Method 2518

Hexachloro-1,3-cyclopentadiene by GC/ECD


This method is for the determination of hexachloro-1,3-cyclopentadiene. The sample is collected on two sorbent Porapak T tubes, desorbed in 1 mL of hexane followed by a 1 hour ultrasonic bath, and analyzed by GC with a 63Ni electron capture detector system. The working range is 0.005 to 0.2 ppm (5 to 2400 mg/m³) for a 5-L air sample. NOTE: This method revises P&CAM 308 which was evaluated with a reference method which involved sampling with impingers of hexane and analysis by GC/ECD.


(NIOSH Issue 2: 15 August 1994)

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Method Data

Hold Times, Preservatives, Preps, Collection, Analytical & Documentation
Holding Time:   Up to 7 days from sampling to analysis if kept at 25°C or 28 days from sampling to analysis if kept at 0°C
Preservatives:   Keep refrigerated or at 25°C.
Required Preps:   Solid sorbent tubes: 2 Porapak T, 75 mg/25 mg, 5cm x 6mm OD x 4mm ID
Collection Method:   Solid sorbent tubes: 0.25 - 90 L @ 0.01 - 0.2 L/min.
Analytical Methodology:   GC/ECD
Documentation:   2518

Analyte List*

Analyte Formula CAS Number Detection Limit
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
C5Cl6
77-47-4
5
 ng

* 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.