Quantitative Method for the Detection of Triethyl Phosphate in Aqueous Solutions

Abstract

A gas chromatography (GC) method has been developed to detect and quantify triethyl phosphate (TEP) at the parts per million level in aqueous solution. TEP was used as a chemical agent stimulant to evaluate the penetration characteristics of clothing, gloves, boots and items of personal equipment. The analytical method, initially developed in 1981, combines gas chromatography (OC), gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and Fourier-Transform infrared (FTIR) techniques. Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/AC procedures were built into the analytical method to ensure the integrity and reproducibility of the analytical results. The TEP was analyzed directly from aqueous samples without the need for sample extraction or concentration procedures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA417765

Entities

People

  • Joel Carlson
  • John Walsh
  • Rosa L. Bagalawis

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aqueous Solutions
  • Butyl Rubber
  • Chemical Agent Simulants
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemistry
  • Chromatographs
  • Chromatography
  • Detection
  • Gas Chromatography
  • Mass Spectra
  • Mass Spectrometers
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Quality Control
  • Spectra
  • Spectrometers
  • Spectrometry
  • Spectroscopy

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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Materials Science