Table 2. Polymer composition of MPs

Code Compound type Avoimitro Ghat Kalurghat
Particle no. (%) Particle no. (%)
PPA Polypropylene atactic 16 32 17 34
PELD Polyethylene low density 6 12 9 18
PEP Polyethylene propylene 5 10 6 12
PET Polyethylene terephthalate 8 16 3 6
PEPD Polyethylene propylene diene 3 6 4 8
PPS Polypropylene syndiotactic 2 4 NA NA
TRC Triacontane. 99% 7 14 NA NA
5ADE 5A-Androstane 3 6 8 16
5A2MD 5-Amino-2-methylbenzothiazole dihydrochloride 0 NA 2 4
ARS Alkyd resin 0 NA 1 2
MP, microplastic; NA, not applicable.