Contamination and Limitations in Fire Debris Analysis 

A Scientific Sleuthing Review Bibliography 

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Anonymous 

"Avoid Cross Contamination" 

Fire Findings 1993, 1(3) 6 Fall 

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Anal. Chem. 1996, 68(19) 3431-3433 October 1 

Bates, J.W. 

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Adv. Forensic Sci, Proc. Meet. Int. Assoc. Forensic Sci. 13th 1995, 3 172-177 Jacob, B. and 

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HRC CC J. High Resolut. Chromatogr. Chromatogr. Comm. 1986, 9(11) 657-661 November 

Bhattacharya, A.; Sen Gupta, P.K. and Basu, A. 

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Bryson, B.R. 

"Open Minded" 

Nat. Fire Arson Rep. 1983, 2(3) 9 September/October 

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Newsl. Midwest Assoc. Forensic Sci. 1984, 13(3) 30-31 July 

Chen, C.L. 

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Cherry, C. 

"Arsonist's Shoes: Clue or Confusion?" 

Presented: 48th Annual Meeting, AAFS Nashville, TN February 19-24, 1996 Abstract # B16 

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J. Forensic Sci. 1977, 22(1) 116-118 January 

Cunningham, R. 

"AGC-21 Product for a New Century" 

The Lamp (Exxon) 1998, 80(2) 4-7 Summer 

Davidson, J. 

"Subsurface MTBE Remediation" 

Presented: 33rd ACS Western Regional Meeting Irvine, CA October 21-25, 1997 Paper # 103 

Deelchand, J.-P. 

"Planar Chromatographic Separation of Petroleum Residues and Coal-Derived Liquids" 

J. Chromatogr. A 1998, 830(2) 397-414 

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"Pyrolysis Products of Structure Fires" 

J. Forensic Sci. Soc. 1988, 28(5/6) 299-309 September/December 

DeHaan, J.D. and Greenfield, A. 

Evaporation Rates of Volatile Hydrocarbon Accelerants" 

Presented: 44th Annual Meeting Amer. Acad. Forensic Sci. New Orleans, LA February 17-22, 1992 

 Abstract # B20 

Dietz, W.R. 

"Interpretation Guidelines for 'Problem' Accelerant Chromatograms" 

Presented: 44th Annual Meeting Amer. Acad. Forensic Sci. New Orleans, LA February 17-22, 1992 

Abstract # B29 

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Dietz, W.R. and Mann, D.C. 

"Contamination Problem Within Polyester Bags" 

Newsl. Midw. Assoc. Forensic Sci. 1988, 17(3) 34 July 

Dietz, W.R. and Mann, D.C. 

"Evidence Contaminated by Polyester Bags" 

Scientific Sleuthing Rev. 1988, 12(3) 5-6 Summer 

Ettre, L.S. and Kolb, B. 

"Headspace-Gas Chromatography: The Influence of Sample Volume on Analytical Results" 

Chromatographia 1991, 32(1/2) 5-12 July 

Faix, O.; Meier, D. and Fortmann, I. 

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Characterization of Monomeric Lignin Derived Products" 

Holz.als Roh und Werkst. 1990, 48( ) 281-285 

Faix, O.; Meier, D. and Fortmann, I. 

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Monomeric Lignin Derived Products" 

Holz. als Roh und Werkst. 1990, 48(9) 351-354 

Folkman, T.E.; Kuehl, A.M.; Groves, R.J. and Beveridge, A.D. 

"Evaporation Rate of Gasoline from Shoes, Clothing, Wood and Carpet Materials and Kerosene from 

Shoes and Clothing" 

Can. Soc. Forensic Sci. J. 1990, 23(2-3) 49-59 June/September 

Forensic Science Committee - IAAI 

"Forensic Science Committee Position on Comparison Samples" 

Fire Arson Invest. 1990, 41(2) 50-51 December 

Forensic Science Committee - IAAI 

"Is Your Lab Giving You Proper Results?" 

Fire Arson Inv. 1994, 39 December 

Francis, J.; Matsumoto, T. and Hussain, T. 

"MTBE Contamination in Groundwater: What Does This Mean for Petroleum-Contaminated Sites? 

