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ASTM International’s committee on masonry units ( C15 ) has approved a new standard that provides guidelines for masonry units manufactured with materials not currently addressed by existing ASTM standards. Traditional ASTM masonry units are manufactured out of inorganic materials that can include fired clay, shale, concrete, sand-lime, or calcium silicates. Masonry units are used for a wide…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Krista Robbins, tel +1.610.832.9689; krobbins@astm.org Release #10600
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At a meeting last month of stakeholders involved in ASTM International, a global standards organization, researchers shared data and expressed progress related to a 2015 safety standard for labeling and packaging laundry packets, an increasingly popular consumer product. On June 12, the group (known as the subcommittee on liquid laundry packets) reviewed two analyses that tracked: total number of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Leonard Morrissey, tel +1.610.832.9719; lmorrissey@astm.org Release #10596
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ASTM International’s committee on building seals and sealants (C24) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Christopher White of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contribution to developing standards. White was honored…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10592
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ASTM International’s committee on consumer products ( F15 ) has approved a new standard that provides requirements and test methods aimed at ensuring adequate performance of infant floor seats. The standard (soon to be published as F3317) was developed to keep pace with the innovative and popular category of children’s products. It is intended to minimize injuries to children resulting from…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Leonard Morrissey, tel +1.610.832.9719; lmorrissey@astm.org Release #10574
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A new ASTM International standard provides a new way to test for water vapor transmission through flexible barrier materials using electrolytic detection sensors. According to ASTM International member Victor Kofman, technical manager of R&D at Illinois Instruments, water vapor transmission can have a negative impact on food, pharmaceuticals, and other products in the package. “Historically…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Jimmy Farrell, tel +1.610.832.9661; jfarrell@astm.org Release #10566
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A new ASTM International test method helps identify leaks in packages, which is important for supporting quality and safety of various medical, pharmaceutical, and food products. According to ASTM International member Larry Bishop, the “Mass extraction container closure integrity test method” allows manufacturers to identify very small packaging defects without affecting a package’s contents (…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, James Farrell, tel +1.610.832.9661; jfarrell@astm.org Release #10516
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A new ASTM International standard outlines a way to quantitatively determine the extent and causes of cracking in a building sealant. The new standard (soon to be published as C1851) was developed by ASTM International’s committee on building seals and sealants ( C24 ). “When you see a weathered sealant, it is usually cracked, crazed, or crumbled,” says ASTM International member Chris White, a…, About ASTM International, Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards – developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts – and innovative services to improve lives… Helping our world work better. , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, David Lee, tel +1.610.832.9681; dlee@astm.org Release #10510
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ASTM International’s committee on primary barrier packaging (F02) has approved a new guide that will help validate test methods for packaging on medical devices. This will help professionals who specify certain packaging as well as those who regularly test packaging, ultimately helping support quality and safety of products. According to ASTM International member Daniel Burgess of Boston…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, James Farrell, tel +1.610.832.9661; jfarrell@astm.org Release #10494
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Bill Griese, director of standards development and sustainability initiatives for the Tile Council of North America in Anderson, South Carolina, USA, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. The Tile Council of North America is an international trade association involved with standards development, product testing, and research. They also represent North…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10462
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Alan P. Kaufman, senior vice president of technical affairs for the Toy Association in New York, New York, USA, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. The Toy Association represents toy and youth entertainment products and importers. Kaufman leads the organization’s work related to the environment, supply chain, and factory processes, and is a key contributor…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10460