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A new ASTM International test method aims to help improve aircraft decontamination processes. The new standard (E3092 ) was developed by ASTM International’s committee on pesticides, antimicrobials, and alternative control agents ( E35 ). The test method describes how to measure inactivation of, Bacillus, spores using hot, humid air., Bacillus, spores can come from insecticidal applications, natural environmental contamination or contamination from a terrorist attack., Bacillus, spores are also used as biological indicators to measure the success of decontamination processes. “The technology and the tests were developed for aircraft decontamination,” says ASTM International member Alice Young. “However, the standard has broad application to sensitive material decontamination not related to aircraft as well.” Young notes that the standard could potentially be modified…, 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 #10599
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ASTM International’s committee on metallic-coated iron and steel products (A05 ) honored Margie Farabaugh with the Kenneth Jr. Boedecker, Jr. Distinguished Service Award. Farabaugh was honored for her exemplary contributions to the success of the committee. An ASTM International member since 2004, Farabaugh previously received the Outstanding Service Award (2012) by the committee and the Award…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10575
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A new ASTM International standard will allow users to grow a standardized bacterial biofilm that can be used in the efficacy evaluation of antimicrobial disinfectants. The new standard (soon to be published as E3161) was developed by the ASTM International committee on pesticides, antimicrobials, and alternative control agents ( E35 ). According to committee members, bacteria may grow and…, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, or, Staphylococcus aureus, biofilm that can be used to evaluate the efficacy of antimicrobial disinfectants. To purchase standards, contact ASTM International customer relations (tel +1.877.909.ASTM; sales@astm.org) ., 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 #10554
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A first-of-its-kind ASTM International guide outlines the many test methods used to evaluate the effectiveness of antifungal-treated articles. While other standards have been developed for antimicrobial-treated articles, the new guide is the first of its kind to focus solely on antifungal test methods, according to member Daniel Price, the director of microbiology at Interface Inc. He says that…, 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 #10525
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A new ASTM International standard will help measure the effectiveness of antimicrobial agents at preventing biofilms, which are thin films of bacteria that adhere to textiles and other products. The test method will show a treated material’s resistance to microbial colonization and subsequent biofilm formation relative to an untreated (control) sample. The standard is specifically designed to…, 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 #10522
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A new ASTM International standard supports geosynthetic cementitious composite mats (GCCM), a new family of materials that can help control erosion, protect slopes and berms, and line ditches and culverts. The new standard ( D8173 ) identifies proper layout, installation and hydration procedures for GCCM. It also describes equipment for designers, inspectors, and installers as well as provides a…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #10513
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Owners and specifiers of storm sewers will be able to use two new ASTM International standards that support the use of corrugated steel in storm sewer systems. The first specification is for corrugated steel used to build manholes ( A1105 ) while the second supports connectors between manholes and corrugated steel drainage pipes ( A1107 ). “The new standards apply whether you are connecting…, 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 #10464
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Y. Grace Hsuan, professor, at Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, has received the L. David Suits Award from ASTM International’s committee on geosynthetics ( D35 ). The committee recognized Hsuan for her dedication to the geosynthetics industry. She has been an ASTM International member since 1993. Hsuan, a civil, architectural, and environmental engineering professor at Drexel…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10360
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ASTM International’s Committee on Geosynthetics ( D35 ) will present its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to C. Joel Sprague, of TRI/Environmental, in Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.A. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee is honoring Sprague for outstanding…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10340
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ASTM International’s Committee on Pesticides, Antimicrobials, and Alternative Control Agents ( E35 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Syed A. Sattar, professor emeritus of microbiology, University of Ottawa, Ontario. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10303