ASTM E300-03(2022) PDF

Scope: 1.1 This practice covers procedures for sampling several classes of industrial chemicals. It also includes recommendations for determining the number and location of such samples, to ensure their being representative of the lot in accordance with accepted probability sampling principles. 1.2 Although this practice describes specific procedures for sampling various liquids, solids, and slurries, in bulk or in packages, these recommendations only outline the principles to be observed. They should not take precedence over specific sampling instructions contained in other ASTM product or method standards. 1.3 These procedures are covered as follows: Sections Statistical Considerations 7 – 11 Simple Liquids 12 – 27 Solids 28 – 35 Slurries 36 – 41 1.4 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. Specific precautionary statements are given in Sections 6, 19, 20, 30, 34 and 37. 1.5 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 E300-03(2022) Referenced Document

ASTM D2234/D2234M Standard Practice for Collection of a Gross Sample of Coal
ASTM D270 Standard test method for water and sediment in distillate fuels from centrifuges
ASTM E180 Standard Practice for Determining the Precision of ASTM Methods for Analysis and Testing of Industrial and Specialty Chemicals