Welcome to the ASTM Reading Room
Your free resource for accessing ASTM safety standards incorporated by reference (IBR) into U.S. regulations.
We’re excited to introduce our new Reading Room platform! You can access it by clicking the button below.
The Reading Room can be accessed from ASTM.org
Getting Started with the New Platform
- For Current Subscribers: You will be seamlessly redirected to the new site if you are an active subscriber and currently logged in. If not, you will need to sign in using your existing credentials to gain full access.
- For New Users: To access the site, you must create a free account. You can do this by clicking the Sign In tab in the top right-hand corner or the Open Reading Room button below. Please note: Once your account is created and you’re signed in, you must click the Open Reading Room button below again to access the new site.
How to Use the New Platform
- Find Standards Quickly: Use the search bar at the top to locate specific IBR standards by entering designation numbers or keywords.
- Need help? Click the Help tab in the upper-right corner of the new Reading Room homepage to access a comprehensive User Guide with step-by-step instructions. Also, remember to check out the Tips & Tricks section at the bottom of the homepage for shortcuts and best practices to enhance your experience!
We’re thrilled to provide this updated resource—start exploring today! Stay tuned as we roll out additional features to enhance your experience.
CAUTION:
The ASTM standards available on this site are the versions and year-dates referenced in the respective federal regulation or law. The ASTM standard referenced MAY NOT BE THE MOST RECENT OR UP-TO-DATE version available. It is possible that the standard and/or technology at issue has changed or been updated during the period of time since the regulation/law was enacted. As a non-governmental organization, ASTM does not control which ASTM standards (and versions thereto) are referenced in federal regulations or laws.