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A new standard approved by ASTM International’s air quality committee ( D22 ) will be used to assess and help prevent human exposure to lead hazards in the air. The new test method ( D8568 ) covers the determination of lead in airborne particulate, dust by wipe and micro-vacuuming, paint, and soil collected in and around buildings and related structures using graphite furnace atomic absorption…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Ashley Wiand, tel +1.610.832.9551; awiand@astm.org Release #11837 ###
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A new ASTM International standard ( D8560 ) will help to determine the presence of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the indoor air environment. ASTM’s air quality committee ( D22 ) developed the new standard. According to ASTM member Dustin Poppendieck, quantifying PFAS concentrations in indoor air is important for accurate and meaningful exposure analysis and risk assessments since some PFAS…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Ashley Wiand, tel +1.610.832.9551; awiand@astm.org Release #11832 ###
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ASTM International’s composite materials committee ( D30 ) is developed two proposed standards that will have direct practical applications for new-built infrastructure. Both proposed standards are relevant to alternative non-metallic materials that are applied to concrete structures for civil and infrastructure uses. “These proposed standards will help further implement non-metallic materials,…, 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 #11734 ###
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ASTM International’s composite materials committee ( D30 ) has developed a new standard specification for the latest generation of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) bars. FRP bars are used as internal concrete reinforcement. According to ASTM International member Francisco De Caso, this new standard (D8505) is a milestone after several decades of collaboration to further integrate these composites…, 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 #11664 ###
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ASTM International’s composite materials committee ( D30 ) is developing a proposed standard that will help define the test methods and specimens that should be used for bolted joint related properties. Many composite structures are assembled with mechanically fastened (“bolted”) joints. Structural analysis of these attachments requires a linked set of design properties that are generated by…, 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 #11569 ###
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ASTM International’s composite materials committee ( D30 ) is developing a proposed standard that will be used in the inspections of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite repairs to buildings and other civil structures. There are a number of overlapping standards and codes on FRP inspections. The proposed standard ( WK74694 ) will include the applicable current industry references, standards,…
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ASTM International’s air quality committee ( D22 ) is developing a proposed standard that will aid in the removal of gases that are harmful to both people and to the environment. The proposed standard covers the proper destruction of gaseous fugitive emission by thermal oxidizer or catalyst. According to J. David Halley, chair of ASTM’s gaseous fuels committee ( D03 ), chemical manufacturers are…
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A new ASTM International standard describes a range of techniques that can be used to analyze formaldehyde concentrations in indoor air. ASTM’s air quality committee ( D22 ) developed the standard, which will soon be published as D8407. A naturally occurring organic compound, formaldehyde is an ingredient in many materials, such as resins used for particleboard and coatings. “Formaldehyde is a…
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A proposed ASTM International standard will help in analysis for trace metals using air and wipe sampling practices. ASTM’s air quality committee ( D22 ) is developing the proposed standard ( WK72704 ). The proposed standard covers the digestion of airborne and surface dust samples (collected using air and wipe sample practices) and associated quality control samples for the determination of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Ashley Wiand, tel +1.610.832.9551; awiand@astm.org Release #11027 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person May standards development meetings (including independent meetings) have been canceled. Earlier this month, ASTM International announced the cancellation of all April in-person meetings . These decisions were based on several factors,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11001 ###