ASTM D5368-93

ASTM D5368-93 - 1.1.2001

1. Scope

1.1 These test methods describe standard procedures for gravimetrically determining the total nonvolatile and semi-volatile organic content of solvent extracts from soils or solid wastes. The following methods are included:

	Section
Method A--Micro-Determination of TSEC	11-13
Method B--Evaporating Dish Procedure	14-16
Method C--Boiling Flask Procedure	17-19

1.2 These methods are used after a solvent extract is obtained from a soil or solid waste. For these methods to be applicable, the extraction solvent must have a boiling point less than that of water at ambient pressure.

1.3 The total solvent extractable content (TSEC) of a soil, sediment, sludge, or solid waste depends upon the solvent and method used for the extraction procedure.

2. Referenced Documents

D3694-96(2024)	Standard Practices for Preparation of Sample Containers and for Preservation of Organic Constituents
D3445-	Method of Test for Nonvolatile Matter in Trichlorotribluoroethane (Withdrawn 1991)
D3086-85	Test Method for Organochlorine Pesticides in Water (Withdrawn 1996)
D4281-95(2001)	Standard Test Method for Oil and Grease (Fluorocarbon Extractable Substances) by Gravimetric Determination
D2910-85	Method for Removal of Organic Matter from Water by Activated Carbon Absorption (Withdrawn 1991)
D2109-01(2022)	Standard Test Methods for Nonvolatile Matter in Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their Admixtures
D5369-93(1998)	Standard Practice for Extraction of Solid Waste Samples for Chemical Analysis Using Soxhlet Extraction
D5681-23	Standard Terminology for Waste and Waste Management