ASTM_D_7065_-_17.pdf

Designation:D706517Standard Test Method forDetermination of Nonylphenol,Bisphenol A,p-tert-Octylphenol,Nonylphenol Monoethoxylate and NonylphenolDiethoxylate in Environmental Waters by GasChromatography Mass Spectrometry1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7065;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This test method covers determination of nonylphenol(NP),nonylphenol ethoxylate(NP1EO),nonylphenol di-ethoxylate(NP2EO),octylphenol(OP),and bisphenolA(BPA)that are partitioned into organic solvent,separated using gaschromatography and detected with mass selective detection.These compounds or isomer mixtures are qualitatively andquantitatively determined by this test method.This test methodadheres to selected ion monitoring mass spectrometry but fullscan mass spectrometry has also been shown to work wellunder these conditions.Either analysis may be used.1.2 The method detection limit(MDL)and reporting limit(RL)for NP,NP1EO,NP2EO,OP,and BPA are listed in Table1.1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety,health,and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D1129 Terminology Relating to WaterD1193 Specification for Reagent WaterD3694 Practices for Preparation of Sample Containers andfor Preservation of Organic ConstituentsD3856 Guide for Management Systems in LaboratoriesEngaged in Analysis of WaterD5847 Practice for Writing Quality Control Specificationsfor Standard Test Methods for Water AnalysisD5905 Practice for the Preparation of Substitute WastewaterE691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study toDetermine the Precision of a Test Method2.2 Other Publications:340 CFR Part 136,Appendix B Definition and Procedure forthe Determination of the Method Detection Limit3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this standard,refer toTerminology D1129.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 bisphenol A,BPA,nrepresents 4,4-dihydroxy-2,2-diphenylpropane.3.2.1.1 DiscussionCommercial bisphenol A is producedby the condensation reaction of phenol and acetone to producepredominantly the 4,4-dihydroxy-2,2-diphenylpropane.1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D19 on Waterand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D19.06 on Methods forAnalysis forOrganic Substances in Water.Current edition approved Dec.15,2017.Published January 2018.Originallypublished in 2006.Last previous version approved in 2011 as D7065 11.DOI:10.1520/D7065-17.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from U.S.Government Printing Office,Superintendent ofDocuments,732 N.Capitol St.,NW,Washington,DC 20401-0001,http:/www.access.gpo.gov.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1 3.2.2 environmental water,nshall refer to water testedusing this test method.See Section 5.3.2.3 nonylphenol,NP,nmixed isomers of branchedp-nonylphenol.3.2.3.1 DiscussionCommercial nonylphenol is producedby the reaction of phenol with commercial nonene.Commer-cial nonene is not simply a linear C9H18alpha olefin;it is acomplex mixture of predominantly nine-carbon olefins,calledpropylene trimer,containing no linear isomers.This synthesisresults in a mixture of various branched nonylphenol isomersrather than a discrete chemical structure.The branched nonylgroup is positioned predominantly in the para position on thephenol ring.3.2.4 octylphenol,OP,nrepresents4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol.3.2.4.1 DiscussionCommercial octylphenol is producedby the reaction of phenol and diisobutylene to pro