Field evaluation of a passive sampling device for hydrazines in ambient air. Memorandum report

Technical Report · Fri Apr 06 00:00:00 EDT 1990

OSTI ID:6702533

Taffe, P A; Brown, S W; Thurow, A R; Travis, J C; Rose-Pehrsson, S L

A passive sample-dosimeter has been developed for evaluating part-per billion (ppb) levels of hydrazine and monomethyl hydrazine (MMH) in ambient air. It is designed for quantitative documentation of personnel exposures as well as ambient atmosphere concentration. It has undergone extensive laboratory and field evaluations. The laboratory tests are reviewed in this report. Tests were conducted in controlled atmospheres to evaluate the following performance parameters: collection rate, face velocity, relative humidity effects, sample stability, reproducibility, linearity, and interference effects of selected chemical vapors. Field tests were conducted to evaluate performance under typical anticipated conditions. The test locations were selected to provide information on the probable interferents. A double-bind protocol was used which involved three groups: industrial hygienists; analytical chemists; and auditors. The data obtained from the field evaluation disclosed a performance problem not encountered in the laboratory. The cause was identified and the prototype system was modified and re-tested. The results from the modified sampler indicate that it is suitable for work place monitoring applications with two minor interferents: tobacco smoke and intense direct sunlight.

• Research Organization: Naval Research Lab., Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6702533
• Report Number(s): AD-A-221074/8/XAB; NRL-MR-6613
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
AIR SAMPLERS
DESIGN
HYDRAZINE
AIR POLLUTION MONITORING
AIR POLLUTION
ECOLOGICAL CONCENTRATION
FIELD TESTS
MODIFICATIONS
PERFORMANCE TESTING
EQUIPMENT
NITROGEN COMPOUNDS
POLLUTION
SAMPLERS
TESTING
540120* - Environment
Atmospheric- Chemicals Monitoring & Transport- (1990-)