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PlastiTrax tablets
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Plastitrax Single Polymer tablets
PlastiTrax ® Single Polymer PE
Contains one tablet with 50–150* polyethylene (PE) particles.
Available size fractions:
20-25 µm (Art.No.: SP.PE.2025; Price: 120€)
25-50 µm (Art.No.: SP.PE.2550)
50-100 µm (Art.No.: SP.PE.50100)
100-200 µm (Art.No.: SP.PE.100200)
Price: 100 € per piece
*The exact particle number is indicated on the label of each package.
PlastiTrax ® Single Polymer PA 6.6
Contains one tablet with 50–150* polyamide (PA 6.6; nylon) particles.
Available size fractions:
20-25 µm (Art.No.: SP.PA.2025; Price: 120€)
25-50 µm (Art.No.: SP.PA.2550)
50-100 µm (Art.No.: SP.PA.50100)
100-200 µm (Art.No.: SP.PA.100200)
Price: 100 € per piece
*The exact particle number is indicated on the label of each package.
PlastiTrax ® Single Polymer PP
Contains one tablet with 50–150* polypropylene (PP) particles.
Available size fractions:
20-25 µm (Art.No.: SP.PP.2025; Price: 120€)
25-50 µm (Art.No.: SP.PP.2550)
50-100 µm (Art.No.: SP.PP.50100)
100-200 µm (Art.No.: SP.PP.100200)
Price: 100 € per piece
*The exact particle number is indicated on the label of each package.
PlastiTrax ® Single Polymer PS
Contains one tablet with 50–150* polystyrene (PS) particles.
Available size fractions:
20-25 µm (Art.No.: SP.PS.2025; Price: 120€)
25-50 µm (Art.No.: SP.PS.2550)
50-100 µm (Art.No.: SP.PS.50100)
100-200 µm (Art.No.: SP.PS.100200)
Price: 100 € per piece
*The exact particle number is indicated on the label of each package.
PlastiTrax ® Single Polymer PVC
Contains one tablet with 50–150* polyvinylchloride (PVC) particles.
Available size fractions:
20-25 µm (Art.No.: SP.PVC.2025; Price: 120€)
25-50 µm (Art.No.: SP.PVC.2550)
50-100 µm (Art.No.: SP.PVC.50100)
100-200 µm (Art.No.: SP.PVC.100200)
Price: 100 € per piece
*The exact particle number is indicated on the label of each package.
PlastiTrax ® Single Polymer PMMA
Contains one tablet with 50–150* Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) particles.
Available size fractions:
20-25 µm (Art.No.: SP.PMMA.2025; Price: 120€)
25-50 µm (Art.No.: SP.PMMA.2550)
50-100 µm (Art.No.: SP.PMMA.50100)
100-200 µm (Art.No.: SP.PMMA.100200)
Price: 100 € per piece
*The exact particle number is indicated on the label of each package.
PlastiTrax ® Single Polymer PU
Contains one tablet with 50–150* Polyurethane (PU) particles.
Available size fractions:
20-25 µm (Art.No.: SP.PU.2025; Price: 120€)
25-50 µm (Art.No.: SP.PU.2550)
50-100 µm (Art.No.: SP.PU.50100)
100-200 µm (Art.No.: SP.PU.100200)
Price: 100 € per piece
*exakte Partikelanzahl findet sich auf dem Label jeder Verpackung.
PlastiTrax ® Single Polymer PET
Contains one tablet with 50–150* Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) particles.
Available size fractions:
20-25 µm (Art.No.: SP.PET.2025; Price: 120€)
25-50 µm (Art.No.: SP.PET.2550)
50-100 µm (Art.No.: SP.PET.50100)
100-200 µm (Art.No.: SP.PET.100200)
Price: 100 € per piece
*exakte Partikelanzahl findet sich auf dem Label jeder Verpackung.
PlastiTrax ® Single Polymer PC
Contains one tablet with 50–150* Polycarbonate (PC) particles.
