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ASTM Releases New Standards for Various Sectors

By Pam Wertalik | Jun 19, 2024

New ASTM Standards prioritize safety, efficacy, and sustainability

Guide to Laboratory Testing of Plastics and Polymers

By Trevor Henderson | Apr 5, 2024

A quick look at the sophisticated processes and equipment necessary to ensure the quality and performance of plastic materials

a collection of plastic products including cutlery, water bottles and toys

ASTM Testing of Art Supplies

By Pam Wertalik | Aug 16, 2023

ASTM testing of art supplies plays a crucial role in verifying that products meet safety standards, minimizing potential health risks, and ensuring the quality that artists expect.

What are the ASTM standards for Toy Testing?

By Trevor Henderson | Jul 27, 2023

The “Standard Consumer Safety Specifications for Toy Safety” details the methods and procedures for testing toy safety.

Composite Testing: New ASTM Laboratory Standards

By Editorial Team | Mar 3, 2023

Looking for a laboratory to do composite testing? Two new ASTM Standards for the testing of the plastic composites pultruded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) materials will be released. The new ASTM Standards are ASTM D7792, the Test Method for Measuring the Effect...

Composite Testing: New ASTM Laboratory Standards

New Federal Standard for Infant Bouncer Seats

By Editorial Team | Mar 2, 2023

Earlier this month the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) of the United States approved a new mandatory federal standard relating to infant bouncer seats to improve safety and prevent death and injuries. Bouncer (or bouncy) seats are made for infants between...

Asphaltenes in Oil Production NEW LAB STANDARD – ASTM Test Method

By Editorial Team | Feb 23, 2023

Need testing for Asphaltenes in Oil Production? ASTM has announced that it will be releasing a new laboratory test standard for Asphaltenes in Oil Production. When it is released, it will be entitled "ASTM D7996, Test Method for Measuring Visible Spectrum of...

ASTM Oil, Gas ,Petroleum Product Testing

What is the ASTM Standard for Bed Rails?

By Editorial Team | Feb 17, 2023

The importance of regulating bed rails to keep you and your family safe As a new parent, have you ever wondered if your young child is safe on their new twin bed? As a result of this, many parents purchase a new bed rail in hopes that it will keep their children...