Plastics and rubbers

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Definition

Tubes, pipes, hoses, plates, sheets, film, foil, filaments, tiles and strips made of plastics or rubber.

For products in individual packs and finished articles see specific card for Retail packages and finished articles.

For pastes see specific card for Wax.

For liquids see specific card for Chemicals, liquid.

For powder, granules and flakes see specific card for Chemicals, solid.

Recommended minimum quantity for each final sample

200 g

1 m² or 10 m depending on the shape of the product to be sampled

Applicable standards (ISO and EU Norms) and relevant legislation

EN 13416 Flexible sheets for waterproofing. Bitumen, plastic and rubber sheets for roof waterproofing. Rules for sampling

You should also refer to your national legislation and national guidelines regarding sampling.

Equipment needed

Suggested sampling tool depending on the method used

General tools: knife, scissors, saw etc.

Containers to be used for the sampling

Glass bottles (G01)
Metal containers (M01)
Cardboard box (R01)
Plastic bags (P00)
Plastic bottles (P03, P04)


G01	M01	R01	P00	P03	P04

Sample containers must be clean and free from all substances which might contaminate the material being sampled (such as water, dirt, lint, washing compounds, naphtha and other solvents, soldering fluxes, acids, rust, and oil).

Safety precautions and risk assessment

Please refer to your national legislation and guidelines on health and safety.

See SDS or ADR if available.
Pay attention to safety and warning signs.
Wear personal protective equipment.
You should be aware of and follow any health and safety instructions in the local risk assessment and/or safe working practices for the location where the sampling is to take place.

Personal protective equipment

Hand protection: if necessary
Eye protection: if necessary
Head protection: if necessary

Sampling plan

Type of consignment	Procedure
Consignments for customs clearance
	One aggregate sample consisting of an appropriate number of incremental samples chosen randomly or systematically throughout the consignment. When you are satisfied the consignment is homogeneous, one incremental sample is usually taken as representing the goods covered by the same customs declaration.
Rolls with filaments
	Measure 10 m of the filament and cut it with a pair of scissors or a knife.
Rolls with foil, strips, floor coverings, wall or ceiling covers
	Cut approx. 1 m² (piece of 100 cm x 100 cm) with the appropriate tool (scissors or knife).
Tubes, pipes, hoses
	Cut approx. 1 m of the tube, pipe or hose with a saw, scissors or a knife depending on the material the sample is made of.
Plates, sheets, film, foil, strips, floor, wall or ceiling coverings in tiles
	Take as many plates, sheets or tiles that would cover a surface of 1 m² as sample.
Articles
	1 piece or refer to the specific sampling card of Retail packages and finished articles.

Handling of samples

General comments
	Taking samples: Where there is any doubt over the uniformity of the product, for example where there are visible differences between the individual pieces, you may take more samples to ensure your sample is representative. Packing the samples: Keep the final samples out of direct sunlight. For more information refer to the ISO Standards and EU Regulations in force.
Sampling form
	Fill in the sampling form. One copy should be attached to the samples and one copy should be kept for the record.
Transport
	The samples should be kept at room temperature in a dry and well-ventilated place. They must be protected against light and cross-contamination by other material and other situations which would damage the sample.
Storage
	The samples should be kept at room temperature in a dry and well-ventilated place. They must be protected against light and cross-contamination by other material and other situations which would damage the sample.

List of HS Codes

*HS Number ^)**	Description
3901	Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms
3902	Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms
3903	Polymers of styrene, in primary forms
3904	Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms
3905	Polymers vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms
3906	Acrylic polymers in primary forms
3907	Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms
3908	Polyamides in primary forms
3909	Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms
3910	Silicones in primary forms
3911	Petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, polyterpenes, polysulphides, polysulphones and similar products of chemical synthesis, not elsewhere specified or included in chapter 39, in primary forms
3912	Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms
3913	Natural polymers (e.g. alginic acid) and modified natural polymers (e.g. hardened proteins, chemical derivatives of natural rubber), not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms
3914	Ion-exchangers; based on polymers of headings 3901 to 3913, in primary forms
3916	Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics
3917	Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics
3918	Floor coverings of plastics, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, as defined in note 9 to this chapter
3919	Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls
3920	Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
3921	Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics
3922	Baths, shower-baths, sinks, washbasins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and similar sanitary ware, of plastics
3923	Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics
3924	Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics
3925	Builders' ware of plastics, not elsewhere specified or included
3926	Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914
4001	Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
4002	Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; mixtures of any product of heading 4001 with any product of this heading, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
4003	Reclaimed rubber in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
4005	Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
4006	Other forms (for example, rods, tubes and profile shapes) and articles (for example, discs and rings), of unvulcanised rubber
4007	Vulcanised rubber thread and cord
4008	Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber
4009	Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without their fittings (for example, joints, elbows, flanges)
4010	Conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanised rubber
4011	New pneumatic tyres, of rubber
4012	Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber
4013	Inner tubes, of rubber
4014	Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber
4015	Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber
4016	Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber
4017	Hard rubber (for example, ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber

^*) The commodities mentioned may also be covered by other specific sampling cards depending on their precise nature.

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