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Once approved, a proposed new ASTM standard would provide the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and personal lubricant manufacturers a means to evaluate the effect of a lubricant on the physical integrity of condoms. No standard currently exists for this type of testing. Manufacturers of condoms and rubber gloves as well as personal lubricants are welcome to join in the development of ASTM…
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The use of rolling devices can provide a means to evaluate the adhesion of weather seals, for quality control in new installations, general evaluation of existing installations, and the investigation of water and air leakage through building enclosures. In order to better facilitate the use of rolling devices, ASTM International Committee C24 on Building Seals and Sealants is developing a…
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A new mechanical sampling standard recently approved by ASTM International Committee D05 on Coal and Coke incorporates into one document four other ASTM standards dealing with mechanical samples. The new standard, D7430 , Practice for Mechanical Sampling of Coal, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D05.23 on Sampling. Paul Reagan, president, Sampling Associates International, and a D05…
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The growing number and severity of healthcare association infections has increased interest in standardization efforts for antimicrobial gloves. In order to explore this area, ASTM International Committee D11 on Rubber has created a new task group on antimicrobial medical gloves. Glove suppliers, manufacturers and distributors, as well as contract test labs, government agency…
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Laboratories that test coal and coke for moisture, volatile matter and ash will benefit from a proposed new standard being developed by ASTM International Committee D05 on Coal and Coke. The new standard, WK19081 , Test Method for Proximate Analysis of Coal and Coke by Macro Thermogravimetric Analysis, is being developed by a task group under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D05.21 on Methods of…
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Responding to requests from the food service industry, ASTM International Committee D11 on Rubber has developed and approved a new standard, D7329 , Specification for Food Preparation and Food Handling (Food Service) Gloves. The new standard, under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D11.40 on Consumer Rubber Products, will serve as a referee and guide to glove manufacturers, distributors and the…
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Responding to an increasing level of interest from engineers, regulators and communities, ASTM International Committee C27 on Precast Concrete Products has formed new Subcommittee C27.70 on Precast Concrete Products for Stormwater Management. “New environmental regulations, as well as vastly improved methods of meeting these, have created many new products and practices for stormwater management…
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Testing for potent allergens in rubber is the purpose of a proposed new ASTM standard. WK16334 , Test Method for the Immunological Measurement of Four Principal Allergenic Protein (Hev b 1, 3, 5 and 6.02) in Natural Rubber and Its Products, is being developed by Subcommittee D11.40 on Consumer Rubber Products, part of ASTM International Committee D11 on Rubber. According to Timo Palosuo and…
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Although alkali resistant glass fibers have been commercially available for more than 30 years, there has not been an official standard that clearly defines what is required to make glass fibers resistant to alkali attack without the need for protective coatings. ASTM International Committee C27 on Precast Concrete Products has recently developed such a standard, C 1666/C 1666M , Specification…
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Users of laboratory services and other interested parties are invited to participate in the development of a new practice that will promote uniformity in quality management practice for all standards under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee D05 on Coal and Coke. Subcommittee D05.30 on Quality Assurance is developing the proposed new standard, WK14563 , Establishing the Competence of…