ASTM Volume 11.05:2016

Published annually in August.

This volume contains 48 standards.

Biological Effects and Environmental Fate--establishes standard procedures for assessing biological effects and environmental fate, including evaluating the properties, efficacy, safety, and impact in appropriate environments of pesticides and antimicrobial agents.

Biotechnology--provides test methods, guides, and practices for identification of bacteriophage, handling of hazardous biological materials, and indirect and direct detection of mycoplasma.

Pesticides and Alternative Control Agents--focuses on areas such as evaluating the health hazards and effectiveness of certain pesticides, and evaluation of antimicrobial agents.