MALAYSIAN MS EN 196-7:2007

STANDARD
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Methods of testing cement - Part 7:

Methods of taking and preparing
samples of cement

ICS: 91.100.10
Descriptors: cement, tests, sampling, samples, packing

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Committee representation

The Industry Standards Committee on Building, Construction and Civil Engineering (ISC D) under whose authority
this Malaysian Standard was adopted, comprises representatives from the following organisations:

Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia

Chartered Institute of Building Malaysia
Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia
Department of Standards Malaysia
Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia
Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia
Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran
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Jabatan Perumahan Negara

Malaysian Timber Industry Board
Master Builders Association Malaysia
Ministry of International Trade and Industry
Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia
SIRIM Berhad (Secretariat)
Suruhanjaya Tenaga
The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

The Technical Committee on Cement which supervised the adoption of the EN Standard was managed by The
Cement and Concrete Association of Malaysia in its capacity as an authorised Standards-Writing Organisation and
consists of representatives from the following organisations:

Associated Pan Malaysia Cement Sdn Bhd

Cement Industries of Malaysia Berhad
CMS Cement Sdn Bhd
Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia
IKRAM QA Services Sdn Bhd
Master Builders Association Malaysia
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
Negeri Sembilan Cement Industries Sdn Bhd
Pahang Cement Sdn Bhd
Perak-Hanjoong Simen Sdn Bhd
SIRIM Berhad
SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd
Tasek Corporation Berhad
The Cement and Concrete Association of Malaysia (Secretariat)
The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Universiti Malaya
Unversiti Teknologi Malaysia

The Working Group on EN 196 - Physical which recommended the adoption of the EN Standard consists of
representatives from the following organisations:

Associated Pan Malaysia Cement Sdn Bhd

CMS Cement Sdn Bhd
Master Builders Association Malaysia
Negeri Sembilan Cement Industries Sdn Bhd
Pahang Cement Sdn Bhd
Perak-Hanjoong Simen Sdn Bhd
SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd
Slag Cement Sdn Bhd
Southern Cement Industries Sdn Bhd
Tasek Corporation Berhad
The Cement and Concrete Association of Malaysia (Secretariat)

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 MS EN 196-7:2007

FOREWORD

The adoption of the EN Standard as a Malaysian Standard was recommended by the

Working Group on EN 196 - Physical under the authority of the Industry Standards
Committee on Building, Construction and Civil Engineering. Development of this standard
was carried out by The Cement and Concrete Association of Malaysia which is the
Standards Writing Organisation appointed by SIRIM Berhad to develop standards for
cement.

This Malaysian Standard is identical with EN 196-7:1989, Methods of testing cement - Part 7:
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Methods of taking and preparing samples of cement, published by the European Committee
for Standardization (CEN) with the exceptions as listed below.

MALAYSIAN STANDARD EXCEPTION

a) in the source text, ‘this European Standard’ should read ‘this Malaysian Standard;

b) the comma which is used as a decimal sign (if any), to read as a point;

c) incorporation of National Annex NA on ‘Sampling report’;

d) incorporation of National Annex NB on ‘Sampling for acceptance inspection at delivery’;

and

e) reference to EN Standards should be replaced by corresponding Malaysian Standards

as follows:

Referenced EN Standards Corresponding Malaysian Standards

EN 197-1, Cement - Composition, MS EN 197-1, Cement - Composition,

specifications and conformity criteria for specifications and conformity criteria for
common cements common cements

EN 196-1, Methods of testing cement - MS EN 196-1, Methods of testing cement -

Determination of strength Determination of strength

EN 196-2, Methods of testing cement - MS EN 196-2, Methods of testing cement -

Chemical analysis of cement Chemical analysis of cement

EN 196-3, Methods of testing cement - MS EN 196-3, Methods of testing cement -

Determination of setting time and soundness Determination of setting time and soundness

EN 196-5, Methods of testing cement - MS EN 196-5, Methods of testing cement -

Pozzolanicity test for pozzolanic cements Pozzolanicity test for pozzolanic cements

EN 196-6, Methods of testing cement - MS EN 196-6, Methods of testing cement -

Determination of fineness Determination of fineness

This standard describes the equipment to be used, the methods to follow and the provision to
be complied with for taking samples for cement.

