Table 2 The different fractions from PE breakdown and in which toxicity test they are used.

From: Size fractionation of high-density polyethylene breakdown nanoplastics reveals different toxic response in Daphnia magna

Fractions

Contains

Used in test

1

2

PEBD

Breakdown PE after filtration through 0.8 µm filter

X

 

FT

Small molecules after filtration of PEBD through a 10 kDa filter

X

 

PEVF

PE nanoplastics and approximately 20% FT

X

 

3rd PEVF

PE nanoplastics in approximately 2 times concentration compared to PEVF and less than 1% FT

 

X

3rd FT

Less than 1% FT

 

X

Control

Tap water

X

X

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