Does it mean the product is acid-free or archival? The ASTM D4236 designation means that the product is labeled in accordance with all state and federal laws regarding toxicity. This standard has no relevance to scrapbook preservation. with ASTM D4236, this seal pertains to the product health safety issues.

ASTM is an independent, not-for-profit standards-writing organization. They promulgate standards in many diverse technical disciplines. ASTM is the forum for a majority of standards in the USA, especially those related to plastic materials and products testing. ASTM writes standards and conducts educational training seminars (specifications, test methods and guides). ASTM does not conduct testing, listing, certifying, or enforcement of its standards. [Back] See similar questions...

ASTM E679 is an ASTM International standard method for determination of odor thresholds. This standard was first published in 1979 as E679-79, when it replaced the static threshold "Syringe Method", ASTM D1391. In 1991, minor revisions were made and the standard was renumbered E679 -91. Most recently, in 2004, additional examples were added to the standard and the newest revision is published as E679-04. See similar questions...

Organized in 1898, ASTM International is one of the largest voluntary standards developing organizations in the world. ASTM is a not-for-profit organization that provides a forum for the development and publication of voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, systems, and services. See similar questions...

Simply contact ASTM International Headquarters at +1 610/832-9500 or visit www.astm.org. Informational and participating memberships cost $75; organizational membership is $400. See similar questions...

Approximately 75% of ASTM’s income is derived from the sale of publications, primarily from standards. Other income is derived from annual administrative fees, and standards-related programs. ASTM does not verify that products are tested according to a standard. Many manufacturers, however, choose to indicate that a product has been tested according to an ASTM standard by providing such information on product labels or packaging. See similar questions...

Membership in ASTM is unrestricted and limited only by the boundaries of your interest in a particular area of standardization. See similar questions...

ASMT F1587-99 is the goaltender helmet standard that HECC's independent validator uses to certify goaltender helmets. 99 indicates the year 1999 that the standard was last revised or reviewed. See similar questions...

ASMT F1045-07 is the hockey helmet standard that HECC's independent validator uses to certify player helmets. 07 indicates the year 2007 that the standard was last revised or reviewed. See similar questions...

The ASTM standards that address the manufacture of the different types of copper tube allowed for fuel gas distribution do not require that the tube carry the ASTM logo or stamp, or standard designation. These standards do outline specific product identification requirements for copper tube made to these standards. This generally includes marking of the tube to include the type of tube (K, L, M, ACR, etc.), name or trademark of the manufacturer, or both, and the country of origin. See similar questions...

Our products meet the ASTM standard put in place for that particular product. Some of our products do not have a standard set forth by ASTM. However, we still maintain a high quality of production on these parts. See similar questions...

Yes, the Hydramatic and EZ-Cover pool cover systems have been tested by UL and exceed the ASTM F1346-91 standard for swimming pool safety covers. Additionally, these covers also exceed the Afnor NF-P90-308 for France. See similar questions...

American Standards of Testing and Measurement. For more information about ASTM standards, click here. See similar questions...

ASTM standards are used by individuals, companies, and agencies around the world. Purchasers and sellers incorporate standards into contracts; scientists and engineers use them in their laboratories and offices; architects and designers use them in their plans; government agencies around the world reference them in codes, regulations, and laws; and many others refer to them for guidance. ASTM standards are ?voluntary? in the sense that their use is not mandated by ASTM. See similar questions...

Standards development work begins when members of an ASTM technical committee identify a need or other interested parties approach the committee. Task group members prepare a draft standard, which is reviewed by its parent subcommittee through a letter ballot. After the subcommittee approves the document, it is submitted concurrently to the main committee and the entire membership of ASTM. See similar questions...

ASTM has over 30,000 members from more than 100 countries around the world who are producers, users, consumers, and general interest parties, such as academicians and government representatives. These members write ASTM standards through their service on one or more of ASTM’s 130-plus technical committees.It is these members who determine which standards development activities to pursue. See similar questions...

online search of more than 11,000 ASTM standards enables you to locate ASTM standards in dozens of industrial, management, and other areas. Available on the ASTM Web site (www.astm.org — select “Search”), this function facilitates searches by keyword or standard numbers; you can see the titles and scopes of all ASTM standards and the documents referenced in each standard. See similar questions...

Yes. See the Intellectual Property Policy, available on the ASTM homepage at www.astm.org or request a copy from Headquarters at +1 610/832-9500. See similar questions...

You will receive an ASTM welcome packet in the mail about 2-3 weeks after you join ASTM. Your membership number will be included in this packet. See similar questions...