What is BS EN 16181 - Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons about ?
BS EN 16181 specifies the quantitative determination of 16 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in sludge, soil and treated biowaste using GC-MS and HPLC-UVDAD/ FLD covering a wide range of PAH contamination levels.
BS EN 16181 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/pressurized liquid extraction.
Note: Other PAH compounds can also be analyZed with this method, provided suitability has been proven.
Who is BS EN 16181 - Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons for ?
BS EN 16181 on soil, treated biowaste and sludge is relevant to:
- Farmers
- Biowaste experts
- Microbiologist
- Soil Scientists
- Geologists and researchers
Why should you use BS EN 16181 - Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons ?
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) are ubiquitous because they are released in appreciable quantities every year into the environment through the combustion of organic matters such as coal, fuel oils, petrol, wood, refuse and plant materials.
BS EN 16181 provides methods and requirements for determining the PAH using gas chromatography in soils and sludges.
As BS EN 16181 has a multi matrix (horizontal) structure, different procedures are allowed for different steps (modules). Depending on the sample, the appropriate modules can be used. This provides more flexibility to the users of this standard.
BS EN 16181 allows an overall check on the efficiency of a specific combination of modules for a specific sample.
BS EN 16181 describes methods and requirements for determining PAH that will be beneficial for farmers and end-users because they will be able to use soil and biowaste to improve soil fertility and soil yield, which will provide benefits for the environment.