1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers the sampling of workplace atmospheres for the presence of certain gases or vapors by means of diffusion across a specified quiescent region and subsequent sorption on a solid sorbent (1) .

1.2 A list of organic compounds which are applicable to solid sorbent sampling where the sorbent is contained in a bed through which air is passed is given in Annex A1 of Practice D 3686. Diffusive samplers may be applicable to a similar range of compounds but this must be confirmed by reference to the individual sampler manufacturers' literature.

1.3 The valid use of diffusive samplers depends on the existence of actual laboratory or field validation, or both. Guidance on validation can be obtained from published protocols (2-6) . This practice is not designed to cover the verification, validation, or specific test procedures used to assess the accuracy or precision of diffusive samplers.

1.4 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.

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)

D3687 Practice for Analysis of Organic Compound Vapors Collected by the Activated Charcoal Tube Adsorption Method

D6306 Guide for Placement and Use of Diffusion Controlled Passive Monitors for Gaseous Pollutants in Indoor Air

Other Document

Keywords

air monitoring; diffusive samplers; organic gases; organic vapors; sampling and analysis; workplace atmospheres; Activated charcoal; Air monitoring; Calibration--air/atmospheric analysis instruments; Diffusive samplers; Ethylene oxide (ETO)--workplace; Formaldehyde; Gases (atmospheric); Contamination--atmospheric; Diffusional sampling; Gas phase diffusion; Hydrazine; Hydrogen sulfide--atmospheric analysis; Methanol (methyl alcohol); Nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) content; Organic compounds--atmospheric; Phenolic compounds; Sampling air/atmospheric materials/applications; Solid sorbent diffusional samplers; Sulfur dioxide (SO 2 )--atmospheric; Vapor phase analysis/processing--atmospheric; Workplace air/atmospheres;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 13.040.30 (Workplace atmospheres); 13.100 (Occupational safety. Industrial hygiene)

DOI: 10.1520/D4597-03

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