ASTM D3879-91(2004)e1
Standard Test Method for Sampling Amphibole Asbestos

Standard No.
ASTM D3879-91(2004)e1
Release Date
1991
Published By
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Status
 2009-11
Latest
ASTM D3879-91(2004)e1
Scope

Sampling and conditioning are equally as important as testing. The reliability of the test results depends primarily upon how well the specimens tested represent the true character and condition of the lot of asbestos fiber. Much care and effort are required to be sure that all the sampling operations are systematic or at random, and are representative. Failure to provide a test specimen that accurately represents the lot from which it is drawn will produce misleading test results regardless of the accuracy and the precision of the test method.

1.1 This test method describes the procedure for taking a composite sample or a master composite sample (at the mine, at the factory, or from a consignment) from a lot of commercial milled amphibole fibers, conditioning the sample, and reducing it in quantity so as to provide a series of relatively small test specimens of loose asbestos fiber, each of which may be regarded as representative of the lot. (See for sampling strategy.)

1.2 This test method is suitable for taking test specimens of amphibole asbestos for the following test methods: C 1119, C 1120, C 1121, C 1122, C 1123, C 1124, C 1125, C 1162, D 1118, D 2589, D 2752, D 2947, D 2985, D 2987, D 3639, D 3752, and D 3880.

1.3 For sampling chrysotile asbestos, use Method D 2590.

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.5 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 asbestos-cement 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."

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. See for a specific hazard warning.

ASTM D3879-91(2004)e1 Referenced Document

  • ASTM C1119 Standard Test Method for Vacuum Drainage of Asbestos-Cement Mixes
  • ASTM C1120 Standard Test Method for Wash Test of Asbestos*， 1998-04-19 Update
  • ASTM C1121 Standard Test Method for Turner and Newall (T and N) Wet-Length Classification of Asbestos*， 1999-05-10 Update
  • ASTM C1122 Standard Test Method for Wet Volume of Asbestos
  • ASTM C1123 Standard Test Method for Compressibility and Recovery of Asbestos
  • ASTM C1124 Standard Test Method for Kerosene Retention of Asbestos
  • ASTM C1125 Standard Test Method for Penetration Index of Asbestos
  • ASTM C1162 Standard Test Method for Loose Density of Asbestos*， 2004-06-01 Update
  • ASTM D1118 
  • ASTM D2589 Standard Test Method for McNett Wet Classification of Dual Asbestos Fiber
  • ASTM D2590 Standard Test Method for Sampling Chrysotile Asbestos*， 1998-04-19 Update
  • ASTM D2752 Standard Test Methods for Air Permeability of Asbestos Fibers
  • ASTM D2946 Standard Terminology for Asbestos and Asbestos-Cement Products*， 1998-04-19 Update
  • ASTM D2947 Standard Test Method for Screen Analysis of Asbestos Fibers
  • ASTM D2985 Standard Test Method for Color of Asbestos*， 1992-04-19 Update
  • ASTM D2987 Standard Test Method for Moisture Content of Asbestos Fiber
  • ASTM D3639 Standard Test Method for Classification of Asbestos by Quebec Standard Test*， 1992-04-19 Update
  • ASTM D3752 Standard test method for strength of asbestos in cement bodies
  • ASTM D3880 Standard Test Method for Asbestos Strength Units

ASTM D3879-91(2004)e1 history

Standard Test Method for Sampling Amphibole Asbestos


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