Available size fractions:
20-25 µm (Art.No.: SP.PC.2025; Price: 120€)
25-50 µm (Art.No.: SP.PC.2550)
50-100 µm (Art.No.: SP.PC.50100)
100-200 µm (Art.No.: SP.PC.100200)
Price: 100 € per piece
*The exact particle number is indicated on the label of each package.
PlastiTrax ® Single Polymer PTFE
Contains one tablet with 50–150* Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) particles.
Available size fractions:
20-25 µm (Art.No.: SP.PTFE.2025; Price: 120€)
25-50 µm (Art.No.: SP.PTFE.2550)
50-100 µm (Art.No.: SP.PTFE.50100)
100-200 µm (Art.No.: SP.PTFE.100200)
Price: 100 € per piece
*The exact particle number is indicated on the label of each package.
PlastiTrax Basic
PlastiTrax ® Basic PE & PS
Contains two polymers (Polyethylene (PE) and Polystyrene (PS) — one with low density and one with higher density — making it ideal for simple method testing and recovery determination.
Total number of particles: 50-150*.
Included polymers: PE, PS
Available size fractions:
20-25 µm (Art.No.: BA.PEPS.2025; Price: 125€)
25-50 µm (Art.No.: BA.PEPS.2550)
50-100 µm (Art.No.: BA.PEPS.50100)
100-200 µm (Art.No.: BA.PEPS.100200)
Price: 105 € per piece
*The exact particle number is indicated on the label of each package. Particles per polymer are randomly distributed.
PlastiTrax ® Basic PE & PVC
Contains two polymers (Polyethylene (PE) and Polyvinylchloride(PVC) — one with low density and one with higher density — making it ideal for simple method testing and recovery determination.
Total number of particles: 50-150*.
Included polymers: PE, PVC
Available size fractions:
20-25 µm (Art.No.: BA.PEPVC.2025; Price: 125€)
25-50 µm (Art.No.: BA.PEPVC.2550)
50-100 µm (Art.No.: BA.PEPVC.50100)
100-200 µm (Art.No.: BA.PEPVC.100200)
Price: 105 € per piece
*The exact particle number is indicated on the label of each package. Particles per polymer are randomly distributed.
PlastiTrax ® Basic PP & PS
Contains two polymers (Polypropylene (PP) and Polystyrene (PS) — one with low density and one with higher density — making it ideal for simple method testing and recovery determination.
Total number of particles: 50-150*.
Included polymers: PP, PS
Available size fractions:
20-25 µm (Art.No.: BA.PPPS.2025; Price: 125€)
25-50 µm (Art.No.: BA.PPPS.2550)
50-100 µm (Art.No.: BA.PPPS.50100)
100-200 µm (Art.No.: BA.PPPS.100200)
Price: 105 € per piece
*The exact particle number is indicated on the label of each package. Particles per polymer are randomly distributed.
PlastiTrax ® Basic PP & PVC
Contains two polymers (Polypropylene (PP) and Polyvinylchloride (PVC) — one with low density and one with higher density — making it ideal for simple method testing and recovery determination.
Total number of particles: 50-150*.
Included polymers: PP, PVC
Available size fractions:
20-25 µm (Art.No.: BA.PPPVC.2025; Price: 125€)
25-50 µm (Art.No.: BA.PPPVC.2550)
50-100 µm (Art.No.: BA.PPPVC.50100)
100-200 µm (Art.No.: BA.PPPVC.100200)
Price: 105 € per piece
*The exact particle number is indicated on the label of each package. Particles per polymer are randomly distributed.
PlastiTrax ® Basic PP & PET
Contains two polymers (Polypropylene (PP) and Polyethylene therephtalate (PET) — one with low density and one with higher density — making it ideal for simple method testing and recovery determination.
Total number of particles: 50-150*.
Included polymers: PP, PET
Available size fractions:
20-25 µm (Art.No.: BA.PPPET.2025; Price: 125€)
25-50 µm (Art.No.: BA.PPPET.2550)
50-100 µm (Art.No.: BA.PPPET.50100)
100-200 µm (Art.No.: BA.PPPET.100200)
Price: 105 € per piece
*The exact particle number is indicated on the label of each package. Particles per polymer are randomly distributed.
