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Events Include USTDA-Sponsored Workshop, Rare Earth Materials Workshop and RoHS Roundtable, ASTM International Committee F40 on Declarable Substances in Materials conducted its biannual standards development meetings on March 10-11, 2014, at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s facilities in Shanghai, China. The meeting included both standards development work and special presentations. ASTM staff and F40 members participated in other events related to declarable substances in China, including…, F40 Meeting, Committee F40 is currently developing three proposed new standards, which were discussed in the Shanghai meeting: • ASTM WK26792, Guide for Identification of Declarable Substances in Polymeric Materials; • ASTM WK21957, Test Method for Identification and Quantification of Lead in Paint and Other Coatings Using Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometry (EDXRF); and • ASTM WK44003, Test Method for…, New Chemical Substance Workshop, Members of F40 participated in the U.S.-China Provisions on the Environmental Administration of New Chemical Substances workshop held in Shanghai on March 12. The workshop was organized by ASTM International in cooperation with the American National Standards Institute on behalf of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. More than 30 participants from different regions of China, as well as from…, Rare Earth Materials Workshop, On March 13, F40 held a Rare Earth Materials workshop. Gao Lan, secretary general, Standardization Administration of China’s TC229 on Rare Earth Metals, provided an overview of TC229’s work, while Taco van der Marten, chairman of ASTM Subcommittee F40.04 on Rare Earth Materials, described the history and current activities of the subcommittee. The workshop also featured a presentation by Kevin…, RoHS Roundtable, Alyson Fick, ASTM staff manager for F40, spoke at a March 17 event held by the American Chamber of Commerce, China division, in Beijing. The roundtable on restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS) standards provided the opportunity for China-based U.S.-funded companies to understand ASTM standards that consider RoHS issues. Also speaking at that roundtable were Weibing Xing, chief engineer,…, Sinopec Visit, In addition to the F40 meetings and events, Fick, along with ASTM China office representatives Liu Fei and Nancy Hu, visited the polymers and plastic building product division of Sinopec Petroleum in Beijing. This division uses many standards under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee D20 on Plastics . The ASTM staff provided an overview of ASTM and D20 to 20 attending engineers. A…, ASTM Committee F40 Next Meeting:, Nov. 12-14, 2014, New Orleans, La., ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, Phone: 610-832-9710; afick@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9634
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ASTM Committee F40 on Declarable Substances in Materials will convene its next business meetings in the People’s Republic of China in March 2014. The four-day session will include participation from 20 to 25 international technical committee experts who represent global manufacturers of products that incorporate identified hazardous materials restricted by legislation. Representatives from 15…, F40.01 Test Methods:, The development of standard test methods related to declarable substances in materials and products to assist manufacturing supply chains in various industries with compliance requirements. Key standards include: • ASTM F2617 , Test Method for Identification and Quantification of Chromium, Bromine, Cadmium, Mercury and Lead in Polymeric Material Using Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometry (EDXRF…, F40.02 Management Practices and Guides, : Establish standards for the management of information for the declaration via paper or electronic means of substances in materials. Key Standards include: • ASTM F2577 , Guide for Assessment of Materials and Products for Declarable Substances • ASTM F2931 , Guide for Analytical Testing of Substances of Very High Concern in Materials and Products, F40.03 Monitoring and Research of Legislation and Regulations, F40.04 Rare Earth Materials, : Development of standards for rare earth materials, with an initial focus on material recycling, reuse and recapture as well as physical characterization and terminology. Key Work Items include: • ASTM WK44003, Test Method for Identification and Quantification of Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in Rare Earth Materials (REMs) by X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry ASTM encourages all interested…, ASTM Committee F40 Next Meeting:, March 10-13, 2014, Shanghai, China, ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, Phone: 610-832-9710; afick@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9545
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Rare earth elements and rare earth materials are common in a wide variety of products, from cell phones to electric cars and beyond. Thus, REEs and REMs have become a critical component in the economies of many developing countries. Specifications and test methods are needed to determine if the purchased quality of REEs and REMs meets the specified quality. One such proposed standard is ASTM…, ASTM Committee F40 Next Meeting:, March 10-13, 2014, Shanghai, China, Technical Contact:, Taco van der Maten, PANalytical, Almelo, The Netherlands, Phone: +31-546-534-372; taco.van.der.maten@panalytical.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, Phone: 610-832-9710; afick@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9527
