# SMP

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- [A](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/A)
- [B](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/B)
- [C](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/C)
- [D](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/D)
- [E](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/E)
- [F](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/F)
- [G](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/G)
- [H](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/H)
- [I](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/I)
- [J](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/J)
- [K](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/K)
- [L](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/L)
- [M](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/M)
- [N](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/N)
- [O](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/O)
- [P](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/P)
- [Q](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/Q)
- [R](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/R)
- [S](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/S)
- [T](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/T)
- [U](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/U)
- [V](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/V)
- [W](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/W)
- [X](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/X)
- [Y](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/Y)
- [Z](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/Z)

 | Term | Definition |
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| [ SMP](https://gots.vorschau.website/javascript:void(0)) | Synthetic Microplastic Polymers.  Polymers that are solid and which fulfil both of the following conditions:    (a) are contained in particles and constitute at least 1 % by weight of those particles; or build a continuous surface [coating](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/coating "<p>One- or two-sided application of coating compounds or foam films to fabric by means of coating machines, rotary screen printing or by means of spray, hot melt and transfer coating methods.</p>") on particles;    (b) at least 1 % by weight of the particles referred to in point (a) fulfil either of the following conditions:     (i) all dimensions of the particles are equal to or less than 5 mm;     (ii) the length of the particles is equal to or less than 15 mm and their length to diameter ratio is greater than 3.  Following synthetic polymer microparticles, as [substances](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/substances "<p>Chemical elements and their compounds as they occur in the natural state or as produced by industry.</p>") on their own or in mixtures are exempted from the definition:    (a) synthetic polymer microparticles which are contained by technical means so that releases to the environment are prevented when used in accordance with the instructions for use during the intended end use;    (b) synthetic polymer microparticles the physical properties of which are permanently modified during intended end use in such a way that the polymer no longer falls within the scope of this entry;    (c) synthetic polymer microparticles which are permanently incorporated into a solid matrix during intended end use.  Source: REACH restriction of synthetic polymer microparticles |