Release of primary microplastics from consumer products to wastewater in the Netherlands
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“The authors estimate the release of primary microplastics from consumer products-cosmetics and personal care products, cleaning agents, and paint and coatings-via sewage effluent as an expected relevant route to the marine environment. Total estimated concentrations in the 3 scenarios are 0.2 μg/L, 2.7 μg/L, and 66 μg/L in sewage-treatment plant (STP) effluent, respectively. All product categories relevantly contribute. Predicted concentrations are compared with reported actual concentrations in STP effluents.”
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(Citaat: van Wezel A.P., Caris I, Kools S.A.E. – Release of primary microplastics from consumer products to wastewater in the Netherlands – Environmental Toxicology Chemistry 35(2016)7, p.1627-1631)