ASTM D5743-97(2013)

Standard Practice for Sampling Single or Multilayered Liquids, With or Without Solids, in Drums or Similar Containers

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This practice is intended for use in collecting samples of single and multilayered liquids, with or without solids, from drums or similar containers, including those that are unstable, ruptured, or otherwise compromised. Special handling procedures (for example, remote drum opening, overpressurized drum opening, drum deheading, etc.) are described in Drum Handling Practices at Hazardous Waste Sites.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers typical equipment and methods for collecting samples of single or multilayered liquids, with or without solids, in drums or similar containers. These methods are adapted specifically for sampling drums having a volume of 110 gal (416 L) or less. These methods are applicable to hazardous material, product, or waste. Specific sample collection and handling requirements should be described in the site-specific work plan.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in 7.2.7.1 and Notes 1 and 2.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2013
• ICS: 55.140 - Barrels. Drums. Canisters
• Technical Committee: D34 - Waste Management
• Drafting Committee: D34.01.02 - Sampling Techniques

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D5743 − 97 (Reapproved 2013)
Standard Practice for
Sampling Single or Multilayered Liquids, With or Without
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Solids, in Drums or Similar Containers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5743; 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 2.2 Other Documents:
Drum Handling Practices at Hazardous Waste Sites, EPA/
1.1 This practice covers typical equipment and methods for
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600/S2-86/013, PB 165362, October 1986
collecting samples of single or multilayered liquids, with or
Accident Prevention Manual; Engineering and Technol-
without solids, in drums or similar containers. These methods
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ogy 13th Edition, 2009
areadaptedspecificallyforsamplingdrumshavingavolumeof
Occupational Safety and Health Guidance Manual for
110 gal (416 L) or less. These methods are applicable to
Hazardous Waste Site Activities, No. 85-115, October
hazardous material, product, or waste. Specific sample collec- 5
1985
tion and handling requirements should be described in the
site-specific work plan.
3. Terminology
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.1 Definitions:
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical 3.1.1 bonding—touching the sampling equipment to the
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only drum to form an electrically conductive path to minimize
and are not considered standard. potential electrical differences between the sampling equip-
ment and drum, reducing the buildup of static electricity.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
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3.1.2 bung—usually a 2-in. (5.1-cm) or ⁄4-in. (1.3-cm)
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
diameter threaded plug designed specifically to close a bung
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
hole.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precau- 3.1.3 bung hole—an opening in a barrel or drum through
tionary statements are given in 7.2.7.1 and Notes 1 and 2. which it can be filled, emptied, or vented.
3.1.4 deheading—removal of the lid of a closed-head drum;
2. Referenced Documents
it is usually accomplished with a drum deheader.
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3.1.5 drum—implicitly any drum, barrel, or non-bulk con-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
tainer of 5 to 110-gal (19 to 416-L) capacity.
D4687 Guide for General Planning of Waste Sampling
D5088 Practice for Decontamination of Field Equipment
3.1.6 pail—a small container, usually of 5-gal (19-L) capac-
Used at Waste Sites
ity. Pails typically have bungs or spouts, or the entire lid can be
D5283 Practice for Generation of Environmental Data Re-
removed.
lated to Waste ManagementActivities: QualityAssurance
3.1.7 paperwork—all required site documentation, which
and Quality Control Planning and Implementation
may include the manifests, waste profiles, material safety data
D5495 Practice for Sampling With a Composite Liquid
sheets (MSDS), site forms, sample labels, seals, and chain of
Waste Sampler (COLIWASA)
custody forms.
3.1.8 sludge—any mixture of solids that settles out of
solution. Sludges contain liquids that are not apparent as free
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D34 on Waste
liquids.
Management and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D34.01.02 on
Sampling Techniques.
Current edition approved April 1, 2013. Published April 2013. Originally
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approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D5743 – 97(2008). Available (for free) at http://www.epa.gov/nscep.
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DOI: 10.1520/D5743-97R13. AvailablefromNationalSafetyCouncil,1121SpringLakeDr.,Itasca,IL60143
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3.1.9 work plan—a plan specific to a particular site; it is for should be protected from contamination.This may include, but
conducting activities specified in the plan. not be limited to, storage in aluminum foil, plastic bags,
polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) film, or other means of protec-
4. Summary of
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