ISO 10301-1997 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10301:1997 — Water quality — Determination of highly volatile halogenated hydrocarbons — Gas‑chromatographic methods. This International Standard specifies gas‑chromatographic procedures for the determination of highly volatile halogenated hydrocarbons in water matrices.

Abstract

This standard describes two gas‑chromatographic analytical approaches for measuring highly volatile halogenated hydrocarbons in water (including methods based on solvent extraction and headspace sampling), with guidance on chromatographic separation, detectors and quality control. The standard is intended for environmental and water‑quality laboratories performing routine and confirmatory analyses.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard, confirmed following systematic review).
• Publication date: April 1997 (Edition 1, 1997-04 / reported publication dates around 9–10 April 1997).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 13.060.50 (Examination of water for chemical substances).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (1997).
• Number of pages: 42 pages (ISO record).

Scope

ISO 10301:1997 applies to the determination of highly volatile halogenated hydrocarbons in water by gas chromatography. It specifies two principal laboratory methods (a solvent‑extraction based gas‑chromatographic method and a headspace gas‑chromatographic method), describes suitable chromatographic columns and detectors, and gives requirements for calibration, limits of detection, quality control and reporting for routine environmental and drinking‑water analyses. Typical sample types addressed include groundwater, drinking water and surface waters, with additional guidance for other aqueous matrices.

Key topics and requirements

• Target analytes: highly volatile halogenated hydrocarbons (fluorinated, chlorinated, brominated and iodinated low‑molecular‑weight hydrocarbons within typical volatility ranges).
• Two main analytical approaches: solvent extraction followed by GC analysis, and headspace GC (damp‑space) sampling for volatile analytes.
• Chromatographic requirements: use of capillary columns of differing polarity (often dual columns or simultaneous column arrangements) to separate co‑eluting species.
• Detectors: recommendation of sensitive selective detectors (electron capture detector commonly used for halogenated organics) and appropriate detector settings.
• Calibration and quantification: procedures for preparation of calibration solutions, use of internal standards where appropriate, and reporting units and uncertainties.
• Quality assurance and control: requirements for blanks, spikes/recoveries, limits of detection/quantification, repeatability and documentation of method performance.
• Sample handling: guidance on sample collection, preservation, storage and avoidance of losses for highly volatile compounds.

These topics and operational requirements are described in the standard to ensure reproducible, defensible routine and confirmatory analyses.

Typical use and users

Primary users are environmental and water‑quality testing laboratories, public‑health and environmental protection agencies, water utilities, consultants performing contaminant assessments, and research laboratories needing validated methods for volatile halogenated hydrocarbons. The standard supports regulatory monitoring, compliance testing and investigative site assessments.

Related standards

Related publications include other ISO methods and national/EN adoptions for water quality analysis produced by ISO/TC 147/SC 2 (physical, chemical and biochemical methods), and national implementations (EN/ISO national versions) that adopt or adapt ISO 10301 procedures for regional use. Laboratories typically use ISO 10301 alongside complementary ISO or national methods for volatile organics and general water‑quality determinations.

Keywords

water quality; volatile halogenated hydrocarbons; gas chromatography; headspace; solvent extraction; electron capture detector; method validation; environmental monitoring; ISO 10301:1997.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10301:1997 is an International Standard providing gas‑chromatographic methods for the determination of highly volatile halogenated hydrocarbons in water.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers two gas‑chromatographic approaches (solvent extraction and headspace sampling), chromatographic and detector recommendations (e.g., capillary columns and electron capture detection), calibration and QA/QC requirements, and guidance on sample handling and reporting for water matrices.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Environmental and water‑testing laboratories, regulatory agencies, water suppliers, environmental consultants and researchers working on volatile halogenated organic contaminants in aqueous samples.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The ISO bibliographic record shows ISO 10301:1997 as published in 1997 and confirmed following recent systematic review(s), meaning the 1997 edition remains the current confirmed edition in the ISO catalogue. For the absolute latest status or possible newer replacements, consult the ISO catalogue or your national standards body.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It belongs to the body of ISO water‑quality analytical methods developed under ISO/TC 147/SC 2; laboratories often use it alongside related ISO standards for volatile organics and broader water‑quality testing.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Water quality; volatile halogenated hydrocarbons; gas chromatography; solvent extraction; headspace; electron capture detector; ISO 10301:1997.