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 MS EN 196-7:2007

FOREWORD (continued)

This MS EN 196 consists of the following parts under the general title Methods of testing
cement:

Part 1: Determination of strength

Part 2: Chemical analysis of cement

Part 3: Determination of setting time and soundness

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Part 5: Pozzolanicity test for Pozzolana Cement

Part 6: Determination of fineness

Part 7: Methods of taking and preparing samples of cement

Part 8: Heat of hydration - Solution method

Part 9: Heat of hydration - Semi-adiabatic method

This standard is published with the permission of the European Committee for
Standardization. Such permission is hereby acknowledged.

Compliance with a Malaysian Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal
obligations.

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 EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 196-7
NORME EUROPÉENNE
December 1989
EUROPÄISCHE NORM

UDC 666.94:691.54:620.11

Descriptors: Cements, tests, sampling, samples, packing

English version

Methods of testing cement; Methods of taking and

preparing samples of cement
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Méthodes d’essais des ciments; Méthodes de Prüfverfahren für Zement; Verfahren für die
prélèvement et d’échantillonnage du ciment Probenahme und Probenauswahl von Zement

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1989-06-16. CEN members

are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a
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 European Standard 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,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and
United Kingdom.

CEN
European Committee for Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation
Europäisches Komitee für Normung

Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels

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 EN 196-7:1989

Brief history Contents

This European Standard was drawn up by the Page
Technical Committee CEN/TC 51 “Cement” the Brief history 2
Secretariat of which is held by IBN.
Foreword2
In accordance with the Common CEN/CENELEC 1 Object and field of application 3
Rules, the following countries are bound to
implement this European Standard: 2 References 3
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, 3 Definitions 3
Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, 4 General 4
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, 5 Sampling equipment 4
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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6 Procedures for taking samples and

precautions to be taken depending on the
Foreword procedures adopted 5
The standard EN 196 on methods of testing cement 7 Frequency at which samples are taken and
consists of the following Parts: choice of sample type 5
— Part 1: Determination of strength; 8 Size and preparation of samples 5
— Part 2: Chemical analysis of cement; 9 Packaging and storage 7
— Part 3: Determination of setting time and 10 Sampling report 7
soundness; Annex A Typical examples of sampling
— Part 4: Quantitative determination of equipment normally used 9
constituents; Figure 1 — Make up of laboratory samples 8
— Part 5: Pozzolanicity test for pozzolanic Figure 2 — Sampling tube 9
cements;
Figure 3 — Typical ladle 10
— Part 6: Determination of fineness;
Figure 4 — Typical mechanical screw sampler
— Part 7: Methods of taking and preparing (overall length approximately 200 cm) 11
samples of cement;
Figure 5 — Typical permanently installed
— Part 21: Determination of the chloride, carbon mechanical screw sampler 12
dioxide and alkali content of cement.
Figure 6 — Sampling equipment 13

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1 Object and field of application 3 Definitions

This European Standard describes only the For the purpose of this European Standard, the
equipment to be used, the methods to be followed following definitions apply.
and the provisions to be complied with for taking 3.1
samples of cement representative of given lots for order
testing to assess the quality of products prior to,
during or after delivery. quantity of cement covered by a single requisition
placed with the same manufacturer (or distribution
The provisions of this standard are only applicable
depot). It may consist of one or more consignments
when samples of cement are requested for verifying
spread over a period of time
the compliance of either:
3.2
a) current production of a cement at any time
consignment
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with a standard (for example to meet the needs of

