Brick Efflorescence Test Log (ASTM C67)

This template documents sampled brick efflorescence testing at the place of manufacture, including project reference, lot traceability, specimen condition, test setup, visual rating, and final disposition. It is built for recording whether the sampled brick meets a specifier's 'not effloresced' requirement. Use it as the controlled record for one test event, not as a general masonry inspection form.

Use it when brick submittals, production lots, or shipment samples need documented efflorescence verification before acceptance. It is especially useful when the project specification calls for brick to be not effloresced or when a quality team needs a repeatable record tied to a specific lot. It is not the right form for field wall staining investigations after installation.

A quality inspector, lab technician, or plant QA representative should complete the observation fields, with a reviewing authority signing off the result. The person recording the test should be able to identify the specimens, follow the stated ASTM C67 procedure, and capture representative photos. If the result drives acceptance, the reviewer should be someone authorized to release or reject the lot.

It is typically used per sampled lot, shipment, production run, or as required by the project specification. Some teams run it on every submittal sample, while others use it for periodic verification or when a supplier changes materials or process conditions. The cadence should match the specifier's acceptance criteria and the supplier quality plan.

It is structured to support documentation around ASTM C67 efflorescence testing, including specimen identification, conditioning, observation, and result recording. The template does not replace the standard itself, so the actual test method, acceptance criteria, and any project-specific requirements still need to be followed. Use the log to capture evidence that the procedure was performed and the result was reviewed.

Common mistakes include missing lot or shipment traceability, failing to record the test environment, and using vague notes like 'slight efflorescence' without a consistent rating or photo evidence. Another frequent issue is mixing damaged specimens into the sample set without noting pre-test condition. Teams also sometimes forget to document the disposition when the result fails the specification.

Yes. You can add fields for product type, color, finish, kiln line, curing conditions, or customer-specific acceptance language. If your organization uses a separate chain-of-custody form or sample receipt record, link it here rather than duplicating every detail. Keep the core sections intact so the log still supports traceability and review.

A dedicated log keeps the sample identity, observations, photos, and disposition together in one controlled record, which makes review and retrieval much easier. Ad hoc notes often lose the connection between the specimen and the final decision, especially when multiple lots are tested. This template also helps standardize how inspectors describe the white crystalline deposit and affected specimen count.