Presented: 33rd ACS Western Regional Meeting Irvine, CA October 21-25, 1997 Paper # 107 

Frontela, L.; Pozas, J.A. and Picabea, L. 

"A Comparison of Extraction and Adsorption Methods for the Recovery of Accelerants from Arson 

Debris" 

Forensic Sci. Int. 1995, 75(1) 11-23 

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Fultz, M.L. 

"The Effect of Sample Preparation on the Identification of Class 4 and Class 5 Petroleum Products" 

Presented: 46th Annual Meeting AAFS San Antonio, TX February 14-19, 1994 Abstract # B84 

Galperin,Y.; de Leon, R.; Lee, R. and Kaplan, I. 

"Gasoline Oxygenate Analysis in Environmental Samples by 2-D Gas Chromatography" 

Presented: 33rd ACS Western Regional Meeting Irvine, CA October 21-25, 1997 Paper # 62 

Ghirelli, R.; Amini, H.; Kerger, B.; Dodge, D. and Richter, R. 

"MTBE Water Contamination: Key Considerations for Remediation, Risk Assessment, and Risk 

Management" 

Presented: 33rd ACS Western Regional Meeting Irvine, CA October 21-25, 1997 Paper # 104 

Gialamas, D.M. 

"Is it Gasoline or Insecticide?" 

Presented: CAC Fall Seminar San Diego, CA October 1993 

The CAC News 1994, 16-20 Spring 

Goldstein, H.M. and Bidanset, J.H. 

"Post Fire Accelerant Residue Study - Hydrocarbon Patterns to be Expected in Arson Determination" 

Presented: 36th Annual Meeting AAFS Anaheim, CA February 21-25, 1984 Abstract C38 

Gororski, J. 

"Low-Level Analyses of MTBE and Other Ether Fuel Oxygenates in Natural Waters" 

Presented: 33rd ACS Western Regional Meeting Irvine, CA October 21-25, 1997 Paper # 65 

Grosjean, D.; Grosjean, E. and Rassmussen, R. 

"Ambient Concentrations of MTBE: A One-Year Study in Porto Alegre, Brazil 

Presented: 33rd ACS Western Regional Meeting Irvine, CA October 21-25, 1997 Paper # 61 

Harmer, R.L.; Moss, R.D.; Noland, T.E. and Thaman, R.N. 

"Liquid Burn Patterns on Linoleum" 

Fire Arson Invest. 1983, 33(4) 3-4 June 

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Henderson, R.W. 

"Impurities in Activated Charcoal" 

Arson Anal. Newsl. 1986, 9(1) 13-19 January 

Henderson, R.W. 

"Fire Losses and Negative Samples" 

Nat. Fire Arson Rep. 1992, 10(1/2) 14-15 

Henderson, R.W. 

"Aromatic Compounds and Fire Debris Analysis" 

Presented: 44th Annual Meeting Amer. Acad. Forensic Sci. New Orleans, LA February 17-22, 1992 

Abstract # B18 

Hewitt, A.D. 

"Biodegradation of Volatile Organic Compounds in Soil Samples" 

Amer. Environ. Lab. 1997, 9(7) 1, 5-7 August 

Higgins, M. 

"Turpentine, Accelerant or Natural???" 

Fire Arson Invest. 1987, 38(2) 10 December 

Hindshaw, J.V. 

"Headspace Sampling" 

LC-GC 1990, 8(5) 362-368 May 

Hirz, R. 

"Gasoline Brand Identification and Individualization of Gasoline Lots" 

J. Forensic Sci. Soc. 1989, 29(2) 91-101 March/April 

Hirz, R. and Rizzi, A.M. 

"Simulation of the Weathering of Gasolines Using Gas Chromatographic Retention Data" 

J. Forensic Sci. Soc. 1991, 31(3) 309-319 

Hirz, R. and Rizzi, A.M. 

"Simulation of Concentration Changes in Complex Volatile Mixtures During Evaporation by Using Gas 

Chromatography" 

Chromatographia 1991, 31(5/6) 224-232 March 

Howard, J. and McKague, A.B. 