the manufacturer’s auto-control or again in
response to the requirements of a certification
procedure); or
b) a delivery or a lot with a standard, the
provisions of a contract or the specification in an
order.
The standard is applicable to the taking of samples
of all types of cements1) defined by EN 1972) whether
they are:
a) contained in silos;
b) contained in bags, canisters, drums or any
other packages;
c) transported in bulk in road vehicles, railway
wagons, ships, etc.
2 References
EN 196-1:1987, Methods of testing cement —
Determination of strength.
EN 196-2:1987, Methods of testing cement —
Chemical analysis of cement.
EN 196-3:1987, Methods of testing cement —
Determination of setting time and soundness.
ENV 196-4, Methods of testing cement —
Quantitative determination of constituents.
EN 196-5:1987, Methods of testing cement —
Pozzolanicity test for pozzolanic cements.
EN 196-6:1989, Methods of testing cement —
Determination of fineness.
EN 196-21:1989, Methods of testing cement —
Determination of the chloride, carbon dioxide and
alkali content of cement.
EN 1972), Cement — Composition, specifications
and conformity criteria.
quantity of cement delivered at a given time by a
manufacturer (or distribution depot). It may consist
of one or more lots
3.3
lot
quantity of cement produced under conditions
presumed uniform. After specified tests (mainly by
EN 1972) this quantity is regarded as a whole
“complying” or “not complying” with standards or
contract requirements
3.4
increment
quantity of cement taken in a single operation of the
sampling equipment used
3.5
sample (general term)
quantity of cement taken at random, or in
accordance with a sampling plan, from a larger
quantity (silo, stock of bags, wagons, trucks, etc.) or
from a fixed lot, relating to the intended tests. A
sample may consist of one or more increments
3.6
spot sample
sample taken at the same time and from one and the
same place, relating to the intended tests. It can be
obtained by combining one or more immediately
consecutive increments
3.7
composite sample
homogeneous mixture of spot samples taken:
a) at different points or
b) at different times
from a larger mass of the same cement, obtained by
thoroughly mixing the combined spot samples and,
if necessary, reducing the size of the resulting
mixture

1) The requirements of this standard can also, by agreement between the parties, be followed for acceptance inspections for all

non-standardized hydraulic binders.

2) At present at the draft stage.

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3.8
laboratory sample
sample prepared by thoroughly mixing and if
necessary reducing from a larger sample (spot or
composite sample) and intended for use by the
laboratories undertaking the tests. These
laboratories are generally those of the producer,
those designated in the order or in the certification
regulations
3.9
sample for retest
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sample which is to be kept for possible subsequent
tests in the event of the results from tests carried
out on the laboratory samples being in doubt or
disputed. The sample for retest is generally the
remainder of a laboratory sample after a first series
of tests
3.10
retained sample
sample taken systematically from regular deliveries
(for example for large works), if necessary in the
presence of all the parties concerned, to be retained
for possible testing in the event of doubt or dispute
or subsequent problems
NOTE Definitions 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.10 only have meaning in
the case of checks made when taking delivery of a supply.
4 General
4.1 The aim of the sampling operations is to obtain
from a large quantity of cement (contained in a silo,
a stock of bags in a warehouse, truck, etc., or in a
defined lot) one or more smaller quantities,
considered by the parties concerned to represent the
quantity of cement of which the quality is to be
assessed.
4.2 The equipment used, methods followed, and
precautions taken may vary according to the nature
of the installation and the circumstances in which
the samples are taken.
4.3 In the case of the checks carried out within the
context of a certification procedure the measures
other than those described below to ensure that the
samples are representative are within the
jurisdiction of the certification body (see clause 7).
4.4 In the case of taking delivery of a supply, the
sampling operations shall, in principle, take place in
the presence of the manufacturer (or vendor) and
the customer (or purchaser) or their respective
representatives. The absence of one of them shall
not, however, be a barrier to the operations but if
this occurs it shall be mentioned in the sampling
report (see clause 10).
3)
However, cleaning is not necessary between the taking of successive increments from the same cement which are intended for
making up the sample.
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The sample is normally taken before or during
delivery. However, if necessary, it may be taken
after delivery but with a maximum delay of 24 h. In
this latter case the results of the checks shall be
interpreted with care.
Indeed, for various reasons, the cement to be tested
may no longer be representative of the product at the
actual moment of its delivery. For this reason the
time of sampling shall be carefully recorded in the
sampling report (see clause 10). When samples are
taken after delivery, the requirements in the first
paragraph above remain applicable.
5 Sampling equipment
On account of the diversity of industrial
installations and circumstances in which the
samples have to be taken, it is not possible to
describe one type of reference equipment with which
other types of equipment can be compared through
a series of tests before being able to be used. Hence,
this standard only gives, by way of example in
annex A, a simplified illustration of the devices
normally used and which have been found
satisfactory. This equipment is either portable
(ladle, tube, screw sampler, etc.) or permanently
installed (screw extractor or other equipment fixed
permanently onto the container).
The equipment shall be chosen and used in
accordance with the following rules.
The equipment shall be
a) approved by all the parties;
b) of non-corrodible material, which is not liable
to react with the cement;
c) maintained always in working order and in a
clean state. Care shall be taken to ensure that it
is carefully cleaned after each sampling
operation3). Care shall also be taken to ensure
that it is not contaminated by lubricants from
other equipment used.
Permanent equipment shall be installed at locations
where there are no hard deposits and where the flow
of cement is homogeneous (no segregation) at the
time it is being used. In particular, when it is used
it shall not be operated during fluidization under air
pressure. If fluidization is necessary, no samples
shall be taken until the cement has settled for at
least half a minute after stopping the air supply.

