Brick Efflorescence Test Log (ASTM C67)

Inspection log for documenting efflorescence test results and visual rating on sampled brick at the place of manufacture per ASTM C67, used to verify compliance when the specifier requires brick to be not effloresced.

Inspection Identification and Traceability

• Project or specification reference recorded
  Enter the project name, specification section, or purchase order reference that invokes the not effloresced requirement.
• Manufacturer, plant, and production line identified
  Record the brick manufacturer, manufacturing plant, and production line or kiln identifier.
• Brick lot, batch, or shipment traceability recorded
  Record the lot number, batch number, shipment number, or other traceability identifier for the sampled brick.
• Sample date and place of manufacture documented
  Record when and where the sample was taken at the place of manufacture.
• Specimen count meets test plan
  Enter the number of brick specimens included in the efflorescence evaluation.
• Chain of custody or sample custody documented
  Confirm sample custody was maintained from collection through testing and reporting.

Specimen Condition and Test Setup

• Specimens free of visible damage before test
  Confirm specimens were intact and suitable for efflorescence evaluation before exposure or conditioning.
• Specimen dimensions and identification marked
  Confirm each specimen was uniquely identified and its dimensions or identifying marks were recorded as required.
• Test environment temperature recorded
  Record the ambient or test environment temperature during the efflorescence evaluation.
• Test environment relative humidity recorded
  Record the ambient or test environment relative humidity during the efflorescence evaluation.
• Exposure or conditioning method documented
  Describe the efflorescence exposure, wetting, drying, or conditioning method used in the test setup.
• Reference to ASTM C67 procedure noted
  Record the ASTM C67 procedure or internal lab method reference used for the efflorescence evaluation.

Efflorescence Observation and Rating

• Efflorescence observed on specimen surfaces
  Indicate whether visible efflorescence was present on any evaluated specimen surface.
• Efflorescence rating assigned
  Select the visual rating assigned to the sampled brick based on the efflorescence observation.
• White crystalline deposit extent documented
  Describe the location, coverage, and appearance of any white crystalline deposit or salt bloom observed.
• Number of affected specimens recorded
  Enter the number of specimens showing visible efflorescence or salt deposit.
• Photo evidence captured for representative specimens
  Attach photos showing representative specimen surfaces and any visible efflorescence.
• Inspector notes on unusual surface conditions
  Record any unusual discoloration, contamination, handling marks, or other conditions that could affect interpretation.

Compliance Review and Disposition

• Result meets not effloresced requirement
  Confirm the observed rating satisfies the project specification requiring brick to be not effloresced.
• Non-conformance documented when result fails specification
  If the brick does not meet the not effloresced requirement, confirm a non-conformance or disposition record was opened.
• Disposition selected
  Select the disposition for the sampled lot or shipment based on the efflorescence result.

Sign-Off and Record Control

• Inspector name and title recorded
  Enter the name and title of the person performing the inspection.
• Reviewing authority approval completed
  Signature of the reviewer, quality manager, or authorized approver.
• Final report date recorded
  Record the date and time the inspection log was finalized.