ASTM D4947-05
Standard Test Method for Chlordane and Heptachlor Residues in Indoor Air

Standard No.

ASTM D4947-05

Release Date

2005

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Withdraw 2011-09

Latest

ASTM D4947-05

Scope

This test method is intended to be used primarily for non-occupational exposure monitoring in domiciles, public access buildings and offices.

Chlordane has been used widely as a general insecticide for crops (for example, cotton) and as a termiticide. Heptachlor is a major component of technical chlordane and an insecticide in its own right. Although their use in the United States was discontinued in 1988, residues of the chemicals may remain in indoor air for many years after application.

1.1 This test method covers the sampling and analysis of indoor atmospheres for residues of chlordane and heptachlor.

1.2 This test method is based upon the collection of chlordane and heptachlor from air onto polyurethane foam (PUF) and analysis by gas chromatography coupled with electron capture detection.

1.3 This test method is applicable to concentrations of chlordane varying from 0.1 to 100 g/m³ and heptachlor varying from 0.01 to 80.0 g/m³ with sampling periods to collect at least 0.25 m³ of air. Detection limits will depend upon the conditions of the gas chromatography (GC) and the length of the sampling period.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM D4947-05 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1356 Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres*， 2024-04-19 Update
• ASTM D3686 Standard Practice for Sampling Atmospheres to Collect Organic Compound Vapors (Activated Charcoal Tube Adsorption Method)
• ASTM D3687 Standard Practice for Analysis of Organic Compound Vapors Collected by the Activated Charcoal Tube Adsorption Method
• ASTM D4185 Standard Practice for Measurement of Metals in Workplace Atmosphere by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry
• ASTM D4861 Standard Practice for Sampling and Selection of Analytical Techniques for Pesticides and Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Air
• ASTM E355 Standard Practice for Gas Chromatography Terms and Relationships*， 2024-04-19 Update

ASTM D4947-05 history

• 2005 ASTM D4947-05 Standard Test Method for Chlordane and Heptachlor Residues in Indoor Air
• 2000 ASTM D4947-00 Standard Test Method for Chlordane and Heptachlor Residues in Indoor Air