American Standards for Testing Materials

ASTM Standard D4189-95 (2002). Standard test method for silt density index (SDI) of water. The American Standard for Testing Material. 

Several standards and specifications exist for the processing of test samples. The American Standards for Testing Materials (ASTM) probably provide the most comprehensive series... 

An alternative is to use a biopolymer. In a similar film application for example, an option would be to use one that is starch-based and derived from corn (PCL, PVA or PLA). These biodegradable films, dependent on thickness, would meet the ASTM standard (American Standard for Testing Materials) and European [EN13432] for composting. However these materials require a controlled microbial environment such as an industrial compost facility before they will degrade. 

Starch mixed with polyethene is also known as biobased (hydrodegradable) material and reaches the American Standards for Testing Materials as well as the European norms for compostability degrading in 60% under 180 days. 

Specifications for class A and class B glassware are taken from American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) E288, E542, and E694 standards. 

MnnualBook ofMSTM Standards, Vol. 6.03, American Society for Testing Materials, Philadelphia, Pa., 1991. 

Referee Methods. The American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) has collected a series of standard referee methods for the analysis of magnesium and its alloys (78). These methods are accurate over a larger range of concentration than the production methods, but are time consuming ia thek apphcation. The methods are based on potentiometric titration, photometric methods, or gravimetric methods. The photometric methods are most common and are relatively straightforward. 

U. S. EPA Regulations on Standards ofPeformanceforNeir Stationay Sources, 40 CER 60, Appendix A, Reference Methods, Washington, D.C., 1993. ASTM D3685-92, Standard Test Methodfor Sampling and Determination of Particulate Matter in Stack Gases, American Society for Testing Materials, Philadelphia, Pa., 1992. 

The industry operates by using standardized procedures for testing and characterizing materials. These procedures are pubHshed and updated by the American Society for Testing Materials in consultation with interested parties in the industry. 

Approved techniques for manual and mechanical sampling are often documented for various commodities handled in commerce by industiy groups. Examples are the International Standards Organization (ISO), British Standards Association (BSA), Japan Institute of Standards (JIS), American Society for Testing Materi s (ASTM), and the Fertihzer Institute. Sampling standards developed for use in specified industry applications frequently include instructions for labora-toiy work in sample preparation and analysis—steps (2) and (3) above. 

Relevant Standards of American Society for Testing Materials... 

Certain properties of a liquid fuel are measured routinely in a laboratory for characterization purposes. Besides density and viscosity, these properties include the pour point, the cloud point, and the flash point. Standard ASTM (American Society for Testing Materials) procedures are available for their determination. 

Toys sold in the USA are regulated by the Consumer Products Safety Commission, and the Code of Federal Regulations covers the toy safety standards. In addition, there are a voluntary set of standards established by the American Society for Testing Materials. This article visits a laboratory that helps test new toys, Specialized Technology Resources Inc., and discovers what some of the tests involve. 

ASTM (American Standard for Testing and Materials), Standard specification for Substitute Ocean Water. Designation D 1141-75, 1975. 

ASTM. 1988. Low molecular weight halogenated hydrocarbons in water - method D 3973-85. 1988 Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Volume 11.02. Water and Environmental Technology. Philadelphia, PA American Society for Testing Materials, 141-145. 

Flash Point (flash p). This is the lowest temperature at which a liquid will give off enough flammable vapor at or near its surface such that in intimate mixture with air and a spark or flame it ignites. The flash point of liquids is usually determined by the Standard Method of Test for Flash Point with the Tag Closed Cup Tester (ASTM D56-52, available from the American Society for Testing Materials, 1916 Race St, Philadelphia, Pa). This method is also the standard of the American Standards Association (ASA Z 11.24-1952, available from the American Standards Association, 70 East 45th St, New York, NY). The Interstate Commerce Commission uses the Tag Open Cup (TOC) Tester giving results 5—10°F higher (less flammable). Other methods frequently used are... 

ASTM 1980 Annual Book of Standards, Parts 35-38. Pipe and Building Products, General Test Methods, Part 36, Film, reinforced and cellular plastics, high modular fiber and composites Part 37, 38, published by American Society for Testing Materials, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

American Sodety for Testing Materials (ASTM) (1945) Designation D638-44T. Standards on Plastics, ASTM, Philadelphia. 

American Society for Testing Materials Bulletin American Society for Testing Materials Proceedings American Society for Testing Materials Standards Atti della Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, Memorie Rendiconti (formerly Atri della Reale Accademia dei Lincei)... 

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