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Improved methods for sampling and analysis of vinyl chloride.
American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal
|January 1, 1976
Summary
A new method accurately measures vinyl chloride in air at ppb levels. This analytical scheme is reliable for both environmental and industrial settings.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Industrial Hygiene
Background:
- Vinyl chloride is a significant industrial chemical and environmental pollutant.
- Accurate monitoring of vinyl chloride is crucial for occupational safety and environmental protection.
- Existing analytical methods may lack the required sensitivity or applicability for diverse atmospheric conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a robust analytical scheme for quantifying vinyl chloride.
- To achieve high precision and accuracy in the parts per billion (ppb) range.
- To ensure the method's applicability to both ambient and in-plant air samples.
Main Methods:
- Development of a specialized analytical scheme for vinyl chloride detection.
- Utilization of computerized gas chromatographs (GC).
- Implementation of an automatic injection system and precise flow rate control for enhanced reproducibility.
Main Results:
- The developed analytical scheme demonstrated high reproducibility for vinyl chloride detection.
- Accurate quantification was achieved in the parts per billion (ppb) range.
- Successful analysis of vinyl chloride samples from various environmental and industrial sources.
Conclusions:
- The new analytical scheme provides a reliable method for vinyl chloride monitoring.
- The method is suitable for assessing exposure in ambient and in-plant atmospheres.
- This advancement supports improved industrial hygiene and environmental surveillance of vinyl chloride.