ASTM E708
Standard Specification for Waste Glass as a Raw Material for the Manufacture of Glass Containers
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ASTM E708 is the ASTM standard for a specification covering waste glass as a raw material for the manufacture of glass containers. It provides a technical reference for describing and evaluating recycled glass intended for container production, helping buyers and producers align on material expectations. By defining a common specification framework, this standard supports more consistent procurement, quality control, and material acceptance decisions in glass manufacturing workflows.
Purpose of ASTM E708
The purpose of ASTM E708 is to establish a clear specification for waste glass used as an input material in the manufacture of glass containers. As a materials-focused ASTM standard, it helps frame what characteristics or conditions may be relevant when waste glass is selected for reuse in container glass production. This is important because recycled raw materials can vary widely, and a recognized specification can help support consistency, communication, and product evaluation across suppliers and users.
Common use cases of ASTM E708
ASTM E708 is commonly used when waste glass is being sourced, reviewed, or purchased for use in glass container manufacturing. It may serve as a reference in supplier agreements, incoming material checks, and internal quality programs where recycled glass is part of the raw material stream. The standard is also useful for organizations that need a shared technical basis for assessing whether waste glass is suitable for container production and related processing steps.
Why ASTM E708 matters
This standard matters because recycled glass can affect consistency, process stability, and final product quality in container manufacturing. ASTM E708 gives organizations a common technical basis for compliance, material specification, and quality control decisions. Using a recognized standard can reduce ambiguity during procurement and evaluation, making it easier to compare material lots, communicate requirements, and manage risk when waste glass is used as a raw material.
- Specification for waste glass raw material
- Supports container glass manufacturing
- Useful for procurement and acceptance checks
- Helps promote consistent material quality
- Technical reference for recycled glass use
- Publication Date: 2017-09-11
- Publisher: ASTM
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