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Last updated: 17 December 2024, 17:47

The following information is to describe the primary recyclable materials within each of our products, both for the product and packaging.

Items highlighted in yellow are single use recyclable plastics

Products contain electronic circuit boards and some wiring. Materials can be recovered from these at suitable facilities and must be recovered under WEEE regulations or equivalent worldwide.

MicroBo MB1 Air Sampler Kit

Includes: MB1-220, MB1-400. Only one type of sampling head is supplied with a sampler kit.

Single use plastic weight: 0.004 kg

Product/Kit plastic weight: 1.58 kg

Component	Weight	Details
Carry case	1kg	This is a functional part of the kit and not single use 0.9kg Case shell - Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) 0.1kg Foam lining - Polyethylene with nitrogen filled cells (PE), it’s a cross-linked polymer, and end of life, best repurposed by shredding for use e.g. insulation
Sampler enclosure	0.2kg	This is a functional part of the kit and not single use Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
Charger and plugs	0.3kg	This is a functional part of the kit and not single use Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
Air blower	0.08kg	Functional component of sampler and not single use Polyphenylenoxid (PPO)
Sampling Head 220 x 1.0mm		Stainless Steel - 316
Sampling Head 400 x 1.0mm		Stainless Steel - 316
Sampling Head 400 x 0.7mm		Stainless Steel - 316
Sampling Head 400 x 0.7mm		Aluminium 5121
Batteries / Cells		NiMh rechargeable AA cells
Documentation		All paper, supplied in paper envelope.
Sampling head bag	1g	Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) PPT by bag supplier in UK
Packing box		Double wall Kraft cardboard. Recommend this is retained for sending equipment for service and calibration.
Packing tape		Gummed paper tape
Shipping document wallet	1g	Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) PPT by bag supplier in UK
Protective bag	2g	Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) PPT by bag supplier in UK Recommend this is retained for sending equipment for service and calibration.

MicroBio MB2 Air Sampler Kit

Includes: MB2-220, MB2-400, MB2-HiFlow. Only one type of sampling head is supplied with a sampler kit.

Single use plastic weight: 0.004 kg

Product/Kit plastic weight: 1.58 kg

Component	Weight	Description
Carry case	1kg	This is a functional part of the kit and not single use 0.9kg Case shell - Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) 0.1kg Foam lining - Polyethylene with nitrogen filled cells (PE), it’s a cross-linked polymer, and end of life, best repurposed by shredding for use e.g. insulation
Sampler enclosure	0.2kg	This is a functional part of the kit and not single use 95% Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) 5% Polycarbonate (PC)
Charger and plugs	0.3kg	This is a functional part of the kit and not single use Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
Air blower	0.08kg	Functional component of sampler and not single use Polyphenylenoxid (PPO)
Sampling Head 220 x 1.0mm		Stainless Steel - 316
Sampling Head 400 x 1.0mm		Stainless Steel - 316
Sampling Head 400 x 0.7mm		Stainless Steel - 316
Sampling Head 400 x 0.7mm		Aluminium 5121
Batteries / Cells		NiMh rechargeable AA cells
Documentation		All paper, supplied in paper envelope.
Sampling head bag	1g	Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) PPT by bag supplier in UK
Packing box		Double wall Kraft cardboard. Recommend this is retained for sending equipment for service and calibration.
Packing tape		Gummed paper tape
Shipping document wallet	1g	Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) PPT by bag supplier in UK
Protective bag	2g	Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) PPT by bag supplier in UK Recommend this is retained for sending equipment for service and calibration.

MicroBio MB2-RSH

Only one type of sampling head is supplied with a sampler kit.

Single use plastic weight: 0.0xx kg

Component	Weight	Description
Sampler enclosure	0.2kg	This is a functional part of the kit and not single use 95% Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) 5% Polycarbonate (PC)
Charger and plugs	0.3kg	This is a functional part of the kit and not single use Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
Air blower	0.08kg	Functional component of sampler and not single use Polyphenylenoxid (PPO)
Sampling Head 220 x 1.0mm		Stainless Steel - 316
Sampling Head 400 x 1.0mm		Stainless Steel - 316
Sampling Head 400 x 0.7mm		Stainless Steel - 316
Sampling Head 400 x 0.7mm		Aluminium 5121
Batteries / Cells		NiMh rechargeable AA cells
Connecting Cable		Insulation material 95% PVC for overall sheath 5% Polyester foil wrapping internally
Documentation		All paper, supplied in paper envelope.
Sampling head bag	1g	Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) PPT by bag supplier in UK
Packing box		Double wall Kraft cardboard. Recommend this is retained for sending equipment for service and calibration.
Packing tape		Gummed paper tape
Shipping document wallet	1g	Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) PPT by bag supplier in UK
Protective bag	2g	Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) PPT by bag supplier in UK Recommend this is retained for sending equipment for service and calibration.

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Glossary

Abbreviation	Name	Further Information
PPT	Plastic Packaging Tax	Tax paid in the UK on sale of plastic packaging products https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/plastic-packaging-tax
ABS	Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acrylonitrile_butadiene_styrene
LDPE	Low Density Polyethylene	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low-density_polyethylene
NiMh	Nickel Metal-hydride	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel–metal_hydride_battery
PPO	Polyphenylenoxid	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poly(p-phenylene_oxide)
PVC	Polyvinylchloride	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyvinyl_chloride
PET	Polyester (Polyethylene terephthalate)	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyester https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyethylene_terephthalate
WEEE	Waste electrical and electronic equipment	https://www.gov.uk/guidance/regulations-waste-electrical-and-electronic-equipment#:~:text=Electrical and electronic equipment ( EEE,recycling of products and components.