Burkle MiniSampler PE Sampling Kit

Overview

The Burkle MiniSampler PE Sampling Kit is a field-deployable, chemically inert liquid sampling system engineered for safe, contamination-free extraction of hazardous or high-purity liquids from drums, tanks, and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs). Designed in accordance with ISO 8573-1 (compressed air purity), ASTM D4057 (standard practice for manual sampling of petroleum and petroleum products), and EN 13794 (sampling of liquid chemicals), this kit employs positive displacement vacuum aspiration via a manually operated diaphragm pump to eliminate operator exposure and prevent vapor inhalation. Its all-polyethylene (PE) wetted components—including sample bottles, suction tubing, and sealing accessories—ensure exceptional chemical resistance against aliphatic hydrocarbons, organic solvents, and mild acids, while minimizing extractables and leachables critical for QC/QA workflows in petrochemical, refinery, and lubricant testing laboratories.

Key Features

• Chemically resistant PE construction compliant with EU Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 for materials intended to come into contact with foodstuffs (where applicable)
• Manual diaphragm pump (Model MTD5305-0010) with ergonomic lever action, rated for continuous operation up to 60 cycles/min and capable of generating ≥65 kPa vacuum
• Modular configuration: Includes 180 mL PFA bottle (MTD0340-0180), 5 m PE suction hose (6 × 8 mm OD/ID), stainless steel hose weight (V2A / AISI 304, 1.4301), hose cutter, and 20 seal-it bottle seals
• GL45-threaded bottle adapters (MTD5305-0209) ensure secure, leak-tight connection to standard laboratory containers
• Transport-ready rugged case with foam-cut compartments for full kit organization and shock protection during field deployment
• No electrical components — intrinsically safe for Zone 1/21 hazardous area use per ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU

Sample Compatibility & Compliance

The MiniSampler PE kit supports representative sampling of non-viscous to moderately viscous liquids (up to 500 mPa·s at 20 °C), including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, base oils, glycols, and aqueous process streams. All PE components meet USP Class VI biocompatibility requirements and pass FDA 21 CFR §177.1520 for polyethylene resins. The system is validated for compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 clause 7.3.2 (sampling plans) and supports GLP/GMP traceability when used with serialized label stock (MTD5399-0004). Bottle seals and tubing are certified free of detectable heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Hg, Cr⁶⁺) per RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.

Software & Data Management

This is a fully manual, hardware-only sampling solution with no embedded electronics or software interface. Sample identification, chain-of-custody documentation, and analytical traceability are maintained externally via LIMS-integrated barcode labeling (using MTD5399-0004 adhesive labels) and standardized SOPs aligned with ASTM D4057 Annex A1. Each kit component carries a unique VWR catalog number enabling procurement-level audit trails and inventory reconciliation within enterprise ERP systems (e.g., SAP MM module).

Applications

• Routine quality control sampling of finished fuels and distillates at refinery offloading points
• Field sampling of stored lubricants prior to equipment commissioning (per ISO 4406:2017 particle count validation)
• Environmental monitoring of wastewater effluents and tank bottom sludge layers
• Raw material acceptance testing for additive packages and base stocks in R&D labs
• Calibration verification sampling for online analyzers (e.g., NIR, FTIR) requiring matrix-matched reference standards

FAQ

Is the MiniSampler PE suitable for sampling corrosive acids such as concentrated sulfuric acid?
No — PE exhibits limited resistance to strong oxidizing acids; for such applications, specify the PTFE-based MiniSampler PTFE kit (MTD5305-0101) with PFA bottles and fluoropolymer hoses.
Can the 100 m PE suction hose (MTD8878-0608) be cut to custom lengths on-site?
Yes — the included hose cutter (MTD0006-9506) enables clean, burr-free termination; however, re-sealing requires compatible PE compression fittings (not supplied).

Does the kit include calibration documentation or a certificate of conformance?
Each kit ships with a VWR Certificate of Conformance referencing DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 manufacturing controls; metrological calibration is not applicable as no measuring instrument is integrated.

Are replacement seal-it bottle seals available separately?
Yes — pack of 100 seals is stocked under part number MTD5305-0020 and is compatible across all Burkle MiniSampler bottle formats (PE, PFA, HDPE).