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ASTM International’s snow and water sports committee ( F27 ) is developing a standard that will be used to determine how resistant a water ski is to permanent bending. The proposed standard ( WK69725 ) will also be used to test the basic strength of skis. “This proposed standard will ensure that all manufacturers who comply will test slalom water skis in the same way so that the skis can be…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Joe Koury, tel +1.610.832.9804; jkoury@astm.org Release #11155 ###
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ASTM International’s snow and water sports committee ( F27 ) is developing a standard to establish new minimum performance requirements for the releasemechanisms of alpine and alpine touring bindings. Alpine touring bindings allow skiers’ heels to be free for uphill travel and allow the heel to be locked into place for downhill skiing, while alpine bindings always lock the heel down. The…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Joe Koury, tel +1.610.832.9804; jkoury@astm.org Release #11095 ###
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ASTM International’s wood committee ( D07 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Ned Waltz, senior engineer of product evaluation and performance at Weyerhaeuser. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Waltz for significant contributions…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11094 ###
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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 standards development meetings (including independent meetings) through the end of the year have been canceled. Affected meetings include October, November, and December Committee Weeks in Orlando, Florida, and Austin, Texas, and all…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11061 ###
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Global standards organization ASTM International is providing no-cost public access to a suite of two dozen important standards used in the production and testing of personal protective equipment to combat the COVID-19 (coronavirus) public health emergency. In an effort to support manufacturers, testing labs, healthcare professionals, and the general public, the available standards cover personal…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11003 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and growing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that previously scheduled April standards development meetings in Boston (March 29-April 3) and Prague (April 27-30) have been canceled. The decision was based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Continued review of information and recommendations from the U.S.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10993
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A new ASTM International standardized test method for fiber rope aims to support safety and performance of ropes used to tow inflatable recreational equipment behind boats. The snow and water sports committee approved the new standard (soon to be published as F3410). According to ASTM International member Bethany Suderman, the standard can help various manufacturers test their ropes in the same…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Joe Koury, tel +1.610.832.9804; jkoury@astm.org Release #10931
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ASTM International’s pesticides formulation subcommittee is looking for more people to help develop a standard for spray-tank cleaners, which are used by the agriculture industry. Different kinds of pesticide mixtures are increasingly sprayed from tanks onto various kinds of crops, according to ASTM member Todd O’Connell, chairman of the pesticides formulation subcommittee. When a new mixture is…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #10884
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ASTM International’s committee on pesticides, antimicrobials, and alternative control agents (E35) is developing a standard (WK64329) for wipes that detect , Bacillus anthracis , spores, a biological threat agent that can infect people with anthrax. ASTM International member Laura Rose, a microbiologist at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, notes that , Bacillus anthracis , is a “biosafety level 3 pathogen” that infects some livestock naturally but can cause severe illness in humans. The proposed standard is a laboratory test method for processing wipes or sponges used to collect samples from surfaces that have potentially been contaminated with the spores. “ The method specifies how best to get the spores off the sponges and into a liquid, which can then be…, B. anthracis , contamination event, and assist in developing methods to quantify and detect other microorganisms in the environment. She notes that researchers interested in evaluating the efficiency and sensitivity of various sampling materials or tools could find the proposed standard useful. This effort directly relates to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #3 on good health and well-being. …, Bacillus anthracis, , according to Rose. Anyone is welcome to join in the development of these standards. Become a member at www.astm.org/JOIN . The next meeting of ASTM International’s pesticides, antimicrobials, and alternative control agents committee is Oct. 22-25 in Houston, Texas (USA). , Media Inquiries: , Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact: , Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #10873
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ASTM International’s wood committee ( D07 ) has created a comprehensive standardized practice for evaluating fire-retardant-treated laminated veneer lumber (FRT LVL). This practice (soon to be published as D8223) will help test laminated veneer lumber under both normal environmental conditions and extended exposure to high temperature. ASTM International member Borjen Yeh of APA-The Engineered…