ASTM International 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. ASTM technical committees are made up of professionals from around the global who develop ASTM standards. There are over 130 ASTM technical committees covering diverse industry areas ranging from metals to the environment