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Bulletproof Commitment

Not many people can say their daily work helps save lives in a direct sense. 2025 ASTM Chair…

Industry sectors:

Metals & Materials, Safety

New Standard to Provide Road Map for PFAS Assessment for Consumer Products

A new ASTM International standard will provide users with a road map for planning and executing… more

Industry sectors:

Consumer Products, Metals & Materials, Safety

Standards to Protect Those Who Protect Us

The members of the general public owe an enormous debt of gratitude to the dedicated individuals… more

Industry sectors:

Metals & Materials, Safety

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Leadership with Sole

Growing up in Chelsea, Massachusetts, a young William “Bill” Ells probably would not have seen a… more

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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

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There’s No Place Like a Tiny Home

As of 2022, the average single-family home in the U.S. currently costs more than $357,000 according… more

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Glass Moisture Testing

ASTM International’s performance of buildings committee (E06) has developed a new test method for… more