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A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys
- Thickness Tolerances Clarified in Revision to ASTM Steel Sheet Standards
- Significant Revision Made to ASTM Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Reinforcing Bars
A05 on Metallic-Coated Iron and Steel Products
B01 on Electrical Conductors
B07 on Light Metals and Alloys
C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
- Alkali Aggregate Reactions is Subject of New ASTM Subcommittee
- ASTM Concrete Committee Developing Proposed Standard to Address Bleed Stability
C11 on Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems
C12 on Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry
- New ASTM Mortar Standard for Historic Masonry Is a New Resource for Historic Preservation
- Use of Preblended Dry Mortar Covered in New ASTM International Standard
C26 on Nuclear Fuel Cycle
D04 on Road and Paving Materials
- Proposed New ASTM Road and Paving Materials Standard To Focus on Overlay Test for Cracking
- New Standard Covering Determination of Complex Shear Modulus of Bituminous Mixtures Approved by ASTM Road and Paving Materials Committee
- Proposed ASTM Road and Paving Materials Standard to Aid in Gathering Samples
D05 on Coal and Coke
D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing
D11 on Rubber
D12 on Soaps and Other Detergents
D13 on Textiles
- ASTM Subcommittee on Industrial Fabrics Expands Scope To Include High Performance Fibers
- Proposed New ASTM Textile Standard to Cover Elastic/Stretch Properties
- New ASTM Textiles Standard Provides Comprehensive Guide to Fibers
D15 on Engine Coolants
D18 on Soil and Rock
- Proposed New ASTM Soil and Rock Standard Covers Sustainable Use of Recycled Asphalt Pavement
- New ASTM Soil and Rock Standard to Assist in Quantification of Rock Abrasiveness
D19 on Water
- U.S. EPA Approves ASTM Test Methods For Contaminated Water Testing
- Proposed ASTM Standard to Aid in Compliance with International Cyanide Management Code
D22 on Air Quality
D24 on Carbon Black
- New U.S. EPA Regulations Lead to ASTM Standard for Carbon Black Carbon Content
- ASTM Carbon Black Committee Forms New Subcommittee on Environment, Health and Safety
D35 on Geosynthetics
E01 on Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores and Related Materials
E04 on Metallography
- Revision to ASTM Knoop and Vickers Hardness Standard Expands Range of Coverage
- New ASTM Standard Covers Use of Electron Backscatter Diffraction to Measure Grain Size
E05 on Fire Standards
E06 on Performance of Buildings
- Proposed Wood Heater Standard to Be Included in Revised EPA Performance Standards
- Measurement of Construction Productivity is the Subject of New ASTM International Building Standard
E08 on Fatigue and Fracture
E10 on Nuclear Technology and Applications
E17 on Vehicle - Pavement Systems
E27 on Hazard Potential of Chemicals
- Proposed ASTM Kinetic Parameters Standard Being Developed by Hazard Potential of Chemicals Committee
E28 on Mechanical Testing
E31 on Healthcare Informatics
- U.S. Health and Human Services Includes ASTM Continuity of Care Record Standard in Final Rule for Health Information Technology
- ASTM Continuity of Care Record Standard Becomes Part of U.S. Policy for U.S. Health Information Technology
E35 on Pesticides and Alternative Control Agents
- Spray Drift Reduction is Goal of Proposed ASTM Pesticides Standard
- ASTM Antimicrobial Agents Subcommittee Developing Proposed Standards for Efficacy Testing of Surface Materials
- Newly Revised ASTM Test Method Measures Antimicrobial Activity
- New ASTM Seeded-Agar Standard to Be Used for Antimicrobial Activity Assessment in Fabric and Air Filter Media
E50 on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management, and Corrective Action
- Financial Disclosures Attributed to Climate Change is Subject of New ASTM International Standard
- ASTM Environmental Assessment Committee Developing Proposed Standard for LNAPL Transmissivity
E54 on Homeland Security Applications
- Proposed ASTM Homeland Security Standard to Aid in Development of Emergency Operations Centers
- Revisions Will Enhance Economic Analysis Aspects of ASTM Disaster Restoration Standard
E57 on 3D Imaging Systems
E60 on Sustainability
- Proposed Standards for Green Meetings Being Developed by ASTM International Sustainability Committee
F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices
- Uniform Implant Package Labeling to Result from Proposed New ASTM Surgical Materials Standard
- ASTM Medical and Surgical Committee at Work on Proposed New Arthroplasty Standards
F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities
- Baseball Stiffness and Elasticity Is Subject of New ASTM Sports Equipment Standard
- New ASTM Bicycle Standard Covers Frames for Children's Bikes
F09 on Tires
- ASTM Committee on Tires Approves Rim Slip Performance Test Standard
- New ASTM Standard Will Facilitate Roadwheel Test Equivalency for Truck and Bus Tires
F10 on Livestock, Meat, and Poultry Evaluation Systems
- New ASTM Molecular Spectroscopy Standard Covers Instrument Calibration and Qualification
- New ASTM International Livestock Subcommittee Formed to Develop Standards for Marketing Claims
F12 on Security Systems and Equipment
F13 on Safety and Traction for Footwear
F15 on Consumer Products
F17 on Plastic Piping Systems
- Two New ASTM Polypropylene Sanitary Sewer Pipe Standards Address Dual Wall and Triple Wall Profile Designs
- Better Identification of Underground Assets Is Goal of Proposed New ASTM Plastic Piping Systems Standard
- Newly Approved ASTM Plastic Piping System Standard Provides Procedures for Safely Conducting Leakage Tests Using Pressurized Gas
F20 on Hazardous Substances and Oil Spill Response
F23 on Protective Clothing
- Subcommittee Provides Certification Guidance for ASTM Personal Protective Clothing Committee
- Liquid Threats to Law Enforcement Is the Focus of Proposed New ASTM International Personal Protective Clothing Standard
- ASTM Protective Clothing Standard Developed for Applicators of Pesticides
F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices
F25 on Ships and Marine Technology
F30 on Emergency Medical Services
- Proposed ASTM Standard for Environmental Performance of Medical Equipment Being Developed by Emergency Medical Services Committee
- ASTM Composite Materials Committee Approves Latest Standard in Series on Polymer Reinforced Materials
F32 on Search and Rescue
F38 on Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems
- ASTM Committee to Aid Federal Aviation Administration by Developing Standards for Small Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems
- ASTM International Committee on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Cooperating with FAA on Small UAS Standards Development
- ASTM Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems Committee to Collaborate with Federal Aviation Administration
F40 on Declarable Substances in Materials
- ASTM Declarable Substances Committee Approves New Lead Paint Testing Standard
- Proposed New ASTM Standard to Aid in Identification of Restricted Substances
G01 on Corrosion of Metals
G02 on Wear and Erosion
G03 on Weathering and Durability


