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Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout
Part 6: Sampling, conformity control and

evaluation of conformity
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Table of changes
Change No. Date Scope
Amdt 1 2005 Amended to add terms and definitions, modified sampling
requirements, conformity control, the certification of factory
production control requirements, and changed recommendations
on the certification of factories and the calibration of measuring
equipment.
National foreword
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 934-6:2001/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM December 2005
ICS 91.100.10; 91.100.30
English Version
Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Part 6: Sampling,

conformity control and evaluation of conformity
Adjuvants pour béton, mortier et coulis - Partie 6: Zusatzmittel für Beton, Mörtel und Einpressmörtel - Teil 6:
Echantillonnage, contrôle et évaluation de la conformité Probenahme, Konformitätskontrolle und Bewertung der
Konformität
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 934-6:2001; it was approved by CEN on 20 July 2005.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this
amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such
national standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Contents
Page
Foreword ..........................................................................................................................................................3
1 Modification in Clause 3 Terms and Definitions...............................................................................4
2 Modification in Clause 4 Sampling ....................................................................................................4
3 Modification in Clause 5 Conformity control and evaluation of conformity...................................5
4 Modification in Annex A (informative) Certification of factory production control........................6
5 Modification in Annex B (informative) Calibration of measuring equipment .................................6
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Foreword
This European Standard (EN 934-6:2001/A1:2005) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 104
“Concrete and related products”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This Amendment to the European Standard EN 934-6:2001 shall be given the status of a national standard,
either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2006, and conflicting national
standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by June 2006.
This European Standard covers matters for which the need for amendments or corrections to EN 934-6:2001-
07 has been identified by CEN/TC 104 “Concrete and related products”.
The numbering and headlines in the following correspond to those in EN 934-6 for which the amendments and
corrections apply.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
and United Kingdom.
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1 Modification in Clause 3 Terms and Definitions

Add new sub-clauses as follows:
3.2
responsible person
person appointed by the manufacturer whose duties include implementation of all or a defined part of the
production control manual
3.3
manufacturer
organisation having full control and responsibility for the delivered admixture, including carrying out the factory
production control testing
2 Modification in Clause 4 Sampling
4.1 General
Replace the clause by the following:
Sampling of admixtures shall be carried out in such a way that the resulting sample is representative of the
batch to be inspected.
The following procedures shall be used:
 for initial type testing and in case of dispute 4.2;
 at time of delivery 4.3;
 for factory production control 4.4.
If required, sampling shall be carried out in the presence of all the parties concerned.
Insert a new subclause 4.4 as follows.
4.4 Sampling for factory production control

Sampling procedures for factory production control shall be documented in the production control manual.
The procedure shall ensure that a representative sample is obtained.
NOTE As a guide, at least one sample should be taken per batch or, in the case of continuous production, at not
more than 25 t intervals. After testing a sample of not less than 250 ml should be retained for at least one year or the
shelf life of the product, if longer. If the normal admixture dosage exceeds 2 %, a larger sample should be retained."
4.5 Record
Renumber the old subclause "4.4 Record" as "4.5 Record".
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3 Modification in Clause 5 Conformity control and evaluation of

