ASTM D 7910 : 2014 : R2021
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Standard Practice for Collection of Fungal Material From Surfaces by Tape Lift
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16-09-2021
1.1This practice describes the protocols for collection of surface samples using tape lifts and their delivery to the laboratory.
1.2The purpose of this practice is to support the field investigator in differentiating fungal materials from non-fungal material such as scuffs, soot deposits, stains, pigments, dust, efflorescence, adhesives, and water stains.
1.3The samples collected by this practice are appropriate for either qualitative or quantitative analysis by direct microscopy.
1.4This practice does not address building occupant exposures, or occupant health risks.
1.5This practice does not address the development of a formal hypothesis or the establishment of sampling objectives.
1.6The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.7This 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.
1.8This 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.
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