Microplastics with py-GC/MS, typical waste water samples

Measurement determines eight common plastic types (PE, PP, PS, PVC, PET, PC, PMMA, PA6) with pyrolysis-GC/MS. In the method, microplastics are separated from the sample and reported in µg/l of individual polymer types and as a sum of all particles. This product is suitable only for typica turbid water samples and waste water samples

Environmental testingPolymers and plasticsParticle testing

Suitable sample matrices

Water

Minimum sample amount

1 L

Typical turnaround time

6 weeks after receiving the samples

Quality system

Measurlabs validated method

Device families

GC

Method expert

Aatto Rautio