conformity
5.3 Initial type testing

Replace items b) and c) by the following:
b) when there is a change in formulation which may have significant effect on the performance of the
admixture or which affects the manufacturer's stated values for the product as listed under general
requirements in the relevant part of the EN 934 series;
c) when there is a change in the raw materials which may have a significant effect on the performance of the
admixture or which affects the manufacturer's stated values for the product as listed under general
requirements in the relevant part of the EN 934 series;
5.4.1 General
Replace the text of the clause by the following:
The manufacturer shall operate production control at each factory where admixtures are produced. Production
control shall include control of raw materials, production processes and the finished product. The production
control procedures shall be contained in a production control manual for each factory.
5.4.2 Production control manuals
Replace clauses 5.4.2 to 5.4.4 by the following:
Each production control manual shall specify the procedures to ensure that admixtures supplied from each
factory conform to the requirements of EN 934 Parts 2 – 5. As a minimum the following items shall be
included:
a) training for production and quality control operatives including the level of training necessary;
b) procedures for the identification, sampling, approval, traceability, storage and expiry dates of raw
materials;
c) procedures for servicing and calibrating all manufacturing and test equipment (see annex B);
d) manufacturing and sampling instructions;
e) procedures for FPC testing at the frequency required by the relevant parts of the EN 934 series;
f) details of FPC acceptance limits, linked to the manufacturer's stated values for the current ITT
documentation;
g) action to be taken in case of non-compliance of raw materials, intermediate and finished products;
h) instructions for packaging, storage, labelling and delivery of finished products;
i) procedures to ensure that only admixtures which conform to the relevant part of the EN 934 series of
standards are labelled as complying;
j) records to be prepared and period for which they shall be retained (5.4.3).
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Individual responsibilities shall be defined in the production control manual. Each responsible person shall
report to a senior manager who has the authority to ensure that the procedures in the production control
manual are fully implemented.
Where appropriate, the production control manuals shall be supplemented by additional documented
instructions relating to the items listed above.
5.4.5 Production control records
Renumber subclause 5.4.5 as 5.4.3 and replace items a), d) and f) as follows:
a) results of checks on measuring equipment used in production and testing, including calibration reports;
d) sampling in accordance with clause 4;
f) signature of the responsible person.
5.5 Certification of factory production control

Replace the clause by the following:
Where certification of factory production control is required by Annex ZA in EN 934 Parts 2 – 5, a notified body
appointed by the manufacturer shall carry out an initial inspection for each factory producing admixtures within
the scope of EN 934 Parts 2 – 5. Subsequently, there shall be an annual surveillance of each factory by the
notified body (see Annex A).
4 Modification in Annex A (informative) Certification of factory

production control
Replace the text of Annex A by the following:
The notified body should carry out further visits if serious non-conformities in the factory production control are
identified. The manufacturer should inform the notified body of any change in the factory production control
procedures.
Initial type testing is the responsibility of the manufacturer but the notified body should be informed if
additional type testing has been carried out as a result of changes in the product or in the factory production
control.
5 Modification in Annex B (informative) Calibration of measuring

equipment
Add a new Annex as follows:
All measuring equipment used in production and testing should be calibrated if it can have a significant effect
on product quality or testing. The production control manual should include a procedure for identifying
measuring equipment which has to be calibrated and state the frequency of checking and calibration.
Calibration procedures should comply with European, International or National standards where applicable,
otherwise normal good practice should be followed. All calibration should be performed using weights and
measures which have calibration certificates identifying their relationship with international or national
standards for weights and measures.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 934-6
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM July 2001
ICS 91.100.10; 91.100.30 Supersedes EN 934-6:2000
English version
Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Part 6: Sampling,

conformity control and evaluation of conformity
Adjuvants pour béton, mortier et coulis - Partie 6: Zusatzmittel für Beton, Mörtel und Einpressmörtel - Teil 6:
Echantillonnage, contrôle et évaluation de la conformité Probenahme, Konformitätskontrolle und Bewertung der
Konformität
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 May 2001.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
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Contents
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Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Normative references . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Terms and definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4 Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
5 Conformity control and evaluation of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Annex A (informative) Certification of factory production control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Foreword
This European Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 104 "Concrete", the secretariat of
which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or
by endorsement, at the latest by January 2002, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest
by January 2002.
This European Standard supersedes EN 934-6:2000.
This standard is a part of the series EN 934 "Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout" which additionally comprises
the following parts:
Part 2: Concrete admixtures - Definitons, requirements, conformity, marking and labelling

