1.1 This practice covers the detection and measurement of concentrations of toxic gases or vapors using detector tubes ( 1 , 2 ) . 2 A list of some of the gases and vapors that can be detected by this practice and their measurement ranges are provided in Annex A1 . This list is given as a guide and should be considered neither absolute nor complete. 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.3 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. 1.4 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.
ASTM D4490-23 Referenced Document
ASTM D1356 Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM D5337 Standard Practice for Flow Rate for Calibration of Personal Sampling Pumps
ISO 13137 Workplace atmospheres — Pumps for personal sampling of chemical and biological agents — Requirements and test methods
ASTM D4490-23 history
2023ASTM D4490-23 Standard Practice for the Use of Detector Tubes in the Measurement of Toxic Gases and Vapors
1996ASTM D4490-96(2016) Standard Practice for Measuring the Concentration of Toxic Gases or Vapors Using Detector Tubes
1996ASTM D4490-96(2011) Standard Practice for Measuring the Concentration of Toxic Gases or Vapors Using Detector Tubes
1996ASTM D4490-96(2006)e1 Standard Practice for Measuring the Concentration of Toxic Gases or Vapors Using Detector Tubes
1996ASTM D4490-96(2001)e1 Standard Practice for Measuring the Concentration of Toxic Gases or Vapors Using Detector Tubes
2001ASTM D4490-96 Standard Practice for Measuring the Concentration of Toxic Gases or Vapors Using Detector Tubes