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Organic vapors in ambient air, at or near an industrial site in Baltimore, Maryland, were collected by adsorption on a sorbent of porous polymer (Tenax GC, 35/60). The pollutants were recovered by thermal desorption and analyzed by gas-liquid chromatography mass spectrometry computer using capillary glass SCOT columns. N-Nitrosodimethylamine was identified from its mass spectrum as a constituent of the atmosphere in the areas sampled. The identification of this compound was confirmed by comparison of its mass spectrum with that of authentic N-nitrosodimethylamine; identical retention times of unknown and authentic compound on three different capillary columns were observed.

58) Guidelines establishing test procedures for the analysis of pollutants. Fed. Regist. 1979, 44, No. 233.