Aid in Moisture Tests - ASTM WK16466 Jan 25, 2008
ASTM International is working on a proposed standard that will aid laboratories and materials manufacturers in testing the moisture properties in construction materials.

Proposed ASTM Int'l Standards to Cover Manufacture, Installation of Concrete Floor Tile - ASTM WK17790, ASTM WK17791 Jan 25, 2008
ASTM International is working on two proposed standards for the manufacture and installation of concrete floor tile units for application as exterior and interior flooring.

ASTM Int'l Issues Standard for Fencing Applications - ASTM F 2631 Jan 25, 2008
ASTM International issued a standard that provides instructions for developing the chain-link fence design, layout and installation for a variety of sports and recreational facilities and other applications.

ASTM Int'l Releases Dimension Stone Use in Building Construction Tech Publication - ASTM STP 1499 Jan 15, 2008
ASTM International published special technical publication ASTM (STP) 1499 - Dimension Stone Use in Building Construction.

ASTM Int'l Releases 'Roofing Research, Standards Development' - ASTM STP 1504 Jan 13, 2008
ASTM International published special technical publication (STP) 1504 - Roofing Research and Standards Development: 6th Volume.

ASTM Int'l Releases 'Heat-Air-Moisture Transport: Measurements on Building Materials' - ASTM STP 1495 Jan 13, 2008
ASTM International published special technical publication (STP) 1495 - Heat-Air-Moisture Transport: Measurements on Building Materials.

ASTM Int'l Revises Portland Cement Standard - ASTM C 150 Dec 16, 2007
ASTM International made three technical changes to ASTM C 150 - Specification for Portland Cement.

ASTM Int'l Proposes Standard to Protect Decks from Fire - ASTM WK17025 Dec 10, 2007
ASTM International Committee E05 on Fire Standards is developing a test protocol for assessing fire performance of decks and other horizontal exterior structures where combustibles beneath the structure can ignite.

ASTM Int'l Approves Vibrating Hammer Test - ASTM D 7382 Dec 10, 2007
ASTM International Committee D18 on Soil and Rock approved ASTM D 7382 - Test Methods for Determination of Maximum Dry Unit Weight and Water Content Range for Effective Compaction of Granular Soils Using a Vibrating Hammer.

ASTM Int'l Forms Subcommittee for Stormwater Management Applications Nov 9, 2007
ASTM International Committee C27 on Precast Concrete Products formed Subcommittee C27.70 on Precast Concrete Products for Stormwater Management.

ASTM Int'l Publishes Compilations on Standards Related to Erosion, Sediment Control Tech, Cold-Formed Steel Framing Oct 25, 2007
ASTM International published ASTM Standards on Erosion and Sediment Control Technology: 2nd Edition and ASTM Standards Related to Cold-Formed Steel Framing.

ASTM Int'l Publishes Revised Compilation of Building Economics Standards Oct 25, 2007
ASTM International published ASTM Standards on Building Economics: 6th Edition.

ASTM Int'l Concrete Standard Provides Preparation Requirements for Freezing, Thawing Test - ASTM C 1646/C 1646M Oct 18, 2007
ASTM C 1646/C 1646M - Practice for Making and Curing Test Specimens for Evaluating Frost Resistance of Coarse Aggregate in Air-Entrained Concrete by Rapid Freezing and Thawing provides requirements for specimen preparation for ASTM C 666 testing.

ASTM Int'l Seeks Input for Proposed Air Leakage Standard - ASTM WK14823 Sep 13, 2007
A proposed test method being developed by ASTM International Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings will be used to determine air leakage in air barrier assemblies that are integrated with one another in a building enclosure system construction.

ASTM Int'l Issues Solid Fuel Burning Standards - ASTM E 2515, ASTM E 2558 Sep 6, 2007
ASTM International released two solid fuel burning standards, which will provide designers of wood burning appliances a way to gauge the effectiveness of technological improvements in their products.

ASTM Int'l Precast Concrete Standard Covers Alkali Resistant Glass Fibers - ASTM C 1666/C 1666M Aug 1, 2007
ASTM International developed ASTM C 1666/C 1666M - Specification for Alkali Resistant (AR) Glass Fiber for Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) and Fiber-Reinforced Concrete and Cement.

ASTM Int'l Standard - ASTM C 1639 - Covers Fabrication of Cellular Glass Pipe, Tubing Insulation Jul 5, 2007
ASTM C 1639 - Specification for Fabrication of Cellular Glass Pipe and Tubing Insulation covers techniques for fabricating cellular glass blocks into billets that are then used to make pipe and tubing insulation.