6 Procedures for taking samples and
precautions to be taken depending on
the procedures adopted
6.1 General
The most suitable equipment for the circumstances
shall be used to take a sample, observing the
following precautions as appropriate.
6.2 Sampling from bags, drums and containers
of comparable size
When the cement is packed in bags, drums or other
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small containers, the sample indicated in the second
paragraph of 8.1 shall comprise either a single bag or
a single container chosen at random from a
sufficiently large stock.
6.3 Sampling from large containers
Samples shall be taken while the container is being
filled or emptied taking the precautions:
a) not to operate in dusty or polluting
atmospheres;
b) to take the number of samples necessary to
obtain the quantity prescribed in the second
paragraph of 8.1;
c) to transfer the collected cement into a clean,
dry and airtight container before proceeding with
the operations described in clause 8.
6.4 Sampling from bulk transport
(after loading or before unloading)4)
For all equipment used, care shall be taken not to
take material from the top or bottom layers of the
mass of cement. The thickness of the layer to be
considered is at least 15 cm.
Take the same precautions as those described
in 6.3a), b) and c).
6.5 Sampling while loading into bulk
transport or silos
Taking samples may be carried out only if suitable
equipment is available and if there is access to a
homogeneous phase of cement. Take the same
precautions as those described in 6.3a), b) and c).
4)
The equipment described in this standard (see annex A) does not allow for sample(s) to be taken during unloading.
5) At present at the draft stage.
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6.6 Sampling from silos
In the absence of a suitable fixed sampling device
(see the last paragraph of clause 5) an appropriate
quantity of cement shall be discarded when discharge
commences to remove the hard deposits or unwanted
mixtures of different cements in the distribution
system. This quantity is left to be determined by the
manufacturer’s representative present at the
sampling operation. The necessary quantity
prescribed in the second paragraph of 8.1 shall then
be collected in a clean and dry container.
6.7 Sampling from bag filling machines
The quantity taken shall comprise a bag of cement
obtained during the normal operation of the
machine. It can equally comprise the equivalent
quantity (see the second paragraph of 8.1) sampled
by a mechanical device fitted in the supply hopper
directly above the discharge spouts. If the machine is
used for packing different cements, it shall be
completely purged of all the cement previously
packed until the cement from which samples are to
be taken arrives. Depending on the type of packing
machine, the quantity so removed may be
considerable. The manufacturer’s representative
present at the sampling operation shall determine
this quantity.
7 Frequency at which samples are
taken and choice of sample type
The frequency of taking samples and the type of
sample (spot sample or composite sample) depends
on the provisions contained:
— in the agreements between producer and
customer;
— in the national, European (ENV 1975) for
example) or even international standards;
— in the certification procedures.
8 Size and preparation of samples
8.1 Size of sample to be taken for verification
of compliance
Each laboratory sample (or sample for retest or
retained sample) shall be of such a size that all the
tests specified in the contract or required by
standards indicated in the contract or the
certification procedure can be carried out twice.
Thus, unless specified to the contrary, the mass of
these samples shall be at least 5 kg (or more, if
necessary, to fill completely the container indicated
in 9.2).
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The total quantity (spot sample or composite
sample) to be taken for verifying compliance shall be
greater than or at least equal to that required for
supplying to all the laboratories concerned the
samples indicated in the first paragraph above. This
quantity shall be taken by the equipment specified
in clause 5 and in accordance with the procedures
stated in clause 6. In general taking a sample
of 40 kg to 50 kg will suffice.
8.2 Homogenization
8.2.1 General requirements
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As soon as the quantity of 40 kg to 50 kg indicated in
the second paragraph of 8.1 has been collected, it
shall be carefully homogenized (preferably in a
laboratory) with clean dry implements not liable to
react with the cement.
The homogenization shall preferably be achieved
using a mixing machine, the efficiency of which
shall have been previously demonstrated (see 8.2.2).
Whatever procedure is chosen, it shall be carried out
as quickly as possible to minimize the exposure of
the cement to the air.
In the absence of a homogenizer, the following
procedure is to be adopted:
the quantity of cement to be distributed between
the laboratories (see the second paragraph
of 8.1) shall be tipped onto a clean dry cloth
(or plastics sheet) and shall then be mixed
carefully using a shovel.
This procedure shall only be used if:
a) the ambient relative humidity is less
than 85 %;
b) all risk of the sample being affected by wind,
rain, snow or dust is avoided.
8.2.2 Verification of the efficiency of the
homogenizing procedure selected
Take approximately equal quantities of two cements
of differing characteristics (i.e. Blaine fineness, by
EN 196-6, and additionally colour). Mix these using
one of the procedures described in 8.2.1 and note the
time between starting and finishing the operation.
Once the operation is judged to be complete, take
fifteen “micro-samples”, each of 12 g to 20 g, from
points equally distributed within the mass of which
the homogeneity is to be verified6).
Determine the Blaine fineness three times on each
of these micro-samples.
6) To obtain initial information, the colour of these micro-samples can be compared if care has previously been taken to select two
cements of distinctly different colour.
7)For UK purposes, a suitable method can be found in “Statistical methods in research and production” eds O.L. Davies and
P.L. Goldsmith, 1972, Oliver and Boyd, Edinburgh.
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Homogenization shall be considered to be obtained
if the analysis of variance shows there to be no
significant differences between
the 15 micro-samples. This analysis shall be carried
out as described in the literature dealing with
statistical control7).
In the case of an unsatisfactory result, the mixing
shall be repeated, but doubling the time of the
mixing operation.
If, after this second trial, there are no significant
differences between the 15 micro-samples, the
method with twice the homogenization time shall be
considered valid, but, if no noticeable improvement
has been obtained in relation to the first trial, the
chosen method shall be declared unsuitable.
Finally, if there is no decisive improvement, it shall
be decided, in view of the time required, whether it
is worth repeating the trial with a longer time.
8.2.3 Choice of method
The verification of the efficiency of the
homogenizing method (see 8.2.2) is only to be
carried out at the time of choosing the method. This
choice is left to the initiative of the manufacturer,
but he shall be in a position to prove (for example to
an expert representing a customer or the
certification body) that he has carried out the trial
described above by presenting a dossier drawn up on
that occasion.
8.3 Division of the quantity necessary for
verification of compliance
After homogenization (see 8.2) of the sample made
up as specified in the second paragraph of 8.1, it
shall be divided into the required number of
laboratory or retained samples either by using a
sample divider or, after quartering the quantity to
be distributed, by extracting with a hand scoop
increments of approximately 0,5 kg from each of the
quarters and transferring these successively into
containers prepared for receiving the laboratory
(or retained) samples. This operation shall be
continued until the desired mass (stated in the first
paragraph of 8.1) is obtained in each container.
The sequence of distributing the contents of the
hand scoop from which each laboratory sample is
gradually made up shall be as follows.

