Water quality — Determination of six complexing agents — Gas-chromatographic method — Amendment 1

Qualité de l'eau — Dosage de six agents complexants — Méthode par chromatographie en phase gazeuse — Amendement 1

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
02-May-2004
Current Stage
6060 - International Standard published
Start Date
03-May-2004
Due Date
30-Sep-2006
Completion Date
30-Sep-2006

Relations

Effective Date
06-Jun-2022
Effective Date
15-Apr-2008

Overview

ISO 16588:2002/Amd 1:2004 is an amendment to the international standard ISO 16588:2002, which specifies a gas-chromatographic method for the determination of six complexing agents in water. This amendment was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 147, Subcommittee SC 2, focusing on water quality analysis using physical, chemical, and biochemical methods. The primary aim of this updated document is to further improve precision by including results of an interlaboratory trial and clarifying the reproducibility and repeatability of the method.

Key Topics

  • Water Quality Assessment: Expands on established methodologies for the detection of six key complexing agents, including EDTA, NTA, DTPA, MGDA, β-ADA, and 1,3-PDTA.
  • Gas Chromatography: Details analytical methods using gas chromatography for quantifying complexing agents at trace levels, a critical technique for environmental and regulatory monitoring.
  • Improved Precision: Amendment 1 incorporates findings from an interlaboratory trial conducted in Germany, providing additional data for precision, repeatability, and reproducibility.
  • Interlaboratory Studies: Offers insight into method performance across a variety of water matrices including drinking water, surface waters, and effluent samples.

Applications

The ISO 16588:2002/Amd 1:2004 standard is widely used in:

  • Environmental Monitoring: Enables environmental laboratories and agencies to accurately determine the presence and concentration of complexing agents in natural and treated waters, supporting regulatory compliance and ecological assessments.
  • Drinking Water Testing: Ensures that water suppliers and public health authorities can monitor potential contaminants with reliability and consistency.
  • Industrial Wastewater Analysis: Assists in evaluating the treatment efficiency and environmental impact of effluent releases from industrial processes that utilize or discharge chelating agents.
  • Quality Control and Accreditation: Provides a recognized, harmonized procedure for laboratories seeking ISO accreditation in water quality testing.

Organizations benefit from adopting ISO 16588:2002/Amd 1:2004 by:

  • Achieving standardized and reproducible results for complexing agent determination.
  • Meeting regulatory requirements for environmental reporting and compliance.
  • Enhancing the credibility of laboratory results for clients and regulators.

Related Standards

Laboratories and professionals involved in water quality assessment may also refer to:

  • ISO 5667 - Guidance on sampling procedures for water quality.
  • ISO 17294 - Determination of metals and semimetals by ICP-MS.
  • ISO 11885 - Determination of trace elements using ICP-OES.
  • ISO 8466 - Calibration and evaluation of analytical methods for water analysis.

These related ISO standards support comprehensive water quality monitoring and help laboratories maintain international best practices in analytical methodology.


ISO 16588:2002/Amd 1:2004 furthers the reliability and precision in the measurement of complexing agents in water by gas chromatography, underpinning essential environmental, public health, and industrial applications. Adopting this amendment ensures high standards for reproducibility and traceability in water quality testing worldwide.

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ISO 16588:2002/Amd 1:2004 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Water quality — Determination of six complexing agents — Gas-chromatographic method — Amendment 1". This standard covers: Water quality — Determination of six complexing agents — Gas-chromatographic method — Amendment 1

Water quality — Determination of six complexing agents — Gas-chromatographic method — Amendment 1

ISO 16588:2002/Amd 1:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.060.50 - Examination of water for chemical substances. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 16588
First edition
2002-11-01
AMENDMENT 1
2004-05-01
Water quality — Determination of six
complexing agents —
Gas-chromatographic method
AMENDMENT 1
Qualité de l'eau — Dosage de six agents complexants — Méthode par
chromatographie en phase gazeuse
AMENDEMENT 1
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ISO 16588:2002/Amd.1:2004(E)
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ISO 16588:2002/Amd.1:2004(E)
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NORME ISO
INTERNATIONALE 16588
Première édition
2002-11-01
AMENDEMENT 1
2004-05-01
Qualité de l'eau — Dosage de six agents
complexants — Méthode par
chromatographie en phase gazeuse
AMENDEMENT 1
Water quality — Determination of six complexing agents —
Gas-chromatographic method
AMENDMENT 1
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ISO 16588:2002/Amd.1:2004(F)
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