ASTM D6333-23

Standard Practice for Collection of Dislodgeable Pesticide Residues from Floors

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This practice may be used to estimate the potential for human exposure to pesticide residues that may be dislodged from residential floor surfaces by dermal contact. The sampling device employed is designed to approximately replicate the pressure applied by a 9 kg child crawling or walking on the floor.  
5.2 Laboratory tests and field studies have shown that the transfer coefficient of the sampling device for collection of dried pesticide residues from nylon plush carpets is two to three times higher than that of a dry hand (palm only) pressed ten times at 7300 Pa over the same area of carpet (2, 4, 5).  
5.3 This practice has been found suitable for use on plush and level loop carpets and vinyl flooring  (2, 3).  
5.4 This practice does not describe procedures for evaluation of the safety of floor surfaces or the potential for human exposure to dislodgeable pesticide residues. It is the user's responsibility to evaluate the data collected by this practice and make such determinations in consideration of other available information.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers a procedure for collection of dislodgeable pesticide residues from indoor floor surfaces.  
1.2 This practice and the sampling methodology described are applicable to bare floors or covered floor surfaces, for example, carpeting and vinyl flooring.  
1.3 This practice and the sampling methodology described are applicable to all pesticides listed in Practice D4861 whether applied directly to the floor surface or transported there by migration within the room or tracked in from outdoors.  
1.4 Floor surfaces for which this practice has been successfully applied include nylon plush carpeting, polypropylene level-loop carpeting, and vinyl flooring.  
1.5 Sample analysis will be dependent upon the nature of the pesticides targeted and is beyond the scope of this practice; however, the analytical procedures discussed in Practice D4861 are applicable to this practice.  
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.7 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.  
1.8 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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2023
• ICS: 97.150 - Floor coverings
• Technical Committee: D22 - Air Quality
• Drafting Committee: D22.05 - Indoor Air

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D6333-17 - Standard Practice for Collection of Dislodgeable Pesticide Residues from Floors
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2023
• Referred By: ASTM D7297-21 - Standard Practice for Evaluating Residential Indoor Air Quality Concerns
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2023

Standards Content (Sample)

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.
Designation: D6333 − 23
Standard Practice for
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Collection of Dislodgeable Pesticide Residues from Floors
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6333; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This practice covers a procedure for collection of
2.1 ASTM Standards:
dislodgeable pesticide residues from indoor floor surfaces.
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of
1.2 This practice and the sampling methodology described
Atmospheres
are applicable to bare floors or covered floor surfaces, for
D4861 Practice for Sampling and Selection of Analytical
example, carpeting and vinyl flooring.
Techniques for Pesticides and Polychlorinated Biphenyls
1.3 This practice and the sampling methodology described
in Air
are applicable to all pesticides listed in Practice D4861 whether
E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
applied directly to the floor surface or transported there by
E337 Test Method for Measuring Humidity with a Psy-
migration within the room or tracked in from outdoors.
chrometer (the Measurement of Wet- and Dry-Bulb Tem-
1.4 Floor surfaces for which this practice has been success-
peratures)
fully applied include nylon plush carpeting, polypropylene
level-loop carpeting, and vinyl flooring.
3. Terminology
1.5 Sample analysis will be dependent upon the nature of
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this
the pesticides targeted and is beyond the scope of this practice;
practice, refer to Terminology D1356.
however, the analytical procedures discussed in Practice
3.1.1 dislodgeable residue, n—that part of the residue of a
D4861 are applicable to this practice.
chemical deposited on a solid surface that may be transferred
by direct contact to human skin or clothing (sometimes called
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
transferable residue).
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
3.1.2 sampling traverse, n—the distance from the starting
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the point to the end point over which the sampling media contacts
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the the floor surface for collection of a single sample.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.3 transfer coeffıcient, n—the ratio of the amount of
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
pesticide residue collected by the sampling media to the area of
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
the surface contacted by the media during a single sampling
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
traverse.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1.4 transfer effıciency, n—the ratio of the transfer coeffi-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
cient to the pesticide surface loading determined by analysis of
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
deposition coupons placed strategically on the test surface
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
before the pesticide application.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D22 on Air Quality
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and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D22.05 on Indoor Air. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2023. Published September 2023. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as D6333 – 17. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D6333-23. the ASTM website.
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4. Summary of Practice exposure to dislodgeable pesticide residues. It is the user’s
responsibility to evaluate the data collected by this practice and
4.1 The sampling method described in this practice is taken
3 make such determinations in consideration of other available
from published work (1-4).
information.
4.2 Dislodgeable pesticide residues from floor surfaces are
collected by transfer to an annular ring of polyurethane foam
6. Interferences
(PUF),
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Designation: D6333 − 17 D6333 − 23
Standard Practice for
1
Collection of Dislodgeable Pesticide Residues from Floors
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6333; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers a procedure for collection of dislodgeable pesticide residues from indoor floor surfaces.
1.2 This practice and the sampling methodology described are applicable to bare floors or covered floor surfaces, for example,
carpeting and vinyl flooring.
1.3 This practice and the sampling methodology described are applicable to all pesticides listed in Practice D4861 whether applied
directly to the floor surface or transported there by migration within the room or tracked in from outdoors.
1.4 Floor surfaces for which this practice has been successfully applied include nylon plush carpeting, polypropylene level-loop
carpeting, and vinyl flooring.
1.5 Sample analysis will be dependent upon the nature of the pesticides targeted and is beyond the scope of this practice; however,
the analytical procedures discussed in Practice D4861 are applicable to this practice.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.7 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 healthsafety, health, and environmental practices and determine
the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to its use.
1.8 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
D4861 Practice for Sampling and Selection of Analytical Techniques for Pesticides and Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Air
E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
E337 Test Method for Measuring Humidity with a Psychrometer (the Measurement of Wet- and Dry-Bulb Temperatures)
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D22 on Air Quality and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D22.05 on Indoor Air.
Current edition approved March 1, 2017Sept. 1, 2023. Published March 2017September 2023. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 20102017
as D6333 – 10.D6333 – 17. DOI: 10.1520/D6333-17.10.1520/D6333-23.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this practice, refer to Terminology D1356.
3.1.1 dislodgeable residue—residue, n—that part of the residue of a chemical deposited on a solid surface that may be transferred
by direct contact to human skin or clothing (sometimes called transferable residue).
3.1.2 sampling traverse—traverse, n—the distance from the starting point to the end point over which the sampling media contacts
the floor surface for collection of a single sample.
3.1.3 transfer coeffıcient—coeffıcient, n—the ratio of the amount of pesticide residue collected by the sampling media to the area
of the surface contacted by the media during a single sampling traverse.
3.1.4 transfer effıciency—effıciency, n—the ratio of the transfer coefficient to the pesticide surface loading determined by analysis
of deposition coupons placed strategically on the test surface before the pesticide application.
4. Summary of Practice
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4.1 The sampling method described in this practice is taken from published work (1-4).
4.2 Dislodgeable pesticide residues from floor surfaces are collected by transfer to an annular ring of polyurethane
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