ASTM E2838-21

Standard Test Method for Determination of Thiodiglycol on Wipes by Solvent Extraction Followed by Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This is a performance-based method, and modifications are allowed to improve performance.  
5.1.1 Due to the rapid development of newer instrumentation and column chemistries, changes to the analysis described in this standard are allowed as long as better or equivalent performance data result. Any modifications shall be documented and performance data generated. The user of the data generated by this standard shall be made aware of these changes and given the performance data demonstrating better or equivalent performance.  
5.2 TDG is a Schedule 2 compound under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC).6 Schedule 2 chemicals include those that are precursors to chemical weapons, chemical weapons agents, or have a number of other non-military commercial uses. Schedule 2 chemicals can also be found in applications unrelated to chemical weapons. These chemicals are used as ingredients to produce insecticides, herbicides, lubricants, and some pharmaceutical products. TDG is a mustard gas precursor and a degradant as well as an ingredient in water-based inks, ballpoint pen inks, dyes, and some pesticides.  
5.3 This method has been investigated for use on surface wipes. TDG is also a human metabolite resulting from sulfur mustard exposure but this method has not been investigated for such determinations.
SCOPE
1.1 This procedure details the determination of thiodiglycol (TDG), also known as 2,2’-thiobis-ethanol, on wipes with 3,3’-thiodipropanol (TDP) as the surrogate. This method is based upon solvent extraction of wipes by either sonication or a pressurized fluid extraction (PFE) technique as an alternative option. The extract is filtered, concentrated, and analyzed by liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS). TDG is qualitatively and quantitatively determined.  
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.3 The method detection limit (MDL)2 and reporting range3 for TDG are listed in Table 1.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2021
• ICS: 97.080 - Cleaning appliances
• Technical Committee: D34 - Waste Management
• Drafting Committee: D34.01.06 - Analytical Methods

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: E2838 − 21
Standard Test Method for
Determination of Thiodiglycol on Wipes by Solvent
Extraction Followed by Liquid Chromatography/Tandem
1
Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2838; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This procedure details the determination of thiodiglycol
D1193Specification for Reagent Water
(TDG), also known as 2,2’-thiobis-ethanol, on wipes with
D2777Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias of
3,3’-thiodipropanol (TDP) as the surrogate. This method is
Applicable Test Methods of Committee D19 on Water
based upon solvent extraction of wipes by either sonication or
D5681Terminology for Waste and Waste Management
apressurizedfluidextraction(PFE)techniqueasanalternative
E2554Practice for Estimating and Monitoring the Uncer-
option. The extract is filtered, concentrated, and analyzed by
tainty of Test Results of a Test Method Using Control
liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/
Chart Techniques
MS). TDG is qualitatively and quantitatively determined.
2.2 Other Documents:
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded
EPAPublication SW-846Test Methods for Evaluating Solid
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asstandard.Nootherunitsofmeasurementareincludedinthis
Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods
standard.
40 CFR Part 136, Appendix BThe Code of Federal Regu-
2 lations
1.3 The method detection limit (MDL) and reporting
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range for TDG are listed in Table 1.
3. Terminology
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this test
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
method, refer to Terminology D5681.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2 Abbreviations:
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
–3
3.2.1 mM—millimolar,1×10 moles/L
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2.2 ND—non-detect
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- 3.2.3 SRM—single reaction monitoring
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.2.4 MRM—multiple reaction monitoring
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.2.5 VOA—volatile organic analysis
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 For TDG wipe analysis, samples are shipped to the lab
between 0°C and 6°C. The samples are to be extracted,
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D34 on Waste
concentrated, and analyzed directly by LC/MS/MS within
Management and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D34.01.06 on
seven days of collection. The handling, storage, preservation,
Analytical Methods.
Current edition approved May 1, 2021. Published May 2021. Originally and LC/MS/MS analysis are consistent between the two
approved in 2011. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as E2838–11 (2016).
DOI: 10.1520/E2838-21.
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The MDL is determined following the Code of Federal Regulations, 40 CFR
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Part 136, Appendix B utilizing solvent extraction of wipes by sonication. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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Reporting range concentrations are calculated from Table 4 concentrations contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
assuminga10µLinjectionofthelowestandhighestlevelcalibrationstandardswith Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
a 2 mL final extract volume. Volume variations will change the reporting limit and the ASTM website.
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ranges. The reporting limit (RL), lowest concentration of the reporting range, is Available from National Technical Information Service (NTIS), U.S. Depart-
calculated from the concentration of the Level 1 calibration standard as shown in ment of Commerce, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA, 22161 or at http://
Table 4. www.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/testmethods/index.htm
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TABLE 1 Method Detection Limit and Reporting Range
6.3 Matrix interferences may be caused by contaminants
A
MDL Reporting Range that are co-extract
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Designation: E2838 − 11 (Reapproved 2016) E2838 − 21
Standard Test Method for
Determination of Thiodiglycol on Wipes by Solvent
Extraction Followed by Liquid Chromatography/Tandem
1
Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2838; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This procedure details the determination of thiodiglycol (TDG), also known as 2,2’-thiobis-ethanol, on wipes with
3,3’-thiodipropanol (TDP) as the surrogate. This method is based upon solvent extraction of wipes by either sonication or a
pressurized fluid extraction (PFE) technique as an alternative option. The extract is filtered, concentrated, and analyzed by liquid
chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS). TDG is qualitatively and quantitatively determined.
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
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1.3 The Method Detection Limitmethod detection limit (MDL) and Reporting Rangereporting range for TDG are listed in Table
1.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D3694D2777 PracticesPractice for PreparationDetermination of Sample Containers and for Preservation of Organic Constitu-
entsPrecision and Bias of Applicable Test Methods of Committee D19 on Water
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D34 on Waste Management and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D34.01.06 on Analytical
Methods.
Current edition approved June 1, 2016May 1, 2021. Published July 2016May 2021. Originally approved in 2011. Last previous edition approved in 20112016 as
E2838 – 11.E2838 – 11 (2016). DOI: 10.1520/E2838-11R16.10.1520/E2838-21.
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The MDL is determined following the Code of Federal Regulations, 40 CFR Part 136, Appendix B utilizing solvent extraction of wipes by sonication.
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Reporting range concentrations are calculated from Table 4 concentrations assuming a 10 μL injection of the lowest and highest level calibration standards with a 2 mL
final extract volume. Volume variations will change the reporting limit and ranges. The reporting limit (RL), lowest concentration of the reporting range, is calculated from
the concentration of the Level 1 calibration standard as shown in Table 4.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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TABLE 1 Method Detection Limit and Reporting Range
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MDL Reporting Range
CAS
Analyte
Number (μg/wipe) (μg/wipe)
Thiodiglycol 111-48-8 0.085 1-80
3,3’-Thiodipropanol 10595-09-2 Not done 1-80
(Surrogate) for surrogates
TABLE 1 Method Detection Limit and Reporting Range
A
MDL Reporting Range
CAS
Analyte
Number
(μg/wipe) (μg/wipe)
Thiodiglycol 111-48-8 0.085 1–80
3,3’-Thiodipropanol 10595-09-2 Not done 1–80
(Surrogate) for surrogates
A
Chemical Chemical Abstract Service (CAS), Aa division of the American Chemi-
cal Society, 2540 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH, 43202, USA.
D3740D5681 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used
in Engineering Design and ConstructionTerminology for Waste and Waste Management
E2554 Practice for Estimating and Monitoring the Uncertainty of Test Results of a Test Method Usi
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