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Standard Test Method for Identification of Polymer Type and Quantity of Microplastic Particles and Fibers in Waters with High to Low Suspended Solids Using Pyrolysis-Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

2024
D19 Committee

Summary

Researchers developed and standardized a pyrolysis-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS) test method for identifying and quantifying microplastic polymer types and quantities across waters with varying suspended solids levels. The standard addresses the growing recognition of polymeric organic compounds as contaminants in drinking water, wastewater, surface water, groundwater, and marine waters.

Study Type Environmental

Significance and Use 5.1 Preliminary studies have identified polymeric organic compounds as contaminants in treated drinking water, wastewater, surface water, ground water, and marine waters. These polymers may be harmful to the environment and adversely

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