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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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ASTM International’s committee on petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants ( D02 ) has approved a guide ( D8164 ) that provides criteria for selecting digital contact thermometers (DCTs) that will accurately measure temperature when performing test methods. The guide will help both manufacturers, standards developers, and users of DCTs in the petroleum industry. The criteria are based on…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #10557
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ASTM International’s committee on packaging ( D10 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Richard A. Ward of Perritt Laboratories, Inc., in Hightstown, New Jersey, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Ward for meritorious and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10541
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A new ASTM International standard will help with pressure testing certain containers that are used to transport hazardous materials. The standard will help meet requirements of entities that regulate and support global trade. According to ASTM International member Larry Anderson, current regulations are limited in describing how to perform such a test. Specifically, the new test method provides…, 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 #10526
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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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ASTM International’s committee on petroleum and lubricants (D02) is now developing a full program of events for its Aviation Fuels Week in Lima, Peru, April 23-26. In addition to a training course on aviation fuels, meetings of the subcommittee on aviation fuels (D02.J) will now include: Critical technical discussions on ballot items, Overviews of the history and importance of developing uniform…, Meeting Information:, April 23-24, 2018, EnginZone, Monterosa 233, of. 402 Charcarilla del Estanque, Surco, Lima 33, Peru, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10505
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El Comité D02 de productos y lubricantes derivados del petróleo de ASTM International está desarrollando un programa completo de eventos para la Semana de Combustibles para Aviación que se realizará en Lima, Perú, del 23 al 26 de abril. Además de un curso de capacitación sobre Combustibles de Aviación, las reuniones del Subcomité D02.J Combustibles de Aviación ahora incluirán: Discusiones…, Acerca de ASTM International, ASTM está comprometida con las necesidades globales de la sociedad teniendo un impacto positivo en la salud y la seguridad pública, la confianza del consumidor y la calidad de vida en general. Integramos estándares de consenso, desarrollados con nuestra membresía internacional de expertos técnicos voluntarios, y servicios innovadores para mejorar vidas… Cooperando para que nuestro mundo funcione…, Información de la Reunión:, 23 al 26 de Abril 2018, EnginZone, Monterosa 233, of. 402 Charcarilla del Estanque, Santiago de Surco 15038, Lima – Perú - +51.1. 205.5513; ASTM@enginzone.org, Consultas sobre Medios:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Lanzamiento #10505
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Today, ASTM International, one of the world’s leading developers of technical standards, released a white paper entitled, “Standards Development: Enabling Manufacturing Innovation and Accelerating Commercialization.” The free paper provides a high-level vision for optimal partnership and interaction between the global standardization and innovation communities. In particular, it emphasizes how…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org , Innovation Initiatives Contact:, Brian Meincke, tel +1.610.832.9613; bmeincke@astm.org Release #10499
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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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Today, ASTM International announced that it will hold a popular two-day training course on aviation fuels at EnginZone in Lima, Peru, on April 23-24. The course, Aviation Fuels: Specifications and Test Methods, focuses on how technical standards help control the quality of aviation fuels and why they affect product performance and availability. Participants will learn to: discuss bulk and trace…, Aviation Fuel Quality Control Procedures, and copies of various standards. For more information and to register for the course, visit http://www.astm.org/fuelsperu . The course will occur in conjunction with the meeting of ASTM International’s subcommittee on aviation fuels (D02.J0) , part of the committee on petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants. The meeting, open to those interested in developing standards, is free,…, Meeting Information:, April 23-24, 2018, EnginZone, Monterosa 233, of. 402 Charcarilla del Estanque, Surco, Lima 33, Peru, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10472