2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane – inhalation fraction. Determination method in workplace air

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (3(93)) ◽  
pp. 141-150
Author(s):  
Marzena Bonczarowska ◽  
Sławomir Brzeźnicki
Keyword(s):  
Flame Retardants ◽  
Limit Of Detection ◽  
Upper Respiratory Tract ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Limit Of Quantification ◽  
Liquid Chromatograph ◽  
Selective Determination ◽  
Human Fertility ◽  
Workplace Air ◽  
Air Sample

2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane (bisphenol A BPA) is a substance in a form of a solid crystals or flakes with a mild phenolic odor. BPA is commonly used in the production of epoxide, polycarbonate or polysulfone resins, glues, breaks fluids or as a flame retardants and fungicides. Exposure to BPA can cause irritation of skin, BPA can also act as a nefro or hepatotoxic factor and upper respiratory tract or mucous membranes of the eye. BPA has a negative effects on human fertility. The aim of this study was to develop and validate a sensitive method for determining BPA concentrations in workplace air in the range from 1/10 to 2 MAC values, in accordance with the requirements of Standard No. PN-EN 482. The study was performed using a liquid chromatograph with spectrophotometric (UV-VIS) and spectrofluorimetric (FLD) detection. All chromatographic analyses were performed with Supelcosil LC 18 (150 × 3 mm) analytical column, which was eluted with mixture of acetonitrile and water (1:1). This method was based on collecting BPA on glass fiber filter, extracting with acetonitrile, and chromatographic determining resulted solution with HPLC technique. The average extraction efficiency of BPA from filters was 90%. The method was linear (r = 0.9996) within the investigated working range 0.125–5 mg/m3 for a 720-L air sample. The calculated limit of detection (LOD) and the limit of quantification (LOQ) was to 0.02 μg/ml (UV-VIS) and 0.013 μg/ml (FLD), and 0.068 μg/ml (UV-VIS) and 0.042 μg/ml (FLD), respectively. The analytical method described in this paper enables specific and selective determination of BPA in workplace air in presence of other compounds. The method is precise, accurate and it meets the criteria for measuring chemical agents listed in Standard No. PN-EN 482+A1:2016-01. The method can be used for assessing occupational exposure to BPA and associated risk to workers’ health. The developed method of determining BPA has been recorded as an analytical procedure (see appendix).

1,2-Dichloroethane. Determination in workplace air

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (2(96)) ◽  
pp. 133-143
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Woźnica
Keyword(s):  
Limit Of Detection ◽  
Flammable Liquid ◽  
Limit Of Quantification ◽  
Selective Determination ◽  
Flame Ionization ◽  
Chemical Agents ◽  
Workplace Air ◽  
Other Substances ◽  
Air Sample

1,2-Dichloroethane is a colorless, highly flammable liquid with a chloroform-like odor. This substance is used in industry as an intermediate in the production of vinyl chloride, but it is also used in the production of other chlorinated hydrocarbons. It is also used as a solvent. 1,2-Dichloroethane is carcinogenic for humans. The aim of this study was to develop a method for determining concentrations of 1,2-dichloroethane in the workplace air in the range from 1/10 to 2 MAC values (0.82–16.4 mg/m3). The study was performed using a gas chromatograph (GC) with a flame ionization detector (FID) equipped with a capillary column HP-1 (50 m x 0.32 mm; 0.3 μm). The method is based on the adsorption of 1,2-dichloroethane on activated charcoal, desorption of analyzed compound with carbon disulfide and analysis of obtained solution with GC-FID. The use of HP-1 column enabled selective determination of 1,2-dichloroethane in a presence of other substances. The average desorption coefficient of 1,2-dichloroethane from charcoal was 0.98. The method is linear (r = 0.9999) within the investigated working range from 9.84 to 196.8 μg/ml, which is equivalent to air concentrations from 0.82 to 16.4 mg/m3 for a 12-L air sample. The limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) were to 2.284 μg/ml and 6.85 μg/ml, respectively. The analytical method described in this paper enables selective determination of 1,2-dichloroethane in workplace air in presence of other substances at concentrations from 0.82 mg/m3 (1/10 MAC value). The method is precise, accurate and it meets the criteria for procedures for measuring chemical agents listed in Standard No. EN 482. The method can be used for assessing occupational exposure to 1,2-dichloroethane and associated risk to workers’ health. The developed method of determining 1,2-dichloroethane has been recorded as an analytical procedure (see appendix).

