Method 5021

o-Terphenyl by GC/FID


This method is for the determination of o-terphenyl. The sample is collected on PTFE membrane filters, desorbed in carbon disulfide, followed by GC/FID analysis. The working range is 0.5 to 60 mg/m³ for a 30-L air sample. The method has been tested only with o-terphenyl. Note: This revised Method S27.


(NIOSH Issue 2: 15 August 1994)

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Method Data

Hold Times, Preservatives, Preps, Collection, Analytical & Documentation
Holding Time:   Not determined.
Preservatives:   None noted in method.
Required Preps:   PTFE filter membrane; 2.0 µm.
Collection Method:   PTFE filter: 2L - 30L @ 1-3L/min.
Analytical Methodology:   GC/FID
Documentation:   5021

Analyte List*

Analyte Formula CAS Number Detection Limit
o-Terphenyl
C18H14
84-15-1
0.002
 mg

* 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.