ASTM E1753-01

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An American National Standard
Designation:E1753–01
Standard Practice for
Use of Qualitative Chemical Spot Test Kits for Detection of
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Lead in Dry Paint Films
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1753; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.2.2 negative screen—a spot test for which a negative
result indicates a low probability of lead being present in the
1.1 This practice covers the use of commercial spot test kits
test specimen above a predetermined level; for example, a
based on either sulfide or rhodizonate for the qualitative
regulated federal or state abatement action level.
determination of the presence of lead in dry paint films.
3.2.3 negative test—the absence of the characteristic color
1.2 This practice may also be used as a qualitative proce-
change within a specified time limit, usually within a few
dure for other dry coating films such as varnishes.
minutes.
1.3 This practice provides a list of the advantages and
3.2.4 paint chip sample—a fragment of a dry paint film
limitations of chemical spot test kits based on sulfide and
removed from the substrate.
rhodizonatetoallowtheusertochoosetheappropriatespottest
3.2.5 positive test—the observation of the characteristic
for a given circumstance.
colorchangewithinaspecifiedtimelimit,usuallywithinafew
1.4 This practice contains notes which are explanatory and
minutes,althoughspecificproceduresforsometestkitsinclude
not part of mandatory requirements.
observing the characteristic color change after an overnight
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
waiting period.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2.6 rhodizonate spot test method—for lead detection, the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
use of a dilute solution of rhodizonate ion to test a painted
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
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surfaceorpaintchipforthequalitativepresenceoflead (1). A
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
characteristic color change of the reagent from yellow/orange
2. Referenced Documents
to pink or red indicates the presence of lead above the level of
detection of the test kit.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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3.2.7 spot test—the application of reagent solution to a dry
E 1605 Terminology Relating to Lead in Buildings
paint film sample, paint chip, paint powder, or painted surface
E 1828 Guide for Evaluating the Performance Characteris-
and the subsequent observation for the presence or absence of
tics of Qualitative Chemical Spot Test Kits for Lead in
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the characteristic color change.
Paint
3.2.8 spot test kit—equipment (for example, a cutting tool,
3. Terminology
adsorbent applicators, if necessary) and chemicals (for ex-
ample, sulfide or rhodizonate spot test reagents and any
3.1 For definitions of terms relating to this practice, refer to
extraction solutions needed) assembled for use during spot
Terminology E 1605.
testing for lead.
3.2 Definitions:
3.2.9 sulfide spot test method—for lead detection,theuseof
3.2.1 core sample—a fragment of the entire dry paint film
a dilute solution of sulfide ion to test a painted surface or paint
removed from the substrate with a coring tool which is
chip for the qualitative presence of lead (2). A characteristic
designed to remove a specified area (for example, a square
color change of the reagent from colorless to grey or black
centimetre) of dry paint film.
indicates the presence of lead above the level of detection of
the spot test.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Perfor-
manceofBuildingsandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeE06.23onLead
Paint Abatement.
Current edition approved Dec. 10, 2001. Published March 2002. Originally
published as PS18–95. Last previous edition E 1753–95.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.11. The boldface numbers in parentheses refer to a list of references at the end of
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.12. this practice.
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E1753
4. Summary of Practice 6.3 For Both Sulfide and Rhodizonate Spot Tests:
6.3.1 Non-Abrasive Cleaning Solution.
4.1 A dry paint film sample (a painted surface, paint chip,
6.3.2 Towels, Towelette, or Sponge.
ground paint powder, or core sample) is tested for lead
6.3.3 Cutting Tool, used to cut into the dry paint film. A
qualitatively through the use of a spot test. Spot tests kits are
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cutting tool may or may not be provided with the k
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