Ethylenediamine. Determination in workplace air with high performance liquid chromatography – spectrophotometric technique

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (1(99)) ◽  
pp. 61-76
Author(s):  
Marek Zieliński ◽  
Ewa Twardowska ◽  
Małgorzata Kucharska
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Exposure ◽  
Silica Gel ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Limit Of Detection ◽  
Acid Extraction ◽  
Upper Respiratory Tract ◽  
Limit Of Quantification ◽  
Liquid Chromatograph ◽  
Workplace Air

Ethylenediamine (EDA) is a colorless, viscous liquid with ammonia-like odor. It is used as an intermediate in manufacture of chelating agents (EDTA), fungicide, poliamide and formaldehyde-urea resins, surfactants, corrosion inhibitors, emulsifying agents and stabiliser of rubber products. EDA may cause irritation of upper respiratory tract, eye and skin. Occupational exposure to EDA may lead to alergic reactions and asthma. EDA is not classified as carcinogennic to humans. The aim of this study was to develop and validate a sensitive method for determining hydrazine concentrations in the workplace air in the range from 1/10 to 2 MAC values, in accordance with the requirements of Standard No. PN-EN 482. The study was performed using a liquid chromatograph with spectrophotometric detection. All chromatographic analysis were performed with Supelcosil LC-18 (150 × 3 mm, 5 µm) analytical column, which was eluted with mixture of acetonitrile and water (6:4 v/v). The method is based on the collection of EDA on silica gel impregnated with sulfuric acid, extraction with mixture of acetonitrile and water (62:38 v/v), derivatization of extracted compound with 9-fluorenylmethyl chloroformate and chromatographic determination of resulted solution with HPLC technique. The method is linear (r = 0.9994) within the investigated working range 0.1–2 μg/ml (2–40 mg/m3 for a 10-L air sample). Calculated limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) were 0.04 μg/ml and 0.13 μg/ml, respectively. The average extraction efficiency of EDA from silica gel was 86% and samples stored in refrigerator are stable for 10 days. The analytical method described in this paper enables determination of EDA in workplace air. The method is precise, accurate and it meets the criteria for procedures for measuring chemical agents listed in Standard No. PN-EN 482. The method can be used for assessing occupational exposure to EDA and associated risk to workers’ health. The developed method of determining EDA has been recorded as an analytical procedure (see Appendix). This article discusses the problems of occupational safety and health, which are covered by health sciences and environmental engineering.

Pentachlorophenol. Determination in workplace air by means of high performance liquid chromatography

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (1(99)) ◽  
pp. 59-74
Author(s):  
Sławomir Brzeźnicki ◽  
Marzena Bonczarowska
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Exposure ◽  
Phosphoric Acid ◽  
Limit Of Detection ◽  
Crystalline Solid ◽  
Respiratory Disorder ◽  
Upper Respiratory Tract ◽  
Limit Of Quantification ◽  
Liquid Chromatograph ◽  
Workplace Air