Proposed ASTM Int'l Homeland Security Standard Focuses on Doors, Windows, Other Openings - ASTM WK14650 Jul 3, 2007
One of the goals of ASTM International Subcommittee E54.05 on Building and Infrastructure Protection is to provide guidance for the design of doors, windows and other opening protectives that are part of the exterior security envelopes of buildings.

ASTM Int'l Approves Fire Test Measurement Uncertainty Guide, Works on Deck Structures Standard - ASTM E 2536, ASTM WK14401 Jul 2, 2007
An ASTM International standard will be used to quantify the uncertainty associated with measurements in fire tests in a consistent manner, while a proposed E05 standard, ASTM WK14401 - Evaluating the Fire Test Response of Deck Structures to Burning Brands, will determine the fire test response of deck structures.

ASTM Int'l Works on Proposed Green Roof Guide - ASTM WK14283 Jul 2, 2007
A proposed ASTM International standard, ASTM WK14283 - Guide for Green Roof Systems, will identify terminology, principles and concepts related to the construction of vegetated green roof systems.

ASTM Int'l Releases Revised Edition of Standards for Ready-Mixed Concrete Jul 1, 2007
ASTM International released the 3rd edition of ASTM International Standards for Ready-Mixed Concrete.

ASTM Int'l Releases 44th Edition of 'ASTM Standards in Building Codes' May 30, 2007
The 44th edition of ASTM Standards in Building Codes is available from ASTM International.

ASTM Int'l Introduces Bituminous Mixture, Superpave Standards - ASTM D 6931, ASTM D 7312 May 15, 2007
ASTM International approved ASTM D 6931 - Test Method for Indirect Tensile (IDT) Strength of Bituminous Mixtures and ASTM D 7312 - Test Method for Determining the Permanent Shear Strain and Complex Shear Modulus of Asphalt Mixtures Using the Superpave Shear Tester (SST).

ASTM Int'l to Develop Temporary Fences Standard - ASTM WK14410 Apr 20, 2007
ASTM International Committee F14 on Fences is seeking a volunteer to head a task group that will develop a proposed new standard for temporary fences, ASTM WK14410.

ASTM Int'l Releases Standards for Sustainability in Buildings Apr 20, 2007
The 3rd edition of ASTM International Standards for Sustainability in Buildings is available on CD-ROM.

ASTM Int'l Publishes 35th Volume of Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics - ASTM STP 1480 Apr 3, 2007
ASTM International Released ASTM STP 1480, Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics: 35th Volume.

ASTM Int'l Releases Structural Glazing Standards, Technical Articles Mar 7, 2007
ASTM International released ASTM Standards and Technical Articles Relating to Structural Glazing.

ASTM Int'l Develops Two Plastic Piping Standards - ASTM F 2487, ASTM F 2510/F 2510M Feb 26, 2007
ASTM International released two piping product standards, ASTM F 2487 - Practice for Infiltration and Exfiltration Acceptance Testing of Installed Corrugated High Density Polyethylene Pipelines and ASTM F 2510/F 2510M - Specification for Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced Concrete Manhole Structures and Corrugated High Density Polyethylene Drainage Pipes.

ASTM Int'l Develops Poured-in-Place Playground Guide - ASTM F 2479 Feb 14, 2007
ASTM International released ASTM F 2479 - Guide for Specification, Purchase, Installation and Maintenance of Poured-in-Place Playground Surfacing.

ASTM Int'l Continues Work on Proposed Structural Insulated Panel Standard - ASTM WK11541 Feb 24, 2007
All interested parties are invited to contribute to the ongoing development of ASTM WK11541 - Specification for Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) Adhesives for Bonding Oriented Strand Board (OSB) Facers to Rigid Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation Core Materials.

ASTM Int'l Develops Polypropylene Siding Standard - ASTM D 7254 Feb 24, 2007
ASTM International approved ASTM D 7254 - Specification for Polypropylene (PP) Siding.

ASTM Int'l Approves High-Rise Building Evacuation Standard - ASTM E 2484 Feb 24, 2007
A new ASTM International standard is focused on equipment that will allow for the emergency evacuation of people who are not able to use standard exit facilities in high-rise buildings.

ASTM Int'l Publishes Selected Standards for Fence Materials, Products Feb 8, 2007
The 10th edition of Selected ASTM Standards for Fence Materials and Products was published by ASTM International.

