ASTM D4766-98(2003)
Historical Standard: ASTM D4766-98(2003) Standard Test Method for Vinyl Chloride in Workplace Atmospheres (Charcoal Tube Method)
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ASTM D4766
1. Scope
1.1 This test method describes the determination of vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) in workplace atmospheres using a modified charcoal tube method (see Practice D3686).
1.2 This procedure is compatible with low flow rate personal sampling equipment. It can be used for personnel or stationary monitoring. It cannot determine instantaneous fluctuations in concentration to detect maximum values. Alternative on-site procedures, such as gas chromatography or infrared spectrometry, must be used to measure fast-changing concentrations.
1.3 The range of this test method is from the limit of detection of approximately 0.01 to 100 ppm.
1.4 The sampling method provides a time-weighted average sample.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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 more specific precautionary statements, see Section 9 and Notes 2 and 4.
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
D1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
D3686 Practice for Sampling Atmospheres to Collect Organic Compound Vapors (Activated Charcoal Tube Adsorption Method)
E355 Practice for Gas Chromatography Terms and Relationships
Keywords
air monitoring; charcoal tube method; sampling and analysis; vinyl chloride; workplace atmosphere; Occupational health and safety--atmospheric; Plastics (atmospheric analysis); Polymerization; Poly(vinyl chloride)(PVC); Transportation; Vinyl chloride polymers; Workplace air/atmospheres; Adsorption/desorption efficiency; Air monitoring; Carbon disulfide; Charcoal adsorption method; Gas chromatography (GC)--atmospheric analysis/gases; Gases (atmospheric); MAPP (maximum acceptable payback period) ;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 13.040.30 (Workplace atmospheres)
DOI: 10.1520/D4766-98R03
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