Distribute successively to each of the laboratory
containers X, Y, Z, etc.
first a scoopful from A,
then a scoopful from B,
then a scoopful from C,
then a scoopful from D.
This represents one distribution sequence; repeat the
same sequence as many times as necessary to reach
the quantity prescribed in the first paragraph of 8.1
(see Figure 1).
Each laboratory (or retained) sample so prepared
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shall be packaged as stated in clause 9 and
despatched with the minimum delay. It is then up to
the receiving laboratory, to store, prepare and treat
the sample in a manner appropriate to its
subsequent use.8)
8.4 Foreign bodies in the sample
During the above operations any foreign bodies
which may appear shall, in all cases, be noted in the
sampling report (clause 10).
If they appear to be uniformly distributed in the
cement (for example, a powder other than cement,
lumps) it is not possible to remove them from the
sample. Otherwise, they shall be removed and kept:
a) by one of the two parties (manufacturer,
customer) with the agreement of the other in the
case of taking delivery of a supply; or
b) by the agency responsible for inspection in the
case of a sampling operation performed in the
context of certification regulations.
9 Packaging and storage
9.1 Principle
The packaging of the samples and the method of
storage shall always be such as to preserve the
properties of the sampled cement. Any conditions
likely to affect this shall be indicated.
9.2 Containers
The samples shall be packed, despatched and stored
in bags, drums, or solid containers. These shall be
made of a material which is inert with respect to
cement and non-corrodible. They shall be dry,
impervious (to air and moisture) and clean. In this
respect they shall not have been previously used for
packaging products which are likely to affect the
samples.
8)
At this point the work of the laboratory is usually specified in the test standards. (Principally EN 196-1 to EN 196-6 and
EN 196-21.)
9) It has to be remembered, however, that the packaging, however air-tight, cannot in the long term prevent a certain amount of
aeration, the extent of which may vary depending on the properties of the product.
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To prevent aeration the containers shall as far as
possible, be completely filled and their closure
sealed with adhesive tape9).
When made of plastics, containers or bags shall only
be used under the following conditions:
a) the period of storage shall be limited
to 3 months;
b) the sheet from which they are made shall be at
least 100 µm thick;
c) the plastics material shall under no
circumstances cause the cement to become “air
entraining” whether by loss from this material or
as a result of surface treatment. On this point,
check for the absence of risk by carrying out
appropriate tests where needed;
d) provision shall also be made to seal them
where necessary, by using suitable tape.
9.3 Storage condition
The samples shall preferably be stored at a
temperature of less than 30 °C.
9.4 Identification of samples
In order to identify the samples unambiguously, the
containers (bags or drums) shall be clearly and
indelibly marked in at least one place. When there
is only one mark, this shall be on the body of the
container and not on the lid.
Furthermore, a copy of the sampling report
described in clause 10 shall be slipped where
necessary into a protective envelope placed inside
the container.
9.5 Authentication of samples
If necessary, when this is required by the contract of
sale or certification regulations, the container shall
bear an agreed seal authenticating the sample. This
seal shall be fixed so as to prevent the unauthorized
opening of the container.
10 Sampling report
10.1 General
A sampling report corresponding to each sample
shall be drawn up by the person responsible for the
operation. Copies shall be attached to the laboratory
(or retained) samples prepared and distributed in
accordance with the clauses of the contract or
certification regulations.
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Figure 1 — Make up of laboratory samples

