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Determination of volatile organic compounds in contaminated air using semipermeable membrane devices.

Talanta (2010-02-16)
Saray Ly-Verdú, Francesc A Esteve-Turrillas, Agustín Pastor, Miguel de la Guardia
ABSTRACT

Semipermeable membrane devices (SPMDs) were evaluated as passive samplers for the determination of 26 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in contaminated air of occupational environments. A direct methodology based on the use of head-space-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS-GC-MS) was developed for VOCs determinations in SPMDs, without any sample pre-treatment and avoiding the use of solvents. A desorption temperature of 150 degrees C for 10 min was sufficient for a sensitive VOCs determination providing limits of detection in the range of 15 ng SPMD(-1) for 21 of 26 studied compounds. Linear and equilibrium uptake models were established for each VOC from compound isotherms. Highly volatile compounds were slightly absorbed and moderately volatile compounds were strongly absorbed by SPMDs. This study is the first precedent of the use of SPMDs for the simultaneous sampling of a wide number of VOCs. The use of SPMDs is a simple and low cost alternative to ordinary sampling devices such as Radiello diffusive samplers or badge-type solid-phase supports.

MATERIALS
Product Number
Brand
Product Description

radiello Diffusive Bodies, permeative, configured for anaesthetic gases and vapors, pk of 20
radiello On-Field Thermometer, Includes one standard Radiello vertical adapter (RAD122) for each thermometer, configured for standard use, pk of 3
radiello Clips, suspending Radiello triangular support plate, pk of 20
Supelco
radiello BTEX Calibration Kit (Thermal Desorption)
radiello Diffusive Bodies, white, configured for general use, pk of 20
radiello On-Field Thermometer, Reader, pk of 1
radiello Diffusive Bodies, blue, configured for sampling light sensitive compounds, pk of 20
radiello Empty Storage Tubes, glass (with stopper), volume 2.8 mL, pk of 100
radiello BTEX/VOC Starter Kit, CS2 Desorption
radiello 1,3-Butadiene Starter Kit, Thermal Desorption, pkg of 1 kit (2 RAD141 adsorbing cartridges and barcode labels, 1 RAD1202 yellow diffusive body, 1 RAD121 triangular support plate, 1 instruction sheet)
radiello Hydrogen Sulfide Starter Kit
radiello Diffusive Bodies, yellow, configured for reduced sampling rates, pk of 20
Supelco
radiello Methylene Blue Calibration Standard for H2S (Hydrogen Sulfide), pkg of 100 mL
radiello Empty Storage Tubes, polypropylene (with stopper), volume 12 mL, pk of 100
radiello Filtration Kit, pk of 20
radiello BTEX/VOC Starter Kit, Thermal Desorption
Supelco
radiello BTEX Calibration Kit (CS2 Desorption)
radiello Vertical Adapter, threaded for standard use, pk of 20
radiello Replacement Mounting Strips, for use with Radiello Outdoor Shelter, pk of 100
radiello Cartridge Adsorbents, for sampling Aldehydes, matrix SS net with 2,4-DNPH coated FLORISIL®, pk of 20
radiello Barcode Labels, pk of 198
radiello Anesthetic Gases and Vapor Sampler
radiello Cartridge Adsorbents, for sampling Ammonia (NH3), matrix microporous PE impregnated with phosphoric acid, pk of 20
radiello Cartridge Adsorbents, for sampling BTEX and VOCs (thermal desorption), matrix SS net (3 x 8 μm, 4.8 mm diam.), Carbograph, pk of 20
radiello Triangular Support Plate, pk of 20
radiello Outdoor Shelter, pk of 10
radiello Cartridge Adsorbents, for sampling BTEX and VOCs (CS2 Desorption), matrix SS net (100 mesh, 5.8 mm diam.), activated with activated charcoal (30-50 mesh), pk of 20
radiello Cartridge Adsorbents, for sampling Anaesthetic Gases/Vapors, matrix SS net with mix of mol sieve and activated charcoal (30-50 mesh), pk of 20