ASTM D8196-22 - Standard Practice for Determination of Water Activity (<emph type="ital">a<inf>w</inf ></emph>) in Cannabis Flower

1.1 This practice covers the recommended procedure for determining the water activity (a_w) 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.