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ASTM D4600-22

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Standard Test Method for Determination of Benzene-Soluble Particulate Matter in Workplace Atmospheres

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1.1 This test method describes the sampling and gravimetric determination of benzene-soluble particulate matter that has become airborne as a result of certain industrial processes. This test method can be used to determine the total weight of benzene-soluble materials and to provide a sample that may be used for specific and detailed analyses of the soluble components.

1.2 The limit of detection is 0.05 mg/m3 by sampling a 1 m3 volume of air.

Note 1: Other volatile organic solvents have been used for this determination and whereas a less toxic solvent for this analysis might be desirable, the substitution of a solvent other than benzene is unwise at this time. A tremendous volume of environmental sampling data based on benzene-soluble determinations has been accumulated over many years in several industries.2 Some of the determinations have been used in epidemiological studies. Furthermore, the use of benzene is specified in existing United States federal standards.3 As a result, it appears imprudent to use a different solvent until the qualitative and quantitative relationship of analyses derived from benzene and a substitute solvent is established. With proper care, benzene can be safely used in the laboratory.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.


5.1 This test method provides a means of evaluating exposures to benzene-soluble particulate matter in a concentration range that can be related to occupational exposures.

SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number D4600
Publication Date March 1, 2022
Language en - English
Page Count 4
Revision Level 22
Supercedes
Committee D22.04
Publish Date Document Id Type View
March 1, 2022 D4600-22 Revision
May 15, 2016 D4600-95R16 Reaffirmation
Oct. 1, 2010 D4600-95R10 Reaffirmation
Oct. 1, 2005 D4600-95R05 Reaffirmation
Jan. 1, 2000 D4600-95R00E01 Reaffirmation