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Standard Method of Test for

Sampling and Testing Calcium Chloride

for Roads and Structural Applications

AASHTO Designation:T 143-04

ASTM Designation: D 345-02

AASHTO T 143-04 is identical to ASTM D 345-02 except for the following provisions:

All references to ASTM Standards C 136 and D 98 shall be replaced with AASHTO Standards T 27 and M 144, respectively.
Replace Section 5 of ASTM D 345-02 with the following:
Sampling

5.1 Sa/id-Sample a shipment of the solid form calcium chloride for test purposes by selecting not less than three containers at random from the shipment. Sample each of the containers by scraping aside the top layer to a depth of approximately 25 mm (1 in.) and taking 0.5-kg (1-lb) samples by means of a sampling thiefor other method that will ensure a

sample that is representative of a cross section of the material in the container to a depth of at least 152 mm (6 in.). Take precautions during the sampling operation to avoid exposing the

sample unduly to atmospheric moisture. Immediately and thoroughly mix the individual samples to form a representative composite sample of material and store in a sealed glass or suitable plastic container.

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