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Time-weighted average sampling of airborne propylene glycol ethers by a solid-phase microextraction device.

H C Shih1, S W Tsai, C H Kuo

  • 1Institute of Environmental Health & Department of Public Health, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.

Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
|June 2, 2012
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A novel solid-phase microextraction (SPME) diffusive sampler effectively measures airborne propylene glycol ethers (PGEs). Experimental results closely correlate with established OSHA methods, though temperature and humidity require consideration.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Propylene glycol ethers (PGEs) are widely used industrial solvents.
  • Accurate monitoring of airborne PGEs is crucial for occupational safety.
  • Existing sampling methods may have limitations in terms of ease of use and cost.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a solid-phase microextraction (SPME) device as a diffusive sampler for airborne PGEs.
  • To compare the performance of the SPME diffusive sampler with a standard OSHA method.
  • To investigate the influence of environmental factors on sampling efficiency.

Main Methods:

  • A Carboxen-polydimethylsiloxane (CAR/PDMS) SPME fiber housed in PTFE tubing was used as a diffusive sampler.

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  • Known concentrations of PGEs were generated using air bag and dynamic generation systems.
  • Gas chromatography/flame ionization detector (GC/FID) was employed for sample analysis.
  • Side-by-side comparisons with OSHA organic Method 99 were conducted for PGME.

    • Main Results:

    • The SPME diffusive sampler demonstrated effective collection of PGME, PGMEA, and DPGME.
    • Experimental sampling constants showed significant differences from theoretical values, potentially due to adsorption on the SPME needle.
    • Excellent linear correlation (r=0.9984) and consistency were observed between the SPME method and OSHA Method 99 for PGME.
    • Face velocity had no significant impact, but temperature and humidity affected sampling rates.

    Conclusions:

    • The SPME diffusive sampler is a viable tool for monitoring airborne PGEs.
    • The method shows good agreement with established OSHA protocols.
    • Further adjustments to experimental sampling constants are needed to account for environmental variables like temperature and humidity.