This European Standard specifies procedures for obtaining a representative sample from a consignment of creosote.This standard is only applicable to consignments of creosote which are in a single phase at the time of the sampling.NOTE 1 At ambient temperature, part of the creosote may be in crystalline form. In such cases, it is necessary to heat the creosote to a temperature above the crystallization point of the particular creosote at which it is entirely liquid before sampling.NOTE 2 All personnel concerned with sampling and testing should be fully acquainted with the safety precautions relating to creosote. It is essential that proper safety measures fo