Pentachlorophenol (PCF) in room temperature is a crystalline solid with phenol-like odor. It is soluble in most organic solvents (diethyl ether, acetone, carbon tetrachloride, methanol). It is slightly soluble in water. Pentachlorophenol is used as a fungicide, insecticide and as non-selective herbicide (defoliant) in cotton crops. It is also used as antimicrobial agent in leather, paper and textile industry. It has been widely used as wood preservative in wood and construction industry. Occupational exposure to pentachlorophenol may cause irritation of mucous membranes of the eyes and the upper respiratory tract and skin lesions. It may also lead to changes in the central nervous system like headache, insomnia, vertigo and depression. Acute poisoning may cause pulmonary edema, cardio-respiratory disorder and even death. Pentachlorophenol is also suspected to be carcinogenic to humans. The aim of this study was to develop and validate a sensitive method for determining pentachlorophenol concentrations in workplace air in the range from 1/10 to 2 MAC values, in accordance with the requirements of Standard No. PN-EN 482. The study was performed using a liquid chromatograph with spectrophotometric detection. All chromatographic analysis were performed with Zorbax SB-CN 250 × 4.6 mm analytical column, which was eluted with mixture of 0.1% phosphoric acid in acetonitrile and 0.1% phosphoric acid in water (6: 4 v/v). The method is based on the collection of pentachlorophenol on XAD 7 resin preceded by a glass fiber filter, extraction with methanol and chromatographic determination of resulted solution with HPLC technique. The method is linear (r = 0.9997) within the investigated working range 0.625–12.5 μg/ml (0.05–1.0 mg/m3 for a 25-L air sample). The calculated limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) were 0.014 μg/ml and 0.048 μg/ml, respectively. The average extraction efficiency of pentachlorophenol from filter and XAD 7 amounted to 95% and samples stored in refrigerator are stable for 14 days. The analytical method described in this paper enables determination of pentachlorophenol in workplace air. The method is precise, accurate and it meets the criteria for procedures for measuring chemical agents listed in Standard No. PN-EN 482. The method can be used for assessing occupational exposure to pentachlorophenol and associated risk to workers’ health. The developed method of determining pentachlorophenol has been recorded as an analytical procedure (see Appendix). This article discusses the problems of occupational safety and health, which are covered by health sciences and environmental engineering.

But-2-enal. Determination in workplace air

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (1(99)) ◽  
pp. 5-18
Author(s):  
Anna Jeżewska ◽  
Agnieszka Woźnica
Keyword(s):  
Limit Of Detection ◽  
Array Detector ◽  
Good Precision ◽  
European Standard ◽  
Limit Of Quantification ◽  
Liquid Chromatograph ◽  
Selective Determination ◽  
Validation Parameters ◽  
Workplace Air

But-2-enal (crotonaldehyde) is a colourless liquid with an unpleasant suffocating odour. But-2-enal occurs naturally in food. It is mainly used for the production of sorbic acid, a food preservative. But-2-enal is a very toxic, highly irritating and allergenic substance – it is suspected of causing genetic defects. The aim of the study was to develop a method for determination of but-2-enal, which will enable determination of concentrations of this substance in the workplace air in the range from 1/10 to 2 MAC values. The tests were performed using a liquid chromatograph (HPLC) with a diode array detector (DAD), equipped with an Ultra C18 column (250 x 4.6 mm; 5 μm). The method consists in retaining the but-2-enal on a silica gel coated with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine. The sample is extracted with acetonitrile and analyzed by HPLC. Validation of the method was carried out in accordance with the requirements of the European standard EN 482. The measuring range of the method is from 0.1 to 2 mg/m3 for a 12 l sample of air. The following validation parameters were obtained: limit of detection: 1.26 ng/ml (0.21 μg/m3), limit of quantification: 3.77 ng/ml (0.63 μg/m3), the overall accuracy of the method: 5.08%, expanded uncertainty: 22%. The developed analytical method enables selective determination of but-2-enal in workplace air at concentrations ranging from 0.1 mg/m3, i.e. from 1/10 of the MAC value in the presence of co-occurring substances. The method is characterized by good precision and accuracy and meets the requirements of the European standard PN-EN 482 for procedures for determination of chemical agents. The developed method of determining but-2-enal has been recorded as an analytical procedure (see Appendix). This article discusses the problems of occupational safety and health, which are covered by health sciences and environmental engineering.

scholarly journals Determination of Triglycidyl Isocyanurate in Workplace Air

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (22) ◽  
pp. 4455
Author(s):  
Anna Jeżewska ◽  
Joanna Kowalska
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Limit Of Detection ◽  
Crosslinking Agent ◽  
Measurement Range ◽  
Array Detector ◽  
Phase System ◽  
Limit Of Quantification ◽  
Workplace Air ◽  
Air Sample ◽  
Triglycidyl Isocyanurate

Triglycidyl isocyanurate (TGIC) is a white solid in powder or granular form. TGIC does not occur naturally in the environment. It is intentionally manufactured and used as a crosslinking agent or hardener to produce polyester powder coatings. TGIC may cause genetic defects. This article presents the method of TGIC determination in workplace air using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with a diode-array detector (DAD). The method is based on the collection of TGIC present in the air on a polypropylene filter, extraction with acetonitrile, and chromatographic analysis of the solution obtained in this way. The determination was carried out in the reverse-phase system (mobile phase: acetonitrile: water) using an Ultra C18 column. The measurement range is 2 to 40 µg/m3 for a 720 liters air sample. Limit of detection (LOD) is 23 ng/m3 and limit of quantification (LOQ): 70 ng/m3. The method can be used for assessing occupational exposure to TGIC and associated risk to workers’ health.

