Method 1551

Turpentine


This method is used for the determination of turpentine.  The sample is collected on a charcoal tube.  After collection the sample is desorbed with carbon disulfide and then analyzed using GC/FID (flame ionization detector).  The chief constituents of turpentine are pinene, diterpene and other C10H16 terpenes.   Naphtha mixtures containing C9 - C11 alkanes or alkyl-substituted benzenes could cause interferences with the turpentine mixture.

The method has a working range of 9 to 360 ppm (50 to 2000 mg/m³). 

NOTE: This is Method S88 in a revised format.


(NIOSH Issue 2: 15 August 1994)

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Method Data

Hold Times, Preservatives, Preps, Collection, Analytical & Documentation
Holding Time:   The method states at least 1 week from sampling to analysis if samples are kept at 25°C.
Preservatives:   Store samples at 25°C.
Required Preps:   Charcoal tube, 100 mg/50 mg, (SKC 226-01)
Collection Method:   The method recommends a flow rate of 0.01 - 0.2 L/min. and a collection volume of 1 - 10 L.
Analytical Methodology:   GC/FID
Documentation:   1551

Analyte List*

Analyte Formula CAS Number Detection Limit
Turpentine
8006-64-2
0.1
 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.