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2008 / Standards/Technical Committee News
A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys
B01 on Electrical Conductors
B02 on Nonferrous Metals and Alloys
B05 on Copper and Copper Alloys
C07 on Lime
C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
- Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory Announces Two New Calibration Standards
- ASTM International Accepting Applications for 2008 Mather Scholarship
- Need for Pervious Concrete Test Method Filled by New ASTM International Standard
- Proposed ASTM Standard to Monitor Pervious Clogging
- ASTM Pervious Concrete Subcommittee Developing First Proposed Standard
- Material Compatibility Issues Addressed in New ASTM Concrete Standard
C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units
C16 on Thermal Insulation
- Proposed ASTM Pressure Plates Standard to Aid in Moisture Tests
- ASTM International Committee C16 to Hold Thermal Insulation Forum at April Meetings
C24 on Building Seals and Sealants
C26 on Nuclear Fuel Cycle
C28 on Advanced Ceramics
- New Advanced Ceramics Standards from ASTM Cover Fracture Mirror Size Analysis, Tensile Strength Data
- New ASTM Ceramics Standard Allows for Testing of Round Specimens
- Flexural Testing of Honeycomb Ceramics Covered in New ASTM International Standard
D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
- ASTM Coil Coated Metal Subcommittee at Work on Proposed Zirconium Standard
- Two New ASTM Standards Display Range of Paint Committee Activities
- New ASTM Standard Covers Measurement of Water and Volatiles
- ASTM Seminar to Focus on Volatile Organic Compound and Hazardous Air Pollutants
- Proposed ASTM Ink Resin Standard to Replace Manual Methods
D02 on Petroleum Products and Lubricants
- ASTM Biodiesel Specifications Pass Committee Ballot, Proceed to Process Review
- REPORT ON THE JUNE 3-5, 2008, MEETING OF ASTM SUBCOMMITTEE D02.J ON AVIATION FUELS IN WARSAW, POLAND
- ASTM Standards for Biodiesel to Be Published in October
- New Biodiesel Specifications Published by ASTM International
Also available in: Chinese Simplified | Korean | Spanish | Vietnamese - Biodiesel Standards Are Joint Topic of Interest for ASTM International, Peru's Petroleum Industry
Also available in: Spanish - ASTM International Aviation Fuels Subcommittee to Meet in Warsaw, Poland
- ASTM International Aviation Fuels Subcommittee Holds Successful Meeting in Warsaw, Poland
D04 on Road and Paving Materials
- Federal Railroad Administration Cites ASTM Retroreflective Sheeting Standard; New Ruling Will Make Train Escape Exits More Visible
- Tires-to-Asphalt Recycling Is Subject of Proposed New ASTM Standard
- New ASTM International Road and Paving Materials Standard Developed for Determination of Aggregate
- ASTM International Road and Paving Materials Committee Approves Asphalt Concrete Fatigue Failure Test
D05 on Coal and Coke
- ASTM International Coal and Coke Committee Approves New Mechanical Sampling Standard
- Proposed New Standard for Macro Thermogravimetric Analysis Under Development in ASTM Coal and Coke Committee
D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing
- New ASTM International Roofing and Waterproofing Standard Addresses Seal Around Capability
- New ASTM Roofing Standard Addresses Modified Bitumen Systems
D10 on Packaging
- Accurate Testing for Drug Packaging to Be Provided By Proposed New ASTM International Standard
- Performance of Radio Frequency Identification Transponders Tested in New ASTM Packaging Standard
- ASTM International Workshop to Focus on Distribution Packaging
- ASTM International Packaging Committee Approves New Delivery Systems Standard
D11 on Rubber
- New ASTM Standard to Aid in Quality of Food Handling Gloves
- Antimicrobial Medical Gloves - New Standards Development Task Group Formed in ASTM International
D13 on Textiles
D18 on Soil and Rock
- Testing for Sediment Retention Devices Provided by New ASTM Standard
- Proposed ASTM Standard Will Provide Reliable Method for Beryllium Measurements
- Proposed New ASTM Vadose Zone Standard to Aid in Vapor Intrusion Evaluations
- Nuclear Gauge Calibration is Subject of Proposed ASTM International Standard
- Dynamic Drop Test to Be Used for ASTM Rock Anchor Standard
D19 on Water
D20 on Plastics
- ASTM International Working to Adapt SPI Resin Identification Codes as New Standard
- Proposed New ASTM Plastics Standards Focus on Backed Vinyl Siding, Bioreactor Landfill Conditions
D22 on Air Quality
D26 on Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents
D27 on Electrical Insulating Liquids and Gases
D30 on Composite Materials
- New ASTM Composites Standard Focuses on Glass Transition Temperature
- ASTM International Composite Materials Committee to Host Sandwich Construction Workshop
D35 on Geosynthetics
E01 on Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores and Related Materials
- Copper Industry Requests Lead to New ASTM Standard for Oxygen in Copper
- New Magnesium Ferrosilicon Test Being Developed by ASTM Analytical Chemistry Committee
E05 on Fire Standards
- New Pennsylvania Law Requires Ignition-Resistant Cigarettes that Meet ASTM Standard
- Finland Embraces ASTM International Self-extinguishing Cigarette Standard
- Fire Test Response for Materials of Low Combustibility Covered in Proposed ASTM Calorimeter Test
E06 on Performance of Buildings
- New Joint Green Meetings and Events Activity Launched by ASTM International and the Convention Industry Council
- Sustainability is Focus of New ASTM Standards Development Activity
- ASTM Serviceability Subcommittee at Work on Proposed Standards for Insulating Concrete Form Systems, Intumescent Coatings
