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While artist paints have been the focus of many standards for fine art materials, a new ASTM standard is devoted to something that gets used before the paint: acrylic dispersion ground, a liquid applied as a coating to prepare surfaces for paint. The new standard, ASTM D7733 , Specification for Acrylic Dispersion Ground, was developed by Subcommittee D01.57 on Artist Paints and Related Materials…
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Taking into account the particular needs of people with disabilities is an important aspect of planning for a possible disaster and the aftermath of such an event. A proposed new ASTM International standard will provide planning guidance for helping those with disabilities in a disaster or emergency situation. The proposed new standard, ASTM WK37628 , Guide for Preparing for the Impact of…
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Physical barrier systems are an important component in protecting high security assets, and the demand for barrier products has intensified. The capability and integrity of these systems must be verified through testing, and ensured through manufacturing and installation compliance with minimum standard requirements for compatibility with tested designs. In order to facilitate this compliance…
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will detail a multilevel approach for performing above- and below-ground inspection of transmission poles and lattice towers in the field. ASTM WK35986, Test Method for Field Inspection of Transmission Poles and Lattice Towers, will be used by utilities to provide tools for maintenance departments that inspect and repair transmission structures. ASTM…
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Manufacturers and developers of architectural coatings will be the primary users of a new ASTM International standard, ASTM D7786 , Test Method for Determining Enamel Holdout. The standard was developed by Subcommittee D01.42 on Architectural Coatings , part of ASTM International Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials and Applications . Keith Alderfer, associate scientist, The Dow…
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A proposed new ASTM standard will be the first compilation of definitions for terms commonly used in the printing ink vehicle industry. ASTM WK35704 , Terminology for Printing Ink Vehicles and Related Materials, is being developed by Subcommittee D01.37 on Ink Vehicles , part of ASTM International Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials and Applications . “ASTM WK35704 will contain…
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A new ASTM International standard provides a test method for measuring volatiles from acrylate resins, which will allow suppliers to list emissions information on material safety data sheets. The new standard, ASTM D7767 , Test Method to Measure Volatiles from Radiation Curable Acrylate Monomers, Oligomer, and Blends and Thin Coatings Made from Them, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D01.…
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Increasing interest in the various uses of electrical contacts is the leading impetus for the development of a proposed new standard, ASTM WK34423 , Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Palladium-Cobalt Alloy for Engineering Use. The proposed standard is being developed by Subcommittee B08.08 on Metallic Coatings , part of ASTM International Committee B08 on Metallic and Inorganic…, ASTM Committee B08 Next Meeting:, May 10, 2012, May Committee Week, Phoenix, Ariz., Technical Contact:, Sheikh H. Rahman, Lean Corp., Southfield, Mich., Phone: 248-447-1526; srahman@lear.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Diane Trinsey, Phone: 610-832-9661; dtrinsey@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9016
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Once approved, a proposed new ASTM International standard will aid in the evaluation of high performance protective coatings for sewerage systems. The proposed standard will provide a test specific to these coatings. Subcommittee G01.05 on Laboratory Corrosion Tests is developing ASTM WK33537 , Practice for Operating the Severe Wastewater Analysis Testing Apparatus. G01.05 is under the…, ASTM Committee G01 Next Meeting:, Nov. 16-17, 2011, November Committee Week, Tampa, Fla., Technical Contact:, Vaughn O’Dea, Tnemec Co. Inc., Kansas City, MO, Phone: 816-519-2267; odea@tnemec.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, Phone: 610-832-9694; jrodgers@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8977
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A new ASTM guide standardizes a useful, fast and easy technique for collecting infrared spectra of non-aqueous liquid paints right out of the can. The new standard, ASTM D7588 , Guide for FT-IR Fingerprinting of a Non-Aqueous Liquid Paint as Supplied in the Manufacturer’s Container, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D01.21 on Chemical Analysis of Paints and Paint Materials , which is part…, ASTM Committee D01 Next Meeting:, Jan. 29-31, 2012, January Committee Week, Atlanta, Ga., Technical Contact:, Steve Liebhart, Carboline Co., Brentwood, Mo., Phone: 314-644-1000; sliebhart@carboline.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jeffrey Adkins, Phone: 610-832-9738; jadkins@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8970