Table 2. Relative Occurrence Rates of the Particles According to the Size

Size range (μm) Mineral particles Glass particles Road paint wear particles Glass beads Asphalt pavement wear particles Tire-road particles Fibers Plant-related particles Plastic particles
≥ 1,000 ● ◎ ●
500-1,000 ● ● ◎ ◎
212-500 ● ● ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ○ ○
106-212 ● ● ◎ ◎ ● ○ ○
63-106 ● ◎ ◎ ◎ ● ○ ○
● : Many ◎ : Moderate ○ : Few