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Do Metabolix Natural Plastics comply with ASTM D 6400 or European equivalent?

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Yes. In addition they can biodegrade in soil and backyard compost, fresh and marine water as well as in anaerobic environments such as septic systems.
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Are Metabolix PHA Natural Plastics really better for the environment than traditional plastics?

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Yes. PHAs are environmentally benign, require less energy equivalent for their manufacture, are biodegradable, and are made from carbon dioxide, sunlight and water.
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What is the Equivalent ASTM of St 52?

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DIN St 52-3 = W.Nr. 1.0570; AFNOR - France = E 36-3; E 36-4; B.S. - Great Britain = 4360-50 B; 50 C; 50 D; UNI - Italy = Fe 510 B; C; D; JIS - Japan = SM 50 YB; SM 53 B; C; SS - Sweden = 2132; GOST - Russia = 17 GS, 17 G 1 S; UNE - Spain = A 510 C; D; F.6214 AE 355-C; AISI/SAE/ASTM - U.S.A. = -.
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What is equivalent of 25CrMo4V to ASTM/AISI?

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an Exclusive member you can find 6 different suppliers for the required tubes, from those who have joined the products to their account, under following products:
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Do the WJ RFID MPR Readers comply with Asian and European Standards?

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Asian and European frequencies are on the MPR PC Card product capability development road map for 2005. WJ Communications will announce the anticipated release dates in the future.
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What is the equivalent DIN Number of ASTM A53?

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St 52 = W.Nr. 1.0580, Component = % max., C = 0.20, Si = 0.55, Mn = 1.50, P = 0.050, S = 0.050, N = 0.007 St 52.3 = W.Nr. 1.0570, Component = % max., C = 0.22, Si = 0.55, Mn = 1.60, P = 0.040, S = 0.040, Al = (0.020)
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What is the equivalent for ST37, DIN-1626 in ASTM standards?

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GB 8162-82 YB(T)63-87: C = 0.42-0.50%, Si = 0.17-0.37%, Mn = 0.50-0.80%, P = 0.035%, S = 0.035%, Ni = 0.25%, Cr=0.25%, Cu0.25% (source: www.saleroad.com/know/steel/1011.htm) St 35-3: C max. = 0,16%, Mn = 0,35 - 0,65%, P max. = 0,040%, S max. = 0,040%, Cr max. = 0,30%, Ni max. = 0,30%, Al max. = 0,02%, Cu max. = 0,30%, Cr + Cu + Ni max. = 0,70% RSt 37-2, W.Nr. 1.0038 is equivalent to AISI/SAE/ASTM A 570 Gr. 36.
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Are Metabolix Mirel Bioplastics really better for the environment than traditional plastics?

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Yes. Mirels are environmentally benign, require less energy equivalent for their manufacture, are biodegradable, and are made from carbon dioxide, sunlight and water.
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What are PHA Natural Plastics?

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PHAs (polyhydroxyalkanoates) (see PHA history) are a very broad and versatile family of polymers that are made biologically, converting sunlight and carbon dioxide from the atmosphere using microbial or plant bio-factories. Technically, they are a family of aliphatic polyesters.
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What are PHA Natural Plastics useful for?

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In many applications, PHAs provide a cost-effective, sustainable alternative to currently used polymers based on fossil carbon. They also bring new functionality to the market place, making possible new product concepts that cannot be delivered with current ranges of materials. An example of this is flushable wet wipes, which combine the stability of Natural Plastics to water with their biodegradability.
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How can I get samples of PHA Natural Plastics?

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At this time, Metabolix supplies PHA materials to qualified parties under Material Transfer Agreements. We do not otherwise provide samples.
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Do nTAPs comply with European standards?

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Yes. All copper nTAPs are CE certified to meet European standards for RF emissions. Optical nTAPs do not require RF certification because they are not electronic devices.
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Is there an equivalent Code under the European Law?