"A Fire Investigation Involving Combustion of Carpet Material" 

J. Forensic Sci. 1984, 29(3) 919-922 July 

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Huesemann, M.H. 

"Field Desorption Mass Spectroscopy Monitoring of Changes in Hydrocarbon Type Composition 

During Petroleum Biodegradation" 

in: Monit. Verif. Biorem. [Pap. Int. In Situ On-Site Bioreclam. Symp.] 3rd 11-18 Hinchee, R.E.; 

Douglas, G.S. and Ong, S.K. - Eds Battelle Press, Columbus, OH 1995 

Knappmeyer, K. and Yoshida, S. 

"Detection of Extinguishing Agents" 

Tieline 1997, 21(1/2) 21-28 Summer/Winter 

Kirkbride, K.P.; Yap, S.M.; Andrews, S.; Pigou, P.E.; Klass, G.; Dinan, A.C. and Peddie, F.L. 

"Microbial Degradation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons: Implications for Arson Residue Analysis" 

J. Forensic Sci. 1992, 37(6) 1585-1599 November 

Kostiainen, R. 

"Effect of Operating Parameters in Purge-and-Trap GC-MS of Polar and Non-Polar Organic 

Compounds" 

Chromatographia 1994, 38(11/12) 709-714 June 

Kurz, M.E.; Jakacki, J. and McCaskey, B. 

"Effects of Container Size and Volatility on Relative Detectability of Accelerants by Purge and Trap vs 

Heated Headspace Method" 

Arson Anal. Newsl. 1984, 8(1) 1-14 January 

Nat. Fire Arson Rep. 1984, 3(1) 8-10 

Lentini, J. 

"Incidental Accelerants" 

Nat. Fire Arson Rep. 1983, 2(3) 8 September/October 

Lentini, J. 

"Avoiding Contamination" 

Fire Arson Inv. 1985, 36(1) 21-22 September 

Lentini, J. 

"Differentiation of Asphalt and Smoke Condensates from Liquid Petroleum Distillates Using GC/MS" 

Presented: 48th Annual Meeting, AAFS Nashville, TN February 19-24, 1996 Abstract #B42 

Lentini, J. and Waters, L.V. 

"Isolation of Accelerant-like Residues from Roof Shingles Using Headspace Concentration" 

Arson Anal. Newsl. 1982, 6(3) 48-55 May 

Lincoln, S. 

"Charcoal Lighter Fluid Used as an Arson Accelerant" 

Fire Arson Invest. 1991, 42(1) 46-47 September 

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Lorenzana-Jimenez, M.; Capella, S.; Labastida, C. Magos, G.A. and Amancio-Chassin, O. 

"Thinner Composition Determined by Gas Chromatography" 

Contam. Ambiental. 1988, 4(1) 65-71 (in Spanish) 

Loscalzo, P.J.; DeForrest, P.R. and Chao, J.M. 

"A Study to Determine the Limit of Detectability of Gasoline Vapor from Simulated Arson Residues" 

J. Forensic Sci. 1980, 25(1) 162-167 January 

Mann, D.C. 

"Comparison of Automotive Gasolines Using Capillary Gas Chromatography II: Limitations of 

Automotive Gasoline Comparisons in Casework" 

J. Forensic Sci. 1987, 32(3) 616-628 May 

Mann, D.C. and Gresham, W.R. 

"Microbial Degradation of Gasoline in Soil" 

J. Forensic Sci. 1990, 35(4) 913-923 July 

Midkiff Jr., C.R. 

"Brand Identification and Comparison of Petroleum Products - A Complex Problem" 

Fire Arson Invest. 1975, 26(2) 18-21 October-December 

Midkiff Jr., C.R. 

"Is It a Petroleum Product? How Do You Know?" 

J. Forensic Sci. 1986, 31(1) 231-234 January 

Midkiff Jr., C.R. 

re: "Charcoal Lighter Fluid Used as an Arson Accelerant" (letter) 

Fire Arson Invest. 1994, 44(4) 61-62 June 

Mittelbach, M. 

