What is ISO/TS 19590 - Inorganic nanoparticles in aqueous media via single-particle inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry about?
ISO/TS 19590 discusses nanotechnologies. ISO/TS 19590 is an international standard that outlines size distribution and concentration of inorganic nanoparticles in aqueous media via single particle inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry
ISO/TS 19590 specifies a method for the detection of nanoparticles in aqueous suspensions and characterization of the particle number and particle mass concentration and the number-based size distribution using ICP-MS in a time-resolved mode to determine the mass of individual nanoparticles and ionic concentrations.
The method under ISO/TS 19590 applies for the determination of the size of inorganic nanoparticles (e.g., metal and metal oxides like Au, Ag, TiO2, BVO4, etc.), with size ranges of 10 nm to 100 nm (and larger particles up to 1 000 nm to 2 000 nm) in aqueous suspensions. In addition to the particle concentrations, ionic concentrations in the suspension can also be determined.
Note 1: The method under ISO/TS 19590 does not apply for the detection and characterization of organic or carbon-based nanoparticles like encapsulates, fullerenes, and carbon nanotubes (CNT).
Note 2: In addition, ISO/TS 19590 does not apply for elements other than carbon and that are difficult to determine with ICPMS.
Who is ISO/TS 19590 - Inorganic nanoparticles in aqueous media via single-particle inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry for?
ISO/TS 19590 - Inorganic nanoparticles in aqueous media via single-particle inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry is applicable to-
- Medical laboratories
- Nanotechnology-food-associated industries
Why should you use ISO/TS 19590 - Inorganic nanoparticles in aqueous media via single-particle inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry?
Products based on nanotechnology containing engineered nanoparticles are already in use and beginning to impact the food-associated industries and markets. As a consequence, direct and indirect consumer exposure to engineered nanoparticles (in addition to natural nanoparticles) becomes more likely. The detection of engineered nanoparticles in food, in samples from toxicology, and in exposure studies, therefore, becomes an essential part of understanding the potential benefits, as well as the potential risks, of the application of nanoparticles.
ISO/TS 19590 provides methods for the detection of nanoparticles in aqueous media via single-particle inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.
By adopting ISO/TS 19590 the user can efficiently determine the concentration of inorganic nanoparticles and can assist in reducing its impact on food-associated industries.