Microbeads in exfoliating products: occurrence, abundance, and potential for water contamination in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Abstract Microbeads in exfoliating products are a significant source of microplastics entering aquatic ecosystems. This study characterized microbeads in popular facial scrub and body scrub products from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to quantify abundances and estimate emissions. A selection of facial...

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Published in:	Discover Environment
Main Authors:	Tran Thi Thu Dung, Ho Nhu Ngoc, Nguyen Ngoc Trinh
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Springer 2024-08-01
Subjects:	Microplastics Emissions Personal care products Vietnam
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1007/s44274-024-00120-7