Chlorobenzene. Determination in workplace air

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (1(99)) ◽  
pp. 19-28
Author(s):  
Anna Jeżewska ◽  
Agnieszka Woźnica
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Exposure ◽  
Carbon Disulfide ◽  
Limit Of Detection ◽  
Skin Irritation ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Good Precision ◽  
Limit Of Quantification ◽  
Selective Determination ◽  
Workplace Air

Chlorobenzene is a colorless, flammable liquid that has an almond-like odor. It is used in industry as a solvent: resins, paints and fats, raw material for the production of plastics, as well as for the production of phenol, aniline and nitrobenzene. Occupational exposure to chlorobenzene vapors can occur through inhalation, absorption through the skin or ingestion. Harmful if inhaled, causes skin irritation. Long-term exposure affects the central nervous system. The aim of this study was an amendment to the PN-Z-04022- 03:2001 withdrawn from the Polish set of standards, and validate method for determination concentrations of chlorobenzene in the workplace air in the range from 1/10 to 2 MAC values, in accordance with the requirements of the standard PN-EN 482. The study was performed using a gas chromatograph (GC) with a flame ionization detector (FID) equipped with a capillary column HP-5 (30 m x 0.32 mm, 0.25 μm). This method is based on the adsorption of chlorobenzene vapors on activated charcoal, desorption with carbon disulfide, and analyzed by GC-FID. Application of HP-5 column allows selective determination of chlorobenzene in a presence of carbon disulfide, aniline, phenol and nitrobenzene. The measurement range was 2.3 ÷ 46 mg/m3 for a 15 l air sample. Limit of detection: 6.75 ng/ml and limit of quantification: 20.25 ng/ml. Analytical method described in this paper enables selective determination of chlorobenzene in workplace atmosphere in presence of other solvents at concentrations from 2.3 mg/m3 (1/10 MAC value). The method is characterized by good precision and accuracy and meets the criteria for the performance of procedures for the measurement of chemical agents, listed in EN 482. The method may be used for the assessment of occupational exposure to chlorobenzene and the associated risk to workers’ health. The developed method of determining chlorobenzene has been recorded as an analytical procedure (see Appendix). This article discusses the problems of occupational safety and health, which are covered by health sciences and environmental engineering.

scholarly journals Determination of Propane-1,3-sultone in Workplace Air for Occupational Exposure Assessment

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 1414
Author(s):  
Anna Jeżewska
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Exposure ◽  
Limit Of Detection ◽  
Glass Tube ◽  
Gas Chromatograph ◽  
Measuring Range ◽  
Limit Of Quantification ◽  
Occupational Exposure Assessment ◽  
Workplace Air ◽  
Air Sample

Propane-1,3-sultone (PS) is an alkylating substance used in the production of polymers, fungicides, insecticides, dyes, and detergents. It is absorbed into the human body by inhalation, digestion, and through the skin; it is also a possible carcinogen. Occupational exposure to this substance may occur on industrial or laboratory contact. In Poland, the maximum allowable concentration (MAC) for PS in workplace air is 7 µg/m3. The paper presents a method for determination of PS in workplace air using a gas chromatograph coupled with a mass spectrometer (GC-MS). Air containing PS is passed through a glass tube containing a glass fiber filter and two layers of silica gel. The substance is washed with acetonitrile and the solution obtained analysed using GC-MS. The measuring range for an air sample of 360 L is 0.7 ÷ 14 µg/m3. The limit of detection (LOD) is 13 ng/m3, limit of quantification (LOQ) is 40 ng/m3.

