How to Collect & Ship Dust Samples for Testing
Several characteristics of explosive dust can be tested to determine the best way to mitigate fire and explosions in your facility.
How to Collect Dust Samples for Testing
What to use to collect samples
Dust samples should be collected in a container that can be sealed tightly, like a zip-lock bag or plastic container with a tight sealing lid.
Use a natural bristle brush to collect the samples. If you suspect you may have an electrostatically charged dust, collect the sample by using a plastic coated shovel or scoop.
Where to collect samples
The best place to collect a dust sample is inside your dust collector filter. You can also collect samples from the bin under your dust collector.
If you do not have a dust collector other good places to collect your sample is high up in your facility from the top of beams, light fixtures and any flat surface high up away from traffic where dust collects.
How much dust to collect
Your dust sample needs to weigh between 1lbs. to 2lbs.(500g to 1Kg), after subtracting the container weight, for proper testing.
How to Pack Dust Sample for Shipping
- Ensure your sample is large enough – 1 to 2 lbs, (500g to 1Kg)
- Fill out the Sample Form, use a descriptive name on the form, this name will be used on the report sent back to you.
- Provide any special instructions
- Include MSDS sheet for the material
- Fill out the options form for the testing
- Place all forms and sample in box for transportation. Pack the sample to ensure minimal movement inside the box during transportation.
Collection Dust Samples
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The AST Group of Companies offers testing and consulting services to complete a Dust Hazard Analysis through AST Canada and AST Engineering.
AST Canada has been helping clients find solutions for their unique Dust, Mist & Fume Collection needs for more than 40 years.
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