Standard Practice for Collection of Settled Dust Samples Using Dry Wipe Sampling Methods for Subsequent Determination of Beryllium and Compounds

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This practice is intended for the collection of settled dust samples for the subsequent measurement of beryllium and compounds. The practice is meant for use in the collection of settled dust samples that are of interest in clearance, hazard evaluation, risk assessment, and other purposes.
This practice is intended solely for the collection of settled dust samples from hard, relatively smooth nonporous surfaces that may be compromised by water or other wetting agents and that are therefore not suitable for wet wipe sampling using Practice D 6966 or micro-vacuum sampling using Practice D 7144. Use of this practice for any purpose other than the intended purpose is discouraged due to the limited collection efficiency and high variability of dry wipe sampling as compared to wetted wipe or micro-vacuum sampling3 .
This practice is less effective for collecting settled dust samples from surfaces with substantial texture such as rough concrete, brickwork, textured ceilings, and soft fibrous surfaces such as upholstery and carpeting. Micro-vacuum sampling using Practice D 7144 may be more suitable for these surfaces.
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.

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Designation:D7296–06
Standard Practice for
Collection of Settled Dust Samples Using Dry Wipe
Sampling Methods for Subsequent Determination of
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Beryllium and Compounds
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7296; 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 the collection of settled dust con- 2.1 ASTM Standards:
taining beryllium and/or beryllium compounds on surfaces D1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of
using the dry wipe sampling method. These samples are Atmospheres
collected in a manner that will permit subsequent extraction D4840 Guide for Sample Chain-of-Custody Procedures
and determination of beryllium and compounds in the wipes D6966 Practice for Collection of Settled Dust Samples
using laboratory analysis techniques such as atomic spectrom- Using Wipe Sampling Methods for Subsequent Determi-
etry or fluorescence detection. nation of Metals
1.2 Thispracticeislimitedinitsscopetoapplicationswhere D7144 Practice for Collection of Surface Dust by Micro-
wetted wipe sampling (using Practice D6966) or vacuum vacuum Sampling for Subsequent Metals Determination
sampling (using Practice D7144) is not physically feasible (for E1792 Specification for Wipe Sampling Materials for Lead
example, if the surface to be wiped would be compromised by in Surface Dust
use of wetted wipes).
3. Terminology
1.3 This practice does not address the sampling design
3.1 For definitions of terms not listed here, seeTerminology
criteria (that is, sampling plan which includes the number and
location of samples) that are used for clearance, hazard D1356.
3.2 Definitions:
evaluation, risk assessment, and other purposes.To provide for
valid conclusions, sufficient numbers of samples should be 3.2.1 batch, n—a group of field or quality control (QC)
obtained as directed by a sampling plan. samples that are collected or processed together at the same
time using the same reagents and equipment.
1.4 This practice contains notes that are explanatory and are
not part of the mandatory requirements of this practice. 3.2.2 sampling location, n—a specific area within a sam-
pling site that is subjected to sample collection.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. 3.2.2.1 Discussion—Multiple sampling locations are com-
monly designated for a single sampling site (see 3.2.3).
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 3.2.3 sampling site, n—alocalgeographicareathatcontains
the sampling locations (see 3.2.2).
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- 3.2.3.1 Discussion—A sampling site is generally limited to
an area that is easily covered by walking.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2.4 dry wipe, n—a suitable non-wetted wiping medium.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D22 onAir Quality For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
andisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeD22.04onWorkplaceAtmospheres. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2006. Published October 2006. DOI: 10.1520/ Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
D7296-06. the ASTM website.
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settled dust, while a smaller sampling area (for example, 10 cm by 10 cm)
3.2.4.1 Discussion—These are to be distinguished from
may be appropriate for surfaces with high levels of visible settled dust. It
wipes as defined in Practice D6966 and Specification E1792,
is recommended to have a suite of templates with various sampling
which are wet wipes.
dimensions.
3.3 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
6.2 Dry Wipes, for collection of settled dust samples from
3.3.1 field blank, n—a dry wipe (see 3.2.4) that is exposed
surfaces. The background metal(s) content of the dry wipes
to the same handling as field samples except that no sample is
should be as low as possible. At a maximum, the background
collected (no surface is actually wiped).
level of beryllium shall be no more than one-tenth the target
3.3.1.1 Discussion—Analysis results from field blanks pro-
concentration to be measured. Variability of background levels
vide information on the analyte background level i
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