PlastiTrax ® Basic PE & PET
Contains two polymers (Polyethylene (PE) and Polyethylenen therephtalate (PET) — one with low density and one with higher density — making it ideal for simple method testing and recovery determination.
Total number of particles: 50-150*.
Included polymers: PE, PET
Available size fractions:
20-25 µm (Art.No.: BA.PEPET.2025; Price: 125€)
25-50 µm (Art.No.: BA.PEPET.2550)
50-100 µm (Art.No.: BA.PEPET.50100)
100-200 µm (Art.No.: BA.PEPET.100200)
Price: 105 € per piece
*The exact particle number is indicated on the label of each package. Particles per polymer are randomly distributed.
PlastiTrax Priority Complete and Lite
PlastiTrax ® Priority Complete
Contains all 10 priority polymers in defined size fractions with a precisely determined particle number for each individual polymer. Ideal for comprehensive method validation, recovery determination, and evaluation of analytical performance in microplastic analysis.
Total number of particles: 50-150*
Included polymers:
PE, PP, PS, PVC, PET, PA, PC, PU, PMMA, PTFE
Available size fractions:
20-25 µm (Art.No.: PC.2025; Price: 150€)
25-50 µm (Art.No.: PC.2550)
50-100 µm (Art.No.: PC.50100)
Price: 130€ per pc.
*We guarantee that each polymer is present; the distribution per polymer is random, and the exact particle number is indicated on the label.
PlastiTrax ® Priority Lite
Contains the five most commonly detected polymers in defined size fractions, with a precisely determined particle number for each individual polymer. Ideal for method validation, recovery determination, and evaluation of analytical performance in microplastic analysis.
Total number of particles: 50-150*
Included polymers:
PE, PP, PS, PVC, PET
Available size fractions:
20-25 µm (Art.No.: PL.2025; Price: 140€)
25-50 µm (Art.No.: PL.2550)
50-100 µm (Art.No.: PL.50100)
Price: 120 € per pc.
*We guarantee that each polymer is present; the distribution per polymer is random, and the exact particle number is indicated on the label.
QC with deuterated Polymers
PlastiTrax ® QC dPE
Contains deuterated polyethylene (dPE) in defined size fractions with a precisely determined particle number. Ideal for the implementation of automated QA/QC workflows and the independent verification of recovery and data quality.
Total number of particles: 50-150*
Included polymers: dPE
Available size fractions:
20-30 µm (Art.No.: QC.DPE.2030; Price: 120€)
30-70 µm (Art.No.: QC.DPE.3070)
70-120 µm (Art.No.: QC.DPE.70120)
120-200 µm (Art.No.: QC.DPE.120200)
Price: 100€ per pc.
*The exact particle number is indicated on the label of each package.
PlastiTrax ® QC dPS
Contain deuterated polystyrene (dPS) in defined size fractions with a precisely determined particle number. Ideal for the implementation of automated QA/QC workflows and the independent verification of recovery and data quality.
Total number of particles: 50-150*
Included polymers: dPS
Available size fractions:
20-30 µm (Art.No.: QC.DPS.2030; Price: 120€)
25-50 µm (Art.No.: QC.DPS.2550)
30-70 µm (Art.No.: QC.DPS.3070)
50-100 µm (Art.No.: QC.DPS.50100)
70-120 µm (Art.No.: QC.DPS.70120)
100-200 µm (Art.No.: QC.DPS.100200)
120-200 µm (Art.No.: QC.DPS.120200)
Price: 100€ per pc.
*The exact particle number is indicated on the label of each package.
PlastiTrax ® QC dPE & dPS
Contain deuterated polyethylene (dPE) and deuterated polystyrene (dPS) in defined size fractions with a precisely determined particle number. Ideal for the implementation of automated QA/QC workflows and the independent verification of recovery and data quality.
Total number of particles: 50-150*
Included polymers: dPE, dPS
Available size fractions:
20-30 µm (Art.No.: QC.DPEDPS.2030; Price: 125€)
30-70 µm (Art.No.: QC.DPEDPS.3070)
70-120 µm (Art.No.: QC.DPEDPS.70120)
120-200 µm (Art.No.: QC.DPEDPS.120200)
Price: 105€ per pc.
