ASTM E1729-20

Standard Practice for Field Collection of Dried Paint Samples for Subsequent Lead Determination

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Although this practice is intended for the collection of dried paint samples in and around buildings for the subsequent determination of lead content, this practice may also be used to collect paint samples from other structures for lead analysis.3  
5.2 The variability associated with the sampling of dried paint is generally considered to be far higher than the variability associated with the analyses of the paint specimens. Therefore, it is essential that sample collection be properly controlled to produce representative and meaningful samples.  
5.3 These samples are collected in a manner that will permit subsequent digestion using sample preparation techniques such as Practices E1645 or E1979 and determination of lead using laboratory analysis techniques such as inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES) (see Test Method E3203) or flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS) (see Test Method E3193).
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the collection of samples of dried paint and other coatings from buildings.  
1.2 This practice is used to collect samples for subsequent determination of lead on an area basis (milligrams of lead per area sampled) or concentration basis (milligrams of lead per gram of dried paint collected or mass percent of lead in the paint sample collected).  
1.3 This practice does not address the sampling design criteria (that is, sampling plan that includes the number and location of samples) that are used for risk assessment and other lead hazard activities. See Guide E2115 or Practices E2271/E2271M or E3074/E3074M.  
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. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.6 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. A specific warning statement is given in 7.4.1.1.  
1.7 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: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2020
• ICS: 87.040 - Paints and varnishes
• Technical Committee: D22 - Air Quality
• Drafting Committee: D22.12 - Sampling and Analysis of Lead for Exposure and Risk Assessment

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM E1729-24 - Standard Practice for Field Collection of Dried Paint Samples for Subsequent Lead Determination
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2024
• Refers: ASTM E2239-24 - Standard Practice for Record Keeping and Record Preservation for Lead Hazard Activities
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2024
• Refers: ASTM E3193-23 - Standard Test Method for Measurement of Lead (Pb) by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (FAAS)
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2023
• Refers: ASTM D1356-20a - Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2020
• Refers: ASTM D1356-20 - Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
• Effective Date: 15-Mar-2020
• Refers: ASTM E3203-19 - Standard Test Method for Determination of Lead in Dried Paint, Soil, and Wipe Samples by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES)
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2019
• Refers: ASTM E3193-19 - Standard Test Method for Measurement of Lead (Pb) in Dust by Wipe, Paint, and Soil by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (FAAS)
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2019
• Refers: ASTM E1605-18b - Standard Terminology Relating to Lead in Buildings
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2018
• Refers: ASTM E1605-18a - Standard Terminology Relating to Lead in Buildings
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2018
• Refers: ASTM E1605-18 - Standard Terminology Relating to Lead in Buildings
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2018
• Refers: ASTM D4840-99(2018)e1 - Standard Guide for Sample Chain-of-Custody Procedures
• Effective Date: 15-Aug-2018
• Refers: ASTM E1979-12(2016) - Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Extraction of Paint, Dust, Soil, and Air Samples for Subsequent Determination of Lead
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2016
• Refers: ASTM E1645-01(2016)e1 - Standard Practice for Preparation of Dried Paint Samples by Hotplate or Microwave Digestion for Subsequent Lead Analysis
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2016
• Refers: ASTM D1356-15a - Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
• Effective Date: 15-Oct-2015
• Refers: ASTM D1356-15 - Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2015

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: E1729 − 20
Standard Practice for
Field Collection of Dried Paint Samples for Subsequent
1
Lead Determination
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1729; 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
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This practice covers the collection of samples of dried
D1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of
paint and other coatings from buildings.
Atmospheres
1.2 This practice is used to collect samples for subsequent
D4840 Guide for Sample Chain-of-Custody Procedures
determination of lead on an area basis (milligrams of lead per
D7659 Guide for Strategies for Surface Sampling of Metals
area sampled) or concentration basis (milligrams of lead per
and Metalloids for Worker Protection
gram of dried paint collected or mass percent of lead in the
E1605 Terminology Relating to Lead in Buildings
paint sample collected).
