Determination of lindane vapour in air by passive sampling. Part II. Comparison of the passive sampling method with a dynamic adsorption technique

Abstract

The passive sampling device described in Part I has been compared with a dynamic adsorption technique for the determination of atmospheres of known concentration of lindane vapour generated in the laboratory, and for the determination of lindane vapour in the field. The agreement of results obtained using the two techniques was very good, although the passive sampling technique was less precise. The passive sampling technique is now used to monitor concentrations of lindane vapour in the Palace of Westminster on a routine basis over periods of one month.