ASTM_D_8245_-_19.pdf

Designation:D824519Standard Guide forDisposal of Resin-Containing Cannabis Raw Materials andDownstream Products1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D8245;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 guide encompasses generalized guidelines for thedisposal of cannabis raw materials and products containingresins.The guidelines presented can also be applied to thedisposal of planting seed.1.2 This guide also provides guidance for authorized con-sumers outlining the safe and secure disposal of unwanted,unused,or expired resin cannabis products at home or throughuse of a take-back program facilitated by a cannabis operationor the authority having jurisdiction.1.3 This guide does not cover the disposal of seeds,leaves,stalks,or roots so long as they are not accompanied by theflowers or resins.1.4 This guide does not cover the disposal of other wastematerials commonly generated by a cannabis operation,suchas waste grow-media,cleaning agents,pesticides,fertilizers,solvents,lighting(mercury-and lead-based),hazardousmaterials,laboratory wastes generated during quality assuranceand quality control,water,or unused packaging and labelmaterials.1.5 UnitsThe values stated in SI units are to be regardedas the standard.No other units of measurement are included inthis standard.1.6 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.1.7 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.Terminology2.1 Definitions:2.1.1 cannabinoids,nclass of bioactive chemical com-pounds consisting of terpenophenolic secondary metabolitesproduced within the secretory cells of the cannabis plant aswell as some other plant species.2.1.1.1 Discussion“Phytocannabinoids”refer to thosecannabinoids produced by plants,such as the cannabis plant.“Endocannabinoids”refer to those cannabinoids produced bynormal human/animal physiological functions.2.1.2 cannabis flower,nflowering or fruiting tops of thecannabis plant(excluding the seeds and leaves when notaccompanied by the tops)from which the resin has not beenextracted,by whatever name they may be designated by theauthority having jurisdiction.2.1.2.1 DiscussionCannabis flowers may occur singularlyor in clusters(cola),possessing glandular trichomes,bracts,calyxes/sepals,and stigmas,and bear the reproductive struc-tures(for example,stamens or pistils)involved in the devel-opment of seeds.“Grain”refers to those flowers that have beenpollinated and are in the process of or have already generatedseeds.2.1.3 cannabis leaves,nphotosynthesizing parts of thecannabis plant that range in size and shape with multipleprotrusions stemming from a singular shoot that may or maynot possess glandular trichomes.2.1.3.1 DiscussionThe arrangement of leaves is alternateor opposite,the form of the leaves is palmately compound,composed usually from three(3)to up to nine(9)linearlanceolate leaflets with glandular hairs,and margins rangingfrom crenate/dentate to coarsely serrate.2.1.3.2 Discussion“Sugar leaves”are a subset of cannabisleaves that grow with the flowers and possess a significantquantity of glandular trichomes(that is,both the tops andbottoms of the leaves are completely covered in glandulartrichomes).“Fan leaves”are another subset of cannabis leavesthat grow throughout the plant but do not possess a significantquantity of glandular trichomes,if any.2.1.4 cannabis plant,nany plant of the genus Cannabis.2.1.4.1 DiscussionAt a minimum,this refers to Cannabissativa L.,and,if classified as different species,then also1This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D37 on Cannabis andis the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D37.04 on Processing and Handling.Current edition approved Jan.15,2019.Published February 2019.DOI:10.1520/D8245-19.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.1 Cannabis indica and Cannabis afghanica(in accordance withmodern taxonomic efforts).