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will describe all field-proven electrical methods for locating leaks in installed geomembranes. ASTM WK42576 , Practice for Electrical Leak Location on Exposed Geosynthetics, is currently being developed by Subcommittee D35.10 on Geomembranes, part of ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics . “The technology in the field of leak location…, ASTM Committee D35 Next Meeting:, Jan. 29-30, 2014, January Committee Week, Houston, Texas, Technical Contact:, Abigail Beck, TRI Environmental, Austin, Texas, Phone: 512-263-2558; abeck@tri-env.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, Phone: 610-832-9728; kkoperna@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9442
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As rare earth materials play an increasingly critical role in the growth of global industries, an ASTM International subcommittee is gearing up to address challenges across the life cycle of these vital resources. ASTM Subcommittee F40.04 on Rare Earth Materials held its most recent meeting in April and has established a standards development agenda aimed at supporting efficient and safe…, Stimulating the Worldwide Supply Chain, The increased demand for rare earth materials has converged with supply bottlenecks, resulting in a looming shortage of these resources throughout the worldwide high-tech, energy and automotive sectors. To better ensure that rare earths are more readily available for industry use, public and private sector stakeholders are focusing on ways to diversify supplies. Strategies include improving…, Protecting Our Energy Future, Underscoring the importance of rare earth materials to clean energy growth, the U.S. Department of Energy has established the Critical Materials Institute (CMI) at its Ames Laboratory in Ames, Iowa. The institute will bring together leading experts from academia, national laboratories and the private sector to find solutions to help avoid a rare earth supply shortage. Dr. Alex King, director of…, ASTM Committee F40 Next Meeting:, Nov. 13-14, 2013, November Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Taco van der Maten, PANalytical B.V., Almelo, The Netherlands, Phone: +31-546-534-372; taco.van.der.maten@panalytical.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, Phone: 610-832-9710; afick@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9406
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will provide a test method to give index performance for both established and new geogrids, which are products used for the reinforcement and stabilization of roads, railways, airports, docks and other trafficked areas. ASTM WK39646 , Test Method for Multi-Axial Low-Strain Tension Test for Geogrids and Geotextiles, is being developed by Subcommittee D35.…, ASTM Committee D35 Next Meeting:, Jan. 30-Feb. 1, January Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Nigel Wrigley, NewGrids Ltd., Poole, Dorset, England, Phone: +011-44-0-1202-716-993; nigel@newgrids.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, Phone: 610-832-9728; kkoperna@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9270
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ASTM International, together with the Bombay Textile Research Association (BTRA), will conduct a one-day workshop on geotextiles on Jan. 22, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at BTRA’s facilities in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Geotextiles is an important topic in this geographical area, as India plans for extensive highway and railway construction in the near future. The technical workshop will…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Teresa Cendrowska, Phone: 610-831-9718; tcendrow@astm.org R elease #9251
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High-strength turf reinforcement mats made from vegetative or synthetic materials (or a combination of both) are used to prevent soil erosion in drainage areas and on steep slopes. A proposed new ASTM International standard, ASTM WK38408 , Specification for Turf Reinforcement Mats, will be focused on mats made only with geosynthetics (no organic materials). ASTM WK38408 is being developed by…, ASTM Committee D35 Next Meeting:, Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2013, January Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Robert Mackey, P.E., BCEE, S2L Inc., Maitland, Fla., Phone: 407-475-9163; bmackey@s2li.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, Phone: 610-832-9728; kkoperna@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9312
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Public policy decisions on rare earth materials will have an influence on industry and affect future standardization efforts. Acknowledging this importance, ASTM International Committee F40 on Declarable Substances in Materials has formed a new subcommittee, F40.04 on Rare Earth Materials. The subcommittee, which will promote knowledge, stimulate research and implement technology through the…, ASTM Committee F40 Next Meeting:, Nov. 14-15, 2012, November Committee Week, Atlanta, Ga., Technical Contact:, Taco van der Maten, PANalytical B.V., Almelo, The Netherlands, Phone: +31-546-534-372; taco.van.der.maten@panalytical.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, Phone: 832-9710; afick@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9309
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Geomembranes are used as hydraulic and gas barriers for pond and canal liners, landfill liners, caps, floating covers and other applications. Factory fabricated geomembranes that require less on-site installation work are becoming more prominent, but contractors, owners and site engineers are not always familiar with these. A proposed new ASTM International standard will provide guidance for…, ASTM Committee D35 Next Meeting:, Jan. 30-Feb 1, 2013, January Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Gary M. Kolbasuk, Raven Industries EFD, Sioux Falls, SD, Phone: 605-331-0324; gary.kolbasuk.revenind.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna Phone: 610-832-9728; kkoperna@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9269