ASTM Int'l Publishes Standard on Residual Stress Effects on Fatigue, Fracture Testing - ASTM STP 1497 Feb 8, 2007
ASTM International published ASTM STP 1497 - Residual Effects on Fatigue and Fracture Testing and Incorporation of Results into Design.

ASTM Int'l Wood Standard Recognizes Latest Glued Laminated Timber Technology - ASTM D 7199 Jan 22, 2007
A recently approved ASTM International standard recognizes state of the art technology for reinforcing glued laminated timber beams.

ASTM Int'l Proposes Standard for Low Speed Pedestrian Barriers - ASTM WK13074 Jan 12, 2007
In an effort to minimize the injury and damage caused by low speed vehicle crashes, ASTM International Committee F12 on Security Systems and Equipment is developing ASTM WK13074 - Test Method for Crash Testing of Low Speed Pedestrian Barriers.

ASTM Int'l Develops Cost Estimate Classification for New Construction Projects - ASTM E 2516 Jan 12, 2007
ASTM International developed a standard to improve communication among the many stakeholders that are involved in preparing, evaluating and using cost estimates for new construction projects.

ASTM Int'l Proposes Cementitious Materials Standard - ASTM WK12964 Jan 10, 2007
A proposed ASTM International standard, ASTM WK12964 - Specification for Blended Supplementary Cementitious Materials, will enable producers, especially those with limited silos, to take advantage of the benefits of blending materials.

ASTM Int'l Publishes Standards on Detention, Correctional Facilities Jan 10, 2007
The second edition of the ASTM International publication, Standards on Detention and Correctional Facilities, is available from ASTM.

ASTM Int'l Releases Window-Wall Interface Special Technical Publication Nov 1, 2006
ASTM International released Special Technical Publication (STP) ASTM 1484 - Performance and Durability of Window-Wall Interface.

ASTM Int'l Adhered Manufactured Stone Masonry Veneer Subcommittee Provides Guidance for Building Industry Oct 9, 2006
ASTM International Committee C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units created a subcommittee, C15.11 on Adhered Manufactured Stone Masonry Veneer.

Self-Consolidating Concrete Standard Provides Test for Stability Sep 25, 2006
ASTM International released standard ASTM C 1610/C 1610M - Test Method for Static Segregation of Self-Consolidating Concrete Using Column Technique.

ASTM Int'l Releases Hot Mix Asphalt Publication Sep 25, 2006
A publication from ASTM International includes the latest international and state agency research on using performance tests for hot mix asphalt mixture design and field control.

ASTM Int'l Standard to Use Reference Photos to Diagnose Sealant Failure Sep 25, 2006
ASTM International Committee C24 on Building Seals and Sealants invited interested parties to help develop a new standard that will use photographs to illustrate various types of sealant failures.

ASTM Int'l Approves Engineered Wood Test Method, Begins SIP Standard Aug 9, 2006
A new ASTM International standard, ASTM D 7247 - Test Method for Evaluating the Shear Strength of Adhesive Bonds in Laminated Wood Products at Elevated Temperature - is available to anyone working with engineered wood products.

Pavement Testing Becomes More Efficient Using New ASTM Int'l Standard Jul 3, 2006
A more efficient method for taking asphalt pavement layer temperatures is the subject of a new standard developed by ASTM Subcommittee E17.41 on Pavement Management.

ASTM Int'l Standard Provides Common Language for Dealing with Mold Jun 12, 2006
ASTM International Committee E50 on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action announced the development of standard E 2418 - Guide for Readily Observable Mold and Conditions Conducive to Mold in Commercial Buildings: Baseline Survey Protocol.

ASTM Int'l Seeking Participants for Egress in Emergency Situations Standard Apr 24, 2006
ASTM International Subcommittee E06.77 on High-Rise Building External Evacuation Devices is seeking people to participate in standards activity focusing on egress in emergency situations occurring in multistory buildings.

New ASTM Concrete Test Method to Assure Mix Optimization Apr 17, 2006
Concrete producers of ready-made and precast/prestressed concrete will be the users of a new standard approved by ASTM International Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates.

ASTM Int'l Glass Standard Helps Reduce Thermal Breakage Apr 17, 2006
A new ASTM International standard focuses on determining the resistance of annealed architectural glass to thermally induced stresses caused by exposure to sun and shadows.

