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Draft Sampling Protocols and Analytical Methods for Determining Petroleum Products in Soil and Water

May 1999, Ref. ME613

The objective of this guideline is to provide cost-effective, reliable information that will permit screening, assessment and where appropriate evaluation of the risks posed by contamination to human health and the environment.

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Acknowledgements

Introduction

Soil sampling protocols

Water sampling protocols

Field sampling quality assurance

Analytical methods

Sample storage and preparation

Laboratory quality assurance

Bibliography

Glossary

Appendix 1 - Description of test methods

Appendix 2 - Safe handling of petroleum products

Appendix 3 - Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons: Petroleum Hydrocarbons by Gas Chromatography

Appendix 4 - Example Chain of Custody, example template for precision determinations

 

 

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