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ASTM International’s Committee on Plastics (D20) has presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Gary Cornell of Q-Lab Corporation in Westlake, Ohio, 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 honored Cornell for his significant technical contribution…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10084
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A proposed ASTM International standard will help measure the thickness of plastic film. The new standard ( WK54333 , Test Method for Measuring Plastic Film with a Non Contact Capacitance Gauge) will support quality control and production of these films. “Plastic films are everywhere in our society,” says ASTM member Doug Lawrence. “This proposed standard will help produce thinner and higher…, ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics Next Meeting:, Nov. 13-16, 2016, November Committee Week, Orlando, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Doug Lawrence, SolveTech Inc., tel +1.302.798.5400; dlawrence@gauging.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #10073
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Mark L. Lavach, manager, analytical and systems research, Arkema, Inc., King of Prussia, Pa., has been named chairman of ASTM International Committee D20 on Plastics . Formed in 1937, D20 has over 1,120 members representing 47 countries, and includes 20 technical subcommittees that oversee 477 standards related to plastics, their raw materials, components, and finished products. Lavach has been a…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10060
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A new ASTM International standard will help determine important attributes for polymer crossarms that are an integral part of electrical distribution structures. The standard allows experts to establish design and strength criteria that can be used throughout the engineering community. The standard has been published as D8019 , Test Methods for Determining the Full Section Flexural Modulus and…, ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics Next Meeting:, April 10-13, 2016, April Committee Week, San Antonio, Texas, Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Dustin L. Troutman, Creative Pultrusions Inc., Alum Bank, Pa., tel +1.814.839.4186, ext. 237; dtroutman@pultrude.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #9990
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A new ASTM International standard will help evaluate the potential for elevated temperature in plastic siding based on color. This will help manufacturers and buyers of siding used for building both homes and businesses. While another ASTM standard ( D4803 , Test Method for Predicting Heat Buildup in PVC Building Products) is currently being used to do this, the new standard will provide a faster…, ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics Next Meeting:, April 10-13, 2016, April Committee Week, San Antonio, Texas, Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, David Johnston, Vinyl Siding Institute, Washington, D.C., tel +1.202.587.5102; djohnston@vinylsiding.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #9991
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Laboratories will soon be able to use a new ASTM International standard to test and better understand biodegradability of plastics in marine environments. The new standard (soon to be published as D7991, Test Method for Determining Aerobic Biodegradation of Plastics Buried in Sandy Marine Sediment Under Controlled Laboratory Conditions) provides ways to simulate how plastics degrade in seawater-…, ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics Next Meeting:, Nov. 15-18, 2015, November Committee Week, Tampa, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Francesco Degli Innocenti, Novamont, Novara, Italy, tel +39.0321.699.606; fdi@novamont.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #9908
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ASTM International Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing is developing a standard for two asphalt products that reduce air emissions, save energy and benefit workers by lowering their exposure to asphalt fumes. The proposed standard (WK45660, originally titled Specification for Low Temperature Application Asphalt Used In Roofing) covers asphalt that has significantly lower application…, ASTM Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing Next Meeting:, June 14-17, 2015, June Committee Week, Anaheim, Calif., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Dave Trumbore, Owens Corning, tel +1.773.746.7278; dave.trumbore@owenscorning.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joseph Hugo, tel +1.610.832.9740; jhugo@astm.org Release #9860 ###
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ASTM International members are working to revise and reinstate a standard ( D7081-05 , Standard Specification for Non-Floating Biodegradable Plastics in the Marine Environment). The revision – including a name change – will cover products made from plastics (including packaging and coatings) that are designed to be biodegradable in natural seawater. This specification was withdrawn in April…, Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Jo Ann Ratto Ross, tel +1.508.233.5315; joann.r.ross.civ@mail.mil, ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #9831 ###
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A proposed new ASTM standard will provide a simplified way to test for dissolved gases such as methane and ethane in water. Environmental and testing laboratories will be able to use the proposed standard (WK43267, Test Method for Measurement of Dissolved Gases Methane, Ethane, Ethylene, and Propane by Static Headspace Sampling and Flame Ionization Detection (GC/FID)) to ensure that drinking…, ASTM Committee D19 on Water Next Meeting:, June 21-25, 2015, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603, nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Anne Jurek, EST Analytical, Indian Springs, Ohio, tel +1.513.504.1760, ajurek@estanalytical.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619, bmilewski@astm.org Release #9805 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard will help environmentally conscious consumers who are interested in purchasing and composting biodegradable materials in their homes and backyards. The standard (WK35342, Specification for Home Composting of Biodegradable Plastics) is being driven by the growing interest in home composting as a low-cost option for waste management requiring no public…, ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics Next Meeting:, April 27-29, 2015, April committee week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, Robert S. Whitehouse, Whitehouse Consulting, Lexington, Mass., tel +1.781.674.0435; rswhitehouse@rcn.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org Release #9771