ASTM Int'l Approves Fiber-reinforced Concrete Measurement Standard Mar 9, 2006
ASTM International Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates approved a new standard that will facilitate post-crack performance measurement for fiber-reinforced concrete intended for slabs-on-grade, pavements, pre-cast elements and shotcrete.

ASTM Int'l Develops Standard for Abuse-Resistant Panel Products Feb 17, 2006
ASTM International developed a new standard that classifies properties of abuse-resistant gypsum panel products.

ASTM Int'l Forms Vapor Intrusion Task Group Dec 13, 2005
ASTM International Committee E50 on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action approved a new task group, E 50.02.06, to develop a standard to assess vapor intrusion relating to property transactions.

ASHRAE Launches 'Engineering for Sustainability' Campaign Nov 14, 2005
Building on its recent sustainability intiatives, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) rolled out a new campaign highlighting its involvement in green buildings and the group's role in "the engineering engine that drives sustainability."

ASTM Int'l Studies NIST Report on WTC Collapse Oct 17, 2005
In response to a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) report on the fires and collapses of New York City's World Trade Center towers following Sept. 11, 2001, ASTM International Committee E05 on Fire Standards formed an advisory group that will: 1) review the draft report, 2) develop recommendations and 3) propose work items for consideration by Committee E05.

New ASTM Int'l Subcommittee to Study Fire Exposure Oct 3, 2005
A new ASTM International subcommittee, E05.14 on External Fire Exposure Tests, is developing standards designed to reduce the structural damage due to wildfires in California and throughout the U.S.

ASTM Int'l Proposes New Wood Plastic Composites Standard Oct 3, 2005
ASTM International Committee D07 on Wood intends to establish engineering design values for wood and natural-fiber composites and is seeking participation from interested parties.

Cementitious Materials, Admixture Combos Focus of ASTM Int'l Subcommittee Aug 5, 2005
ASTM International Committee C01 on Cement and Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates formed a new subcommittee, ASTM C09.48/C01.48 on Performance of Cementitious Materials and Admixture Combinations.

Slump Flow, Admixture Standards OK'd by ASTM Int'l Concrete, Concrete Aggregates Committee Aug 4, 2005
ASTM International Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates approved two new standards, ASTM C 1611 - Test Method for Slump Flow of Self-Consolidating Concrete, and ASTM C 1622 - Specification for Cold-Weather Admixture Systems.

Return of Natural Cement Prompts Reinstatement of ASTM Int'l Standard Aug 4, 2005
After a 35-year-absence, the natural cement industry is being revived and, along with it, a long-withdrawn ASTM International standard.

ASTM Int'l Cement Test Method Measures Early-Age Hydration Aug 4, 2005
A new test method developed by ASTM International Committee C01 on Cement provides information about the behavior of cement that can be used in the process of selecting cementing materials for specific applications.

ASTM Int'l Standards Provide Blueprint for Inspecting Firestop Systems Jul 22, 2005
Two ASTM International standards developed by ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings are now important components in the accurate inspection of firestop systems.

ASTM Int'l Revises Acid Etching Standard to Include Gel Jun 10, 2005
ASTM International Committee D33 on Protective Clothing and Lining Work for Power Generation Facilities approved a revision to ASTM D 4260, now titled Practice for Liquid and Gelled Acid Etching of Concrete.

ASTM Int'l Developing Test Standard for Weatherproofing Sealant Jun 10, 2005
ASTM International Committee C24 on Building Seals and Sealants is developing a weatherproofing sealant field test standard.

HDPE Pipe Spec Focuses on Storm Sewer Applications Apr 26, 2005
A new ASTM International standard developed by Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems is expected to advance the use of high-density polyethylene pipe in municipal storm sewer applications.

Proposed ASTM Int'l Standard Addresses Concrete Tanks, Pipes Watertightness Apr 19, 2005
A proposed new specification developed by ASTM Committee C27 on Precast Concrete Products addresses watertightness in septic tanks and grease interceptors.

ASTM Int'l Publishes Standards Compilation on Lime in Construction Apr 19, 2005
A new publication, ASTM Standards for Building Lime and Lime-Based Construction Applications, a resource for architects, contractors, engineers, specifiers, inspectors and educators, was published by ASTM International.

ASTM Int'l Publishes Second Edition of Standards on Sustainability in Buildings Apr 18, 2005
ASTM International published the second edition of Standards on Sustainability in Buildings, a compilation of 111 standards, addressing environmental problems and challenges related to the design, construction and operation of environmentally sound and resource-efficient sustainable buildings.

