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Standards Help Transition Economies
Sustainable development is a relatively new concept. First defined in 1987 by the United Nations’ (... more
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ConstructionConsumer ProductsEnvironmentMedical
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Vapor Intrusion Monitoring Plans
A new ASTM International standard (D8408/D8408M) will help those developing long-term monitoring... more
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ConstructionEnvironment
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Identification of Alloys in Stainless Steel
ASTM International’s committee on steel, stainless steel and related alloys (A01) is developing a... more
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Construction
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Ammonia Nitrogen Analysis
ASTM International’s water committee (D19) is developing a proposed standard that will help to... more
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Environment
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Analyzing Airborne Formaldehyde
A new ASTM International standard describes a range of techniques that can be used to analyze... more
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Environment
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Standards for Safer Hunting
Treestands have been used by hunters for decades. These elevated platforms are secured to trees to... more
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Consumer Products
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IT infrastructure, SDOs, and ASTM 2.0
The technology needs of standards development organizations (SDOs) are evolving at a rapid pace,... more
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Quality