ASTM D8376-21
(Classification)Standard Classification for Cannabis/Hemp Extract Vaporizers
Standard Classification for Cannabis/Hemp Extract Vaporizers
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This classification defines various types of cannabis extract vaporizer devices.
4.2 Extract vaporizer devices can be used to incorporate extracts intended for inhalation from any type of cannabis plant. There is no distinction between those extracts intended for inhalation of a cannabis plant that can be classified as “hemp” and those that cannot, other than the delta-9-THC content. Both forms of extracts are intended to be incorporated into the body by means of direct inhalation of the vapors that result from either combustion or vaporization of the substance. Therefore, the classification system presented in this standard shall be applicable to any vaporizer device intended to be used to facilitate the vaporization of an extract of a cannabis plant intended for inhalation regardless of the type of cannabis plant from which the extract was derived.
4.3 The purpose of this classification is to standardize the naming of device types under the classification.
4.4 The classification system breaks the device types into three main categories and two subcategories. These are intended to aid buyers and sellers of these devices in accurately defining the products they are buying or selling. This classification system shall also aid in the understanding of the various types of extract vaporizing devices that exist in the marketplace by reducing them down to their most common denominator: are they handheld or desktop or universal, do they come prefilled or not, and do they connect to a power source by means of threads or a magnet or otherwise.
4.5 This classification standard provides a uniform set of usage definitions within the cannabis industry. Included within this classification is a set of figures that outlines some individual components and aspects of various types of cannabis extract vaporizers.
4.6 This classification helps to clarify differentiations between the types of device configurations for consumption usage.
4.7 This classification will...
SCOPE
1.1 This standard shall classify the various types of cannabis/hemp extract vaporizers.
1.2 This classification shall differentiate between the intended use of each type of cannabis/hemp extract vaporizers.
1.3 This classification shall provide examples of each type of cannabis/hemp extract vaporizers. Examples and pictorials shown in the Annexes and Appendixes or described in this classification are not intended to be all-inclusive and are included only as an aid in understanding and comprehension of the classification system.
1.4 For the purposes of this classification system, the term concentrate and extract are interchangeable in the context of source material being consumed. Concentrate and extract are two different products consumed in the same way
1.5 This classification shall apply to vaporizers used to incorporate the extracts of a cannabis plant regardless of the type of cannabis plant from which they where derived. For the sake of brevity, the term “cannabis” shall be used from now on to refer to any type of cannabis plant (cannabis/hemp).
1.6 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.7 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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Standards Content (Sample)
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D8376 −21
Standard Classification for
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Cannabis/Hemp Extract Vaporizers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D8376; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This standard shall classify the various types of
D8270 Terminology Relating to Cannabis
cannabis/hemp extract vaporizers.
D8372 Guide for Cannabis/Hemp Extract Vaporizers
1.2 This classification shall differentiate between the in-
tended use of each type of cannabis/hemp extract vaporizers.
3. Terminology
1.3 This classification shall provide examples of each type
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this guide, refer to
of cannabis/hemp extract vaporizers. Examples and pictorials
TerminologyD8270andthetermsdevelopedbySubcommittee
shown in the Annexes and Appendixes or described in this
D37.91 on Terminology.
classification are not intended to be all-inclusive and are
3.2 Definitions:
included only as an aid in understanding and comprehension of
3.2.1 atomizer, n—anydevicethattransformsasubstanceby
the classification system.
means of heating into vapour.
3.2.1.1 Discussion—The term atomizer in the vaping world
1.4 For the purposes of this classification system, the term
is the component of the device responsible for heating up the
concentrate and extract are interchangeable in the context of
substance to vapour.The word atomizer is also commonly used
source material being consumed. Concentrate and extract are
to reference the heating coils of any cartridge, the part that is
two different products consumed in the same way
responsible for vaporizing liquid.
1.5 This classification shall apply to vaporizers used to
3.2.2 cartridge, n—a container or receptacle used for stor-
incorporate the extracts of a cannabis plant regardless of the
age of cannabis extracts, that typically contains an atomizer
type of cannabis plant from which they where derived. For the
within and is intended to be single use or replaceable.
sake of brevity, the term “cannabis” shall be used from now on
3.2.3 chamber, n—any vessel/receptacle where the user
to refer to any type of cannabis plant (cannabis/hemp).
loads material directly into/onto the vaporization mechanism
1.6 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded
prior to inhalation.
as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
3.2.4 desktop, n—any personal consumption device that is
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
designed to rest on a stable horizontal surface while in use.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.2.5 handheld, n—any personal consumption device that is
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
explicitly designed to be held in the user’s hand.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2.6 integrated single use, n—a common term for an
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
all-in-one disposable vaporizer, comprising a cartridge and
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
battery.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.2.6.1 Discussion—An integrated single use vaporizer can
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
also be called a disposable vaporizer.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.2.7 pod, n—a type of container style, explicitly designed
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
forusewithliquidsofvaryingviscosities,typicallyproprietary,
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
that attaches by means of magnetic connection to an appropri-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ate magnetic vape battery.
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This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D37 on
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Cannabis and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D37.08 on Cannabis For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2021. Published June 2021. DOI: 10.1520/ Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
D8376-21. the ASTM website.
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