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State of California Air Resources Board Method 410A Determination of Benzene from Stationary Sources (Low Concentration Gas Chromatographic Technique) Adopted: March 28, 1986 METHOD 410A DETERMINATION OF BENZENE FROM STATIONARY SOURCES (LOW CONCENTRATION GAS CHROMATOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE) 1. APPLICABILITY AND PRINCIPLE Applicability: This method applies to the measurement of low concentration emissions of benzene from stationary sources. The method does not account for benzene contained in particulate matter. Principle: An integrated bag sample of stack gas containing benzene and other organics is subjected to gas chromatographic (GC) analysis, using a photo ionization detector (PID). RANGE AND SENSITIVITY The range of this method is 1.0 to 1000 ppb. The upper limit may be raised by extending the calibration range or by diluting the sample. The lower limit may be improved depending on the skill of the operator and the quality of the equipment. INTERFERENCES The chromatographic columns and the corresponding operating parameters herein described normally provide an adequate resolution of benzene; but interferences may be encountered from some sources. Therefore, the chromatograph operator shall select the column and operating parameters best suited to his particular analysis problem, subject to the approval of the Executive Officer. Approval is automatic provided that the tester produces confirming data through an adequate supplemental analytical technique, such as analysis with a different column or GC/mass spectroscopy, and has the data available for review by the Executive Officer. Note: L = liter ml = milliliter ul = microliter Information regarding the stationary source being tested, such as the industrial process, fuel, waste material being treated, and other pertinent information should be transmitted with the sample. It must be emphasized that any compound which has the same retention time as benze