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Today, global standards organization ASTM International approved a new standard for barrier face coverings that will help establish minimum design, performance, labeling, and care requirements for reusable barrier face coverings. The standard was developed by ASTM’s committee on personal protective clothing and equipment (F23). The new standard (F3502) is intended to apply to the general public…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11187 ###
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ASTM International’s committee on petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants ( D02 ) is developing a proposed standard that will provide a rapid, portable means to rate the filter blocking potential of a B100 biodiesel blend. The proposed standard ( WK59881 ) will fill a need for a test method that gives an indication of the blendability of B100 into ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD). “B100…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #11180 ###
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A new ASTM International standard will help in the design and monitoring of graphite components for molten salt design nuclear reactors. Building on ASTM standard D8091, which presents guidelines on how to impregnate graphite with molten salt, a new standard has been developed by ASTM’s committee on petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants ( D02 ) which provides a guide on how to…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #11177 ###
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Brian P. Shiels, senior PPE engineer for ArcWear (Louisville, Kentucky, USA), will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. ArcWear offers arc, flame, and thermal testing and certification. Shiels has served in his current role since 2019, having previously held positions at PBI Performance Products before joining ArcWear in 2018. An ASTM International member since…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11165 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person April standards development meetings (including independent meetings) have been canceled. These decisions were based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Continued review of information and recommendations from the U.S.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11164 ###
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ASTM International Seeks Written Submissions and Participants in Revision of Sensory Claims StandardASTM International’s sensory evaluation committee ( E18 ) invites all interested parties to participate in revising its guide for sensory claim substantiation ( E1958 ). Participation can take the form of a written submission or active involvement in revision of the standard. According to ASTM International member John Castura, the purpose of the planned revision to the standard is to provide…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org , Committee Contact:, John Castura, tel +1.519.836.9993; jcastura@compusense.com Release #11154 ###
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ASTM International presented the David R. Peryam Award to Jacqueline H. Beckley, chief innovation officer at The Understanding & Insight Group, for her outstanding contributions to the field of basic and applied sensory science. The award, established by the ASTM International committee on sensory evaluation of materials and products ( E18 ), recognizes outstanding professionals in the field…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11143 ###
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A new ASTM International standard test method will help improve the fit of particle-only air-purifying respirators, including filtering facepiece respirators, in an effort to ensure wearers have adequate protection. ASTM’s personal protective clothing and equipment committee ( F23 ) developed the standard, which is published as F3407 . “This standard provides detailed instructions for performing…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Mary Mikolajewski, tel +1.610.832.9678; mmikolajewski@astm.org Release #11127 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard will be used to help determine the effects of petroleum processes in the production of finished fuels. ASTM’s petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants committee ( D02 ) is developing the proposed standard. “The proposed standard gives accurate quantitative information on hydrocarbon types, such as n-paraffins, i-paraffins, naphthenes, and aromatics…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, +1.610.832.9769; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #11118 ###
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ASTM International’s committee on petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants ( D02 ) has revised its standard for hydrocarbon types in liquid petroleum products by fluorescent indicator adsorption ( D1319 ). This latest revision documents the results of a study that evaluated performance of a new production batch of the dyed gel used in the method versus the workable past production. In…, 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 #11112 ###