"Diesel Fuel Derived from Vegetable Oils, V[1]: Gas Chromatographic Determination of Free Glycerol 

in Transesterified Vegetable Oils" 

Chromatographia 1993, 37(11/12) 623-626 December 

Moorehead, W. and Dickan, T. 

"Capillary Gas Chromatography Characterization and Classification of Some Hydrocarbon Solvents 

and Alkyl Glycol Ethers" 

Presented: 86th Semi-annual Seminar, CAC San Pedro, CA Autumn, 1995 

Abstract: Science and Justice 1996, 36(3) 203 July/September 

Newman, R. 

"New and Unusual Ignitable Liquids" 

Newsl. Southern Assoc. Forensic Sci. 1995, 23(2) 27-31 September 

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Newman, R.T.; Dietz, W.R. and Lothridge, K. 

"The Use of Activated Charcoal Strips for Fire Debris Extractions by Passive Diffusion. Part 1: The 

Effects of Time, Temperature, Strip Size, and Sample Concentration" 

J. Forensic Sci. 1996, 41(3) 361-370 May 

Newman, R.; Gilbert, M. and Lothridge, K. 

GC-MS Guide to Ignitable Liquids 

New York, NY CRC Press 1998 750pp 

Newman, R.; Lothridge, K. and Dietz, W.R. 

"The Effects of Time, Temperature, Strip Size and Concentration in the Use of Activated Charcoal 

Strips in Fire Debris Analysis" 

Curr. Topics Forensic Sci. Proc. 14th Meeting Int. Assoc. Forensic Sci. Takatori, T. and Takasu, 

A. (Eds.) Shunderson Communications Ottawa, Ont. 1977 pp.218-224 

Niu, J. and England, D. 

"Feasibility Study for Remediation of MTBE-Impacted Groundwater" 

Presented: 33rd ACS Western Regional Meeting Irvine, CA October 21-25, 1997 Paper # 64 

Noedel, M.L. and Mann, D.C. 

"Variations on Charcoal Strip Exposure for Adsorption/Elution Recovery of Flammable Liquids" 

Presented: 44th Meeting AAFS New Orleans, LA February 17-22, 1992 Abstract # B28 

Nowicki, J.F. 

"Control Samples in Arson Analysis" 

Arson Anal. Newsl. 1981, 5(1) 1-5 January 

Nowicki, J.F. 

"An Accelerant Classification Scheme Based on Analysis by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry 

(GC-MS)" 

J. Forensic Sci. 1990, 35(5) 1064-1086 September 

Nowicki, J.F. 

"Determining the Source of Gasoline Samples from Fire Scenes by GC-MS Using Selected Ion 

Profiles" 

Presented: 46th Annual Meeting AAFS San Antonio, TX February 14-19, 1994 Abstract # B85 

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O'Donnell, J.F. 

"Retesting of Accelerant Residue Samples" 

Fire Arson Invest. 1992, 42(3) 10-14 March 

O'Donnell, J.F. 

"Interferences from Backgrounds in Accelerant Residue Analysis" 

Fire Arson Invest. 1989, 39(4) 25-27 June 

Pannuto, P.M. and Fultz, M.L. 

"A Survey of Specialty Solvents Encountered in the Examination of Fire Debris" 

Presented: 48th Annual Meeting, AAFS Nashville, TN February 19-24, 1996 Abstract # B38 

Peterson, J.L. and Fabricant, E. 

"Report No. 14 Arson Examination Laboratory Proficiency Testing Program" 

The Forensic Sciences Foundation Rockville, MD 1976 

Poerschmann, J.; Goerig, A.; Herzschuh, R.; Wettengel, R. and Guenther, K. 

"Analysis and Technology of Sulfite Turpentine. Part 1. Investigation of Sulfite Turpentine by Gas 

Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry" 

Chem. Tech. (Leipzig) 1990, 42(1) 27-31 (in German) 

Potts, M. 

"Contaminant in KAPAK Bags" 

TIELINE 88 1988, 13(1) 17-27 

Rapley, P. 

"Background Volatiles in Fire Debris" 

Presented: Joint Meeting; Royal Society of Chemistry, Association of Consulting Chemists and the 

Forensic Science Society. London, England February 14, 1987 

Abstract: J. Forensic Sci. Soc. 1987, 27(3) 210 

Reeve, V.; Jeffery, J.; Weihs, D. and Jennings, W. 

