99.60 Withdrawal effective Jun 6, 2018
CEN
CEN/TC 444 Environmental characterization of solid matrices
Technical Specification
13.030.20 Liquid wastes. Sludge
Withdrawn
This Technical Specification specifies the quantitative determination of 16 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) (see Table 2) in sludge, soil and treated biowaste using GC-MS and HPLC-UV-DAD/FLD covering a wide range of PAH contamination levels (see also Annex B).
When using fluorescence detection, acenaphthylene cannot be measured.
The limit of detection depends on the determinants, the equipment used, the quality of chemicals used for the extraction of the sample and the clean-up of the extract.
Typically, a lower limit of application of 0,01 mg/kg (expressed as dry matter) may be ensured for each individual PAH. This depends on instrument and sample.
Sludge, soil and treated biowaste may differ in properties and also in the expected contamination levels of PAHs and presence of interfering substances. These differences make it impossible to describe one general procedure. This Technical Specification contains decision tables based on the properties of the sample and the extraction and clean-up procedure to be used. Two general lines are followed, an agitation procedure (shaking) or use of soxhlet/pressurised liquid extraction.
NOTE Other PAH compounds can also be analysed with this method, provided suitability has been proven.
Legislation related to this standard
Protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture
WITHDRAWN
CEN/TS 16181:2013
99.60
Withdrawal effective
Jun 6, 2018
WITHDRAWN
EN 16181:2018
