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

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This practice is intended for the collection of settled dust samples for the subsequent measurement of target metals. 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.  
5.2 This practice is recommended for the collection of settled dust samples from hard, relatively smooth nonporous surfaces. 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. Collection efficiency for metals such as lead from smooth, hard surfaces has been found to exceed 75 % (E1792).
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the collection of settled dust on surfaces using the wipe sampling method. These samples are collected in a manner that will permit subsequent extraction and determination of target metals in the wipes using laboratory analysis techniques such as atomic spectrometry.  
1.2 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, for example, in accordance with Guide D7659.  
1.3 This practice contains notes that are explanatory and are not part of the mandatory requirements of this practice.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.5 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: D6966 − 13
Standard Practice for
Collection of Settled Dust Samples Using Wipe Sampling
1
Methods for Subsequent Determination of Metals
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6966; 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 lium in Surface Dust
E1792 Specification for Wipe Sampling Materials for Lead
1.1 This practice covers the collection of settled dust on
in Surface Dust
surfaces using the wipe sampling method. These samples are
collected in a manner that will permit subsequent extraction
3. Terminology
and determination of target metals in the wipes using labora-
3.1 For definitions of terms not listed here, seeTerminology
tory analysis techniques such as atomic spectrometry.
D1356.
1.2 This practice does not address the sampling design
3.2 Definitions:
criteria (that is, sampling plan which includes the number and
3.2.1 batch, n—a group of field or quality control (QC)
location of samples) that are used for clearance, hazard
samples that are collected or processed together at the same
evaluation, risk assessment, and other purposes.To provide for
time using the same reagents and equipment.
valid conclusions, sufficient numbers of samples should be
obtained as directed by a sampling plan, for example, in 3.2.2 sampling location, n—a specific area within a sam-
pling site that is subjected to sample collection.
accordance with Guide D7659.
3.2.2.1 Discussion—Multiple sampling locations are com-
1.3 This practice contains notes that are explanatory and are
monly designated for a single sampling site (see 3.2.3).
not part of the mandatory requirements of this practice.
3.2.3 sampling site, n—a local geographic area that contains
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
the sampling locations (see 3.2.2).
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
3.2.3.1 Discussion—A sampling site is generally limited to
standard.
an area that is easily covered by walking.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.2.4 wipe, n—adisposabletowellettethatismoistenedwith
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
a wetting agent. E1792
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2.4.1 Discussion—These towellettes are used to collect
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
samples of settled dust on surfaces for subsequent determina-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
tion of metals content in the collected dust.
2. Referenced Documents 3.3 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
2 3.3.1 field blank, n—a wipe (see 3.2.4) that is exposed to the
2.1 ASTM Standards:
same handling as field samples except that no sample is
D1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of
collected (no surface is actually wiped).
Atmospheres
3.3.1.1 Discussion—Analysis results from field blanks pro-
D4840 Guide for Sample Chain-of-Custody Procedures
vide information on the analyte background level in the wipe,
D7659 Guide for Strategies for Surface Sampling of Metals
combined with the potential contamination experienced by
and Metalloids for Worker Protection
samples collected within the batch (see 3.2.1) resulting from
D7707 Specification forWipe Sampling Materials for Beryl-
handling.
4. Summary of Practice
1
This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D22 on Air Quality
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D22.04 on WorkplaceAir Quality.
4.1 Wipe samples of settled dust are collected on surfaces
Current edition approved April 1, 2013. Published April 2013. Originally
from areas of known dimensions with wipes satisfying certain
approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D6966 – 08. DOI:
requirements, using a specified pattern of wiping.
10.1520/D6966-13.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
4.2 The collected wipes are then ready for subsequent
contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. ForAnnual Book ofASTM
sample preparation and analysis for the measurement of metals
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. of interest.
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5. Significance and Use 6.7 Adhesive Tape, suitable for securing the template(s) to
the surface(s) to be sampled, and for demarcating sampling
5.1 Thispracticeisintendedforthecollectionofsettleddust
areas if templates are not used.
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Designation: D6966 − 08 D6966 − 13
Standard Practice for
Collection of Settled Dust Samples Using Wipe Sampling
1
Methods for Subsequent Determination of Metals
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6966; 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 settled dust on surfaces using the wipe sampling method. These samples are collected
in a manner that will permit subsequent extraction and determination of target metals in the wipes using laboratory analysis
techniques such as atomic spectrometry.
1.2 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.plan, for example, in accordance with Guide
D7659.
1.3 This practice contains notes that are explanatory and are not part of the mandatory requirements of this practice.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5 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
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
D7707 Specification for Wipe Sampling Materials for Beryllium in Surface Dust
E1792 Specification for Wipe Sampling Materials for Lead in Surface Dust
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of terms not listed here, see Terminology D1356.
3.2 Definitions:
3.2.1 batch, n—a group of field or quality control (QC) samples that are collected or processed together at the same time using
the same reagents and equipment.
3.2.2 sampling location, n—a specific area within a sampling site that is subjected to sample collection.
1
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D22 on Air Quality and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D22.04 on Workplace Air Quality.
Current edition approved April 1, 2008April 1, 2013. Published May 2008April 2013. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 20032008 as
D6966 - 03.D6966 - 08. DOI: 10.1520/D6966-08.10.1520/D6966-13.
2
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3.2.2.1 Discussion—
Multiple sampling locations are commonly designated for a single sampling site (see 3.2.3).
3.2.3 sampling site, n—a local geographic area that contains the sampling locations (see 3.2.2).
3.2.3.1 Discussion—
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A sampling site is generally limited to an area that is easily covered by walking.
3.2.4 wipe, n—a disposable towellette that is moistened with a wetting agent. (E1792)
3.2.4.1 Discussion—
These towellettes are used to collect samples of settled dust on surfaces for subsequent determination of metals content in the
collected dust.
3.3 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.3.1 field blank, n—a wipe (see 3.2.4) that is exposed to the same handling as field samples except that no sample is collected
(no surface is actually wiped).
3.3.1.1 Discussion—
Analysis results from field blanks provide information on the analyte background level in the wipe, combined with the potential
contamination experienced by samples collected within the batch (see 3.2.1) resulting from handling.
4. Summary of Practice
4.1 Wipe samples of settled dust are collected on surfaces from areas of known dimensions with wipes satisfying certain
requirements, using a specified pattern of wiping.
4.2 The collec
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