Table 2.
Particle characterization information of the ZnO, CuO, and TiO2 MPs used for genotoxicity screening. PPS: primary particle size. SSA: specific surface area.
| Metal Oxide | Manufacturer (Catalogue Number) |
Coating | PPS Reported (nm) a | SSA (m2/g) a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZnO | US Research Nanomaterials Inc. (US1003M) |
Pristine | 1000 | 2−5.8 |
| CuO | US Research Nanomaterials Inc. (US1140M) |
Pristine | 5000 | 4−6 |
| TiO2 | US Research Nanomaterials Inc. (US1017M) |
Pristine | 1500 nm Anatase 1500 nm Rutile |
5−8 |
a Information obtained from manufacturer.