Category ASTM Standards

The ASTM D5154/D5154M-18 standard provides a definitive microactivity test method for evaluating the performance of Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) catalysts. Designed for both equilibrium and laboratory-deactivated catalysts, the test measures catalytic activity via mass percent conversion of a specified gas…

ASTM D5152-91, officially titled Standard Practice for Water Extraction of Residual Solids From Degraded Plastics for Toxicity Testing, provides a standardized laboratory protocol for leaching residual solids from degraded plastics. The resulting aqueous solution (extract) is specifically intended for use…

🧪 Overview and Significance of ASTM D5151-19 ASTM D5151-19 (Reapproved 2023) is the standard test method for detecting holes in medical gloves, covering both surgical and examination glove types. This globally recognized procedure (developed under WTO TBT principles) serves as…

Standard D515-88 specifies two test methods for determining phosphorus in water and wastewater: Method A (Colorimetric Ascorbic Acid Reduction) and Method B (Semiautomated Digestion/Colorimetric Ascorbic Acid Reduction). These methods are specific for orthophosphate and cover various forms of phosphorus, including…

📐 Scope and Significance This test method, standardized under ASTM D5150-24, measures the ability of architectural paints to hide or obscure a surface when applied by a practical roller application. It is designed to simulate real-world application conditions, providing a…

ASTM D5149-24 establishes the standard test method for the continuous sampling and analysis of ambient ozone concentrations. Utilising the ethylene chemiluminescence reaction, this method provides near real-time data for concentrations ranging from 20 µg/m³ to 2000 µg/m³ (10 ppb(v) to…

📐 Scope and Referenced Documents ASTM D5147/D5147M‑18 (Reapproved 2024) establishes procedures for sampling and testing prefabricated, reinforced, polymer‑modified bituminous sheet materials used in roofing and waterproofing. The standard covers products with various surfacing options and reinforcement types, including SBS and…

🧪 Test Overview and Scope The Centrifuge Kerosine Equivalent (CKE) test, designated under ASTM D5148-10, is a fundamental method for characterizing the surface properties and absorptive behavior of aggregates intended for use in bituminous mixtures. This standardized procedure supports the…

📋 Scope and Application of D5146-10 ASTM D5146-10 provides a standard guide for testing solvent-borne architectural coatings used on exterior, interior, or both surfaces. These coatings are defined as organic coatings applied on-site to residential, commercial, institutional, or industrial buildings…

📖 Scope, Significance, and Summary ASTM D5145-09 (Reapproved 2021) defines test methods for the gravimetric determination of nonvolatile matter content and inorganic pigment content in electrocoat baths. Standard SI units apply throughout. These properties are essential for maintaining bath quality…

ASTM D5143-06 (Reapproved 2015) defines a standardized laboratory procedure for the quantitative determination of seven specific nitroaromatic and nitramine explosive compounds in soil using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). This test method is critical for environmental site assessments, remediation monitoring,…

Protective coatings (paints) have been used extensively in the nuclear industry to protect the surfaces of facilities and equipment from corrosion and contamination by radioactive nuclides in accordance with ALARA principles. Historically, the lack of a standardized method for selecting,…