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UNSPSC has over 4000 members representing more than 80 countries; UNSPSC by design is a global code; there is no differentiation by region.
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What is EN equivalent to BS 1387 or ASTM A53?

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BS 1387 is EN BS 1387 and for ASTM A53 - see previous answers to: hfayez@nets.com.jo, quasiy@yahoo.com & terence.sundgren@eskom.co.za
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Which is the ASTM equivalent material of DIN St 35.8?

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Please tell me the material composition of 10B21 boron steel, with the tolerance and permissible limits in %age.
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What is the ASTM equivalent for DIN St 45.8/III steel?

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Class Symbols (Applicable till the end of 1990): These tubes are classified into 3 grades and their class symbols are given as: We need to know how we can get Hydrant, Pipes & Sprinkler? The Manufacturer, their address, telephone. Thanks.
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Could you provide the chemical composition of GOST 8732-78/8731-74 and what is the ASTM equivalent?

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For Casing and/or Tubing pipes sometimes grade is not indicated at all and indicated only a letter as "K", "D" etc. acc. to related yield and tensile strengths.
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Do you comply with European Package Travel Directive?

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For your financial protection, James Edwards Travel complies with the European Package Travel Directive by holding all monies in an independently administered trust account until the completion of your holiday.
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A 20 minute session in a tanning be is equivalent to how many hours in the natural sun?

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It is difficult to make a simple comparison between the sun and modern indoor tanning equipment. Just as various kinds of indoor tanning lamps and equipment differ in spectral output and energy emitted, the sun's strength id dependant on several factors as well, such as the time of day or year, the latitude, cloud cover, pollution and reflection. Consequently, there is no formula for relating indoor tanning exposure times to outdoor exposure times.
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What is ASTM?

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ASTM International (American Society for Testing and Materials) is one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world-a trusted source for technical standards for materials, products, systems, and services. Known for their high technical quality and market relevancy, ASTM International standards have an important role in the information infrastructure that guides design, manufacturing and trade in the global economy. Source Information: “Overview” [www.
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Is there a European organization equivalent to CLSI (NCCLS)?

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There is no European rules equivalent to the CLSI (NCCLS). The EUCAST is trying to reach a consensus on European MIC breakpoints, and recommendations for fluoroquinolones, aminoglycosides, glycopeptides and oxazolidinones are available (Dec. 2004). At least 7 or 8 systems are being used in Europe, based on different MIC breakpoints.
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I am writing a thesis, report, etc. What other information is available on PHA Natural Plastics?

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Besides the information contained on this website, there is a considerable literature about Natural Plastics. Citations can be found in our website.
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What are plastics?

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Plastics are man-made synthetic substances, yet they emulate materials found in nature featuring valuable engineering properties. Since the days of the first synthetic material, plastics have evolved from the cheap mass-produced products of yesteryear to a group of highly specialized materials capable of solving a multitude of unusual problems. Modern plastics are incorporated into the design of airplanes, radio telescopes, automobiles, and artificial lakes.
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Do you undertake Flexural strength testing as per ASTM D 790-97?

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We would need 10 specimens (5 non conditioned & 5 conditioned samples) per set of 20 x 150mm x t (where t is your product thickness). Please ensure that pieces are parallel cut. If you send a full sheet, we can prepare required specimen but we will have to charge extra for this job. We will present the values before & after water conditioning and % loss after conditioning, in a detailed fashion as a complete test report. Please note that you must submit samples after conditioning at your end.
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D - What is a NATURAL approach?

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By means of natural therapy one can discover when and how it is actually possible (and when it's not possible) to use a natural approach.
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A 20 minute session in a tanning bed is equivalent to how many hours in the natural sun?

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It is difficult to make a simple comparison between the sun and modern indoor tanning equipment. Just as various kinds of indoor tanning lamps and equipment differ in spectral output and energy emitted, the sun's strength is dependant on server factors as well, such as the time of day or year, the latitude, cloud cover, pollution and reflection. Consequently, there is no formula for relating indoor tanning exposure times to outdoor exposure times.
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