Enhesa Database Now Available to Declarable Substance Committee Members
Members of ASTM International Committee F40 on Declarable Substances in Materials now have free access to a powerful regulatory database that houses all regulations related to Declarable Substances. F40 members who log in to their MyASTM page on the ASTM International Web site (www.astm.org) will find a link to the Enhesa database.
Proposed ASTM Pavement Marking Standard Will Reflect Innovations
A proposed new standard will provide a practice for inspecting and evaluating the retroreflective properties of longitudinal non-intersection pavement markings.
ASTM Precast Concrete Subcommittee Addresses Products for Stormwater Management
Responding to an increasing level of interest from engineers, regulators and communities, ASTM International Committee C27 on Precast Concrete Products has formed new Subcommittee C27.70 on Precast Concrete Products for Stormwater Management.
ASTM International Eye Safety Subcommittee Sets Its Sights on Protecting Field Hockey Players
Protecting the eyes of athletes is the central purpose of ASTM International standard F 803, Specification for Eye Protectors for Selected Sports. However, with an increasing number of sports requiring eye protection, Subcommittee F08.57 on Eye Safety for Sports has been developing individual standards covering eye protection for specific sports.
New ASTM Soil and Rock Standard Provides Test for Rolled Erosion Control Products
A new ASTM International standard, D 7322, Test Method for Determination of Rolled Erosion Control Product (RECP) Ability to Encourage Seed Germination and Plant Growth Under Bench-Scale Conditions, covers guidelines, requirements and procedures for evaluating the effect of RECPs on seed germination and vegetation enhancement.
New ASTM Concrete Standard Provides Preparation Requirements for Freezing and Thawing Test
A new ASTM standard, C 1646/C 1646M, Practice for Making and Curing Test Specimens for Evaluating Frost Resistance of Coarse Aggregate in Air-Entrained Concrete by Rapid Freezing and Thawing, now provides requirements for specimen preparation for C 666 testing.
ASTM Engine Coolants Task Group to Investigate 1,3-Propanediol
In response to changing emissions restrictions and consumer expectations, ASTM International Committee D15 on Engine Coolants is now developing a proposed new standard, WK16003, Specification for Engine Coolant Grade 1,3-propanediol (PDO).
ASTM Declarable Substances Committee Begins Work on Proposed Standard for Heavy Metals Analysis in Glass
Changes in the composition of glass that recyclers receive has led to the need for a simple, quick and accurate method of sorting out incoming waste glass that contains arsenic, lead and other heavy metals.
Safe Handling of Fire Extinguishing Agents Covered in New ASTM Standard
Providing users with an assurance of quality and ensuring the safe handling, transport and storage of fire extinguishing agents are the purposes of a new ASTM International standard, D 7327, Specification for HFC Blend B (CH2FCF3, CHF2CF3 and CO2).
ASTM Magnetic Properties Committee Approves First in Series of Permanent Magnet Materials Standards
ASTM International Committee A06 on Magnetic Properties has approved the first in a series of proposed standards on permanent magnet materials.