ASTM Int'l Publishes Second Edition of Asbestos Manual Apr 18, 2005
ASTM International published Asbestos Control: Surveys, Removal, and Management, Second Edition, a manual designed to facilitate the use of ASTM standards related to asbestos.

ASTM Int'l Wood Swellometer TG Seeks Participants for Round Robin Mar 30, 2005
ASTM International Task Group D01.42.20 is soliciting participants to conduct a round robin to evaluate the precision of ASTM International standard D 4446, Test Method for Anti-Swelling Effectiveness of Water-Repellent Formulations and Differential Swelling of Untreated Wood When Exposed to Liquid Water Environments.

ASTM Int'l Air Quality Committee Targets Mold Sampling and Analysis Feb 28, 2005
ASTM International Committee D22 on Air Quality formed Subcommittee D22.08 on Sampling and Analysis of Mold to address the assessment, health and physical effects, and remediation of mold in the indoor environment.

ASTM Int'l Building Seals, Sealants Committee Develops Pedestrian Walkways Standard Jan 30, 2005
ASTM International Committee C24 on Building Seals and Sealants proposed a new standard that encompasses a wider range of factors in determining the endurance of foot traffic in the design and use of traffic sealants.

ASTM Int'l Subcommittee on Tall Building Evacuation Devices Forms Task Groups Jan 28, 2005
ASTM International Subcommittee E06.77 on High Rise Building External Evacuation Devices started activity at the October 2004 meeting of Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings, by establishing the following three task groups.

ASTM Int'l Building Seals, Sealants Committee Begins Fatigue Resistance Standard Effort Jan 28, 2005
ASTM International Committee C24 on Building Seals and Sealants is working on a proposed new standard to enhance existing performance requirements for structural silicones.

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ASTM Int'l Declarable Substance Committee Receives Access to Enhesa Database Nov 23, 2007
Members of ASTM International Committee F40 on Declarable Substances in Materials received free access to the Enhesa regulatory database that houses regulations related to declarable substances.

ASTM Int'l to Develop Proposed Tin-Based Solder Alloys Standard - ASTM WK15434 Oct 19, 2007
Participation is being sought for the development of a proposed ASTM International standard, ASTM WK15434 - Test Method for Analysis of Tin-Based Solder Alloys Using Optical Emission Spectrometry.

ASTM Int'l Develops Color Printer Toner Usage Practice - ASTM F 2632 May 15, 2007
ASTM International developed ASTM F 2632 - Practice for Determining the Toner Usage for Color Printer Cartridges.

ASTM Int'l Seeks Participation in Alkaline Battery Separator Standard - ASTM WK13587 Jan 22, 2007
An ASTM International task group on battery separator materials is developing the latest in a series of standards for alkaline battery separators.

ASTM Int'l Electronics Standard - ASTM WK9490 - Will Impact Tantalum Industry Dec 18, 2006
According to ASTM International, a standard being developed by ASTM Committee F01 on Electronics will prove to be useful to the tantalum sputtering target industry.

ASTM Int'l Seeks Participants for Ink Jet Imaging Standard Development Apr 24, 2006
ASTM International Committee F05 on Business Imaging Products is seeking participation in the development of proposed standards under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F05.07 on Ink Jet Imaging Products.

ASTM Releases 12th Edition Standards on Electrical Protective Equipment Apr 24, 2006
ASTM International announced the availability of the 12th edition of ASTM Standards on Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers.

New Digital Imaging Standard Responds to Consumer Needs Apr 4, 2006
In response to consumer needs for interoperability among digital photos and movie products, Eastman Kodak, Konica Minolta and Fujifilm developed the EVERPLAY standard, an industry initiative designed to remove barriers to interoperability, helping consumers organize, transfer and play back their digital images across a range of consumer systems and products.

ASTM Int'l Standard Guide Verifies Computer Data Feb 17, 2006
Verifying the results of application software used to calculate the mechanical properties of materials is the subject of a new standard developed by ASTM International Committee E08 on Fatigue and Fracture.

ASTM Int'l Committee on Electronics to Develop Standard on Determination of Oxygen in Aluminum Oct 21, 2005
ASTM International Committee F01 on Electronics is developing a proposed standard that will provide uniformity in the values reported for oxygen content in aluminum alloys used for sputtering targets in the manufacture of integrated circuits.