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Eric Stauffer1, John J Lentini
1Fire Investigation Department, Applied Technical Services Inc, 1190 Atlanta Industrial Drive, Marietta, GA 30066, USA. estauffer@atslab.com
Abstract:
The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) recently updated its standards E 1387 and E 1618 for the analysis of fire debris. The changes in the classification of ignitable liquids are presented in this review. Furthermore, a new standard on extraction of fire debris with solid phase microextraction (SPME) was released. Advantages and drawbacks of this technique are presented and discussed. Also, the standard on cleanup by acid stripping has not been reapproved. Fire debris analysts that use the standards should be aware of these changes.
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