1.1 This practice covers the recommended procedure for determining the water activity (aw) of a cannabis flower sample.
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. Water activity is a ratio, and thus is without unit designation.
1.3 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.
1.4 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.
ASTM D8196-18 Referenced Document
ASTM D8197 Standard Specification for Maintaining Acceptable Water Activity (aw) Range (0.55 to 0.65) for Dry Cannabis Flower Intended for Human/Animal Use*, 2022-10-01 Update
ASTM D8196-18 history
2022ASTM D8196-22 Standard Practice for Determination of Water Activity (aw) in Cannabis Flower
2020ASTM D8196-20 Standard Practice for Determination of Water Activity (aw) in Cannabis Flower
2018ASTM D8196-18 Standard Practice for Determination of Water Activity (aw) in Cannabis Flower