Nanotechnologies. Guidance on detection and identification of nano-objects in complex matrices

Nanotechnologies. Guidance on detection and identification of nano-objects in complex matrices

Standard Number PD CEN/TS 17273:2018
Organization British Standards Institution UK
Level National
Category Specification
Status
  • JAN 2019 Published
ABSTRACT
This document sets requirements for sampling and treatment of the complex matrices in order to obtain a liquid dispersion with sufficiently high concentration of the nano-objects of interest. This document provides guidelines for detection and identification of specific nano-objects in complex matrices, such as liquid environmental compartments, waste water and consumer products (e.g. food, cosmetics). This document requires for the identification a priori knowledge of the nature of the nanoobjects like their chemical composition. The selected detection and identification methods are based on a combination of size classification and chemical composition analysis. Identification can also be supported, e.g. by additional morphology characterization. Currently only Field Flow Fractionation, Electron Microscopy and single particle Inductively Coupled Plasma – Mass Spectrometry fulfil this combination condition.