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ASTM D6063-96(2001)

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Standard Guide for Sampling of Drums and Similar Containers by Field Personnel

Standard Guide for Sampling of Drums and Similar Containers by Field Personnel

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1.1 This guide covers information, including flow charts, for field personnel to follow in order to collect samples from drums and similar containers.  
1.2 The purpose of this guide is to help field personnel in planning and obtaining samples from drums and similar containers, using equipment and techniques that will ensure that the objectives of the sampling activity will be met. It can also be used as a training tool.  
1.3This 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.

General Information

Status
Historical
Publication Date
31-Dec-2000
ICS
19.020 - Test conditions and procedures in general
Technical Committee
D34 - Waste Management
Drafting Committee
D34.01.02 - Sampling Techniques
Current Stage
Ref Project

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ASTM D6063-96e1 - Standard Guide for Sampling of Drums and Similar Containers by Field Personnel
Effective Date
01-Jan-2001
Replaced By
ASTM D6063-96(2006) - Standard Guide for Sampling of Drums and Similar Containers by Field Personnel
Effective Date
01-Oct-2006
Referred By
ASTM D5681-22e1 - Standard Terminology for Waste and Waste Management
Effective Date
01-Jan-2001
Referred By
ASTM D7353-21 - Standard Practice for Sampling of Liquids in Waste Management Activities Using a Peristaltic Pump
Effective Date
01-Jan-2001
Referred By
ASTM D5680-14(2022) - Standard Practice for Sampling Unconsolidated Solids in Drums or Similar Containers
Effective Date
01-Jan-2001
Referred By
ASTM D6232-21 - Standard Guide for Selection of Sampling Equipment for Waste and Contaminated Media Data Collection Activities
Effective Date
01-Jan-2001

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Designation:D6063–96 (Reapproved 2001)
Standard Guide for
Sampling of Drums and Similar Containers by Field
1
Personnel
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6063; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D 5088 Practice for Decontamination of Field Equipment
Used at Nonradioactive Waste Sites
1.1 Thisguidecoversinformation,includingflowcharts,for
D 5283 Practice for Generation of Environmental Data
field personnel to follow in order to collect samples from
Related to Waste Management Activities: Quality Assur-
drums and similar containers.
ance and Quality Control Planning and Implementation
1.2 The purpose of this guide is to help field personnel in
D 5358 Practice for Sampling with a Dipper or Pond
planning and obtaining samples from drums and similar
Sampler
containers, using equipment and techniques that will ensure
D 5451 Practice for Sampling Using a Trier Sampler
that the objectives of the sampling activity will be met. It can
D 5495 Practice for Sampling with a Composite Liquid
also be used as a training tool.
Waste (COLIWASA) Sampler
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3. Terminology
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1 Definitions:
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3
3.1.1 bung, n—usually a 2-in. (5-cm) or ⁄4-in. (1.3-cm)
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
diameter threaded plug specifically designed to close a bung
2. Referenced Documents hole.
2
3.1.2 bung hole, n—an opening in a barrel or drum through
2.1 ASTM Standards:
which it can be filled, emptied or vented.
C 783 Practice for Core Sampling of Graphite Electrodes
3.1.3 consolidated solid, n—as used in this guide, a com-
D 1452 Practice for Soil Investigation and Sampling by
pact solid not easily compressed or broken into smaller
Auger Borings
portions.
D 1586 Test Method for Penetration Test and Split-Barrel
3.1.4 drum, n—when used in the flow charts in this guide,
Sampling of Soils
thewordimpliesanydrum,barrelornon-bulkcontainerof5to
D 1587 Practice for Thin-Walled Tube Geotechnical Sam-
110 gal (19 to 400 L) capacity.
pling of Soils
3.1.5 representative sample, n—a sample collected such
D 2113 Practice for Diamond Core Drilling for Site Inves-
that it reflects one or more characteristics of interest of the lot
tigation
or population from which it was collected.
D 4448 Guide for Sampling Groundwater MonitoringWells
3.1.6 sample, n—one or more items or portions collected
D 4687 Guide for General Planning of Waste Sampling
from a lot or population.
D 4700 Guide for Soil Sampling from the Vadose Zone
3.1.7 sampler, n—the device used to obtain a sample.
D 4823 Guide for Core-Sampling Submerged, Unconsoli-
3.1.8 sludge, n—as used in this guide, any mixture of solids
dated Sediments
that settles out of solution; sludges contain liquids that are not
D 4840 Guide for Sample Chain of Custody Procedures
apparent as free liquids.
3.1.9 unconsolidated solid, n—as used in this guide, unce-
1
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D34 on Waste
mented or uncompacted material that is easily separated into
Management and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D34.01.02 on
smaller portions.
Sampling Techniques.
3.1.10 work plans, n—plans that are specific to sampling at
Current edition approved Dec. 10, 1996. Published February 1997.
2
a particular site; examples are Health and Safety Plans and
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Sampling and Analysis Plans.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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D6063–96 (2001)
4. Summary of Guide addressed before, during, and after taking a sample. It provides
guidance in choosing the sampling technique and equipment
4.1 This guide uses a decision-tree format to lead persons
suitableforspecificsituations.Itcanserveasatrainingtoolfor
intending to sample waste materials from drums and similar
those who are unfamiliar with sampling. It is recommended
containers through a series of questions. The answers to the
that this guide be used as a supplement to a written workplan.
questions result in recommended actions, including the selec-
5.3 Some sections of this guide contain flow charts
...

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5.1 This guide is intended to assist field personnel in obtaining samples from drums and similar containers for field and laboratory analysis. The need for accurate data, and the costs associated with sampling and analysis, make it essential that samples be taken correctly before submitting them for chemical analysis or physical testing, or both. Incorrect sampling can invalidate resulting data.  
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This practice describes the techniques for planning, conducting, analyzing, and treating the results of an interlaboratory study (ILS) of a test method. The statistical techniques described in this practice provide adequate information for formulating the precision statement of a test method. This practice is also concerned exclusively with test methods which yield a single numerical figure as the test result, although the single figure may be the outcome of a calculation from a set of measurements. ASTM regulations require precision statements in all test methods in terms of repeatability and reproducibility and knowledge of the test method precision is useful in commerce and in technical work when comparing test results against standard values or between data sources.
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4.1 ASTM regulations require precision statements in all test methods in terms of repeatability and reproducibility. This practice may be used in obtaining the needed information as simply as possible. This information may then be used to prepare a precision statement in accordance with Practice E177. Knowledge of the test method precision is useful in commerce and in technical work when comparing test results against standard values (such as specification limits) or between data sources (different laboratories, instruments, etc.).  
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SCOPE
1.1 This practice describes the techniques for planning, conducting, analyzing, and treating the results of an interlaboratory study (ILS) of a test method. The statistical techniques described in this practice provide adequate information for formulating the precision statement of a test method.  
1.2 This practice does not concern itself with the development of test methods but rather with gathering the information needed for a test method precision statement after the development stage has been successfully completed. The data obtained in the interlaboratory study may indicate, however, that further effort is needed to improve the test method.  
1.3 Since the primary purpose of this practice is the development of the information needed for a precision statement, the experimental design in this practice may not be optimum for evaluating materials, apparatus, or individual laboratories.  
1.4 Field of Application—This practice is concerned exclusively with test methods which yield a single numerical figure as the test result, although the single figure may be the outcome of a calculation from a set of measurements.  
1.4.1 This practice ...

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