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Scope

1.1 These test methods give the various tests for assessing the compliance of glass recovered from wastes for use as a raw material for glass manufacturing.

1.2 The test methods combine visual examinations with both chemical and physical tests. A flow chart of the testing sequence is included in this test method (see ).

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For hazard statements, see , , Section , and .

Significance and Use

These test methods provide a means for determining whether waste glass is suitable for use as a raw material for glass manufacturing.

Keywords

chemical tests; glass; glass cullet; glass manufacturing; glass recovery; inorganic contaminants; metallic contaminants; off-color glass; organic contaminants; physical tests; refractory contaminants; test methods; waste glass

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

11.04 (Waste Management)

To find similar documents by classification:

81.040.10 (Raw materials and raw glass)

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