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Standards Address PFAS in Everyday Products

You may not know what per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are, but chances are good that… more

Industry sectors:
Consumer Products

ASTM to Sponsor Exo Games, a Student Innovation Initiative
ASTM International’s Exo Technology Center of Excellence (ET CoE) is sponsoring the Exo Games, a… more
Industry sectors:
Safety

50 Years of Consumer Safety: Responding to Hazardous Toys, Lighters, Furniture, and More
With the stroke of a pen in October 1972, the United States’ Consumer Product Safety Act became the… more
Industry sectors:
Consumer Products

Update
Strength of Fiber Reinforced Concrete
ASTM International’s concrete and concrete aggregates committee (C09) is developing a proposed… more

Update
Quality Control for Recovered Carbon Black
A newly approved standard from ASTM International’s recovered carbon black committee (D36) provides… more

Features
Standards for Lead Paint: Testing and Removing a Global Hazard
Compared with other household hazards, the dangers of lead paint are relatively well-known.… more

Features
Gaining Traction: Standards for Footwear
For most people planning to buy a new pair of casual shoes, the most important factor is usually… more