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ASTM International’s committee on aromatic, industrial, specialty, and related chemicals ( D16 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Yuhong Zhang, senior specialist/professor at Sinopec Shanghai Research Institute of Petrochemical Technology in Shanghai, China. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual…
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A new test method (D8266) will help analyze impurities of a certain compound (bisphenol A) used in polycarbonate and epoxy resin, helping support the manufacturing and trade of many plastic products. Impurities in bisphenol A can slow down polymerization and result in impurities of the final product, according to Huang Yu, a junior engineer at Sinopec. She says that the test helps determine trace…
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Robert Johnson, M.D., of the University of Vermont, has received the 2018 Charles B. Dudley Medal Award from ASTM International, one of the world’s leading standards organizations. Established in 1925 in commemoration of the organization’s first president, Charles B. Dudley, the award was created to stimulate research leading to standardization, extend knowledge of the specific interests of ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10781
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ASTM International’s snow and water sports committee ( F27 ) has launched a new group that will develop standards for water sports equipment. A task group is developing two proposed standards, including one for wakeboard bindings ( WK67020 ). The proposed wakeboard binding standard specifies the size and position of threaded inserts. Threaded inserts are used to attach wakeboard bindings to…, 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 #10759
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A new ASTM International standard will provide better quality control for products made with polyester. The new standard (soon to be published as D8063) was developed by ASTM International’s committee on aromatic, industrial, specialty, and related chemicals ( D16 ). According to ASTM International member Yuhong Zhang, the presence of water in purified terephthalic acid (PTA) – used to make…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kristy Straiton, tel +1.610.832.9640; kstraiton@astm.org Release #10517
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The first meeting of ASTM International’s new subcommittee on water sports equipment (F27.80) will be Feb. 27. The group says it aims to create standards that can help test and enhance the performance and safety of products such as water skis, wakeboards, towables/inflatables, and related equipment. “With new standards, manufacturers will be able to examine and test their equipment to consensus…, 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 #10487
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The ASTM International committee on snow skiing announced that it has expanded its scope to include water skiing, wakeboarding, and inflatables. The committee will now be known as snow and water sports (F27). The group plans to create and update new specifications, test methods, practices, and terminology for: personal equipment for snow skiing, snowboarding, water skiing, wakeboarding, and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10415
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Irving S. Scher, Ph.D., P.E., a principal and biomechanical engineer at Guidance Engineering and Applied Research, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. Scher is based in Seattle, Washington. Guidance Engineering and Applied Research is an engineering and scientific consulting company that performs in-depth research and analysis for its clients. Scher holds…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10241
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Yesterday, ASTM International Committee E15 on Industrial and Specialty Chemicals voted to merge into ASTM Committee D16 on Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Chemicals. “Merging these two important committees will help consolidate chemical industry expertise in standards development, providing a one-stop shop for many stakeholders worldwide who use these crucial standards,” said Daniel Smith,…, ASTM Committee D16 on Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Chemicals Next Meeting:, Feb. 1-2, 2017, January Committee Week, Norfolk, Va. , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kristy Straiton, tel +1.610.832.9640; kstraiton@astm.org Release #10126
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ASTM International has fully redesigned its International Laboratory Directory, the only directory in the world dedicated to helping manufacturers find the right labs to test their products. Independent laboratories throughout the world rely on thousands of standards and test methods, including many developed by ASTM International. By working with these labs, manufacturers can help ensure that…, Contact:, Anna Spektor, tel +1.610.832.9756; aspektor@astm.org, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10110