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ASTM International Committee F15 on Consumer Products has addressed recent incidents of magnet ingestion resulting in death or serious injury in a major new revision to ASTM F 963 , Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety. F 963 is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Subcommittee F15.22 on Toy Safety, a 150-person subcommittee comprised of manufacturers, retailers, safety consultants, consumers…
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Two new standards have recently been approved by ASTM International Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials. The standards, both of which are under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D04.26 on Fundamental/Mechanistic Tests, are D 6931 , Test Method for Indirect Tensile (IDT) Strength of Bituminous Mixtures, and D 7312 , Test Method for Determining the Permanent Shear Strain and Complex Shear…, ASTM D 6931, Test Method for Indirect Tensile (IDT) Strength of Bituminous Mixtures, The withdrawal of D 4123 , Test Method for Indirect Tension Test for Resilient Modulus of Bituminous Mixtures, led to the development of D 6931 , since D 4123 contained a description of an indirect tensile strength test that was referred to in several other standards. It was decided to develop this test into a completely separate standard, D 6931, to stand on its own merit as a method that…, ASTM D 7312, Test Method for Determining the Permanent Shear Strain and Complex Shear Modulus of Asphalt Mixtures Using the Superpave Shear Tester (SST), According to Rebecca McDaniel, technical director, North Central Superpave Center, and leader of the D 7312 task group, Superpave is a system for designing asphalt mixtures to ensure that the right asphalt binder and aggregate structure is used for the traffic and climate where it will be placed on the road. To facilitate the implementation of Superpave, the Federal Highway Administration…
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ASTM International Committee F15 on Consumer Products invites manufacturers of infant bath tubs to attend and participate in meetings to continue the development of proposed new standard, WK12969 , Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Bath Tubs. The proposed standard is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F15.20 on Bath Seats. WK12969 will establish performance requirements, test methods…
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A new standard developed by ASTM International Committee F37 on Light Sport Aircraft covers the instructions a kit producer must provide to a consumer regarding how to assemble and safely flight-test a recreational aircraft to ensure compliance with applicable ASTM standards. The new standard, F 2563 , Practice for Kit Assembly Instructions of Aircraft Intended Primarily for Recreation, is under…
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A new ASTM International standard will provide paving contactors and producers with instructions for preparing cold mix asphalt samples for testing. The standard, D 7229 , Test Method for Preparation and Determination of the Bulk Specific Gravity of Dense-Graded Cold Mix Asphalt (CMA) Specimens by Means of the Superpave Gyratory Compactor, was developed by Subcommittee D04.27 on Cold Mix Asphalts…
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ASTM International Committee F15 on Consumer Products has recently formed several new subcommittees. All interested parties are invited to participate in the activities of these subcommittees., F15.59 on Childrens Folding Chairs, The scope of F15.59 is the development of a safety standard for childrens folding chairs. The standard will detail testing requirements for structural integrity and performance requirements for childrens folding chairs, as well as provide requirements for labeling. At an organizational meeting on Dec. 6, 2005, Vince Amodeo and Keysha Watson, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,…, F15.60 on Portable Pools, Subcommittee F15.60 on Portable Pools was organized on Dec. 5, 2005. The subcommittee plans to develop standards for portable pools for residential use. A portable pool is defined as a pool that is easily moved or carried, and designed to be purchased, set up and installed personally by the consumer. Subcommittee F15.60 will address safety issues that result in portable pool drownings, as well as…, F15.61 on Constant Air Inflatable Play Devices for Home Use, Subcommittee F15.61 on Constant Air Inflatable Play Devices for Home Use was formed Feb. 6. This subcommittee will develop safety specifications for various types of constant air inflatable devices intended for use by children over the age of 18 months to 14 years in a home environment. Subcommittee F15.61 will also work to maintain liaisons with relevant organizations, both internal and external…
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STP 1468, Elemental Analysis of Fuels and Lubricants: Recent Advances and Future Prospects , is a new publication now available for purchase from ASTM International. Included in the volume are 23 peer-reviewed papers that provide the latest information on the elemental analysis of fuels and lubricants. Six sections cover the following topics: Overview--covers total quality management…
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A new CD-ROM, "ASTM Standards Related to Biodiesel Fuel Blend Stock (B 100) for Middle Distillate Fuels," is now available from ASTM International. The work includes the latest edition of D6751, Standard Specification for Biodiesel Fuel (B100) Blend Stock for Distillate Fuels as well as 35 other referenced ASTM standards. Among the standards are two practices for sampling petroleum and petroleum…
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According to a report published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in April 2005, more than 10,000 emergency room-treated injuries and 49 deaths have been attributed to powered scooters since 1998. With these statistics in mind, ASTM Internationals Committee F15 on Consumer Products has formed a new subcommittee, F15.58 on Powered Scooters and Skateboards. The subcommittee was…
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Interested laboratories can now register for two New ASTM Interlaboratory Crosscheck Programs. The two programs are: Hydraulic Fluids/Oils, and In-Service Hydraulic Fluids and Oils. Both Crosscheck Programs will provide statistical quality assurance tools that will enable laboratories to maintain or improve a high level of performance in conducting routine ASTM tests by comparing results with…