"Developments in Arson Analysis: A Comparison of Charcoal Adsorption and Direct Headspace 

Injection Techniques Using Fused Silica Capillary Gas Chromatography" 

J. Forensic Sci. 1986, 31(2) 479-488 April 

Sandercock, P.M.L. 

"Technical Note: Chromatographic Profiles of Three Fuel Injector Cleaners" 

Can. Soc. Forensic Sci. J. 1997, 30(4) 213-217 December 

Sandercock, P.M.L. 

"Retention of Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Samples on Charcoal: Evaluation of Long Term Preservation of 

Petroleum Residues" 

Can. Soc. Forensic Sci. J. 1997, 30(4) 219-224 December 

Scheibler, P.; Poelchen, W. and Schramek, C.H.J. 

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"Analytical Comparison of 'Paraffin'-Labeled High Toxic Lamp Oils with Paraffinum Perliquidum (DAB 

10)" 

Pharmazie 1995, 50(7) 496-497 (in German) 

Schmierbach, D. and Smith, C.G. 

"Isolation and Identification of Isoparaffins in Arson Debris" 

Presented: 44th Meeting AAFS New Orleans, LA February 17-22, 1992 Abstract # B23 

Sheff, L. M. and Siegel, J.A. 

"Three Dimensional Fluorescence and Capillary Gas Chromatography of Neat and Evaporated 

Gasoline Samples" 

Presented: 44th Annual Meeting Amer. Acad. Forensic Sci. New Orleans, LA February 17-22, 1992 

Abstract # B15 

Sheff, L. M. and Siegel, J.A. 

"Fluorescence of Petroleum Products V: Three-Dimensional Fluorescence Spectroscopy and Capillary 

Gas Chromatography of Neat and Evaporated Gasoline Samples" 

J. Forensic Sci. 1994, 39(5) 1201-1214 September 

Sliva, G. and Verrett, G. 

"The Analysis of Background Volatiles and Creation of a Library of Retention Indices" 

Presented: 37th Annual Meeting, Can. Soc. Forensic Sci. Ottawa, Ont. October 1-5, 1990 

Abstract: Can. Soc. Forensic Sci. J. 1990, 23(4) 133 December 

Small, J.L. and Milroy, S. 

"Possible 'Accelerants' Found in Household Products" 

Presented: 42nd Annual Meeting Amer.Acad. Forensic Sci. Cincinnati, OH February 19-24, 1990 

Abstract # B55 

Stackhouse, C.S. 

"Will the Real Lamp Oil Please Stand Up?" 

Arson Anal. Newsl. 1986, 9(2) 21-31 April (publ. 1987) 

Stackhouse, C.C. 

"Lacquer Thinners-Rare But Not Forgotten" 

Presented: 42nd Annual Meeting Amer.Acad. Forensic Sci. Cincinnati, OH February 19-24, 1990 

Abstract # B56 

Stone, I.C. and Lomonte, J.N. 

"False Positives in Analysis of Fire Debris" 

Fire Arson Inv. 1984, 34(3) 36-40 March 

Sturaro, A.; Parvoli, G. and Doretti, L. 

"Artifacts Produced by Poropak Q Sorbent Tubes on Solvent Desorption" 

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Chromatographia 1992, 33(1/2) 53-57 January 

Sumi, K. and Tsuchiya, Y. 

"Combustion Products of Polymeric Materials Containing Nitrogen in their Chemical Structure" 

J. Fire Flammability 1973, 4 15-22 

Tindall, R. and Dietz, W.R. 

"The Effects of Time, Temperature, Strip Size and Concentration in the Use of Activated Charcoal 

Strips in Fire Debris Analysis" 

Presented: 44th Annual Meeting Amer. Acad. Forensic Sci. New Orleans, LA February 17-22, 1992 

Abstract # B86 

Tindall, R. and Dietz, W.R. 

