PAH analysis of asphalt

Determination of PAH compounds in asphalt samples by GC-MS technique. The analysis includes the determination of the following compounds: • naphthalene • acenaphthylene • acenaphthene • fluorene • phenanthrene • anthracene • fluoranthene • pyrene • benzo (a) anthracene • chrysene • benzo (b) fluoranthene • benzo (k) fluoranthene • benzo (a) pyrene • dibenzo (ah) anthracene • benzo (ghi) perylene • indeno (123cd) pyrene • PAH 16, sum Results are reported in unit mg/kg.

Building materialsEnvironmental testingPolymers and plasticsWaste materialsCompositional analysisRegulatory tests

Suitable sample matrices

Asphalt

Minimum sample amount

100 g

Typical turnaround time

1 - 2 weeks after receiving the samples

Detection limit

0.2 mg / kg

Quality system

Accredited test method

Device families

GC

Standard

EN 15527EN 17322EPA 8082AEPA 8270DISO 10382ISO 18287

Method expert

Mirva Hirvi