ASTM_D_8376_-_21.pdf

Designation:D837621Standard Classification forCannabis/Hemp Extract Vaporizers1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D8376;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This standard shall classify the various types ofcannabis/hemp extract vaporizers.1.2 This classification shall differentiate between the in-tended use of each type of cannabis/hemp extract vaporizers.1.3 This classification shall provide examples of each typeof cannabis/hemp extract vaporizers.Examples and pictorialsshown in the Annexes and Appendixes or described in thisclassification are not intended to be all-inclusive and areincluded only as an aid in understanding and comprehension ofthe classification system.1.4 For the purposes of this classification system,the termconcentrate and extract are interchangeable in the context ofsource material being consumed.Concentrate and extract aretwo different products consumed in the same way1.5 This classification shall apply to vaporizers used toincorporate the extracts of a cannabis plant regardless of thetype of cannabis plant from which they where derived.For thesake of brevity,the term“cannabis”shall be used from now onto refer to any type of cannabis plant(cannabis/hemp).1.6 UnitsThe values stated in SI units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses after SI units areprovided for information only and are not considered standard.1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety,health,and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D8270 Terminology Relating to CannabisD8372 Guide for Cannabis/Hemp Extract Vaporizers3.Terminology3.1 For definitions of terms used in this guide,refer toTerminology D8270 and the terms developed by SubcommitteeD37.91 on Terminology.3.2 Definitions:3.2.1 atomizer,nany device that transforms a substance bymeans of heating into vapour.3.2.1.1 DiscussionThe term atomizer in the vaping worldis the component of the device responsible for heating up thesubstance to vapour.The word atomizer is also commonly usedto reference the heating coils of any cartridge,the part that isresponsible for vaporizing liquid.3.2.2 cartridge,na container or receptacle used for stor-age of cannabis extracts,that typically contains an atomizerwithin and is intended to be single use or replaceable.3.2.3 chamber,nany vessel/receptacle where the userloads material directly into/onto the vaporization mechanismprior to inhalation.3.2.4 desktop,nany personal consumption device that isdesigned to rest on a stable horizontal surface while in use.3.2.5 handheld,nany personal consumption device that isexplicitly designed to be held in the users hand.3.2.6 integrated single use,na common term for anall-in-one disposable vaporizer,comprising a cartridge andbattery.3.2.6.1 DiscussionAn integrated single use vaporizer canalso be called a disposable vaporizer.3.2.7 pod,na type of container style,explicitly designedfor use with liquids of varying viscosities,typically proprietary,that attaches by means of magnetic connection to an appropri-ate magnetic vape battery.1This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D37 onCannabis and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D37.08 on CannabisDevices and Appliances.Current edition approved Feb.1,2021.Published June 2021.DOI:10.1520/D8376-21.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.13.2.7.1 DiscussionA pod can also be referred to as amagnetic cartridge.3.2.8 prefilled,nany cartridge that is filled with an extractby a licensed producer,manufacturer,or distributer,as definedby the authority having jurisdiction