Use of GC/MS Analysis to Distinguish Between Vapor Intrusion and Indoor Sources of VOCs - Standardized Protocol for On-Site Evaluation of Vapor Intrusion

Abstract

This guide provides a standardized protocol for the use of on-site gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) analysis to evaluate the potential for vapor intrusion in a building, including the ability to distinguish between vapor intrusion and indoor or other sources of volatile organic chemicals (VOCs). This vapor intrusion investigation approach provides an alternative to the conventional investigation method of indoor air and sub-slab testing using Summa canisters and off-site laboratory analysis. The protocol was developed and validated as part of Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) Project No. ER-201119 (GSI, 2013).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA612286

Entities

People

  • Eric Dettenmaier
  • Ignacio Rivera-duarte
  • Kyle Gorder
  • Lila Beckley
  • Thomas McHugh

Organizations

  • GSI Environmental (United States)

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Alkenes
  • Calibration
  • Carbon Tetrachloride
  • Construction
  • Consumers
  • Containers
  • Cost Estimates
  • Detection
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Measurement
  • Organic Materials
  • Petroleum
  • Pressure Transducers
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Environmental Remediation and Restoration.
  • Groundwater Contamination Remediation.