E1645 Practice for Preparation of Dried Paint Samples by
Hotplate or Microwave Digestion for Subsequent Lead
1.3 This practice does not address the sampling design
Analysis
criteria (that is, sampling plan that includes the number and
E1979 Practice for Ultrasonic Extraction of Paint, Dust,
location of samples) that are used for risk assessment and other
Soil, and Air Samples for Subsequent Determination of
lead hazard activities. See Guide E2115 or Practices E2271/
Lead
E2271M or E3074/E3074M.
E2115 Guide for Conducting Lead Hazard Assessments of
1.4 This practice contains notes that are explanatory and are
Dwellings and of Other Child-Occupied Facilities
not part of the mandatory requirements of this practice.
E2239 PracticeforRecordKeepingandRecordPreservation
for Lead Hazard Activities
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
E2271/E2271M Practice for Clearance Examinations Fol-
standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
lowing Lead Hazard Reduction Activities in Multifamily
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
Dwellings
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
E3074/E3074M Practice for Clearance Examinations Fol-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
lowing Lead Hazard Reduction Activities in Single Fam-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ily Dwellings, in Individual Units of Multifamily
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Dwellings, and in Other Child-Occupied Facilities
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. A
E3193 Test Method for Measurement of Lead (Pb) in Dust
specific warning statement is given in 7.4.1.1.
by Wipe, Paint, and Soil by Flame Atomic Absorption
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
Spectrophotometry (FAAS)
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- E3203 Test Method for Determination of Lead in Dried
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Paint, Soil, and Wipe Samples by Inductively Coupled
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- Plasma-Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES)
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3. Terminology
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.1 Definitions—Fordefinitionsoftermsnotappearinghere,
see Terminologies D1356 and E1605.
1
This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D22 on Air Quality
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D22.12 on Sampling and Analysis
2
of Lead for Exposure and Risk Assessment. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2020. Published September 2020. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as E1729 – 16. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/E1729-20. the ASTM website.
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3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 6.5 White Paper (Letter-Size) for Making Paper Funnels,
3.2.1 paint collection tray, n—any clean, dry, lead-free for use in making paint collection trays to capture dried paint
container for use in catching paint scrapings. scrapings.
3.2.1.1 Discussion—This practice descr
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Designation: E1729 − 16 E1729 − 20
Standard Practice for
Field Collection of Dried Paint Samples for Subsequent
1
Lead Determination
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1729; 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 the collection of samples of dried paint and other coatings from buildings.
1.2 This practice is used to collect samples for subsequent determination of lead on an area basis (milligrams of lead per area
sampled) or concentration basis (milligrams of lead per gram of dried paint collected or mass percent of lead in the paint sample
collected).
1.3 This practice does not address the sampling design criteria (that is, sampling plan that includes the number and location of
samples) that are used for risk assessment and other lead hazard activities. See Guide E2115 or Practices E2271/E2271M or
E3074/E3074M.
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 the standard. The inch-pound units values given in parentheses are for
information only.after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.6 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. A specific warning statement is given in 7.4.1.1.
1.7 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
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
D4840 Guide for Sample Chain-of-Custody Procedures
D7659 Guide for Strategies for Surface Sampling of Metals and Metalloids for Worker Protection
E1605 Terminology Relating to Lead in Buildings
1
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D22 on Air Quality and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D22.12 on Sampling and
Analysis,Analysis of Lead,Lead for Exposure and Risk Assessment.
Current edition approved March 1, 2016Sept. 1, 2020. Published April 2016September 2020. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 20052016
as E1729 – 05E1729 – 16. which was withdrawn in January 2014 and reinstated in March 2016. DOI: 10.1520/E1729-16.DOI: 10.1520/E1729-20.
