Short description
This standard gives general guidance for the sampling and analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in air by diffusive sampling. It is applicable to ambient, indoor and workplace atmospheres. This standard is appropriate for the determination of a wide range of VOCs, including hydrocarbons, halogenated hydrocarbons, esters, glycol ethers, ketones and alcohols. A number of sorbents are recommended for the sampling of these VOCs, each sorbent having a different range of applicability.