SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1979
STP35016S

Analysis of Phenols in Some Industrial Wastewaters

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A protocol developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the screening analysis of phenols in industrial wastewaters is evaluated and compared to several alternative methods for extraction of phenols from industrial wastes. Raw creosote and pentachlorophenol wood preserving wastes are used as test samples. An alternative liquid—liquid extraction technique, a steam distillation technique, the use of a continuous liquid—liquid extractor, and an ion exchange technique are evaluated. All the techniques appeared to yield similar results. The protocol procedure is preferred for its simplicity but may not be the method of choice, depending upon the nature of the sample matrix.

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Mousa, JJ
Environmental Science and Engineering, Inc., Gainesville, Fla
Whitlock, SA
Environmental Science and Engineering, Inc., Gainesville, Fla
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Developed by Committee: D19
Pages: 206–220
DOI: 10.1520/STP35016S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-4753-9
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-0508-9