ASTM International

Standard Specification for Materials to Mitigate the Spread of Radioactive Contamination after a Radiological Dispersion Event
 N E2731

Annotation

This specification is intended to provide a basis for identification of materials used to immobilize radioactive contamination, minimize exposure, and facilitate subsequent decontamination.2

This standard provides a set of specifications describing a stabilizer (coating or coating system) to be used to prevent the spread of radioactive contamination. Some of these specifications may prove difficult to meet. A product that meets some, but not all, of the performance specifications herein may have value, and this specification may be used as a guide by which to evaluate such products.

The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

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.

2 A list of the radionuclides of interest for the purposes of this specification can be obtained from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) at http://www.remm.nlm.gov/rdd.htm#isotopes. Additional information is available from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Protective Action Guides for Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD) and Improvised Nuclear Device (IND) Incidents (PDF - 481 KB) (DHS/FEMA draft document, published in Federal Register January 3, 2006, Z-RIN 1660-ZA02).