*We guarantee that each polymer is present; the distribution per polymer is random, and the exact particle number is indicated on the label.
Environmental- and UV-aged Polymers
PlastiTrax ® Simulated Aging
Contains UV-aged particles of PE, PP, PS, PVC, and PET in defined size fractions. Developed for the expansion of spectral libraries and the validation of analytical methods under realistically aged conditions.
Total particle number: 50-150*
Included polymers:
PE, PP, PS, PVC, PET (alle UV-gealtert)
Available size fractions:
20-25 µm (Art.No.: SA.2025; Price: 180€)
25-50 µm (Art.No.: SA.2550)
50-100 µm (Art.No.: SA.50100)
Price: 160€ per pc.
*We guarantee that each polymer is present; the distribution per polymer is random, and the exact particle number is indicated on the label. The degree of UV aging varies between polymers.
PlastiTrax ® Real Plastix
Enthält Mikroplastikpartikel aus realen Alltagsprodukten gewonnen. Entwickelt zur Validierung analytischer Methoden unter praxisnahen Bedingungen mit realitätsbasierten Polymerfragmenten.
Total particle number: 50-150*
Included polymers:
PE: from PE films and packaging lids
PP: from PP yogurt cups
PS: from expanded polystyrene packaging materials
PVC: from electronic housings
PET: from PET bottles
Available size fractions:
20-25 µm (Art.No.: RP.2025; Price: 150€)
25-50 µm (Art.No.: RP.2550)
50-100 µm (Art.No.: RP.50100)
Price: 130€ per pc.
*We guarantee that each polymer is present; the distribution per polymer is random, and the exact particle number is indicated on the label.
Artificial Test Samples
PlastiTrax ® Artificial Test Sample I
Contains all 10 priority polymers in defined size fractions, embedded in a combination of organic (cellulose-based) and inorganic (sand) matrix. The sample is supplied as a ready-to-use, reproducible suspension in an aqueous matrix (20 mL) and was developed to realistically simulate complex environmental samples for the targeted optimization and validation of sample preparation and analytical workflows.
Total particle number: 50-150*
Included polymers:
PE, PP, PS, PVC, PET, PA, PC, PU, PMMA, PTFE
Included matrix:
200 mg sea sand (inorganic matrix)
0.1 mg cellulose fibers (from wood)
20 mL filtered MilliQ water (0.22 µm)
Available size fractions:
20-25 µm (Art.No.: AT.1.2025; Price: 190€)
25-50 µm (Art.No.: AT.1.2550)
50-100 µm (Art.No.: AT.1.50100)
Price: 170€ per pc.
*We guarantee that each polymer is present; the distribution per polymer is random, and the exact particle number is indicated on the label. The degree of UV aging may vary between polymers.
PlastiTrax ® Artificial Test Sample II
Includes all 10 priority polymers in defined size fractions embedded within an organic, cellulose-based matrix. The sample is supplied as a ready-to-use and reproducible suspension in 20 mL of aqueous matrix, designed to realistically mimic organically dominated environmental samples and to support the targeted optimization and validation of sample preparation and analytical workflows.
Total particle number: 50-150*
Included polymers:
PE, PP, PS, PVC, PET, PA, PC, PU, PMMA, PTFE
Included matrix:
0.1 mg cellulose fibers (derived from wood)
20 mL filtered MilliQ water (0.22 µm)
Available size fractions:
20-25 µm (Art.No.: AT.2.2025; Price: 170€)
25-50 µm (Art.No.: AT.2.2550)
50-100 µm (Art.No.: AT.2.50100)
Price: 150 € per pc.
*We guarantee that each polymer is present; the distribution per polymer is random, and the exact particle number is indicated on the label. The degree of UV aging may vary between polymers.
PlastiTrax ® Artificial Test Sample III
Contains all 10 priority polymers in defined particle size fractions incorporated into an inorganic matrix composed of sea sand. The sample is provided as a ready-to-use, reproducible suspension in 20 mL of aqueous matrix, designed to simulate mineral-dominated environmental samples and to support the targeted optimization and validation of microplastic sample preparation and analytical workflows.
