Microplastic Reference Material – Environmentally relevant polymer fragments (500–1000 µm [0.5-1.0 mm])
Cryogenically milled and sieved fragments from raw macroplastic items. These environmentally relevant materials are suitable for microscopy, spectroscopy, and various microplastic method development and quality control applications.
Production
Each batch is produced by cryomilling virgin meso- and macroplastic items, followed by cascade sieving through 1000 µm and 500 µm filter membranes. The 500–1000 µm size fraction is collected via dry sieving and provides irregular, realistic fragment shapes that mimic those found in environmental samples. Concentrations are quantified in-house using critical angle darkfield (CADFLI) microscopy and image analysis techniques to ensure consistency and traceability.
Particle Size
Standard size range: 500–1000 µm
Custom size ranges within or above this interval are available upon request.
This size fraction is available exclusively in dry, neat (powder) format, with a fixed particle concentration determined by mass. Each sample guarantees a relative standard deviation (RSD) below 30% for particle count within size groups.
Please contact us for specific requirements regarding particle counts or custom size selections.
Format
Available only as:
Dry, neat (powder) format
• Provided in 0.5–1.0 g quantities
• Enables precise dosing of large particle sizes
• Suitable for visual sorting, filtration experiments, and manual recovery tests
• Long-term stable and compatible with various custom resuspension protocols
Certificate of Analysis
All samples are accompanied by a sample-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA), based on four subsamples from each batch. The COA includes:
• Polymer composition
• Particle size distribution within size groups
• Number of particles per mg
• Treated and raw data, including micrographs from which the data was derivedCOAs are accessible via a weblink or QR code printed on each sample label.
Download Certificate of Analysis (COA):
Note
Fragments are derived from cryomilled source plastic products such as beads, pellets or rods and may contain additives present in the original materials. This enhances the environmental realism of the reference material.
Shipping
Orders are typically prepared within 1–2 weeks of confirmation.
Once shipped, parcels are delivered worldwide via DHL Express, usually within 1–3 business days, depending on destination.
Shipping costs are automatically calculated at checkout based on location and format.
Contact
Need a quote or have specific requirements?
Contact us to discuss tailored size ranges or other customization options.
Microplastic Reference Material: Fragments (500-1000 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 (PU): ρ = 1.10 - 1.20 g/cm³ [thermoset and thermoplastic]
- 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
- Polysulfone (PSU): ρ = 1.24 g/cm³
- Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE): ρ = 2.17 - 2.20 g/cm³
- Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF): ρ = 1.78 g/cm³
- Polyoxymethylene (POM): ρ = 1.40 - 1.42 g/cm³
- Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR): ρ = 0.90 - 0.92 /cm³
- Cellulose acetate (CA): ρ = 1.30 g/cm³
- Polylactid acid (PLA): ρ = 1.20 - 1.30 g/cm³
- Polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT): ρ = 1.26 g/cm³
- Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB): ρ = 1.22 g/cm³
- Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA): ρ = 1.26 g/cm³
- Sodium polyacrylate (SPA): ρ = 1.22 g/cm³
Dry, neat (powder): Microplastic fragments in dry, neat (powder) format do not expire if stored under dry and temperature-stable conditions, and away from direct sunlight
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