The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released AAMA 643-13, "Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Solar Reflective Finishes," which describes the test procedures and performance requirements for pigmented organic coatings applied to aluminum, fiber-reinforced thermoset or wood profiles for windows, doors, wall panels and similar products.
Paint and coatings manufacturer CeralUSA LLC announced that its quality management system (QMS) was recently audited and found to be in full compliance with the International Standards Organization (ISO) 9001:2008 quality system standard.
Proposed ASTM standards for aerosol products and artist pastels are among the current activities of Subcommittee D01.57 on Artist Paints and Related Materials, part of ASTM International Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials and Applications.
The Hydraulic Institute (HI) has released a new test standard, ANSI/HI 7.6 Controlled-Volume Metering Pumps for Test, for testing positive displacement reciprocating controlled-volume metering pumps.
A proposed new ASTM International test method will combine existing in-house methods for dirt pick-up resistance for architectural paints and stains in an effort to standardize testing for dirt repellency throughout the industry.