10.2 Information to be included
10.2.1 Obligatory information
The report shall, unless otherwise agreed by the
parties, include the following obligatory
information.
a) Name and address of the body responsible for
the sampling.
b) Name and address of the customer (in the case
of taking delivery).
c) Complete standard designation of the cement
as specified in ENV 197210)11).
d) Identity of the production works.
e) Place, date and time of sampling.
f) Type of sample (spot or composite comprising
“n” spot samples),
g) Identification mark on the sample container.
h) Any comments, particularly:
— the presence of foreign bodies;
— the circumstances in which the operations
took place which are likely to have an effect on
the quality of the cement sampled,
for example, transport conditions;
— all information allowing a more precise
identification of the cement sampled to be
made, for example, the silo number.
10.2.2 Optional information
The report shall, unless otherwise agreed by the
parties, include the following optional information.
a) Definition of the lot, the approximate mass of
the cement and the type of stock from which the
sample has been taken. Example: 3 000 t in bags
in a warehouse.
b) The type of container used for the laboratory
samples.
10.3 Authorization of the report
The report and copies shall be signed by the
representatives of the parties present at the
sampling and/or any other responsible witness
approved by the parties.
10.4 Despatch of the report
Copies of the report shall be sent without delay to
each of the parties concerned. In addition, one of
them shall be enclosed in the container of each
laboratory sample and each retained sample as
stated in 9.4.

10)
At present at the draft stage.
11) In the possible case of non-standardized binders (see note 1 on page 3) the product should be given an unequivocal mark.

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equipment normally used

Typical examples of sampling

Figure 2 — Sampling tube

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Figure 3 — Typical ladle

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Figure 4 — Typical mechanical screw sampler (overall length approximately 200 cm)
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Figure 5 — Typical permanently installed mechanical screw sampler

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Figure 6 — Sampling equipment
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National Annex NA
(informative)

Sampling Report
MS EN 196-7 Sampling report No: Copy no:

1. Name and address of sampling agency:

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2. Name and address of client:

3. Notation of cement

4. Identity of production works

5. Type of packaging bulk – size of silo or vessel

bag – size and type of bag
- marking on bag

6. Approximate mass of cement sampled (size of lot)

7. Place of sampling (to include silo designation if appropriate)

Time and date of sampling

8. Type of sample (delete as appropriate) Spot Composite

If composite state number of spot samples included

9. Identification marks on sample container

10. Presence of foreign bodies Yes None detected

Details of foreign bodies

11. Conditions under which samples were taken

O
Indoor Outdoor Temperature C Weather

12. Packaging adopted for sample

13. Approximate mass of sample

14. Sampler Name Printed:

Signature

Representative of:

Name: Signature:

Representative of:

Name: Signature:
15. Samples sent to:
Despatched by :

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National Annex NB
(informative)

Sampling for acceptance inspection at delivery

NB1 Introduction
This annex describes the procedure for taking samples for acceptance inspection purposes.
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NB2 General
NB2.1 The size of the lot is to be defined BEFORE sampling commences.

