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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 committee on textiles ( D13 ) is developing a proposed standard for writing terminology in textile standards. “This practice is intended to address the importance of a ‘critical building block’ that is used to develop and construct a standard that has value and utility for many years,” says ASTM International member Vince Diaz. “If the terminology is vague or ambiguous, the…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Nora Nimmerichter, tel +1.610.832.9815; nnimmerichter@astm.org Release #11656 ###
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ASTM International announced today the Journal of Testing and Evaluation, the organization’s flagship journal, received an increased 2021 impact factor rating of 1.333, up 5.5% from the previous year. The impact factor is calculated each year by Clarivate Analytics and given to journals that appear in their database, Science Citation Index. Launched in 1973, the journal is a multi-disciplinary…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11472 ###
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ASTM International’s plastic piping systems committee ( F17 ) has approved a new standard that will aid in the manufacture of piping systems to transport fluids and gases. “Entities and companies needing a corrosion-resistant piping system for the transport of aggressive fluids at elevated temperatures will be interested in this new standard,” says ASTM member Tom Walsh, Walsh Consulting Services…
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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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New Test Method for Evaluating Resistance of Polypropylene Pressure Piping to Disinfectants ApprovedASTM International’s plastic piping systems committee ( F17 ) has approved a new standard test method that will help ensure polypropylene pressure piping materials are suitably resistant to the presence of disinfectants in potable water systems. “In North America, we use much higher levels of disinfectants such as chlorine in our potable water systems than in most other countries,” says ASTM…
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ASTM International’s plastic piping systems committee ( F17 ) has approved a standard that will aid in the design of a new fabricated pipe fittings made from crosslinked polyethylene (CX-PE). The new standard will soon be published as F3525. ASTM International member Robert Samplonius says that F3525 is part of a movement to develop several standards applicable to the specification and…
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New standard practices and specifications developed by ASTM International’s plastic piping systems committee ( F17 ) establish requirements and test methods for polyamide-12 (PA12) materials, pipe, and fittings. PA12 line pipe is made using polyamide-12, a specialty type of nylon plastic with exceptional strength and durability compared to other plastics used in pressure piping systems. The new…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #11271 ###