Presentation Profile
Moving Method D3606 from Packed to Capillary Column Technology
Currently Scheduled: 10/15/2019 - 3:15 PM - 3:35 PM
Room: South Lobby
Main Author
Lee Marotta - PerkinElmer
- Leeman Bennington - PerkinElmer
Abstract:
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the amount of benzene allowed in gasoline specifying ASTM method D3606-10. The resolution of benzene from ethanol using the packed column method is a challenge. The ubiquitous use of ethanol as a blend component of gasoline makes it necessary to improve the method. In addition, butanol has been approved for use in gasoline which the scope of D3606-10 does not cover. PerkinElmer has revised D3606 to capillary technology enhancing the resolution and accuracy of benzene for oxygenated blends. This presentation provides updates from the ASTM ILS steering committee leader including method parameters, validation studies and future status of the improved method.
