Microplastics

Microplastics are tiny plastic pieces ranging from macro- to nano-sized particles that have become widespread pollutants. These non-biodegradable particles accumulate in our surroundings and eventually in food and drinking water making them harmful to both the environment and human health.

Our scientists have focused on these emerging global threats, and are excited to share Chiron MicroPRefs®, the first commercial microplastic reference material. The MicroPref portfolio is designed to detect the six most abundant plastics in the environment and is available in a novel, easy-to-use tablet formulation. Be among the first labs to join in the fight against microplastic pollution by exploring the NEW line of Chiron MicroPrefs microplastic standards.

NEW Chiron MicroPRefs®

• Can be used across various molecular testing platforms and assays
• Featuring an easy-to-use tablet format containing a defined number of particles of specified sizes
• Produced for counting particles in a sample using MicroFT-IR, FT-RAMAN or similar techniques
• Identification, characterization and quantification of microplastics for laboratory testing