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A new ASTM International specification supports the use of waterless coolants in car engines. Waterless coolants avoid the creation of water vapor pockets that can interrupt heat transfer from critical areas of an engine, helping prevent engine damage, enhance consumer safety, and more. According to ASTM International member Jonathan T. Light, non-aqueous engine coolants that conform to the new…, ASTM Committee D15 on Engine Coolants and Related Fluids Next Meeting:, May 17-18, 2017, Phoenix, Ariz., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Jonathan T. Light, Evans Cooling Systems, Inc., Suffield, Conn., tel +1.860.435.2418; jtlight@comcast.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Ashley Wiand, tel +1.610.832.9551; awiand@astm.org Release #10255
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This week, the ASTM International Board of Directors approved the launch of a new technical committee dedicated to developing standards for the growing field of recovered carbon black (rCB). The Committee on Recovered Carbon Black (rCB) ( D36 ) will focus on creating and updating standards in areas such as: the decomposition of scrap tires, other scrap-rubber components, sustainability, and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joe Koury, tel +1.610.832.9804; jkoury@astm.org Release #10249
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A new ASTM International standard for heat transfer fluids will help create more efficient heating and air conditioning systems. The new standard (soon to be published as D8039, Specification for Freeze Point Depressed Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Heat Transfer Fluids (HTF)) was developed by ASTM’s Committee on Engine Coolants and Related Fluids ( D15 ). Heat transfer fluids used in the…, D15 on Engine Coolants and Related Fluids Future Meeting:, Oct. 19-20, Dearborn, Michigan, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Edward R. Eaton Sr., Amalgatech, Phoenix, Ariz., tel +1.602.252.0280; edeaton@amalgatech.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Ashley Wiand, tel +1.610.832.9551; awiand@astm.org Release #10188
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Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture selected the Safety Equipment Institute - a subsidiary of ASTM International - to manage the certification program that supports labeling thousands of products as "biobased." The renewal of this five-year contract will mean that more and more people will be able to find and purchase products that are made and packaged using renewable materials. “This…, Program Contact:, Pat Gleason, tel. +1.703.442.5732; pgleason@seinet.org, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel. +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10160
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As a result of the Safety Equipment Institute becoming a subsidiary of ASTM International on April 19, SEI is expanding its offerings beyond its existing product certifications to include personnel certifications and environmental declaration programs. The SEI Board Standing Committee on Certification Programs met for the first time yesterday. It approved operating manuals and procedures for SEI’…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel. +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, SEI Staff Contact:, Pat Gleason, tel. +1.703.442.5732; pgleason@seinet.org Release #10101
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ASTM International Committee F12 on Security Systems and Equipment (F12) has presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Julia Schimmelpenningh of Eastman Chemical Company in Springfield, Mass., U.S.A. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10067
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Grainy security-camera footage capturing a car as it plunges through glass into a store is seen all too often on television and Internet news sites. The commonplace nature of such accidents signals a need for better storefront protection from errant cars. Protective barriers are becoming an increasingly important component of preventing or minimizing the damage from such accidents. Now, a new…, ASTM Committee F12 Next Meeting:, April 27-28, 2015, April committee week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, Michael Brackin, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, Bryan, Texas, tel +1.979.845.2019; m-brackin@ttimail.tamu.edu, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joseph Hugo, tel +1.610.832.9740; jhugo@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, tel +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9746
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will be helpful in selecting glass or glazing that has a proper communication transmittance rate for the location in which it is being used. ASTM WK41897 , Test Method for EMI Transmittance and Shielding Rating for Glazing Infill, is being developed by Subcommittee F12.10 on Systems Products and Services , part of ASTM International Committee F12 on…, ASTM Committee F12 Next Meeting:, Oct. 21-21, 2013, October Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Julia Schimmelpenningh, Eastman Chemical Co., Springfield, Mass., Phone: 413-730-3413; jcschi@eastman.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 #9421
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An important ASTM engine coolant standard, ASTM D3321 , Test Method for Use of the Refractometer for Field Test Determination of the Freezing Point of Aqueous Engine Coolants, has recently been revised to reflect advances in engine coolant technology used in modern engines. ASTM D3321 is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D15.03 on Physical Properties , part of ASTM International Committee…, ASTM Committee D15 Next Meeting:, May 21-22, 2013, May Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Frederick C. Alverson, Shell Global Solutions, Houston, Texas, Phone: 281-544-9217; frederick.alverson@shell.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joe Koury, Phone: 610-832-9804; jkoury@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9274
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It happens all too often: a driver suddenly loses control of a car, sending it into a storefront or other pedestrian area. Property damage and serious injuries, sometimes fatal, can result from these accidents. In an effort to minimize the damage caused by such crashes, ASTM International Committee F12 on Security Systems and Equipment is developing a proposed new standard, ASTM WK13074 , Test…, ASTM Committee F12 Next Meeting:, Oct. 22-24, 2012, October Committee Week, Atlanta, Ga., Technical Contacts:, Rob Reiter, Storefront Safety Consultant, Phone: 909-964-2906; r ob.reiter.pp@gmail.com ; Dean Alberson, Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A&M University, Phone: 979-458-3874; d-alberson@tamu.edu, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joseph Hugo, Phone: 610-832-9740; jhugo@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindler@astm.org R elease #9263