AS 2986-1987

1 - AS 2986-1987 WORKPLACE ATMOSPHERES - ORGANIC VAPOURS - SAMPLING BY SOLID ADSORPTION TECHNIQUES
4 - PREFACE
4 - CONTENTS
5 - 1 SCOPE.
5 - 2 APPLICATION.
5 - 3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.
5 - 4 DEFINITIONS.
5 - 4.1 Active sampler
5 - 4.2 Adsorbents
5 - 4.3 Breakthrough volume (of a sampling tube)
5 - 4.4 Breathing zone
5 - 4.5 Passive sampler (diffusion sampler)
5 - 4.6 Personal sampling
5 - 4.7 Sampling capacity
5 - 4.8 Static sampling
5 - 5 CHOICE OF SAMPLER.
6 - 6 METHODS.
6 - 6.1 Active sampling- pump and tube.
7 - 6.2 Passive sampling- diffusive type.
9 - APPENDIX A - THEORY OF DIFFUSIVE SAMPLING
10 - APPENDIX B - GUIDE TO THE SELECTION OF A SAMPLING DEVICE
10 - B1 GENERAL.
10 - B2 ACTIVE SAMPLING- PUMP AND TUBE.
10 - B3 PASSIVE SAMPLING SYSTEMS.
11 - APPENDIX C - CALIBRATION OF SECONDARY FLOWMETER
11 - C1 SCOPE.
11 - C2 APPARATUS.
11 - C3 PROCEDURE.
12 - C4 CALIBRATION RECORD.
13 - APPENDIX D - EFFECTIVENESS OF SAMPLING TUBES AND VAPOUR BREAKTHROUGH

Sets out two methods for the sampling of organic vapours in workplace atmospheres using solid adsorption techniques. The methods are active sampling using pump and tube, and passive sampling using solid adsorbent diffusive samples. Both methods can be used to assess personal exposure to organic vapours in the workplace.

This Standard describes two methods for the sampling of organic vapours in workplace atmospheres using solid adsorption techniques. The methods are -active sampling using pump and tube; -passive sampling using solid adsorbent diffusive samplers.

Under Revision see DR 02461 CP and DR 02462 CP