WK97491 - New Practice for Standard Practice for Field Sampling of Environmental Media for the Determination of Microplastics content

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ASTM WK97491

New Practice for Standard Practice for Field Sampling of Environmental Media for the Determination of Microplastics content

1. Scope

It is the scope of this standard to outline the most common techniques and best practices for proper sampling of environmental media for microplastics that may or may not be found near geosynthetic applications; however, this standard is not intended to represent technical standard operating procedures (SOPs). References included and future documents may detail SOPs and procedures.

Keywords

microplastics

Rationale

This standard is needed to guide researchers who are sampling soil and water media for microplastics that may or may not be emanating from geosynthetic materials.

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Developed by Subcommittee: D35.40

Committee: D35

Staff Manager: Travis Murdock

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Date Initiated: 12-19-2025

Technical Contact: Sam Allen

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New Practice for Standard Practice for Field Sampling of Environmental Media for the Determination of Microplastics content

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New Practice for Standard Practice for Field Sampling of Environmental Media for the Determination of Microplastics content

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