ASTM D4547-98 - 10.9.1998
 
1. Scope

1.1 This practice describes field sampling of solid wastes for subsequent volatile organics analysis in the laboratory. This practice is also intended to apply to soils and sediments that may contain volatile waste constituents.

1.2 Both the collection of the sample and the method of containing the sample for shipment to the laboratory are considered.

1.3 This practice concerns only sampling methods to be used in the field; it does not cover laboratory preparation of containers or solutions or other laboratory techniques related to processing or analysis of the samples.

1.4 It is recommended that this standard be used in conjunction with Guide D4687.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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. For specific precautionary statements, see Section 6.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D6418-09

Standard Practice for Using the Disposable En Core Sampler for Sampling and Storing Soil for Volatile Organic Analysis (Withdrawn 2018)

D5058-12(2020)

Standard Practices for Compatibility of Screening Analysis of Waste

D6051-15(2023)

Standard Guide for Composite Sampling and Field Subsampling for Environmental Waste Management Activities

D6282-98

Standard Guide for Direct Push Soil Sampling for Environmental Site Characterizations

D6640-21

Standard Practice for Collection and Handling of Soils Obtained in Core Barrel Samplers for Environmental Investigations

D5681-23

Standard Terminology for Waste and Waste Management

D4687-14(2022)

Standard Guide for General Planning of Waste Sampling

D3550-01

Standard Practice for Thick Wall, Ring-Lined, Split Barrel, Drive Sampling of Soils

D1586-11

Standard Test Method for Standard Penetration Test (SPT) and Split-Barrel Sampling of Soils

D1193-24

Standard Specification for Reagent Water

D4700-15

Standard Guide for Soil Sampling from the Vadose Zone (Withdrawn 2024)

D5792-10(2023)

Standard Practice for Generation of Environmental Data Related to Waste Management Activities: Development of Data Quality Objectives