books featuring information on standardization of specifications and the methods of testing for cement and concrete materials, cement, chemical-resistant nonmetallic materials, lime, concrete and concrete aggregates, mortars and grouts for unit masonry, concrete pipe, manufactured masonry units, fiber-reinforced cement products, precast concrete products; ceramics materials, refractories, glass and glass products, ceramic whitewares and related products, advanced ceramics, composite materials; chemicals, engine coolants, aromatic hydrocarbons and related chemicals, halogenated organic solvents and fire extinguishing agents, industrial and specialty chemicals; construction materials including but not limited to engineering, vitrified clay pipe, gypsum and related building materials and systems, thermal insulation, dimension stone, building seals and sealants, road and paving materials, wood, roofing, waterproofing, bituminous materials, soil and rock, geosynthetics, vehicle-pavement systems, resilient floor coverings, plastic piping systems; electronics and electrical insulation, electrical and electronic insulating materials, electrical insulating liquids and gases, electronics; end use products, soaps and other detergents, polishes, leather, sports equipment, vacuum cleaners, fences, amusement rides and devices, food service equipment; energy - nuclear fuel cycle, solar, geothermal, and other alternative energy sources; environment, waste management, pesticides, hazardous substances; general products - adhesives, activated carbon; health care, medical and surgical materials and devices, anesthetic and respiratory equipment; metal products, steel, stainless steel and related alloys, iron castings, metallic-coated iron and steel products, magnetic properties, electrical conductors, nonferrous metals and alloys, copper and copper alloys, light metals and alloys, metal powders and metal powder products, reactive and refractory metals and alloys, fasteners; paints and coatings, metallic and inorganic coatings, paint and related coatings, materials and applications, protective coating and lining work for power generation facilities; paper and packaging, paper and paper products, packaging, flexible barrier materials; petroleum products, lubricants, and fossil fuels - petroleum products and lubricants, gaseous fuels, coal and coke, catalysts; plastics, plastic piping systems; rubber, carbon black, gaskets, tires; safety, electrical protective equipment for workers, protective clothing

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providing a website on global computer networks featuring information in the field of specifications and methods of testing for cement and concrete materials, cement, chemical-resistant nonmetallic materials, lime, concrete and concrete aggregates, mortars and grouts for unit masonry, concrete pipe, manufactured masonry units, fiber-reinforced cement products, precast concrete products; ceramics materials, refractories, glass and glass products, ceramic whitewares and related products, advanced ceramics, composite materials; chemicals - engine coolants, aromatic hydrocarbons and related chemicals, halogenated organic solvents and fire extinguishing agents, industrial and specialty chemicals; construction materials including but not limited to engineering - vitrified clay pipe, gypsum and related building materials and systems, thermal insulation, dimension stone, building seals and sealants, road and paving materials, wood, roofing, waterproofing, bituminous materials, soil and rock, geosynthetics, vehicle-pavement systems, resilient floor coverings, plastic piping systems; electronics and electrical insulation, electrical and electronic insulating materials, electrical insulating liquids and gases, electronics; end use products, soaps and other detergents, polishes, leather, sports equipment, vacuum cleaners, fences, amusement rides and devices, food service equipment; energy, nuclear fuel cycle, solar, geothermal, and other alternative energy sources; environment, waste management, pesticides, hazardous substances; general products - adhesives, activated carbon; health care, medical and surgical materials and devices, anesthetic and respiratory equipment; metal products, steel, stainless steel and related alloys, iron castings, metallic-coated iron and steel products, magnetic properties, electrical conductors, nonferrous metals and alloys, copper and copper alloys, light metals and alloys, metal powders and metal powder products, reactive and refractory metals and alloys, fasteners; paints and coatings, metallic and inorganic coatings, paint and related coatings, materials and applications, protective coating and lining work for power generation facilities; paper and packaging, paper and paper products, packaging, flexible barrier materials; petroleum products, lubricants, and fossil fuels, petroleum products and lubricants, gaseous fuels, coal and coke, catalysts; plastics, plastic piping systems; rubber, carbon black, gaskets, tires; safety, electrical protective equipment for workers, protective clothing