ASTM E2710 PDF

Standard Guide for Preservation of Charred Documents (Withdrawn 2020)

ASTM E2710 – Standard Guide for Preservation of Charred Documents (Withdrawn 2020)

1.1 This guide provides procedures that should be used by forensic document examiners (Guide E444)for the preservation of charred documents.

1.2 These procedures include evaluation of the sufficiency of the material requiring preservation.

1.3 The particular methods employed in a given case will depend upon the nature of the material available for preservation.

1.4 This guide does not cover all procedures to preserve charred documents. Consultation with a document conservationist, archivist, or related material expert, as well as reference materials, may be necessary.

1.5 This guide does not replace knowledge, skill, ability, experience, education, or training (Guide E2388) and should be used in conjunction with professional judgment.

1.6 This standard does notpurport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use.Itisthe responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriatesafety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatorylimitations prior to use.