ASTM D5175-91(2003)
Historical Standard: ASTM D5175-91(2003) Standard Test Method for Organohalide Pesticides and Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Water by Microextraction and Gas Chromatography
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ASTM D5175
1. Scope
1.1 This test method (1,2,3) is applicable to the determination of the following analytes in finished drinking water, drinking water during intermediate stages of treatment, and the raw source water:
Analyte | Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number |
Alachlor | 5972-60-8 |
Aldrin | 309-00-2 |
Chlordane | 57-74-9 |
Dieldrin | 60-57-1 |
Endrin | 72-20-8 |
Heptachlor | 76-44-8 |
Heptachlor Epoxide | 1024-57-3 |
Hexachlorobenzene | 118-74-1 |
Lindane | 58-89-9 |
Methoxychlor | 72-43-5 |
Toxaphene | 8001-35-2 |
Aroclor 1016 | 12674-11-2 |
Aroclor 1221 | 11104-28-2 |
Aroclor 1232 | 11141-16-5 |
Aroclor 1242 | 53469-21-9 |
Aroclor 1248 | 12672-29-6 |
Aroclor 1254 | 11097-69-1 |
Aroclor 1260 | 11096-82-5 |
Numbering system of CAS Registry Services, P.O. Box 3343, Columbus, OH 43210-0334.
Aroclor is a registered trademark of Monsanto Co.
1.2 Detection limits for most test method analytes are less than 1 ?g/L. Actual detection limits are highly dependent on the characteristics of the sample matrix and the gas chromatography system. contains the applicable concentration range for the precision and bias statements. Only Aroclor 1016 and 1254 were included in the interlaboratory test used to derive the precision and bias statements. Data for other PCB products are likely to be similar.
1.3 Chlordane, toxaphene, and Aroclor products (polychlorinated biphenyls) are multicomponent materials. Precision and bias statements reflect recovery of these materials dosed into water samples. The precision and bias statements may not apply to environmentally altered materials or to samples containing complex mixtures of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and organochlorine pesticides.
1.4 For compounds other than those listed in or for other sample sources, the analyst must demonstrate the applicability of this test method by collecting precision and bias data on spiked samples (groundwater, tap water) (4) and provide qualitative confirmation of results by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) (5) or by GC analysis using dissimilar columns.
1.5 This test method is restricted to use by or under the supervision of analysts experienced in the use of GC and in the interpretation of gas chromatograms. Each analyst must demonstrate the ability to generate acceptable results using the procedure described in Section 13.
1.6 Analytes that are not separated chromatographically, (analytes that have very similar retention times) cannot be individually identified and measured in the same calibration mixture or water sample unless an alternative technique for identification and quantitation exists (see section 13.4).
1.7 When this test method is used to analyze unfamiliar samples for any or all of the analytes listed in , analyte identifications and concentrations should be confirmed by at least one additional technique.
1.8 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.9 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see Section 9.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D1129 Terminology Relating to Water
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D3534 Test Method for Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in Water
D3856 Guide for Management Systems in Laboratories Engaged in Analysis of Water
D4128 Guide for Identification and Quantitation of Organic Compounds in Water by Combined Gas Chromatography and Electron Impact Mass Spectrometry
D4210 Practice for Intralaboratory Quality Control Procedures and a Discussion on Reporting Low-Level Data
E355 Practice for Gas Chromatography Terms and Relationships
EPA Standards
Method 680, Determination of Pesticides and PCBs in Water and Soil/Sediment by Gas Chromatography/Mass SpectrometryKeywords
gas chromatography; microextraction; organochlorine pesticides; polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs); Gas chromatography (GC)--water; Microextraction; Organic compounds--water; Organochlorine pesticides; Pathogens--water; PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls); Pesticides;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 13.060.50 (Examination of water for chemical substances)
DOI: 10.1520/D5175-91R03
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