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ASTM International’s paint and related coatings, materials, and applications committee is developing a proposed standard that focuses on the recalibration of pXRF analyzers using new paint samples that have known concentrations of lead, improving… more
Industry sectors:
Metals & Materials

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ASTM International is known globally for its standards, which have driven technological development and promoted a safer world for more than 125 years. But the organization also provides many services that strengthen laboratories, testing facilities… more
Industry sectors:
Quality, ASTM Headquarters News

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ASTM International’s bioenergy and industrial chemicals from biomass committee (E48) has developed a new standard test method to measure the cellulosic content in pre- and post-conversion samples from bioethanol production. Approximately… more
Industry sectors:
Energy, Environment, Transportation

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ASTM International’s snow and water sports committee (F27) has approved a new standard that outlines test methods manufacturers, suppliers, and testing laboratories in the wakeboard industry can use to test wakeboard breaking strength. The… more
Industry sectors:
Consumer Products, Quality, Safety

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ASTM International’s concrete and concrete aggregates committee (C09) approved a new standard that will be used to evaluate the performance of floor patching and skim coating compounds. These compounds, which contain hydraulic cement, are used to… more
Industry sectors:
Quality

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ASTM International’s sports equipment, playing surfaces, and facilities committee (F08) is working on a standard, WK81691, for testing helmet performance during rotational loading. Helmet standards testing involves dropping a helmeted headform… more
Industry sectors:
Safety

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ASTM International’s general aviation aircraft committee (F44) is currently developing a standard, designated WK89561, to guide endurance testing of flight control systems for small airplanes. The standard will establish guidelines on when… more
Industry sectors:
Safety, Transportation

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A new standard approved by ASTM International’s air quality committee (D22) will be used to assess and help prevent human exposure to lead hazards in the air. The new test method (D8568) covers the determination of lead in airborne particulate… more
Industry sectors:
Environment, Safety

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Helping to determine the microbial barrier properties of solid wound dressings, including liquid adhesives, is the purpose of a newly approved ASTM International standard (E3383). ASTM’s pesticides, antimicrobials, and alternative control… more
Industry sectors:
Medical

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ASTM International’s cannabis committee (D37) is developing a proposed standard that will aid in reducing the risk of microbiological contamination of cannabis products. “Contamination is of grave concern to consumers and cannabis regulating… more
Industry sectors:
Cannabis