Method 9

Styrene by GC/FID


This method is for the determination of styrene. The sample is collected on coconut shell charcoal tubes, desorbed with carbon disulfide, and analyzed by gas chromatography using a flame ionization detector.


(OSHA)

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Method Data

Hold Times, Preservatives, Preps, Collection, Analytical & Documentation
Holding Time:   Samples are stable for at least two weeks.
Preservatives:   None noted in method.
Required Preps:   Solid sorbent tubes: coconut shell charcoal, 100mg/50mg, 7cm x 6mm OD x 4mm ID.
Collection Method:   Solid sorbent charcoal tubes; 10 L at 0.2 L/min - TWA; 15 L at 1.0 L/min - Ceiling or Peak.
Analytical Methodology:   GC/FID
Documentation:   009

Analyte List*

Analyte Formula CAS Number Detection Limit
Styrene
C8H8
100-42-5
4.7
 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.