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ASTM International Committee D10 on Packaging plans to update its scope to better reflect the standards it oversees. The change is expected to be approved at D10’s October meeting, during which the committee will also discuss some of the significant changes its standards are undergoing, including ASTM D4169.
Earlier this year, both ASTM Committees D10 and F02 on Flexible Barrier Packaging had begun reviewing their scopes and standards to determine whether there was any overlap. “D10 and F02 are fairly closely aligned, with some overlap in committee members,” says Larry Anderson, chairman of ASTM Committee D10 and vice president, operations, for TEN-E. “Through this process, it became apparent that there was overlap in scope.”
Valvoline Revs Up Convenience with Gear Oil in Stand-Up Pouches
The FlexFill pouch for synthetic gear oil makes it easier for DIY-ers to dispense and reduces the amount of product waste versus the rigid bottle it replaces.
Feb 22nd, 2021
A new stand-up pouch from Valvoline for two varieties of its synthetic gear oil is making changing gear oil easier, while providing a more flexible, less wasteful automotive DIY experience. That’s according to the Lexington, Ky.-based worldwide marketer and supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, which says it developed the new format called the FlexFill™ bag to tackle consumer issues with the existing packaging.