Part 3: Admixtures for masonry mortar - Definitions, requirements, conformity, marking and labelling
Part 4: Admixtures for grout for prestressing tendons - Definitions, requirements, conformity, marking
and labelling
Part 5: Admixtures for sprayed concrete - Definitions, requirements, conformity, marking and labelling
Annex A is informative.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies procedures for sampling, conformity control and evaluation of conformity, for
admixtures according to the series EN 934.
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2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These
normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and the publications are listed hereafter. For
dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European
Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the
publication referred to applies (including amendments).
EN 934-2:2001, Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Part 2: Concrete admixtures - Definitions, requirements,
conformity, marking and labelling.
prEN 934-3:1998, Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Part 3: Admixtures for masonry mortar - Definitions,
requirements and conformity.
EN 934-4:2001, Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Part 4: Admixtures for grout for prestressing tendons
– Definitions, requirements, conformity, marking and labelling.
prEN 934-5:1998, Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Part 5: Admixtures for sprayed concrete - Definitions,
specifications and conformity criteria.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this standard, the following term and definition applies.
3.1
batch
a quantity of admixture which can be considered to have a uniform composition
Note A tank load can be considered as the equivalent of a batch.
4 Sampling
4.1 General
Sampling of admixtures shall be carried out in such a way that the resulting sample is representative of the batch
to be inspected.
If required, sampling shall be carried out in the presence of representatives from all parties involved.
4.2 Sampling from the manufacturer's stock
4.2.1 General
Each sample shall represent not more than one batch. For continuous production of an admixture one sample taken
from up to 25 t may be regarded as representative.
4.2.2 Powder admixture (in packages)
The sample shall be composed of sub-samples from 6 packages (bags) or if the total number of packages (bags)
is less than 6, from all packages (bags). The sub-samples are to be taken from packages (bags) distributed at
random throughout the consignment.
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One of the following procedures shall be applied:
– Where the packages contain up to 500 g take all the contents of each package.
– Where the packages contain more than 500 g, use one of the following methods:
a) insert a sampling tube, which takes a core not less than 25 mm in diameter, into the packages so that it takes
a core of the material from substantially the entire length of the package.
b) empty one of the packages to be sampled on to a clean dry surface and mix the material. Take at least three
portions of not less than 125 g each from different parts of the heap.
The method given in a) is the preferred method, but if a sampling tube is not available, the method given in b) shall
be used.
Repeat the procedure with each of the other packages to be sampled and thoroughly mix the sub-samples obtained to
form one bulk sample. If the bulk sample exceeds 3 kg it shall be reduced to 3 kg, either by coning and quartering or
by use of a sample splitter.
Divide the sample into three equal parts and place each part in a clean, air tight, labelled container. At least one
container holding 1 kg shall be kept for future reference. Store container(s) in a place that is protected from moisture,
heat and light for one year or until the use-by date whichever is the shorter period.
4.2.3 Liquid admixture
4.2.3.1 General
In order to achieve representative samples of liquid admixtures one of the following procedures shall be applied.
4.2.3.2 Sampling of a liquid admixture from containers
The sample shall be composed of sub-samples taken from 6 containers or if the total number of containers is less than
6 from all containers. The sub-samples are to be taken from containers distributed at random throughout the
consignment.
Agitate the admixtures in the containers to disperse all lightly settled material. Disregard all deposits which are not readily
brought into suspension by such agitation.
Without delay, take sub-samples from the selected containers by one of the following procedures:
a) where containers hold up to 0,5 l, take the total contents;
b) Where containers hold more than 0,5 l take 0,5 l of the liquid from each container, combine the sub-samples obtained
in this way and mix them thoroughly to form one bulk sample.
4.2.3.3 Sampling of a liquid admixture from a tank load
When the load is agitated one sample may represent the entire tank load of up to 25 000 l. The bulk sample
shall be at least 3 l.
Otherwise three samples shall be taken as follows: one from the top level, one within ± 300 mm of the mid-level of
the fluid and one within 400 mm of the bottom of the tank. Each sample shall be not less than 1 l. Thoroughly mix
the three samples until they form one homogeneous bulk sample.
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4.2.3.4 Division of sample
The bulk sample obtained by one of the procedures described above (4.2.3.2 or 4.2.3.3) shall be divided into 3 equal
samples. Place in three clean bottles, label and tightly stopper. At least one bottle shall be kept for future reference
for one year or until the use-by date, whichever is the shorter period.
Store the bottle(s) in a place that is protected from heat, frost and light.
4.3 Sampling at delivery
When sampling of a consignment of an admixture is required, the sampling shall be carried out before unloading at
the point and time of delivery. The method of sampling shall be agreed between the supplier and the customer. If
there is no agreement between them, the methods described in 4.2.2 and 4.2.3 shall apply.
4.4 Record
All information relevant to the sampling shall be recorded, in particular:
a) date of sampling;
b) name of the product;
c) type of admixture;
d) name of the manufacturer;
e) manufacturer's batch identification number;
f) quantity of batch represented by the sample;
g) physical state;
h) colour;
i) names of persons present and organizations represented during sampling.
5 Conformity control and evaluation of conformity
5.1 General
This procedure is intended to evaluate conformity of admixtures with the relevant parts of the series
EN 934.
5.2 Conformity Criteria
Composition and performance requirements and the related checks and test methods are given in the relevant parts
of the series EN 934. When tested in accordance with these methods each result shall conform to the relevant
requirement.
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5.3 Initial type testing
Initial type testing shall be carried out to prove the conformity of the admixtures to the requirements of the relevant
part of the series EN 934, in the following circumstances:
a) when a new formulation or type of admixture is produced,

