Method 1403

Alcohols IV


This method is for the collection and analysis of alcohols.  The alcohols validated in this method are 2-methoxyethanol, 2-ethoxyethanol, and 2-butoxyethanol.  The sample is collected on a charcoal tube.  After collection the sample is desorbed with 1mL of methylene chloride/methanol (95:5) and analyzed by GC/FID (flame ionization detector).

The working range of the method for 2-methoxyethanol is 0.095 to 204 ppm (0.33 to 64.5 mg/m3) for a 6L sample
volume, for 2-ethoxyethanol 0.053 to 99 ppm (0.20 to 373 mg/m3) for a 1L sample, and for 2-butoxyethanol 0.3 to
36.8 ppm (1.5 to 180 mg/m3) for a 2L sample.

NOTE: This method combines and replaces Methods S79, S361, and S76. 2-Butoxyethanol (butyl cellosolve) and butyl cellosolve acetate are included in OSHA Method 83. 2-Ethoxyethanol (cellosolve) and cellosolve acetate are included in OSHA Method 79. Both methods are very similar to Method 1403.


(NIOSH Issue 2: 15 August 1994)

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Method Data

Hold Times, Preservatives, Preps, Collection, Analytical & Documentation
Holding Time:   Samples are stable for 30 days from sampling to analysis if kept at 5°C.
Preservatives:   Store samples at 5°C.
Required Preps:   Coconut shell charcoal tube, 100 mg/50 mg (SKC 226-01)
Collection Method:   It varies by analyte, refer to the method. In general, the method recommends a flow rate of 0.01 - 0.05 L/min. and a 1-50L sample collection volume.
Analytical Methodology:   GC/FID
Documentation:   1403

Analyte List*

Analyte Formula CAS Number Detection Limit
2-Methoxyethanol
C3H8O2
109-86-4
0.02
 mg
2-Ethoxyethanol
C4H10O2
110-80-5
0.02
 mg
2-Butoxyethanol
C6H14O2
111-76-2
0.02
 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.