Phenols Test Kits
Visual Kits
| Range | MDL | Method | Kit Catalog No. | Refill Catalog No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-1 & 0-12 ppm | 0.05 ppm | 4-Aminoantipyrine | K-8012 | R-8012 |
| 0-30 & 0-350 ppm | 5 ppm | 4-Aminoantipyrine | K-8012D | R-8012D |
| 0-60 & 0-700 ppm | 10 ppm | 4-Aminoantipyrine | K-8012A | R-8012A |
| 0-120 & 0-1400 ppm | 20 ppm | 4-Aminoantipyrine | K-8012B | R-8012B |
| 0-1000 & 0-13,000 ppm | 100 ppm | 4-Aminoantipyrine | K-8012C | R-8012C |
Instrumental Kits
| Range | Method | Kit Catalog No. |
|---|---|---|
| 0-8.00 ppm | 4-Aminoantipyrine | K-8003 |
| 0-20.0 ppm | 4-Aminoantipyrine | K-8023 |
Method
Phenol (hydroxybenzene) is the simplest of a group of similar organic chemicals, which includes cresols, xylenols, and catechols. Phenol itself is a common ingredient of disinfectants. In drinking water, low-level phenolic concentrations impart a foul taste and odor, especially upon chlorination. High phenol concentrations can indicate contamination from industrial effluents or waste discharge.
References: APHA Standard Methods, 14th ed., Method 510 C (1975). ASTM D 1783-01, Phenolic Compounds in Water, Test Method B. USEPA Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes, Method 420.1 (1983).
CHEMetrics’ phenols kits employ the well-established 4-aminoantipyrine (4-AAP) method. Phenolic compounds react with 4-AAP in alkaline solution in the presence of ferricyanide to produce a red reaction product. Phenol, meta-, and ortho-substituted phenols, and some para-substituted phenols, under proper pH conditions, are detected with this method. The method is applicable to the monitoring of phenolic compounds in wastewater. Results are expressed as ppm (mg/L) phenol.