b) when there is a change in the formulation which may have significant effect on the performance of the admixturer,
c) when there is a change in the raw materials which may have significant effect on the performance of the
admixturer.
Initial type testing shall include all tests relevant for a specific type of admixture.
5.4 Factory production control
5.4.1 General
The manufacturer shall operate production control at each factory where admixtures are produced. A system of
production control is based on the following:
– production control supervisor (5.4.2)
– production control manuals (5.4.3)
– production control programme (5.4.4)
– production control records (5.4.5)
5.4.2 Production control supervisor
The appointed production control supervisor shall be directly in charge of the factory production control and of the
manufacturing process. In accordance with the production control manual the supervisor shall ensure that:
a) the required control laboratory facilities and equipment are maintained and in calibration;
b) the required records are drawn up and retained (see 5.4.5);
c) the marking and labelling of the product ready for dispatch meets the requirements of this standard;
d) instructions for the manufacturing process and production control are available in writing;
e) the production control personnel have been trained in controlling the manufacturing process and in checking that
manufacturing instructions are being followed;
f) the procedures for controlling the production are being carried out;
g) only admixtures which fulfill the requirements of the relevant parts of the series EN 934 are labelled as complying.
5.4.3 Production control manuals
Production control manuals specifying objectives and procedures relating to the attainment of the required quality
of the products shall be prepared and maintained. In particular they shall contain:
a) requirements relating to the acceptance of the raw materials and instructions with regard to their sampling,
verification, identification codes and traceability and the storage and expiry dates;
b) procedure for calibration and servicing of laboratory equipment and facilities;
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c) manufacturing instructions for the production process, including the sampling;
d) tests to be carried out on samples of the admixtures with target values and limits of acceptance;
e) action to be taken in case of non compliance of the product;
f) instructions for storage, labelling and delivery of the admixtures.
5.4.4 Production control programme
5.4.4.1 General
Production control shall consist of:
– control of raw materials (5.4.4.2)
– control of the production process (5.4.4.3)
– control of the finished product (5.4.5)
5.4.4.2 Control of raw materials
The production control supervisor shall ensure that the raw materials used are within the specifications in the
production control manual.
5.4.4.3 Control of the production process
The production control supervisor shall ensure that the checks for controlling the production laid down in the
production control manual are carried out.
5.4.4.4 Control of the finished product
The production control supervisor shall ensure that:
a) testing of the finished product is carried out at not less than the frequency shown in
– for concrete admixtures in EN 934-2:2001,

