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ASTM Standard Will Help to Minimize Risk of Infected Wounds Helping to determine the microbial barrier properties of solid wound dressings, including liquid adhesives, is the purpose of a newly approved ASTM International standard ( E3383 ). ASTM’s pesticides, antimicrobials, and alternative control agents committee ( E35 ) developed the new standard. According to ASTM member Shazia Siddiqui,…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #11835 ###
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ASTM International’s water committee ( D19 ) has approved a new standard that will be used to identify microplastics in environmental water samples. According to ASTM member and microplastics subcommittee lead William Robberson, P.E., the new test method ( D8401 ) is the first standard that will identify plastic in the environment, and the first that can be used synergistically with other ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #11834 ###
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ASTM International’s digital information in the supply chain committee ( F49 ) is currently developing a standard guide for using the blockchain to authenticate and trace certificates of authenticity (COAs) and confirm good-standing farming practices. The standard ( WK89930) was developed relative to the European Union (EU) deforestation regulation, and will apply to products such as cattle,…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Jennifer Tursi, tel +1.610.832.9653; jtursi@astm.org Release #11819 ###
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ASTM International’s digital information in the supply chain committee ( F49 ) has approved a new standard that provides foundational terminology related to the naturally occurring sequential phases of the goods movement process. F3682 is the first approved standard developed by F49, which was established in 2022. “The goods movement process outlined in the new standard provides a common…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Jennifer Tursi, tel +1.610.832.9653; jtursi@astm.org Release #11807 ###
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ASTM International’s pesticides, antimicrobial agents, and alternative control agents committee ( E35 ) has developed a standard test method for antimicrobial towelettes (wipes). The method, designated E3363 , provides a way to quantitatively determine effectiveness of antimicrobial wipes in treating hard, non-porous surfaces against certain bacteria. According to ASTM International member…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #11744 ###
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One year after its authorization in October 2022, ASTM’s digital information in the supply chain committee ( F49 ) has formalized its leadership and is calling for participation in new work items. F49 is targeting the technical gaps and inconsistencies in the goods movement process. Shippers, carriers brokers, and other supply chain actors will align on goods movement status updates to…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Jennifer Tursi, tel +1.610.832.9653; jtursi@astm.org Release #11740 ###
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ASTM International’s digital information in the supply chain committee ( F49 ) is developing a proposed standard ( WK87207 ) on communication for container availability across global supply chains. Through technical specifications including unique digital load identifiers linked with containers, this practice will make communication across global supply chains more seamless and cover both import…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Jennifer Tursi, tel +1.610.832.9653; jtursi@astm.org Release #11736 ###
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ASTM International’s water committee ( D19 ) has approved a new standard that will help water producers and users identify and quantify bacteria in potable (drinking, dental, and bottled water) as well as nonpotable water (cooling towers). Heterotrophic bacteria count (HPC) determines the overall number of bacteria in a water sample, allowing water system managers and water treatment…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #11735 ###
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Two proposed standards from ASTM International’s water committee ( D19 ) are devoted to different aspects of water quality. The first proposed standard ( WK68866 ) will provide a screening method to assess contaminants in water samples prior to a more detailed analysis. If approved, this standard will cover the determination of adsorbable organic fluorine (AOF) in waters and waste waters that can…, 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 #11643 ###
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ASTM’s water committee ( D19 ) has approved a new standard that will help ensure compliance with drinking water quality requirements, minimize environmental impact, and protect public health. The new standard, published as D8431 , is based on the HORIBA A-TEEM spectroscopy technique. It will be used at treatment plants for drinking water as a first line of defense for detecting petroleum product…, 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 #11506 ###,