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ASTM International’s committee on building and environmental acoustics ( E33 ) is developing a new standard guide for estimating the accuracy of acoustic test methods through interlaboratory studies (ILS). These acoustic test methods are used to measure acoustical performance of products like doors, windows, and wall systems, to compare amongst them and to develop new products. This new standard…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kelly Paul, tel +1.610.832.9666; kpaul@astm.org Release #11498 ###
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A new standard developed by ASTM International’s building and environmental acoustics committee ( E33 ) establishes an evaluation metric for low-frequency impact noise. Specifically, it allows for evaluation of thudding from footfalls in buildings. The standard ( E3207 ) provides designers a new evaluation tool for assessing thudding in buildings from heavy footfalls. When used in conjunction…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kelly Paul, tel +1.610.832.9745; kpaul@astm.org Release #11270 ###
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A new ASTM International standard will help determine impurities in monoethylene glycol (MEG). ASTM’s committee on aromatic, industrial, specialty, and related chemicals ( D16 ) developed the standard, which will soon be published as D8311. MEG is used predominantly as a raw material in the production of polyester fibers, but it is also commonly used as a heat transfer fluid and a component in…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Melissa Marcinowski, tel +1.610.832.9626; mmarcinowski@astm.org Release #11024 ###
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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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A new test method (D8266) will help analyze impurities of a certain compound (bisphenol A) used in polycarbonate and epoxy resin, helping support the manufacturing and trade of many plastic products. Impurities in bisphenol A can slow down polymerization and result in impurities of the final product, according to Huang Yu, a junior engineer at Sinopec. She says that the test helps determine trace…
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A new ASTM International standard from its primary barrier packaging committee ( F02 ) aims to support the safety of liquid consumer products by testing restricted delivery devices (commonly known as “flow restrictors”) that help prevent children’s access. Flow restrictors are added to the neck of products such as bottles of medicine to control the release of liquid, according to Mark Plezia,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Jimmy Farrell, tel +1.610.832.9661; jfarrell@astm.org Release #10795
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A new ASTM International standard provides a new way to test for water vapor transmission through flexible barrier materials using electrolytic detection sensors. According to ASTM International member Victor Kofman, technical manager of R&D at Illinois Instruments, water vapor transmission can have a negative impact on food, pharmaceuticals, and other products in the package. “Historically…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Jimmy Farrell, tel +1.610.832.9661; jfarrell@astm.org Release #10566
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A new ASTM International standard will help flooring manufacturers test the quietness of their products, ultimately helping people who want to buy quiet floor materials. The test method (soon to be published as E3133) was developed by ASTM’s committee on building and environmental acoustics ( E33 ). According to ASTM International member Jerry Lilly, president of JGL Acoustics, Inc., prior…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kelly Paul, tel +1.610.832.9745; kpaul@astm.org Release #10552
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A new ASTM International standard will provide better quality control for products made with polyester. The new standard (soon to be published as D8063) was developed by ASTM International’s committee on aromatic, industrial, specialty, and related chemicals ( D16 ). According to ASTM International member Yuhong Zhang, the presence of water in purified terephthalic acid (PTA) – used to make…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kristy Straiton, tel +1.610.832.9640; kstraiton@astm.org Release #10517
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A new ASTM International test method helps identify leaks in packages, which is important for supporting quality and safety of various medical, pharmaceutical, and food products. According to ASTM International member Larry Bishop, the “Mass extraction container closure integrity test method” allows manufacturers to identify very small packaging defects without affecting a package’s contents (…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, James Farrell, tel +1.610.832.9661; jfarrell@astm.org Release #10516