Abstract

Sets out a spectrophotometric method for the determination of formaldehyde in indoor air using impinger collection. This method is applicable to indoor air in which the expected formaldehyde concentration is within the range of 0.01 ppm to 1 ppm. Sampling periods of 1 h to 4 h are normally used.

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Technical Committee EV-007 has reviewed the content of this publication and in
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The following are represented on Technical Committee EV-007:
Australian Aluminium Council
Australian Bureau of Meteorology
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Clean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand
CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research
Department of Environment and Conservation, WA
Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts, Qld
Environment Protection Authority, Vic.
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia
Office of Environment and Heritage, NSW

Scope

This Standard sets out a spectrophotometric method for the determination of formaldehyde in indoor air using impinger collection. The method is applicable to formaldehyde concentrations in air in the approximate range 0.01 p.p.m. to 1 p.p.m. Sampling periods of 1 h to 4 h are normally used.
NOTE: Phenol results in significant negative interference if present at more than about 30û40% of the formaldehyde concentration. This method is not recommended if it is known or suspected that phenol may be present. Other substances reported to cause negative interference, if present in concentrations in excess of the formaldehyde concentration are ethanol, ethylene, propylene, methyl butadiene and some aromatic hydrocarbons, though these chemicals are unlikely to be present at concentrations in excess of formaldehyde.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 14/10/2014. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2014 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 14/10/2014
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ISBN
Committee	EV-007
Supersedes	DR 92085