Docetaxel. Determination in workplace air with high performance liquid chromatography

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (2(96)) ◽  
pp. 145-159
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Szewczyńska ◽  
Małgorzata Pośniak
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Limit Of Detection ◽  
Reproductive Toxicity ◽  
Measurement Range ◽  
Array Detector ◽  
Gastric Adenoma ◽  
Acetate Solution ◽  
Limit Of Quantification ◽  
Workplace Air ◽  
Air Sample

Docetaxel (DCT) is a plant derived cytotoxic from taxane family - mitosis inhibitors. It is used in the treatment of breast, lung and prostate cancer, squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, and gastric adenoma. Docetaxel is a highly flammable liquid and health-threatening substance classified as mutagenicity category 2 and reproductive toxicity category 1B. This paper presents a method for measuring docetaxel in the workplace air with HPLC with diode array detector (DAD). The method is based on the adsorption of inhalable fraction of docetaxel aerosol on glass fiber filter, desorption with water and chromatographic analysis. The analysis was performed in reverse phase on C18 column and mobile phase – acetonitrile: ammonium acetate solution (45: 55). The measurement range was 0.6 – 10 µg/m3 for 480-L air sample. The limit of detection (LOD) was 0.0065 µg/ml and the limit of quantification (LOQ) was 0.0195 µg/ml. The developed method of docetaxel determination has been recorded as an analytical procedure (see appendix).

2-Ethylhexan-1-ol Determination in working air

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (2(92)) ◽  
pp. 149-160
Author(s):  
ANNA JEŻEWSKA
Keyword(s):  
Aldol Condensation ◽  
Limit Of Detection ◽  
Measurement Range ◽  
Limit Of Quantification ◽  
Colorless Liquid ◽  
Selective Determination ◽  
Flame Ionization ◽  
Other Substances ◽  
Poorly Soluble ◽  
Air Sample

2-Ethylhexan-1-ol (2-EH) is a colorless liquid that is poorly soluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents. On an industrial scale, 2-Ethylhexanol is produced in the aldol condensation of n-butyraldehyde. It is mainly used as an alcohol component in manufacturing ester plasticizers for soft poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC). The aim of this study was to develop a method for determining concentrations of 2-ethylhexan-1-ol in workplace air in the range from 0.54 to 10.8 mg/m3, in accordance with the requirements of Standard No. EN 482. The study was performed using a gas chromatograph (GC) with a flame ionization detector (FID) equipped with a capillary column Stabilwax (60 m × 0.32 mm, 0.5 μm). The method is based on the adsorption of 2-ethylhexan-1-ol vapours on activated charcoal, desorption with dichloromethane and GC-FID analysis. The use of Stabilwax column enabled selective determination of 2-ethylhexan-1-ol in the presence of other substances. The measurement range was from 0.013 to 0.26 mg/ml for a 24-L air sample. The limit of detection was 8.05 ng/ml and the limit of quantification was 24.14 ng/ml. This method is precise, accurate and it meets the criteria for procedures for measuring chemical agents listed in Standard No. EN 482. The method can be used for assessing occupational exposure to 2-ethylhexan-1-ol and associated risk to workers’ health. The developed method of determining 2-ethylhexan- 1-ol has been recorded as an analytical procedure (see appendix).

Doxorubicin hydrochloride. Determination in workplace air with high performance liquid chromatography

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (2(96)) ◽  
pp. 115-131
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Szewczyńska ◽  
Małgorzata Pośniak
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Analytical Procedure ◽  
Limit Of Detection ◽  
Measurement Range ◽  
Array Detector ◽  
Doxorubicin Hydrochloride ◽  
Diode Array Detector ◽  
Limit Of Quantification ◽  
Workplace Air ◽  
Air Sample

This article presents a method for measuring doxorubicin hydrochloride in workplace air with HPLC with diode array detector (DAD). The method is based on adsorption inhalable fraction of doxorubicin hydrochloride aerosol on glass fiber filter, desperation with water, and chromatographic analysis. The analysis was performed in reverse phase (mobile phase – 0.05 mol/L hydrophosphate disodum and acetonitrile (65:35) with pH – 3 with 0.5 mL/L triethylamine) on C18 column. The measurement range was 0.06 – 1 μg/m3 for 4800-L air sample. The limit of detection (LOD) was 0,0005 μg/ml and the limit of quantification (LOQ) was 0,0015 μg /ml. The developed method of doxorubicin hydrochloride determination has been recorded as an analytical procedure (see appendix).

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