ASTM, EPA Compilation features cyanide analysis standards.

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Available on CD-ROM, A Compilation of ASTM and U.S. EPA Standards for Cyanide Analysis, Sampling and Mitigating Interferences features 12 latest ASTM standards for analysis of cyanide in water, solids, and air. Six of these test methods and one practice are currently being proposed by US EPA for compliance monitoring at 40 CFR Part 136 under Clean Water Act. Compilation is of value for anyone required to collect and test water samples for analysis of cyanide.



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New Compilation from ASTM International Features ASTM and U.S. EPA Standards for Cyanide Analysis



W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.-New on CD-ROM, A Compilation of ASTM and U.S. EPA Standards for Cyanide Analysis, Sampling and Mitigating Interferences is now available from ASTM International.

This unique collection features 12 of the latest ASTM standards for the analysis of cyanide in water, solids and air. Six of these test methods and one practice are currently being proposed by the U.S. EPA for compliance monitoring at 40 CFR Part 136 under the Clean Water Act.

In addition to ASTM D2036, Standard Test Methods for Cyanides in Water, which contains the latest conventional test methods to measure cyanides, the CD includes ASTM D751, Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics, a new distillationless method for total cyanide. Also included is ASTM D7365, Standard Practice for Sampling, Preservation and Mitigating Interferences in Water Samples for Analysis of Cyanide. The CD also features seven EPA test methods to measure cyanide in water and solid waste samples.

This compilation is an invaluable resource for field sampling personnel, environmental laboratories, regulators, auditors and anyone that is required to collect and test water samples for the analysis of cyanide.

A Compilation of ASTM and U.S. EPA Standards for Cyanide Analysis, Sampling and Mitigating Interferences is available for $69 USD (CD-ROM; stock #: CYANIDECD10; ISBN: 978-0-8031-8629-3).

To purchase ASTM publications, search by stock number on the ASTM Web site (www.astm.org), or contact ASTM Customer Relations (phone: 610-832-9585; service@astm.org).

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ASTM Staff Contact: Marsha Firman, Phone: 610-832-9612; mfirman@astm.org

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