Applications

ASTM D5769 – Benzene, Toluene, and Total Aromatics in Finished Gasoline

Analyzer Description

Configuration:
Split-splitless inlet, 1-column (capillary), MSD
Sample type:
Finished motor gasoline
Components separated:
C6 – C12 aromatics
Concentration range:
Benzene: 0.1 to 4 vol%
Toluene: 1 to 13 vol%
Total aromatics: 10 to 42 vol%
Methods met:
ASTM D5769, Wasson-ECE 452

Typical Chromatogram

D5769 Chromatogram

Key Features and Benefits

  • Oxygenated gasoline may also be tested using this method