2
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volume information, refer to the standard’sstandard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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E1613E1645 Test Method Practice for Determination of Lead by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry
(ICP-AES), Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (FAAS), or Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (GFAAS)
TechniquesPreparation of Dried Paint Samples by Hotplate or Microwave Digestion for Subsequent Lead Analysis
E2051E1979 Practice for the Determination of Lead in Paint, Settled Dust, Soil and Air Particulate by Field-Portable
ElectroanalysisUltrasonic Extraction of Paint, Dust, Soil, and Air Samples for Subsequent Determination of Lead (Withdrawn
2010)
E2115 Guide for Conducting Lead Hazard Assessments of Dwellings and of Other Child-Occupied Facilities
E2239 Practice for Record Keeping and Record Preservation for Lead Hazard Activities
E2271/E2271M Practice for Clearance Examinations Following Lead Hazard Reduction Activities in Multifamily Dwellings
E3074/E3074M Practice for Clearance Examinations Following Lead Hazard Reduction Activities in Single Family Dwellings,
in Individual Units of Multifamily Dwellings, and in Other Child-Occupied Facilities
E3193 Test Method for Measu
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Designation: E1729 − 20
Standard Practice for
Field Collection of Dried Paint Samples for Subsequent
1
Lead Determination
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1729; 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
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This practice covers the collection of samples of dried
D1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of
paint and other coatings from buildings.
Atmospheres
1.2 This practice is used to collect samples for subsequent
D4840 Guide for Sample Chain-of-Custody Procedures
determination of lead on an area basis (milligrams of lead per
D7659 Guide for Strategies for Surface Sampling of Metals
area sampled) or concentration basis (milligrams of lead per
and Metalloids for Worker Protection
gram of dried paint collected or mass percent of lead in the
E1605 Terminology Relating to Lead in Buildings
paint sample collected).
E1645 Practice for Preparation of Dried Paint Samples by
1.3 This practice does not address the sampling design
Hotplate or Microwave Digestion for Subsequent Lead
criteria (that is, sampling plan that includes the number and
Analysis
location of samples) that are used for risk assessment and other
E1979 Practice for Ultrasonic Extraction of Paint, Dust,
lead hazard activities. See Guide E2115 or Practices E2271/
Soil, and Air Samples for Subsequent Determination of
E2271M or E3074/E3074M.
Lead
E2115 Guide for Conducting Lead Hazard Assessments of
1.4 This practice contains notes that are explanatory and are
Dwellings and of Other Child-Occupied Facilities
not part of the mandatory requirements of this practice.
E2239 Practice for Record Keeping and Record Preservation
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
for Lead Hazard Activities
standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
E2271/E2271M Practice for Clearance Examinations Fol-
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
lowing Lead Hazard Reduction Activities in Multifamily
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Dwellings
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
E3074/E3074M Practice for Clearance Examinations Fol-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
lowing Lead Hazard Reduction Activities in Single Fam-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
ily Dwellings, in Individual Units of Multifamily
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. A
Dwellings, and in Other Child-Occupied Facilities
specific warning statement is given in 7.4.1.1.
E3193 Test Method for Measurement of Lead (Pb) in Dust
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
by Wipe, Paint, and Soil by Flame Atomic Absorption
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Spectrophotometry (FAAS)
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
E3203 Test Method for Determination of Lead in Dried
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Paint, Soil, and Wipe Samples by Inductively Coupled
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Plasma-Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES)
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms not appearing here,
see Terminologies D1356 and E1605.
1
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D22 on Air Quality
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D22.12 on Sampling and Analysis
2
of Lead for Exposure and Risk Assessment. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2020. Published September 2020. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as E1729 – 16. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/E1729-20. the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 6.5 White Paper (Letter-Size) for Making Paper Funnels,
3.2.1 paint collection tray, n—any clean, dry, lead-free for use in making paint collection trays to capture dried paint
container for use in catching paint scrapings. scrapings.
3.2.1.1 Discussion—This practice describes the use of
6.6 Masking and Duct Tape.
letter-size white paper for making a funnel type collection tray.
6.7 Indelible (Permanent) Mar
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