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ASTM D8569-26
Standard Practice for Surface Sampling of Non-Volatile and Semi-Volatile Organic Chemicals for Worker Protection
Standard Practice for Surface Sampling of Non-Volatile and Semi-Volatile Organic Chemicals for Worker Protection
D8569-26
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Standard Practice for Surface Sampling of Non-Volatile and Semi-Volatile Organic Chemicals for Worker Protection
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Significance and Use
5.1 This practice is intended for the collection of samples on surfaces for the subsequent measurement of target nonvolatile and semi-volatile organic chemicals. The practice is meant for use in the collection of samples that are of interest in hazard evaluation, exposure assessment, risk assessment, clearance, and other purposes.
5.2 If the contamination is spread over surfaces of different structures, it is recommended to take the sample on a hard, smooth and non-porous surface and to estimate the contamination in the sense of a worst-case scenario.
5.3 Wipe sampling techniques are generally recommended for the collection of samples from hard, smooth, nonporous surfaces, such as glass, ceramic tiles, stainless steel, aluminum, PVC, or plexiglass (Practice D6661).
5.4 Vacuum sampling or tape lift techniques are generally recommended for collecting samples from surfaces with substantial textures such as rough concrete, brickwork, textured ceilings, and soft fibrous surfaces such as upholstery and carpeting (Practices D5438, D7144, E1216, and D7910).
5.5 As an alternative, dislodgeable organic compounds on surfaces can be collected using a roller, in accordance with Practice D6333.
5.6 The NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods chapter on surface sampling provides additional guidance to support the selection of appropriate collection methods (for example, surface sampling medium, wetting agent, and sampling technique), determination of sampling locations, and the number of samples to collect. (1)3
Scope
1.1 This practice covers criteria to be used in defining strategies for sampling nonvolatile and semi-volatile organic chemicals on surfaces for workplace health and safety monitoring. Guidance is also given for the use of direct reading techniques, such as colorimetric measurement.
1.2 Relevant laboratory analysis techniques, such as gas or liquid chromatography with (a) suitable detector(s), are referenced (see Table X1.1).
1.3 Guidance provided by this practice is intended for sampling of non-volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds on surfaces. Samples can be collected in a manner permitting the use of direct reading methods for site characterization (for example, colorimetric measurement, or a lateral flow immunochemical assay (LFIA)) or solvent extraction of the organic compound(s) of interest from the sampling media, with subsequent analysis using methods such as gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, or high-performance liquid chromatography.
1.4 Sampling for volatile organic chemicals (organic compounds with a saturation vapor pressure greater than 10−2 kPa at 25 °C) is not within the scope of this practice.
1.5 Sampling to determine levels of the selected organic chemicals on the skin is not within the scope of this practice.
1.6 Sampling for airborne particulate matter is not within the scope of this practice. Guide E1370 provides information on air sampling strategies.
1.7 Where surface sampling is prescribed by law or regulation, this practice is not intended to take the place of any requirements that may be specified in such laws or regulations.
1.8 This practice does not address the sampling design criteria (that is, a sampling plan which includes the number and location of samples) that are used for hazard evaluation, exposure assessment, risk assessment, clearance, and other purposes. To provide for valid conclusions, sufficient numbers of samples shall be obtained as directed by a sampling plan, for example as described in Guide D7659.
1.9 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.10 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.
1.11 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.