ASTM E0688-25
Standard Test Methods for Waste Glass as a Raw Material for Glass Manufacturing
| Standard number: | ASTM E0688-25 |
| Released: | 01.11.2025 |
| Status: | Active |
| Pages: | 7 |
| Section: | 11.04 |
| 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; |
| ASTM number: | ASTM E688 |
| Supersedes: | E0688-94R11 |
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 Fig. 1).
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3.1 Exception—The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For hazard statements, see 5.3, 5.5, Section 6, 11.1.1, and 12.3.2.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.