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A proposed new ASTM standard will provide guidance to sensory evaluation researchers who are studying the temporal sensory properties of consumer products. ASTM WK41798 , Guide for Temporal Methods, is being developed by Subcommittee E18.03 on Sensory Theory and Statistics , part of ASTM International Committee E18 on Sensory Evaluation . Chris Findlay, Ph.D., chairman, Compusense, and an E18…, ASTM Committee E18 Next Meeting:, April 7-10, 2014, April Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Technical Contact:, Christopher J. Findlay, Ph.D., Compusense, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, Phone: +1 519-836-9993; cfindlay@compusense.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Scott Orthey, Phone: 610-832-9730; sorthey@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9590
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All interested parties are invited to participate in the standards developing activities of Subcommittee E18.05 on Sensory Applications--General , part of ASTM International Committee E18 on Sensory Evaluation . E18.05 is responsible for the important sensory evaluation standard, ASTM E1958 , Guide for Sensory Claim Substantiation. First issued in 1998, and most recently revised in 2012, ASTM…, ASTM Committee E18 Next Meeting:, April 8-10, 2014, April Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Technical Contact:, Bethia Margoshes, Procter and Gamble Company, Cincinnati, Ohio, Phone: 513-626-2015; margoshes.ba@pg.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Scott Orthey, Phone: 610-832-9730; sorthey@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9535
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ASTM International Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing , through its Subcommittee D08.24 on Sustainability , is developing several standards for sustainable roofing systems. One such standard is ASTM WK26599 , Guide for Design of Sustainable, Low-Slope Roofing Systems. “The proposed standard embraces the fact that the primary purpose of the roofing system is to protect the top of the…, ASTM Committee D08 Next Meeting:, Dec. 8-11, 2013, December Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Eric K. Olson, P.E., Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Waltham, Mass., Phone: 781-907-9311; ekolson@sgh.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joseph Hugo, Phone: 610-832-9740; jhugo@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9478
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The headspace in domestic wastewater collection and treatment systems is a severe environment that can impact even high performance protective coatings. A proposed new ASTM International standard covers an apparatus and set of procedures that are used to create and maintain a simulated sewer headspace environment to be used to test potential coatings. ASTM WK33537 , Practice for Operating the…, ASTM Committee G01 Next Meeting:, Nov. 12-14, 2013, November Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Vaughn O’Dea, Tnemec Co. Inc., Kansas City, Mo., Phone: 816-519-2267; odea@tnemec.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, Phone: 610-832-9694; jrodgers@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9438
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How long will a certain brand of chewing gum retain its flavor? Will a piece of steak retain its initial tenderness as it is being chewed? Questions such as these relate to how a product is perceived over time, an area covered in a proposed new ASTM International standard, ASTM WK41798 , Guide for Temporal Methods. Temporal methods, such as those to be covered in ASTM WK41798, are used to measure…, ASTM Committee E18 Next Meeting:, Oct. 22-25, 2013, October Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Christopher J. Findlay, Ph.D., Compusense Inc., Guelph, Ontario, Canada, Phone: 519-836-9993; cfindlay@compusense.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Scott Orthey, Phone: 610-832-9730; sorthey@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9400
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A proposed ASTM standard will reflect recent technological advances for asphalt adhesives. ASTM WK40056 , Specification for Adhesive Used with Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials, is being developed by Subcommittee D08.20 on Roofing Membrane Systems , part of ASTM International Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing . “The proposed standard will provide a means of describing the changes that…, ASTM Committee D08 Next Meeting:, June 9-12, 2013, June Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Carter C. Slusher, Firestone Building Products, Indianapolis, Ind., Phone: 317-575-7117; slushercarter@gbsg.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joseph Hugo, Phone: 610-832-9740; jhugo@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9322
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ASTM International Committee G01 on Corrosion of Metals has an ongoing commitment to help the oil field industries adopt and use state-of-the-art techniques to control corrosion. As part of this commitment, Subcommittee G01.05 on Laboratory Corrosion Tests has approved ASTM G205 , Guide for Determining Corrosivity of Crude Oils. ASTM G205 is the result of collaboration among members of Task Group…, ASTM Committee G01 Next Meeting:, Nov. 13-15, November Committee Week, Atlanta, Ga., Technical Contact:, Sankara Papavinasam, Ph.D., CanmetMATERIALS, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Phone: 613-947-4603; spapavin@nrcan.gc.ca, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, Phone: 610-832-9694; jrodgers@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9297
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A new ASTM International standard provides information and guidelines for the selection and installation of drainage systems media that are used with waterproofing systems. ASTM D7492/D7492M , Guide for Use of Drainage System Media with Waterproofing Systems, was developed by Subcommittee D08.22 on Waterproofing and Dampproofing Systems, part of ASTM International Committee D08 on Roofing and…
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will detail a multilevel approach for performing above- and below-ground inspection of transmission poles and lattice towers in the field. ASTM WK35986, Test Method for Field Inspection of Transmission Poles and Lattice Towers, will be used by utilities to provide tools for maintenance departments that inspect and repair transmission structures. ASTM…
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A proposed new ASTM International guide will standardize sensory practices currently being used in the oral care products industry. The proposed standard, ASTM WK34772 , Guide for Sensory Evaluation of Oral Care Products, is being developed by Subcommittee E18.07 on Personal Care and Household Evaluation , which is part of ASTM International Committee E18 on Sensory Evaluation of Materials and…