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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 the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in 7.2.7.1 and Notes 1 and 2.

Keywords

COLIWASA; drum; drum thief; liquid; pail; sampling; sludge sampler; waste

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

11.04 (Waste Management)

To find similar documents by classification:

55.140 (Barrels. Drums. Canisters Containers mainly for transportation of fluids, including also casks, pails, large tin cans for shipping materials, etc. Fluid storage devices, see 23.020)

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