ASTM D8401-24: Standardizing Microplastics Testing With an Advanced Water LIMS Solution

 

Accurately measuring microplastics in water has been one of the most elusive challenges in environmental testing.

ASTM D8401-24, released in early 2024, introduces a standard test method using Pyrolysis-GC/MS to identify and quantify microplastic particles and fibers by mass. For lab managers, this standard is a game-changer—finally offering a reliable protocol for generating  accurate microplastics data across matrices ranging from drinking water to wastewater and marine systems.

In our latest blog, we discuss:

  • Why the industry urgently needed a standard test method for microplastics
  • The scope and technical foundations of the ASTM D8401-24 standard
  • Key considerations for labs preparing to implement this mass-based testing approach
  • How integrating a LIMS supports compliance with ASTM D8401-24 and enhances operational efficiency

If your lab is preparing to offer microplastics testing—or upgrade your existing workflow—this blog is a must-read.

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