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Work is continuing on a proposed new ASTM International standard that will aid laboratories and materials manufacturers in testing the moisture properties in construction materials. The proposed standard, WK16466 , Test Method for Moisture Retention Curves of Porous Building Materials Using Pressure Plates, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee C16.33 on Insulation Finishes and Moisture, part…
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Information and product destruction services is a rapidly growing industry. In order to develop standards to serve the needs of this industry, ASTM International Committee E34 on Occupational Health and Safety has formed Subcommittee E34.25 on Mobile and Plant-Based Security Destruction Equipment Safety Requirements. All interested parties are invited to participate in the standards developing…
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A new ASTM International standard, C 1639 , Specification for Fabrication of Cellular Glass Pipe and Tubing Insulation, covers techniques for fabricating cellular glass blocks into billets that are then used to make pipe and tubing insulation. The standard, which was developed by Subcommittee C16.40 on Insulation Systems, part of ASTM International Committee C16 on Thermal Insulation, will be…
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Andrea Russell, sustainability manager, Rio Tinto Minerals, will speak on "The Basics of Life Cycle Assessment and Insulation" on April 16, 2007, in conjunction with the meetings of ASTM International Committee C16 on Thermal Insulation during the April Committee Week in Norfolk, Va. Russell's presentation, which will take place from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Waterside Convention Center, is part…
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An important standard that is used to help protect the health of workers where there may be occupational exposure to quartz dust has recently been revised. ASTM standard E 1132 , Practice for Health Requirements Relating to Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica, was developed by Subcommittee E34.16 on Silicas, which is under the jurisdiction of Committee E34 on Occupational…
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A new ASTM International task group has been formed to develop a proposed new specification for aerogel blanket insulation. The task group, which is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee C16.23 on Blanket and Loose Fill Insulation, will meet Oct. 22-25, in Atlanta to continue writing the new standard. Subcommittee C16.23 is part of ASTM International Committee C16 on Thermal Insulation. The…
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Dried blood represents the greatest challenge to cleaning surgical instruments. To meet this challenge, ASTM International Committee D12 on Soaps and Other Detergents has developed a new standard, D 7225 , Guide for Blood Cleaning Efficiency of Detergents and Washer-Disinfectors. The new guide is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D12.16 on Hard Surface Cleaning. Water-soluble components of…
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A new standard developed by ASTM International Committee E34 on Occupational Health and Safety will provide foundries with a comprehensive set of safety requirements. The standard, E 2349, Practice for Safety Requirements in Metal Casting Operations: Sand Preparation, Molding, and Core Marking; Melting and Pouring; and Cleaning and Finishing, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E34.20 on…
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Two new ASTM International standards, F 2412, Test Methods for Foot Protection, and F 2413, Specification for Performance Requirements for Protective Footwear, have replaced the former ANSI Z41 standard, Standard for Personal Protection Protective Footwear, which has now been withdrawn. Both of the new ASTM standards are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F13 on Pedestrian/Walkway Safety…
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Dos nuevas normas internacionales de ASTM, F 2412 (Métodos de prueba para protección de los pies) y F 2413 (Especificación sobre requisitos de rendimiento para calzado de protección) reemplazan a la norma anterior, ANSI Z41 (Norma sobre calzado de protección personal), que ha sido retirada. Las dos nuevas normas de ASTM estarán bajo jurisdicción del Comité F13 de ASTM sobre calzado y seguridad de…