This method covers practices for obtaining samples representative of production lots or shipments of lubricating greases or of soft waxes or soft bitumens similar to grease in consistency. This procedure is quite general because a wide variety of conditions are often encountered, and the procedure may have to be modified to meet individual specifications. Proceed in accordance with Sections 6 and 7,particularly those paragraphs pertaining to precautions, care and cleanliness, except where they conflict with instructions given in this section