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ASTM International’s plastics committee ( D20 ) has revised an important standard that supports using radiocarbon analysis to determine the biobased content of solid, liquid and gaseous samples. The revision includes an update of the atmospheric adjustment factor (REF) value that is used in product analysis for biobased and biogenic carbon content. The revised standard ( D6866 ) is used to report…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #11787 ###
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ASTM International’s plastics committee ( D20 ) has developed the first material standard ( D8501 ) for PEKK (Poly Ether Ketone Ketone), a thermoplastic resin designed for extreme conditions. According to ASTM International member Alexandra Peters, PEKK performs in continuous use temperature up to 500 ° F (260 ° C), has excellent mechanical strength, and high resistance to flame, smoke, and a…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #11738 ###
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ASTM International’s plastics committee ( D20 ) is developing a proposed standard that will support recovery and recycling of plastics through a circular economy. The proposed standard ( WK87117 ) will cover general guidance, requirements, and terms and definitions to assist in the development, manufacture, and recovery of plastics within a circular flow of resources. The proposed standard will…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #11732 ###
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ASTM International’s rubber and rubber-like materials committee ( D11 ) is working on a proposed standard to address variation between laboratories resulting from bias. The standard guide ( WK85445 ) is part of the lineage formed by ASTM D4483 , which has helped committee members improve testing precision within labs over the past several decades. However, according to John Bailey, chair of the…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Melissa Marcinowski, tel +1.610.832.9626; mmarcinowski@astm.org Release #11657 ###
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ASTM International’s rubber and rubber-like materials committee ( D11 ) has approved a new standard that will aid the use of silica technology in the production of rubber products. The new standard ( D8471 ) covers raw materials, formulation, and mixture procedures for the evaluation and quality control of silica and related technologies, such as silanes and functionalized polymers, in a…, M, e, dia Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Melissa Marcinowski, tel +1.610.832.9626; mmarcinowski@astm.org Release #11534 ###
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ASTM International’s plastics committee ( D20 ) is developing a proposed standard that will help polyolefin manufacturers to measure material properties. Polyolefins are used in a variety of applications, including shrink wrap, shopping bags, food packaging, and dishwasher-safe containers, among others. According to ASTM International member Olaf Kohlmann, the proposed standard ( WK81323 )…
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ASTM International’s committee on rubber and rubber-like materials ( D11 ) has approved a new standard for evaluating anesthesia reservoir bags. Anesthesia reservoir bags are used while performing inhalation sedation to provide a reservoir from which additional gas may be drawn should the respiratory demands of a patient exceed the gas flow delivered from the breathing system. According to ASTM…
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A proposed ASTM International standard will establish the first test method for determining humus generation during biodegradation. ASTM International’s plastics committee ( D20 ) is developing the proposed standard. Humus is the portion of soil, dark in color and complex in chemical nature, that is made up of partially degraded biomass. As biodegradation of natural materials occurs, the humus…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #11269 ###
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ASTM International Signs Letter of Cooperation with Indian Rubber Manufacturers Research AssociationRecently, representatives from global standards organization ASTM International and the Indian Rubber Manufacturers Research Association (IRMRA) signed a Letter of Cooperation (LoC). The LoC will lead to a closer working relationship between ASTM and IRMRA. The LoC was signed by Katharine Morgan, president, ASTM International and Dr. Kasilingam Rajkumar, director, IRMRA. The partnership will…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11142 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard will aid in the identification of recycled polyethylene materials. The proposed standard ( WK74657 ) presents a classification system that is capable of indicating total recycled content, material origin, physical properties, quality metrics, and regulatory guidance. “This proposed standard will bring together buyers and sellers of recycled materials so…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #11141 ###