Method 37

Acrylonitrile by GC/NPD


This method describes the sample collection and analysis of acrylonitrile. Samples are collected on charcoal, desorbed with acetone, and analyzed by gas chromatography using a nitrogen/phosphorus detector.


(OSHA)

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Method Data

Hold Times, Preservatives, Preps, Collection, Analytical & Documentation
Holding Time:   At least 15 days.
Preservatives:   Store at room temperature.
Required Preps:   Solid sorbent tubes: Coconut shell charcoal tubes, 100mg/50mg (glass tubes 7-cm x 6-mm OD x 4-mm) .
Collection Method:   Solid sorbent tubes: 20 L at 0.2 L/min.
Analytical Methodology:   GC/NPD.
Documentation:   037

Analyte List*

Analyte Formula CAS Number Detection Limit
Acrylonitrile
C3H3N
107-13-1
0.51
 µg

* The analytes and detection limits listed for each method represent the typical detection limits and analytes reported for that particular method. Keep in mind that analyte lists may vary from laboratory to laboratory. Detection limits may also vary from lab to lab and are dependent upon the sample size, matrix, and any interferences that may be present in the sample.