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Determination of dimethyl and diethyl sulfate in air by gas chromatography

Journal Article · · Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J.; (United States)
An analytical method for the determination of dimethyl sulfate (DMS) and diethyl sulfate (DES) in air has been developed. The DMS and DES are adsorbed on silica gel, desorbed with acetone and determined by gas chromatography using a flame photometric detector. A solvent venting valve is utilized to allow the induction of a large sample volume without overloading the detector. By using this method, the minimum detectable concentrations in the atmosphere for DMS and DES, based on a 20 L air sample, are 0.04 ppM and 0.1 ppM, respectively.
Research Organization:
Tennessee Eastman Co., Kingsport
OSTI ID:
5239563
Journal Information:
Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J.; (United States) Vol. 41:6; ISSN AIHAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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