ASTM D4600-22
Standard Test Method for Determination of Benzene-Soluble Particulate Matter in Workplace Atmospheres

Standard No.

ASTM D4600-22

Release Date

2022

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D4600-22

Scope

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.

ASTM D4600-22 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1356 Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres*， 2024-04-21 Update
• ASTM D1357 Standard Practice for Planning the Sampling of the Ambient Atmosphere
• ASTM D4840 Standard Guide for Sample Chain-of-Custody Procedures
• ASTM D5337 Standard Practice for Flow Rate for Calibration of Personal Sampling Pumps
• ASTM D8358 Standard Guide for Assessment and Inclusion of Wall Deposits in the Analysis of Single-Stage Samplers for Airborne Particulate Matter*， 2024-04-21 Update
• ISO/IEC 17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories [Standard in French]

ASTM D4600-22 history

• 2022 ASTM D4600-22 Standard Test Method for Determination of Benzene-Soluble Particulate Matter in Workplace Atmospheres
• 1995 ASTM D4600-95(2016) Standard Test Method for Determination of Benzene-Soluble Particulate Matter in Workplace Atmospheres
• 1995 ASTM D4600-95(2010) Standard Test Method for Determination of Benzene-Soluble Particulate Matter in Workplace Atmospheres
• 1995 ASTM D4600-95(2005) Standard Test Method for Determination of Benzene-Soluble Particulate Matter in Workplace Atmospheres
• 1995 ASTM D4600-95(2000)e1 Standard Test Method for Determination of Benzene-Soluble Particulate Matter in Workplace Atmospheres