What does it mean when something conforms to ASTM D 4236?

chronic health hazards
All art supplies sold in the US must bear the phrase, “conforms to ASTM D 4236,” confirming that they have been properly labeled for chronic health hazards, in accordance with the federal Labeling Hazardous Art Materials Act (LHAMA). Any art material evaluated by ACMI will bear one of the organization’s seals.

What art supplies are toxic?

Here are seven deadly art supplies to handle gingerly, and with great care.

• Cadmium. Cadmium red.
• Arsenic. “The Strawberry Thief,” 1883, by William Morris. (
• Lead. Lead paint.
• Polyester Resin.
• Fiberglass.
• Formaldehyde.
• Large Pieces of Metal.

What does ASTM d-4236 mean for art materials?

Brief Answer. ASTM D-4236 is the standard practice of labeling art materials for chronic health hazards. The designation “conforms to ASTM D-4236” means all of the potentially hazardous components of the art product have been clearly labeled on the product packaging.

What is the objective of the ASTM A 380 ferroxyl test?

TEST OBJECTIVE The test objective was to investigate the effectiveness of two (2) Bradford Derustit Corp. products in removing iron/ iron oxide contamination from stainless steel. To certify the results, conform to the ASTM A 380. 1. TEST SAMPLES

Where can I get a ferroxyl test done?

The ferroxyl test is described in detail in the ASTM specification ASTM A380[link is to the practice at TechStreet]. You can obtain the standard on-line (for a fee). It is a relatively simple test, but uses a cyanide compound which should only be used by personnel qualified to handle hazardous chemicals. Larry Hanke Minneapolis, Minnesota 2001

When to use ASTM d4236-94 standard practice?

This practice concerns those chronic health hazards known to be associated with a product or product component (s), when the component (s) is present in a physical form, volume, or concentration that in the opinion of a toxicologist (see 2.1.11) has the potential to produce a chronic adverse health effect (s).

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