Standard Practice for Dosimetry in an Electron Beam Facility for Radiation Processing at Energies Between 300 keV and 25 MeV

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Various products and materials are routinely irradiated at pre-determined doses at electron beam facilities to preserve or modify their characteristics. Dosimetry requirements may vary depending on the radiation process and end use of the product. A partial list of processes where dosimetry may be used is given below.  
4.1.1 Polymerization of monomers and grafting of monomers onto polymers,  
4.1.2 Cross-linking or degradation of polymers,  
4.1.3 Curing of composite materials,  
4.1.4 Sterilization of health care products,  
4.1.5 Disinfection of consumer products,  
4.1.6 Food irradiation (parasite and pathogen control, insect disinfestation, and shelf-life extension),  
4.1.7 Control of pathogens and toxins in drinking water,  
4.1.8 Control of pathogens and toxins in liquid or solid waste,  
4.1.9 Modification of characteristics of semiconductor devices,  
4.1.10 Color enhancement of gemstones and other materials, and  
4.1.11 Research on radiation effects on materials.  
4.2 Dosimetry is used as a means of monitoring the irradiation process.
Note 2: Dosimetry with measurement traceability and known uncertainty is required for regulated radiation processes such as sterilization of health care products (see ISO 11137-1 and Refs (1-36)) and preservation of food (see ISO 14470 and Ref (4)). It may be less important for other processes, such as polymer modification, which may be evaluated by changes in the physical and chemical properties of the irradiated materials. Nevertheless, routine dosimetry may be used to monitor the reproducibility of the treatment process.
Note 3: Measured dose is often characterized as absorbed dose in water. Materials commonly found in single-use disposable medical devices and food are approximately equivalent to water in the absorption of ionizing radiation. Absorbed dose in materials other than water may be determined by applying conversion factors (5, 6).  
4.3 An irradiation process usually requires a minimum ab...
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1.1 This practice outlines dosimetric procedures to be followed in installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ) and performance qualifications (PQ), and routine processing at electron beam facilities.  
1.2 The electron beam energy range covered in this practice is between 300 keV and 25 MeV, although there are some discussions for other energies.  
1.3 Dosimetry is only one component of a total quality assurance program for adherence to good manufacturing practices used in radiation processing applications. Other measures besides dosimetry may be required for specific applications such as health care product sterilization and food preservation.  
1.4 Specific standards exist for the radiation sterilization of health care products and the irradiation of food. For the radiation sterilization of health care products, see ISO 11137-1 (Requirements) and ISO 11137-3 (Guidance on dosimetric aspects). For irradiation of food, see ISO 14470. In those areas covered by these standards, they take precedence. Information about effective or regulatory dose limits for food products is not within the scope of this practice (see ASTM Guides F1355, F1356, F1736, and F1885).  
1.5 This document is one of a set of standards that provides recommendations for properly implementing and utilizing dosimetry in radiation processing. It is intended to be read in conjunction with ISO/ASTM 52628, “Practice for Dosimetry in Radiation Processing”.
Note 1: For guidance in the calibration of routine dosimetry systems, see ISO/ASTM Practice 51261. For further guidance in the use of specific dosimetry systems, see relevant ISO/ASTM Practices. For discussion of radiation dosimetry for pulsed radiation, see ICRU Report 34.  
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health pract...

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ISO/ASTM 51649:2015(E)
Standard Practice for
Dosimetry in an Electron Beam Facility for Radiation
1
Processing at Energies Between 300 keV and 25 MeV
This standard is issued under the fixed designation ISO/ASTM 51649; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.
1. Scope responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
1.1 This practice outlines dosimetric procedures to be fol-
bility of regulatory requirements prior to use.
lowed in installation qualification (IQ), operational qualifica-
tion (OQ) and performance qualifications (PQ), and routine
2. Referenced documents
processing at electron beam facilities.
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.2 The electron beam energy range covered in this practice
E170Terminology Relating to Radiation Measurements and
is between 300 keV and 25 MeV, although there are some
Dosimetry
discussions for other energies.
E2232Guide for Selection and Use of Mathematical Meth-
1.3 Dosimetry is only one component of a total quality ods for Calculating Absorbed Dose in Radiation Process-
assurance program for adherence to good manufacturing prac-
ing Applications
tices used in radiation processing applications. Other measures E2303Guide for Absorbed-Dose Mapping in Radiation
besides dosimetry may be required for specific applications
Processing Facilities
such as health care product sterilization and food preservation. F1355GuideforIrradiationofFreshAgriculturalProduceas
a Phytosanitary Treatment
1.4 Specific standards exist for the radiation sterilization of
F1356Guide for Irradiation of Fresh, Frozen or Processed
health care products and the irradiation of food. For the
Meat and Poultry to Control Pathogens and Other Micro-
radiation sterilization of health care products, see ISO 11137-1
organisms
(Requirements) and ISO 11137-3 (Guidance on dosimetric
F1736Guide for Irradiation of Finfish and Aquatic Inverte-
aspects). For irradiation of food, see ISO 14470. In those areas
brates Used as Food to Control Pathogens and Spoilage
covered by these standards, they take precedence. Information
Microorganisms
about effective or regulatory dose limits for food products is
F1885Guide for Irradiation of Dried Spices, Herbs, and
notwithinthescopeofthispractice(seeASTMGuidesF1355,
Vegetable Seasonings to Control Pathogens and Other
F1356, F1736, and F1885).
Microorganisms
1.5 This document is one of a set of standards that provides 2
2.2 ISO/ASTM Standards:
recommendations for properly implementing and utilizing
51261Practice for Calibration of Routine Dosimetry Sys-
dosimetry in radiation processing. It is intended to be read in
tems for Radiation Processing
conjunction with ISO/ASTM 52628, “Practice for Dosimetry
51275Practice for Use of a Radiochromic Film Dosimetry
in Radiation Processing”.
