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ASTM International’s water committee ( D19 ) is developing a proposed standard ( WK74011 ) that would aid water treatment facilities in monitoring nitrosamine contamination. Nitrosamines are contaminants commonly found in water and foods, including cured and grilled meats, dairy products and vegetables. Because nitrosamines have been traced to a potential increase in the risk of cancer, their…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #11083 ###
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A new ASTM International standard will help to measure organic compounds that can cause significant issues, including pollution and carcinogen generation, in water. ASTM’s water committee ( D19 ) developed the new standard, which will soon be published as D7936. “This standard is focused on delivering clean water by monitoring the contamination levels that lead to implementation of the right…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , Committee Contact: , Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard would provide the determination of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in aqueous matrices. ASTM’s committee on water (D19) is developing the proposed standard (WK73235). The proposed method would be applicable for the rapid, and definitive determination of PFAS compounds in water samples ranging from clean water to highly contaminated wastewater. The proposed…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #11040 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and growing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that previously scheduled April standards development meetings in Boston (March 29-April 3) and Prague (April 27-30) have been canceled. The decision was based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Continued review of information and recommendations from the U.S.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10993
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Andrew G. Kireta Jr., vice president of market development at the Copper Development Association Inc., in McLean, Virginia, (USA), has started his term as the 2020 chair of the ASTM International board of directors. ASTM International’s board is made of 25 leaders from a variety of companies, associations, universities, government bodies, and other organizations around the world. “ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10936
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Two proposed ASTM International standards aim to help manufacturers more easily use seamless copper-iron tubes in air conditioning and refrigeration (ACR) systems that use carbon dioxide. Supermarkets, cold storage facilities, ice rinks, mobile A/C systems and more could benefit, according to members of the copper and copper alloys committee ( B05 ). According to member Florian Hudelmaier,…, About ASTM International, Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards – developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts – and innovative services to improve lives… Helping our world work better., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, tel +1.610.832.9694; jrodgers@astm.org Release #10847
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Refining, petrochemical, and pipeline companies could benefit from a new ASTM International test method that will help detect quantities of a corrosion-inducing bacteria in water. The real-time detection of such bacteria allows faster and more accurate remediation, which in turn reduces corrosion costs in pipelines and equipment. “Sulfate-reducing bacteria has been identified as a major…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #10721
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Pending approval from its board of directors, ASTM International announced yesterday the launch of a new committee focused on creating technical standards and guidance materials for cannabis and its products and processes. Yesterday, about 60 industry representatives, associations, and others convened at ASTM International’s global headquarters near Philadelphia and decided to create a volunteer…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #10266
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By request from industry, ASTM International will host an organizational meeting to potentially create a new technical committee that develops voluntary consensus standards for cannabis. The no-fee meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 9 a.m. EST at ASTM International’s global headquarters in, West Conshohocken, Pa., USA. Industry stakeholders and others interested in charting a path towards voluntary…, ASTM Cannabis Organizational Meeting:, Feb. 28, 2017, ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA, 19428-2959 USA, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Christine DeJong, tel +1.610.832.9736; cdejong@astm.org Release #10251
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A new ASTM International standard will help calculate the amount of nitrogen in water samples in a more efficient way. The test method (soon to be published as D8083, Test Method for Total Nitrogen, and Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) by Calculation, in Water by High-Temperature Catalytic Combustion and Chemiluminescence Detection) was developed by ASTM International’s committee on water ( D19 ).…, ASTM Committee D19 on Water Next Meeting:, Jan. 23-25, 2017, Cocoa Beach, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, William Lipps, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Columbia, Md., tel +1.979.676.2978; wclipps@shimadzu.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #10235