Microplastics
Introducing the World's First Microplastics Reference Materials
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Microplastics are widespread environmental pollutants that enter food and water systems, posing risks to both ecosystems and human health. To help address this global challenge, we developed Chiron MicroPRefs® — microplastic reference materials designed for the detection of the six most common polymers: PE, PP, PS, PET, PVC, and PC. The particles feature irregular shapes that closely resemble those found in real-world environmental samples. MicroPRefs® are offered in tablet and neat formats, designed to suit various analytical applications:
| MicroPRef® Type |
Characteristics | # of Particles | Particle Size | Parameter | Technique(s) |
| NEAT | Neat microplastics | - | 50–300 µm | Polymer Identification, Purity | Pyrolysis-GC/MS |
| TABLET | Microplastics mixed with excipient | 50–70 particles | 50–300 µm | Number of particles, Polymer identification | Optical Microscope, µ-FTIR, µ-Raman, LDIR |
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