ASTM D5743-21

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, over-pressurized 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in 7.2.4, 7.2.7.1, and Notes 1 and 2.  
1.4 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: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2021
• ICS: 55.140 - Barrels. Drums. Canisters
• Technical Committee: D34 - Waste Management
• Drafting Committee: D34.01.02 - Sampling Techniques

Relations

• Refers: ASTM D5088-20 - Standard Practice for Decontamination of Field Equipment Used at Waste Sites
• Effective Date: 01-May-2020

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: D5743 − 21
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 D5283 Practice for Generation of Environmental Data Re-
lated to Waste ManagementActivities: QualityAssurance
1.1 This practice covers typical equipment and methods for
and Quality Control Planning and Implementation
collecting samples of single or multilayered liquids, with or
D5495 Practice for Sampling with a Composite Liquid
without solids, in drums or similar containers. These methods
Waste Sampler (COLIWASA)
areadaptedspecificallyforsamplingdrumshavingavolumeof
D5681 Terminology for Waste and Waste Management
110 gal (416 L) or less. These methods are applicable to
2.2 Other Documents:
hazardous material, product, or waste. Specific sample collec-
Drum Handling Practices at Hazardous Waste Sites EPA/
tion and handling requirements should be described in the
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600/S2-86/013, PB 165362, October 1986
site-specific work plan.
Accident Prevention Manual: Engineering and Technol-
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
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ogy 14th Edition, 2015
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Occupational Safety and Health Guidance Manual for Haz-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
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ardous Waste Site Activities No. 85-115, October 1985
and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3. Terminology
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
standard, see Terminology D5681.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4. Summary of Practice
Specific precautionary statements are given in 7.2.4, 7.2.7.1,
4.1 Thedrumanditscontentsareinspected,andappropriate
and Notes 1 and 2.
sampling equipment is selected. A clean sampling device is
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
loweredslowlyintotheliquidtobesampled.Afterthematerial
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
has entered the device, it is removed from the drum. The
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
contents of the device are discharged into a sample container.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
The sampling device is then either disposed of or cleaned and
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
decontaminated.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5. Significance and Use
2. Referenced Documents
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5.1 This practice is intended for use in collecting samples of
2.1 ASTM Standards:
single and multilayered liquids, with or without solids, from
D4687 Guide for General Planning of Waste Sampling
drums or similar containers, including those that are unstable,
D5088 Practice for Decontamination of Field Equipment
ruptured, or otherwise compromised. Special handling proce-
Used at Waste Sites
dures (for example, remote drum opening, over-pressurized
drum opening, drum deheading, etc.) are described in Drum
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D34 on Waste
Handling Practices at Hazardous Waste Sites.
Management and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D34.01.02 on
Sampling Techniques.
Current edition approved May 1, 2021. Published May 2021. Originally
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approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D5743 – 97 (2013). Available (for free) at http://www.epa.gov/nscep.
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DOI: 10.1520/D5743-21. AvailablefromNationalSafetyCouncil,1121SpringLakeDr.,Itasca,IL60143
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or and at www.nsc.org.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Available from National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on at 800-356-4674 (hardcopy) or https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/85-115/pdfs/85-
the ASTM website. 115.pdf?id=10.26616/NIOSHPUB85115 (download).
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: D5743 − 97 (Reapproved 2013) D5743 − 21
Standard Practice for
Sampling Single or Multilayered Liquids, Withwith or
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Without 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
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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in 7.2.4, 7.2.7.1, and Notes 1 and
2.
1.4 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D4687 Guide for General Planning of Waste Sampling
D5088 Practice for Decontamination of Field Equipment Used at Waste Sites
D5283 Practice for Generation of Environmental Data Related to Waste Management Activities: Quality Assurance and Quality
Control Planning and Implementation
D5495 Practice for Sampling with a Composite Liquid Waste Sampler (COLIWASA)
D5681 Terminology for Waste and Waste Management
2.2 Other Documents:
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Drum Handling Practices at Hazardous Waste Sites,Sites EPA/600/S2-86/013, PB 165362, October 1986
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Accident Prevention Manual;Manual: Engineering and Technology 13th14th Edition, 20092015
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D34 on Waste Management and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D34.01.02 on Sampling
Techniques.
Current edition approved April 1, 2013May 1, 2021. Published April 2013May 2021. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 20082013 as
D5743 – 97 (2013).(2008). DOI: 10.1520/D5743-97R13.10.1520/D5743-21.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available (for free) at http://www.epa.gov/nscep.
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Available from National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Dr., Itasca, IL 60143 and at www.nsc.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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Occupational Safety and Health Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Site Activities,Activities No. 85-115, October 1985
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 bonding—touching the sampling equipment to the drum to form an electrically conductive path to minimize potential
electrical differences between the sampling equipment and drum, reducing the buildup of static electricity.
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3.1.2 bung—usually a 2-in. (5.1-cm) or ⁄4-in. (1.3-cm) diameter threaded plug designed specifically to close a bung hole.
3.1.3 bung hole—an opening in a barrel or drum through which it can be filled, emptied, or vented.
3.1.4 deheading—removal of the lid of a closed-head drum; it is usually accomplished with a drum deheader.
3.1.5 drum—implicitly any drum, barrel, or non-bulk container of 5 to 110-gal (19 to 416-L) capacity.
3.1.6 pail—a small container, usually of 5-gal (19-L) capacity. Pails typically have bungs or spouts, or the entire lid can be
removed.
3.1.7 paperwork—all required site docu
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