NB2.2 This annex covers sampling from:

a) bags, drums or other packages each containing less than 2.0 t of cement; and

b) bulk containers holding from 2.0 t to 50.0 t of cement.

NB2.3 Sampling of larger lots of cement is outside the scope of this annex and should be
agreed between vendor and purchaser. The sampling terminology, equipment and
procedures should however, be given in this standard.

NB3 Representation
If sampling is to proceed in the absence of representative(s) from the vendor and/or the
purchaser, then this should be agreed before the sampling is commenced and documented
on the sampling report.

Where representative(s) are present, their name and status should be noted on the sampling
report.

NB4 Sampling method

Any of the methods given in this standard may be adopted provided they are compatible with
Clause NB7. The method used should be noted on the sampling report.

NB5 Type of sample

Unless otherwise agreed and previously documented, the sample taken for acceptance
testing should be of the spot type as defined in 3.6.

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NB6 Size of sample

Each spot sample should have a minimum mass of 10 kg and a maximum mass of 50 kg. The
increments used to prepare this spot sample should be blended in the manner given in
Clause 8.

NB7 Sampling procedure

NB7.1 Packages [See item NB.2.2 a)]
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Five equal increments from different parts of the lot are combined to form the spot sample
which may represent up to 50 t.

NB7.2 Bulk containers [See item NB.2.2 b)]

A sufficient number of increments from one part of the lot are combined to form the spot
sample which is not to represent more than 50 t.

NB8 Sampling report

Only samples stored and identified in accordance with Clause 9 and supplied with a
completed sampling report (See Clause 10 and National Annex NA) can be considered to
have been taken in compliance with this standard.

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 Acknowledgements
Members of Technical Committee on Cement
Ir Choo Kok Beng (Chairman)
Ms Elaine Chiew (Secretary)
Mr Hafiz Yusof
Mr Mohd Rodzi Abd Hamid
Mr Chai Min Hian
Ir M. Ramuseren
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Mr Yahya Ariffin
Mr Gan Hock Seng
Mr Tong How Peng
Mr Mohd Fauzi Ahmad
Dr MP Devandran
Ms Saaidah Hamzah
Ms Salmah Mohd Nordin
Ms Raja Nor Siha Raja Abd Hanan
Mr Norman Tan
Ir Soo Thong Phor
Dr Muhammed Fauzi Mohd Zain
Assoc Prof Dr Hilmi Mahmud
Dr Fadhadli Hj Zakaria
Members of Working Group on EN 196 - Physical
Mr Hafiz Yusof (Chairman)
Ms Elaine Chiew (Secretary)
Mr Jostin Sanggat
Mr Gan Hock Seng
Mr Gattu Sathyanarayana
Mr Ong Pang Tuan
Ms Saaidah Hamzah
Ms Raja Nor Siha Raja Abd Hanan
Ms Lee Kooi Ping
Ms Leo Ann Chee
Mr Norman Tan
The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia
The Cement and Concrete Association of Malaysia
Associated Pan Malaysia Cement Sdn Bhd
Cement Industries of Malaysia
CMS Cement Sdn Bhd
Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia
IKRAM QA Services Sdn Bhd
Master Builders Association Malaysia
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
Negeri Sembilan Cement Industries Sdn Bhd
Pahang Cement Sdn Bhd
Perak-Hanjoong Simen Sdn Bhd
SIRIM Berhad
SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd
Tasek Corporation Berhad
The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Universiti Malaya
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Associated Pan Malaysia Cement Sdn Bhd
The Cement and Concrete Association Malaysia
CMS Cement Sdn Bhd
Master Builders Association Malaysia
Negeri Sembilan Cement Industries Sdn Bhd
Pahang Cement Sdn Bhd
Perak-Hanjoong Simen Sdn Bhd
SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd
Slag Cement Sdn Bhd
Southern Cement Industries Sdn Bhd
Tasek Corporation Berhad
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