Total particle number: 50-150*
Included polymers:
PE, PP, PS, PVC, PET, PA, PC, PU, PMMA, PTFE
Included matrix:
200 mg sea sand (inorganic matrix)
20 mL filtered MilliQ water (0.22 µm)
Available size fractions:
20-25 µm (Art.No.: AT.3.2025; Price: 170€)
25-50 µm (Art.No.: AT.3.2550)
50-100 µm (Art.No.: AT.3.50100)
Price: 150€ per pc.
*We guarantee that each polymer is present; the distribution per polymer is random, and the exact particle number is indicated on the label. The degree of UV aging may vary between polymers.
PlastiTrax ® Artificial Test Sample IV
Enthält 5 UV-gealterte Polymere (PE, PP, PS, PET, PVC) in definierten Größenfraktionen, eingebettet in einer Kombination aus organischer (zellulosebasierter) und anorganischer (Sand) Matrix. Es handelt sich um eine gebrauchsfertige und reproduzierbare Probe in wässriger Matrix (20 mL). Entwickelt zur realitätsnahen Simulation komplexer Umweltproben und zur gezielten Optimierung sowie Validierung von Probenaufbereitungs- und Analyseverfahren.
Total particle number: 50-150*
Included polymers:
PE, PP, PS, PVC, PET (all UV-aged)
Included matrix:
200 mg sea sand (inorganic matrix)
0.1 mg cellulose fibers (from wood)
20 mL filtered MilliQ water (0.22 µm)
Available size fractions:
20-25 µm (Art.Nr.: AT.4.2025; Price: 220€)
25-50 µm (Art.Nr.: AT.4.2550)
50-100 µm (Art.Nr.: AT.4.50100)
Preis: 200€ / Stk.
*We guarantee that each polymer is present; the distribution per polymer is random, and the exact particle number is indicated on the label. The degree of UV aging may vary between polymers.
PlastiTrax ® Artificial Test Sample V
Contains microplastic particles derived from real everyday consumer products (PE, PP, PS, PVC, PET) with a defined particle number, embedded in a matrix composed of sea sand and cellulose fibers. The sample is designed to realistically simulate complex environmental samples and to support the validation of sample preparation and analytical workflows under practical, real-world conditions.
Total particle number: 50-150*
Included polymers (Real Plastix):
PE: from PE films and packaging lids
PP: from PP yogurt cups
PS: from expanded polystyrene packaging materials
PVC: from electronic housings
PET: from PET bottles
Included matrix:
200 mg sea sand (inorganic matrix)
0.1 mg cellulose fibers (from wood)
20 mL filtered MilliQ water (0.22 µm)
Available size fractions:
20-25 µm (Art.No.: AT.5.2025; Price: 190€)
25-50 µm (Art.No.: AT.5.2550)
50-100 µm (Art.No.: AT.5.50100)
Price: 170€ per pc.
*We guarantee that each polymer is present; the distribution per polymer is random, and the exact particle number is indicated on the label. The degree of UV aging may vary between polymers.
PlastiTrax Kits
PlastiTrax ® Test Kit
Contains five tablets with different polymer compositions, including deuterated polymers. Ideal for testing an analytical workflow and for the implementation of a structured QA/QC system in microplastic analysis.
Particle number per tablet: 50-150*
Included tablets:
Basic PE, PS
Basic PP, PVC
Priority Complete
QC dPE, dPS (in size fraction 30-70 µm)
QC dPE, dPS (in size fraction 30-70 µm)
Available size fractions (for all tablets):
25-50 µm (Art.No.: TK.1.2550)
50-100 µm (Art.No.: TK.1.50100)
100-200 µm (Art.No.: TK.1.100200)
Price: 500€ per Kit
(Individual price: 550€)
*The exact particle number is indicated on the label of each package.
PlastiTrax ® Starter Kit
Ideal for laboratories establishing a microplastic analysis workflow. The kit includes Basic tablets for initial method testing, a Priority Complete tablet containing all 10 priority polymers, and deuterated tablets for the direct implementation of a structured QA/QC system.