System
NOTE 1—For guidance in the calibration of routine dosimetry systems,
51539Guide for the Use of Radiation-Sensitive Indicators
seeISO/ASTMPractice 51261.Forfurtherguidanceintheuseofspecific
51608PracticeforDosimetryinanX-Ray(Bremsstrahlung)
dosimetry systems, see relevant ISO/ASTM Practices. For discussion of
radiation dosimetry for pulsed radiation, see ICRU Report 34. Facility for Radiation Processing
51702Practice for Dosimetry in a Gamma Facility for
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Radiation Processing
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
51707Guide for Estimating Uncertainties in Dosimetry for
Radiation Processing
51818Practice for Dosimetry in an Electron Beam Facility
1
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E61 on Radiation
for Radiation Processing at Energies Between 80 and 300
Processing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E61.03 on Dosimetry
keV
Application, and is also under the jurisdiction of ISO/TC 85/WG 3.
Current edition approved Sept. 8, 2014. Published February 2015. Originally
published as E 1649–94. Last previous ASTM edition E 1649–00. ASTM
ε1
2
E1649–94 was adopted by ISO in 1998 with the intermediate designation ISO For referenced ASTM and ISO/ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website,
15569:1998(E). The present International Standard ISO/ASTM 51649:2015(E) is a www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For
major revision of the last previous edition ISO/ASTM 51649:2005(E), which Annual Book of ASTM Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s
replaced ISO/ASTM 51649:2002(E). Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
© ISO/ASTM International 2018 – All rights reserved
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ISO/ASTM 51649:2015(E)
Standard Practice for
Dosimetry in an Electron Beam Facility for Radiation
1
Processing at Energies Between 300 keV and 25 MeV
This standard is issued under the fixed designation ISO/ASTM 51649; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.
1. Scope responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
1.1 This practice outlines dosimetric procedures to be fol-
bility of regulatory requirements prior to use.
lowed in installation qualification (IQ), operational qualifica-
tion (OQ) and performance qualifications (PQ), and routine
2. Referenced documents
processing at electron beam facilities.
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.2 The electron beam energy range covered in this practice
E170 Terminology Relating to Radiation Measurements and
is between 300 keV and 25 MeV, although there are some
Dosimetry
discussions for other energies.
E2232 Guide for Selection and Use of Mathematical Meth-
1.3 Dosimetry is only one component of a total quality
ods for Calculating Absorbed Dose in Radiation Process-
assurance program for adherence to good manufacturing prac- ing Applications
tices used in radiation processing applications. Other measures
E2303 Guide for Absorbed-Dose Mapping in Radiation
besides dosimetry may be required for specific applications Processing Facilities
such as health care product sterilization and food preservation. F1355 Guide for Irradiation of Fresh Agricultural Produce as
a Phytosanitary Treatment
1.4 Specific standards exist for the radiation sterilization of
F1356 Guide for Irradiation of Fresh, Frozen or Processed
health care products and the irradiation of food. For the
Meat and Poultry to Control Pathogens and Other Micro-
radiation sterilization of health care products, see ISO 11137-1
organisms
(Requirements) and ISO 11137-3 (Guidance on dosimetric
F1736 Guide for Irradiation of Finfish and Aquatic Inverte-
aspects). For irradiation of food, see ISO 14470. In those areas
brates Used as Food to Control Pathogens and Spoilage
covered by these standards, they take precedence. Information
Microorganisms
about effective or regulatory dose limits for food products is
F1885 Guide for Irradiation of Dried Spices, Herbs, and
not within the scope of this practice (see ASTM Guides F1355,
Vegetable Seasonings to Control Pathogens and Other
F1356, F1736, and F1885).
Microorganisms
1.5 This document is one of a set of standards that provides 2
2.2 ISO/ASTM Standards:
recommendations for properly implementing and utilizing
51261 Practice for Calibration of Routine Dosimetry Sys-
dosimetry in radiation processing. It is intended to be read in
tems for Radiation Processing
conjunction with ISO/ASTM 52628, “Practice for Dosimetry
51275 Practice for Use of a Radiochromic Film Dosimetry
in Radiation Processing”.
System
NOTE 1—For guidance in the calibration of routine dosimetry systems,
51539 Guide for the Use of Radiation-Sensitive Indicators
see ISO/ASTM Practice 51261. For further guidance in the use of specific
51608 Practice for Dosimetry in an X-Ray (Bremsstrahlung)
dosimetry systems, see relevant ISO/ASTM Practices. For discussion of
Facility for Radiation Processing
radiation dosimetry for pulsed radiation, see ICRU Report 34.
51702 Practice for Dosimetry in a Gamma Facility for
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Radiation Processing
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
51707 Guide for Estimating Uncertainties in Dosimetry for
Radiation Processing
51818 Practice for Dosimetry in an Electron Beam Facility
1
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E61 on Radiation
for Radiation Processing at Energies Between 80 and 300
Processing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E61.03 on Dosimetry
keV
Application, and is also under the jurisdiction of ISO/TC 85/WG 3.
Current edition approved Sept. 8, 2014. Published February 2015. Originally
published as E 1649–94. Last previous ASTM edition E 1649–00. ASTM
ε1 2
E 1649–94 was adopted by ISO in 1998 with the intermediate designation ISO For referenced ASTM and ISO/ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website,
15569:1998(E). The present International Standard ISO/ASTM 51649:2015(E) is a www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For
major revision of the last previous edition ISO/ASTM 51649:2005(E), which Annual Book of ASTM Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s
replaced ISO/ASTM 51649:2002(E). Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
© ISO/ASTM International 2024 – All rights reserved
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