ASTM D2947/D2947M-88(2019)
Standard Test Method for Screen Analysis of Asbestos Fibers

Standard No.
ASTM D2947/D2947M-88(2019)
Release Date
2019
Published By
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
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ASTM D2947/D2947M-88(2019)
Scope
1.1 This test method covers a dry screen analysis for asbestos fiber by means of a mechanical sieve shaker. 1.2 This test method is limited in its application to Group 4 and shorter chrysotile asbestos fiber samples2 as defined in Test Method D3639. However, some short amphibole asbestos fibers may be suitable for evaluation by this method. 1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. 1.4 Warning—Breathing of asbestos dust is hazardous. Asbestos and asbestos products present demonstrated health risks for users and for those with whom they come into contact. In addition to other precautions, when working with asbestoscement products, minimize the dust that results. For information on the safe use of chrysoltile asbestos, refer to “Safe Use of Chrysotile Asbestos: A Manual on Preventive and Control Measures.”3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific safety hazard, see 1.4. 1.6 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.

ASTM D2947/D2947M-88(2019) Referenced Document

  • ASTM D2590 Standard Test Method for Sampling Chrysotile Asbestos
  • ASTM D2946 Standard Terminology for Asbestos and Asbestos-Cement Products
  • ASTM D3639 Standard Test Method for Classification of Asbestos by Quebec Standard Test
  • ASTM D3879 Standard Test Method for Sampling Amphibole Asbestos
  • ASTM E11 Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes
  • ASTM E177 Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods

ASTM D2947/D2947M-88(2019) history

Standard Test Method for Screen Analysis of Asbestos Fibers


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