Particle number per tablet: 50-150*
Included tablets:
Basic PE, PS
Basic PE, PVC
Basic PP, PS
Basic PP, PVC
Priority Complete (3x)
QC dPS, dPE (3x) (in size fraction 30-70 µm)
Available size fractions (for all tablets):
25-50 µm (Art.No.: SK.1.2550)
50-100 µm (Art.No.: SK.1.50100)
100-200 µm (Art.No.: SK.1.100200)
Price: 1000€ per Kit
(Individual price: 1125€)
*The exact particle number is indicated on the label of each package.
PlastiTrax ® ISO 16094:2 2025 Kit
Contains specially configured tablets with defined polymer types, size fractions, and precisely determined particle numbers for recovery determination according to ISO 16094-2 (2025). The kit supports laboratories in standard-compliant method validation and the systematic evaluation of analytical performance in microplastic analysis.
Included tablets:
Basic PE, PS (Size: 20-25 µm; Particle number: 25-75*)
Basic PE, PS (Size: 50-100 µm; Particle number: 25-75*)
Basic PE, PS (Size: 100-200 µm; Particle number: 25-75*)
Basic PE, PS (Size: 20-25 µm; Particle number: 150-200*)
Basic PE, PS (Size: 50-100 µm; Particle number: 150-200*)
Basic PE, PS (Size: 100-200 µm; Particle number: 150-200*)
Art.No.: IK.1
Price: 570€ per Kit
(Individual price: 630€)
*The exact particle number is indicated on the label of each package.
PlastiTrax ® ISO 16094:2 2025 Extended Kit
Contains, in addition to the recovery tablets, further specially configured tablets for the determination of the Hit Quality Index (HQI) and the verification of polymer identification according to ISO 16094-2 (2025). The kit supports a comprehensive, standard-compliant validation of the entire analytical workflow in microplastic analysis.
In accordance with the ISO guideline, the kit also includes aged polymers, which are recommended to evaluate the robustness of polymer identification and spectral library performance when analyzing environmentally altered microplastics. This enables laboratories to verify that their analytical methods can reliably identify weathered or chemically modified polymer particles, as frequently encountered in real environmental samples.
Included tablets:
Basic PE, PS (Size: 20-25 µm; Particle number: 25-75*)
Basic PE, PS (Size: 50-100 µm; Particle number: 25-75*)
Basic PE, PS (Size: 100-200 µm; Particle number: 25-75*)
Basic PE, PS (Size: 20-25 µm; Particle number: 150-200*)
Basic PE, PS (Size: 50-100 µm; Particle number: 150-200*)
Basic PE, PS (Size: 100-200 µm; Particle number: 150-200*)
Priority Complete (Size: 20-25 µm; Particle number: 50-150*)
Priority Complete (Size: 25-50 µm; Particle number: 50-150*)
Priority Complete (Size: 50-100 µm; Particle number: 50-150*)
Simulated Aging (Size: 50-100 µm; Particle number: 50-150*)
Art.No.: IK.2
Price: 1070€ per Kit
(Individual price: 1180€)
*The exact particle number is indicated on the label of each package.
PlastiTrax ® QC Implementation Kit
Contains tablets with deuterated polymers (dPE and dPS) in different size fractions and with precisely determined particle numbers. Designed for the implementation of an automated QA/QC workflow, for accurate recovery determination, and for the reduction of bias in complex matrices.
Included tablets:
QC dPE (Size: 70-120 µm; Particle number: 50-150*)
QC dPS (Size: 70-120 µm; Particle number: 50-150*)
QC dPE, dPS (Size: 20-30 µm; Particle number: 50-150*)
QC dPE, dPS (Size: 30-70 µm; Particle number: 50-150*)
QC dPE, dPS (Size: 70-120 µm; Particle number: 50-150*)
QC dPE, dPS (Size: 120-200 µm; Particle number: 50-150*)
Art.No.: QC.1
Price: 550€ per Kit
(Individual price: 605€)
*The exact particle number is indicated on the label of each package.