Quantitative Method for the Detection of Triethyl Phosphate in Aqueous Solutions

摘要

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 simulant to evaluate the penetration characteristics of clothing, gloves, boots and items of personal equipment. The analytical method, initially developed in 1981, combines gas chromatograph (OC), gas chromatograph-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.