CEN/TS 16181:2013

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Principle
5 Interferences
6 Safety remarks
7 Reagents
8 Apparatus
9 Sample storage and preservation
10 Procedure
11 Performance characteristics
12 Precision
13 Test report
Annex A (informative) - Repeatability and
        reproducibility data
Annex B (informative) - Examples of instrumental
        conditions and chromatograms
Bibliography

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. NOTEOther PAH compounds can also be analysed with this method, provided suitability has been proven.