"Physical and Chemical Factors Influencing the Recovery of Accelerants from Activated Charcoal 

Strips" 

Presented: 44th Annual Meeting Amer. Acad. Forensic Sci. New Orleans, LA February 17-22, 1992 

Abstract # B87 

Tindall, R. and Dietz, W.R. 

"Effects of Elution Techniques on the Desorption of Activated Charcoal Strips in Fire Debris Analysis" 

Presented: 46th Annual Meeting AAFS San Antonio, TX February 14-19, 1994 Abstract # B38 

Tontarski, R.E. (letter to the editor) 

"Charcoal Preparation" 

Newsl. Midwest Assoc. Forensic Sci. 1985, 14(3) 20-21 July 

Trimpe, M.A. 

"Turpentine in Arson Analysis" 

J. Forensic Sci. 1991, 36(4) 1059-1073 July 

Trimpe, M.A. 

"What the Arson Investigator Should Know About Turpentine" 

Fire Arson Invest. 1993, 44(1) 53-55 September 

Trimpe, M.A. 

"Case Study" (Peak from melted plastic) 

Arson Anal. Newsl. 1983, 7(5-6) 110-113 September/November 

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Tsaroom, S.; Elkayam, R.; Natanyan, S. and Frenkel, M. 

"Evaporation of Gasoline and Kerosene from Polyethylene Containers" 

Fire Arson Inv. 1990, 40(3) 21-23 March 

Voorhees, K.J. 

"Analysis of Soot Produced from the Combustion of Polymeric Materials" 

Fire and Polymers II 1995 Chapter 26, pp. 393-406 Amer. Chem. Soc. 

Wade, M.J. 

"Forensic Geochemistry of Subsurface Gasoline Contamination - Whose Gasoline is it and When Was it 

Released?" 

Presented: ACS NERM Saratoga Springs, NY June 22-25, 1997 Abstract #69 

Wade, M.J. 

"Forensic Geochemical Assessment of Co-mingling Subsurface Hydrocarbon Plumes at a Heavy 

Industry Property?" 

Presented: ACS NERM Saratoga Springs, NY June 22-25, 1997 Abstract #70 

Wang, J.; Almirall, J.R. and Furton, K.G. 

"Variables Influencing the Recovery of the Ignitable Liquid Residues from Simulated Fire Debris 

Samples Using Solid-Phase Microextraction" 

Presented: 214th ACS National Meeting Los Vegas, NV September 7-11, 1997 ANAL #28 

Wang, Z. and Fingas, M. 

"Differentiation of the Source of Spilled Oil and Monitoring of the Oil Weathering Process Using Gas 

Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry" 

J. Chromatogr. A 1995, 712(2) 321-343 

Wang, Z. and Fingas, M. 

"Using Biomarker Compounds to Track the Source of Spilled Oil and to Monitor the Oil Weathering 

Process" 

LC-GC Mag. 1995, 13(12) 950-958 December 

Washall, J.W. and Wampler, T.P. 

"Sources of Error in Purge-and-Trap Analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds" 

Amer. Lab. 1990, 22(18) 38-43 December 

Wellman, D. and Jones, S. 

"Analysis of Samples for MTBE Content: Causes for Concern?" 

Presented: 33rd ACS Western Regional Meeting Irvine, CA October 21-25, 1997 Paper # 61 

Williams, K. 

"Occurrence of MTBE in Orange County" 

Presented: 33rd ACS Western Regional Meeting Irvine, CA October 21-25, 1997 Paper # 162 

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Wineman, P.L. and Fultz, M.L. 

"A GC/MS Procedure for Detecting-Petroleum Derived Accelerants in High Background Fire Debris 

Isolates" 

Presented: IAFS Meeting Adelaide, Australia October 22-29, 1990 Abstract $ FE533 

Wu, B.; Yang, M.; Liu, G.; Pan, X. and Han, S. 

"Study on the Chemical Composition of Combustion Smoke from Polystyrene Plastic" 

Sepu 1993, 11(4) 223-225 (in Chinese) 

Yokoyama, S. 

"Structural Analysis of Fossil Fuel Oil by Mass Spectrometry" 

Nippon Enerugi Gakkaishi 1993, 72(3) 202-209 (in Japanese) 

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