ASTM_D_6661_-_17.pdf

Designation:D666117Standard Practice forField Collection of Organic Compounds from SurfacesUsing Wipe Sampling1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6661;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This practice addresses sampling of organic compounds(that is,PCBs,dioxins,many pesticides and similar com-pounds)from smooth nonporous surfaces using a solvent-wetted wipe sampling method.Samples are collected in amanner that permits the solvent extraction of the organiccompound(s)of interest from the wipes and subsequent deter-mination using a laboratory analysis technique such as gaschromatography with a suitable detector.This practice is,however,unsuitable for the collection of volatile organiccompounds.1.2 This practice should only be used to collect samples forthe determination of organic compound(s)on a loading basis(for example,mass per unit area).It cannot be used to collectsamples for the determination of organic compounds on aconcentration basis(for example,mass per unit mass).1.3 This wipe sampling practice is not recommended forcollecting samples of organic compounds from rough or poroussurfaces such as upholstery,carpeting,brick,rough concrete,ceiling tiles,and bare wood.It is also not intended for thecollection of dust samples(see Guide E1278)or sampling toestimate human exposure to contaminated surfaces.1.4 To ensure valid conclusions are reached,a sufficientnumber of samples must be obtained as directed by a samplingdesign(the number and location of samples including qualitycontrol samples)and a quality assurance/quality control plan.This practice does not address the sampling designs used toachieve the data quality objectives(see Practice D5792).1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety,health,and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D4687 Guide for General Planning of Waste SamplingD5681 Terminology for Waste and Waste ManagementD5792 Practice for Generation of Environmental Data Re-lated to Waste Management Activities:Development ofData Quality ObjectivesE1278 Guide for Radioactive Pathway Methodology forRelease of Sites Following Decommissioning(Withdrawn2005)33.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions of terms used in thispractice,refer to Terminology D5681.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 wipe,nsorbent material(for example,cotton gauze)that is rubbed on a surface to collect a sample for chemicalanalysis.4.Summary of Practice4.1 A wipe sample is collected from a smooth,nonporoussurface with a solvent-wetted wipe following a specifiedpattern of wiping to ensure complete coverage of an area ofspecified dimensions.The wipe is then extracted and analyzedto detect and quantify(at least semiquantitatively)the presenceof organic compounds on surfaces.1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D34 on WasteManagement and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D34.01.02 onSampling Techniques.Current edition approved Dec.1,2017.Published December 2017.Originallyapproved in 2001.Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D6661 10.DOI:10.1520/D6661-17.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1 5.Significance and Use5.1 Wipe sampling is typically used by persons involved inhazardous waste site investigations to characterize the arealextent and the level of contamination on walls,floors,equipment,etc.Wipe sampling is also used t