ASTM_D_6063_-_11.pdf

Designation:D606311Standard Guide forSampling of Drums and Similar Containers by FieldPersonnel1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6063;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 guide covers information,including flow charts,forfield personnel to follow in order to collect samples fromdrums and similar containers.1.2 The purpose of this guide is to help field personnel inplanning and obtaining samples from drums and similarcontainers,using equipment and techniques that will ensurethat the objectives of the sampling activity will be met.It canalso be used as a training tool.1.3 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 and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.See specificWarnings in 7.4.3 and 7.4.4.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C783 Practice for Core Sampling of Graphite ElectrodesD1452 Practice for Soil Exploration and Sampling by AugerBoringsD1586 Test Method for Penetration Test(SPT)and Split-Barrel Sampling of SoilsD1587 Practice for Thin-Walled Tube Sampling of Soils forGeotechnical PurposesD2113 Practice for Rock Core Drilling and Sampling ofRock for Site InvestigationD4448 Guide for Sampling Ground-Water Monitoring WellsD4687 Guide for General Planning of Waste SamplingD4700 Guide for Soil Sampling from the Vadose ZoneD4823 Guide for Core Sampling Submerged,Unconsoli-dated SedimentsD4840 Guide for Sample Chain-of-Custody ProceduresD5088 Practice for Decontamination of Field EquipmentUsed at Waste SitesD5283 Practice for Generation of Environmental Data Re-lated to Waste Management Activities:Quality Assuranceand Quality Control Planning and ImplementationD5358 Practice for Sampling with a Dipper or Pond SamplerD5451 Practice for Sampling Using a Trier SamplerD5495 Practice for Sampling With a Composite LiquidWaste Sampler(COLIWASA)3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 bung,nusually a 2-in.(5-cm)or34-in.(1.3-cm)diameter threaded plug specifically designed to close a bunghole.3.1.2 bung hole,nan opening in a barrel or drum throughwhich it can be filled,emptied or vented.3.1.3 consolidated solid,nas used in this guide,a compactsolid not easily compressed or broken into smaller portions.3.1.4 drum,nimplies any drum,barrel or non-bulk con-tainer of 5 to 110 gal(19 to 400 L)capacity.3.1.5 representative sample,na sample collected such thatit reflects one or more characteristics of interest(as defined bythe project objectives)of the population from which it wascollected.3.1.6 sample,none or more items or portions collectedfrom a lot or population.3.1.7 sampler,nthe device used to obtain a sample.3.1.8 sludge,nas used in this guide,any mixture of solidsthat settles out of solution;sludges contain liquids that are notapparent as free liquids.3.1.9 unconsolidated solid,nas used in this guide,unce-mented or uncompacted material that is easily separated intosmaller portions.3.1.10 work plans,nplans that are specific to sampling ata particular site;examples are Health and Safety Plans andSampling and Analysis Plans.1This guide 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 Nov.15,2011.Published December 2011.Originallyapproved in 1996.Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D6063 96(2006).DOI:10.1520/D6063-11.2For 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.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 4.Summary of Guide4.1 This guide uses a decision-tree format to lead personsintending to sample waste materials from drums and similarcontainers through a series of questions.The answers to thequestions result in recommended actions,including the selec-tion of appropriate sampling equipment.Brief instructions onthe use of the equipment are included.4.2 This guide addresses commonly used sampling equip-ment and devices;it is not intended to cover all that might bepurchased or custom made.5.Significance and Use5.1 This guide is intended to assist field personnel inobtaining samples from drums and similar containers for fieldand laboratory analysis.The need for accurate data and thecosts associated with sampling and analysis make it essentialthat samples be taken correctly before submitting them forchemical analysis or physical testing,or both.Incorrect sam-pling can in