ASTM E 1157 : 1987 : R2001 : EDT 1

CONTAINED IN VOL. 14.04, 2015 Specifies laboratory items for use until they are no longer considered functional for the intended purpose.

1.1 This specification covers laboratory items for use until they are no longer considered functional for the intended purpose. It is written specifically for reusable items and is not to be confused with disposable (single use) items that are described in other standards.

1.2 This specification covers the sampling inspection and basic testing criteria for the following four types of laboratory glassware: blown and pressed glassware, nongraduated; blown and pressed glassware, graduated; tubular glassware, nongraduated; and tubular glassware, graduated.

1.3 This specification is intended to be used in conjunction with a standard specification for a specific laboratory glassware product.

1.4 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test method portion, Section 6, of this specification. 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.