Supporting analytical laboratories
in microplastic research
Since 2024
Microplastic Fragments
10-100 µm | 100-500 µm | 0.5-1.0 mm
We produce an array of micro-fragments, available in various sizes, colors, and polymer compositions. Our fragments are produced by cryogenic milling to closely resemble real environmental microplastics. Our colored fragments are derived from specially dyed plastics that retain their vivid hues even at the microscopic level, rendering them perfect for microplastic research and experiments.
Assortment
Microplastic fragment reference materials
Cryomilling and sieving
Microfragments in specified size groups
Environmental microplastics are heterogenous in size and shape. In concordance with the latest recommendations on reference microplastic manufacturing, our fragments are produced in-house, from cryogenic grinding or 'cryomilling'.
This process not only ensures consistent fragmentation but also insures that the polymer glass transition temperature is not surpassed. The particles are sieved and sorted into size groups i.e. 10-100 µm, 100-500 µm and 500-1000 µm. The fragmentation process creates a natural particle size disitribtuion where smaller microplastics are more abundant.
Source material and pigmentation
In-house pigmentation of base polymer products
Our fragments are produced by cryomilling early-stage plastic products, such as pellets, granules, and filaments. To achieve vivid and clearly distinguishable colors down to 10 µm, we now remelt the materials and incorporate pigments in-house, ensuring consistent, sufficient, and traceable coloration of the resulting microplastics.
By deliberately selecting early-stage source materials, we aim to enhance the environmental realism of the reference material; truly additive-free plastics are unlikely to occur in the natural environment. Further details on the specific source materials used are available upon request.
Dry, neat (powder) format
Fragments from 10 to 1000 µm are also availabe in powder format
Similar to EasyMP™, each sample is accompanied by a unique COA providing number and size distribution of fragments per milligram (mg) with a maximum relative standard deviation (RSD) of 20%. Discover more about the sample preparation process for our microplastic powders by clicking here.
Up to 20 polymers in a single sample
Containing up to 20 different polymers in a single sample, our mixed polymer composition (MPC) microplastic fragment samples are valuable tools in advanced microplastic research applications. Whether you're developing new analytical protocols, training laboratory staff or building your spectral library. Available with EasyMP™ and in dry, neat (powder) format.
ExactMP™
From €68 per sample
Fragments
A defined number of microplastic fragments embedded in a water soluble pullulan film. Ideal for recovery experiements and other quality control applications.
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