– for admixtures for masonry mortar in prEN 934-3:1998,
– for admixtures for grout for prestressing tendons in EN 934-4:2001,
– for admixtures for sprayed concrete in prEN 934-5:1998.
and in accordance with the procedure in the production control manual;
b) tests on the finished product are carried out on a representative sample taken from a batch according to 4.2;
c) results of the tests are recorded in the production control records as specified under 5.4.5.
5.4.5 Production control records
The following details shall be recorded clearly and in chronological order:
a) results of checks on laboratory testing equipment including calibration reports;
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b) raw materials identification and test results;
c) production data (type and marking of the admixture, batch identification number, quantity produced, date of
production and any production code);
d) sampling in accordance with 4.2;
e) date and results of production control tests and checks, comparison with requirements and, where appropriate,
action taken;
f) signature of the production control supervisor or other authorised production control personnel.
These records shall be stored for at least 5 years.
5.5 Certification of factory production control
Whenever relevant, the producer shall appoint the body responsible for each factory production control to be certified.
Guidance on the frequency of surveillance is given in annex A.
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Annex A
(informative)
Certification of factory production control
The notified body should carry out an initial inspection for each factory producing admixtures coverd by the series
EN 934.
Subsequently there shold be an annual surveillance of each factory by the notified body.
The notified body may need to carry out further visits if serious deficiences in the factory production control are
identified.
The producer should inform the notified body of any change in the factory production control procedures.
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permission must be obtained.
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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL STANDARD

Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout

Part 6: Sampling, conformity control and

This national standard is the identical implementation of EN 934-6:2001 and EN

Published by SABS Standards Division

This SANS document was published in March 2011.

ICS 91.100.10; 91.100.30

Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Part 6: Sampling,

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050 Brussels

1 Modification in Clause 3 Terms and Definitions

2 Modification in Clause 4 Sampling

The following procedures shall be used:

 for initial type testing and in case of dispute 4.2;

 at time of delivery 4.3;

 for factory production control 4.4.

Insert a new subclause 4.4 as follows.

4.4 Sampling for factory production control

3 Modification in Clause 5 Conformity control and evaluation of

5.3 Initial type testing

Replace the text of the clause by the following:

5.4.2 Production control manuals

Replace clauses 5.4.2 to 5.4.4 by the following:

d) manufacturing and sampling instructions;

h) instructions for packaging, storage, labelling and delivery of finished products;

5.4.5 Production control records

d) sampling in accordance with clause 4;

f) signature of the responsible person.

5.5 Certification of factory production control

4 Modification in Annex A (informative) Certification of factory

5 Modification in Annex B (informative) Calibration of measuring

ICS 91.100.10; 91.100.30 Supersedes EN 934-6:2000

Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Part 6: Sampling,

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 May 2001.

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050 Brussels

3 Terms and definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

5 Conformity control and evaluation of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Annex A (informative) Certification of factory production control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

This European Standard supersedes EN 934-6:2000.

Part 2: Concrete admixtures - Definitons, requirements, conformity, marking and labelling

3 Terms and definitions

Note A tank load can be considered as the equivalent of a batch.

4.2 Sampling from the manufacturer's stock

4.2.2 Powder admixture (in packages)

One of the following procedures shall be applied:

4.2.3 Liquid admixture

4.2.3.2 Sampling of a liquid admixture from containers

a) where containers hold up to 0,5 l, take the total contents;

4.2.3.3 Sampling of a liquid admixture from a tank load

4.2.3.4 Division of sample

4.3 Sampling at delivery

All information relevant to the sampling shall be recorded, in particular:

b) name of the product;

d) name of the manufacturer;

e) manufacturer's batch identification number;

f) quantity of batch represented by the sample;

i) names of persons present and organizations represented during sampling.