Environmentally relevant microplastic reference materials (microplastic standards) with known quantities and a defined particle size distribution, maintaining less than 20% relative standard deviation per dosage. Suitable for microscopy, spectroscopy, and pyrolysis mass spectrometry. Each sample is uniquely prepared to meet your specifications, with data based on four subsamples from each individual sample, presented in a comprehensive certificate of analysis (COA).
Our microplastic fragments are derived from the cryomilling of raw macroplastic. The generated fragments are cascade-sieved through 1000 µm, 500 µm, 100 µm and finally 5 µm filter membranes. The application of a 5 µm membrane ensures that elongated fragments in the smallest size range, are not exluded, presenting a more natural power distribution of fragments from 10-100 µm, in the sample.
Fragments (10-100 µm) are available as EasyMP™ in ethanol (95 vol%.) solution or in dry, neat (powder) format. A single 30 mL or 100 mL sample provides numerous dosages; ideal for supporting a broad range of experiments. 0.5 - 1.0 g of dry, neat microplastics powder corresponds to millions of individual particles.
All EasyMP™ samples are uniquely tailored to your specifications and come with a comprehensive certificate of analysis (COA), which includes both treated and raw data. The COA can be accessed via the weblink provided upon sample completion or by scanning the QR code on the sample label.
Samples in dry, neat format are accompanied by an equally comprehensive COA providing number of particles as well as particle size distribution per mg of powder.
Download certificate of analysis (COA)
Tip: We recommend Colored fragments for identification by visual microscopy, while Clear fragments are better suited for spectroscopic analysis.
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Microplastic Reference Material: Fragments (10-100 µm)
- Polyethylene (PE): ρ = 0.955 - 1.00 g/cm³
- Poypropylene (PP): ρ = 0.90-0 .92 g/cm³
- Polyvinyl chloride (PVC): ρ = 1.30 - 1.38 g/cm³
- Polyethylene terephthalate (PET): ρ = 1.38 g/cm³
- Polyurethane (PUR): ρ = 1.10 - 1.20 g/cm³
- Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) ρ = 1.10 - 1.20 g/cm³
- Polystyrene (PS): ρ = 1.03 - 1.05 g/cm³
- Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS): ρ = 1.06 - 1.08 g/cm³
- Polyamide 6 (PA6): ρ = 1.10 - 1.14 g/cm³
- Polyamide 12 (PA12): ρ = 1.01 g/cm³
- Poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA): ρ = 1.18 - 1.20 g/cm³
- Polycarbonate (PC): ρ = 1.20 - 1.22 g/cm³
- Cellulose acetate (CA): ρ = 1.30 g/cm³
- Polylactid acid (PLA): ρ = 1.20 - 1.30 g/cm³
- Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE): ρ = 2.17 - 2.20 g/cm³
- Polyoxymethylene (POM): ρ = 1.40 - 1.42 g/cm³
Reviews
I had the opportunity to test a powdered microplastic sample from Microplastic Solutions for my cell culture experiments. I highly appreciated the fragment format, as well as the fact that the powder preparation was sterile and did not cause any contamination issues in my cultures. Additionally, the team at Microplastic Solutions is extremely helpful and offers customized solutions to meet any research needs. Highly recommended!