1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers the collection of settled dust containing beryllium and/or beryllium compounds on surfaces using the dry wipe sampling method. These samples are collected in a manner that will permit subsequent extraction and determination of beryllium and compounds in the wipes using laboratory analysis techniques such as atomic spectrometry or fluorescence detection.

1.2 This practice is limited in its scope to applications where wetted wipe sampling (using Practice D 6966) or vacuum sampling (using Practice D 7144) is not physically feasible (for example, if the surface to be wiped would be compromised by use of wetted wipes).

1.3 This practice does not address the sampling design criteria (that is, sampling plan which includes the number and location of samples) that are used for clearance, hazard evaluation, risk assessment, and other purposes. To provide for valid conclusions, sufficient numbers of samples should be obtained as directed by a sampling plan.

1.4 This practice contains notes that are explanatory and are not part of the mandatory requirements of this practice.

1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres

D4840 Guide for Sample Chain-of-Custody Procedures

D6966 Practice for Collection of Settled Dust Samples Using Wipe Sampling Methods for Subsequent Determination of Metals

D7144 Practice for Collection of Surface Dust by Micro-vacuum Sampling for Subsequent Metals Determination

D7659 Guide for Strategies for Surface Sampling of Metals and Metalloids for Worker Protection

D7707 Specification for Wipe Sampling Materials for Beryllium in Surface Dust

Keywords

beryllium; dry wipe; sample collection; settled dust; surfaces; Beryllium; Beryllium content; Sample collection; Settled dust

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 13.040.40 (Stationary source emissions)

DOI: 10.1520/D7296-06

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