ASTM C1120-98(2002)e1 - 10.8.1998
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the procedure for determining the fines content of asbestos fibers by washing with water on a specified sieve.

1.2 The values stated in SI 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. For a specific hazards statement, see Section 7.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E177-26a

Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods (Includes all amendments and changes 5/14/2026).

D3879-91(1999)

Standard Test Method for Sampling Amphibole Asbestos

E11-24

Standard Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves

D3639-92(1997)

Standard Test Method for Classification of Asbestos by Quebec Standard Test

D2946-01

Standard Terminology for Asbestos and Asbestos-Cement Products

D2590-98

Standard Test Method for Sampling Chrysotile Asbestos

C-5

Method for T & N Wet Classification of Asbestos

D2589-88(1997)

Standard Test Method for McNett Wet Classification of Duel Asbestos Fiber

C1121-04

Standard Test Method for Turner and Newall (T and N) Wet-Length Classification of Asbestos

C430-26

Standard Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the 45-µm (No. 325) Sieve