- Skylight Safety to Be the Focus of Proposed New ASTM Standard
- Key Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems Documents Now ASTM Standards
E07 on Nondestructive Testing
E12 on Color and Appearance
- ASTM International Color and Appearance Committee Approves New Luminance Ratio Standard
- ASTM Standard Addresses Precision Issues for Color
- New ASTM International Standard Covers Latest Wave of Gonioapparent Colorants
E13 on Molecular Spectroscopy and Chromatography
- Participation Sought for Development of Proposed ASTM International Raman Spectroscopy Standard
- ASTM Molecular Spectroscopy Committee Approves New Multivariate Calibration Standard
E18 on Sensory Evaluation of Materials and Products
- Participation Encouraged in New ASTM Sensory Instrument Test Results Group
- Standard for Consumer Research Scales Being Developed by ASTM International Sensory Evaluation Committee
E28 on Mechanical Testing
E31 on Healthcare Informatics
- PDF Healthcare Best Practices Guide Published
- ASTM Committee on Healthcare Informatics Notes Use of CCR Standard in Google Health Beta Launch
E34 on Occupational Health and Safety
E35 on Pesticides and Alternative Control Agents
- ASTM Pesticides Committee Developing Latest Proposed Biofilm Standard
- ASTM International Pesticides Committee Approves Latest Standard in Hand Hygiene Series
E36 on Conformity Assessment
E42 on Surface Analysis
- Better Galling Resistance Data Will Result from New ASTM Wear and Erosion Standard
- ASTM Surface Analysis Committee Developing Proposed Standard for Knife-Edge Flanges
E50 on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management, and Corrective Action
- ASTM International Forestland Site Assessment Standard Revised for EPA Compliance
- New ASTM Standard Provides for Assessment of Potential for Vapor Intrusion into Structures
E54 on Homeland Security Applications
- Compounds to Counteract Effects of Radiological Weapons to Be Described in Proposed New ASTM Standard
- Protection of Control Rooms Covered in Proposed New ASTM Standard
- New ASTM Standard Provides Basis for Comparison of Robots for Urban Search and Rescue
E55 on Committee on Pharmaceutical Application of Process Analytical Technology
E56 on Nanotechnology
- ASTM to Participate in Nanotechnology Workshop
- New Nanotech Standards from ASTM to Aid in Cancer Research
E60 on Sustainability
F02 on Flexible Barrier Materials
F03 on Gaskets
- Nonmetallic Flat Gasket Standard Recently Approved by ASTM International
- Cleanroom Disinfectants Covered in New ASTM International Standard
F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices
- Tissue Engineered Medical Products Task Group Seeks Participants
- Proposed ASTM International Standards for Tissue Engineered Medical Products to Be Discussed at U.K. Meeting
- Testing of Motion-Preserving Implants Covered in New ASTM Standard
F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities
- Proposed ASTM Trampoline Standard Covers Frame and Enclosure Components
- New ASTM International Subcommittee to Focus on Martial Arts
- Airsoft Guns Are Subject of New ASTM International Standards Development Subcommittee
F10 on Livestock, Meat, and Poultry Evaluation Systems
F11 on Vacuum Cleaners
- ASTM Vacuum Cleaners Committee Invites Participation in Virtual Meeting on Energy Measurements
- Calculation of Vacuum Cleaner Energy to Be Purpose of Proposed ASTM Standard
- Proposed ASTM Standard Covers Vacuum Cleaner Bag Emissions
F14 on Fences
- Various Fencing Applications Covered in New ASTM Standard
- Proposed New ASTM Practice Evaluates Effectiveness of Security Fence Systems
F15 on Consumer Products
- Health Canada Advisory Cites ASTM International Bunk Bed Standard
- Safer Toys for Consumers: New Law Requires ASTM Toy Safety Standard
- Protection from Portable Pool Risks Provided By New ASTM Standard
- New Law to Protect Children from Gasoline Burns Requires ASTM Standard
- ASTM Toy Safety Standard Moves Closer to Becoming a Mandatory Federal Requirement
- Cautionary Labeling of Inflatable Air Mattresses is Covered in Proposed New ASTM International Standard
F17 on Plastic Piping Systems
- Polyethylene Pipe for Gas Gathering Covered in New ASTM Standard
- ASTM Subcommittee Focuses on HDPE Water Quality Units
- ASTM Plastic Piping Systems Committee at Work on Proposed Structural Adhesive Standard
- Proposed Polyethylene Pipe Standard Under Development in ASTM International - Participation Sought
- New ASTM International Plastic Piping Standard Addresses Uncrimped Connection Issues
- Proposed Gas Distribution System Standard Being Developed by ASTM International Plastic Piping Systems Committee
F20 on Hazardous Substances and Oil Spill Response
- New Oil Skimmer System Standard Approved by ASTM Hazardous Substances Committee
- New ASTM Standard to Aid in Buoyancy Determination; Proposed Guide Covers In-Situ Marsh Burning
F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices
- 30 Years of Amusement Ride Safety Celebrated by ASTM International Committee F24
- 30 Years of Amusement Ride Safety Celebrated by ASTM International Committee F24
F26 on Food Service Equipment
F29 on Anesthetic and Respiratory Equipment
F38 on Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems
F39 on Normal and Utility Category Airplane Electrical Wiring Systems
F40 on Declarable Substances in Materials
- ASTM Declarable Substances Committee Publishes New REACH Standard
- ASTM Declarable Substances Committee to Meet in Brussels
- ASTM International Declarable Substances Committee Approves First Test Method
G03 on Weathering and Durability