Navigate through the complexities of the asbestos industry, historically
significant for its use in construction and manufacturing due to its
fire-resistant and insulating properties. Despite its utility, asbestos
poses severe health risks, leading to stringent regulations and a
decline in use. This overview delves into the industry's focus on
asbestos removal, safe disposal, and alternatives, highlighting the
critical aspects of health and safety compliance, environmental impact,
and innovative material research for safer substitutes.
Asbestos Testing and Research Services
Contract Laboratory can help you with all your Asbestos testing, analysis, scientific research and development, inspection, certification, engineering, failure investigation, and product development needs including:
Airborne Asbestos Fiber Monitoring: Measuring the concentration of asbestos fibers in the air to ensure safety levels are not exceeded
Material Composition Analysis: Identifying and quantifying asbestos content in materials through methods like polarized light microscopy (PLM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
Health Risk Assessment: Evaluating the potential health risks associated with exposure to asbestos fibers
Environmental Impact Assessments: Assessing the impact of asbestos removal and disposal on the environment
Performance Testing of Substitutes: Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of asbestos substitute materials in their intended applications
Type of Asbestos Products
Contract Laboratory can assist your company, academic institution, government agency or organization in outsourcing contract laboratories to perform testing, analysis, and product development for many Asbestos finished products, processes, systems, in-process materials, raw materials and components such as:
Asbestos Abatement Supplies: Equipment and materials used for the safe removal and disposal of asbestos
including protective gear
air filters
and encapsulants
Asbestos Testing Kits: DIY or professional kits for detecting the presence of asbestos in buildings and materials
Asbestos Disposal Bags: Specialized bags designed for the safe transport and disposal of asbestos-containing materials
Asbestos Encapsulation Products: Coatings and sealants used to encapsulate asbestos
preventing fiber release
Asbestos Substitute Materials: Products developed to replace asbestos in various applications
focusing on safety and performance
such as fiberglass
cellulose fibers
and mineral wool
Asbestos Test Methods and Standards
Contract Laboratory can help with testing, analysis, assays, evaluations, examinations, inspections and certifications to different Asbestos test methods, standards, procedures or specifications.
EPA EPA 600/R-93/116 - Method for the Determination of Asbestos
ASTM E 1368 - Practice for Visual Inspection of Asbestos Abatement Projects
ASTM E 2356, - Practice for Comprehensive Building Asbestos Surveys
ASTM E 2394 - Practice for Maintenance, Renovation and Repair of Installed Asbestos Cement Products
ASTM C1120 - Standard Test Method for Wash Test of Asbestos
ASTM E1368 - Standard Practice for Visual Inspection of Asbestos Abatement Projects
EPA 0001 - Asbestos Abatement
EPA 0110 - Asbestos Fibers in Water (Chatfield Method)
EPA 0100 - Asbestos Fibers in DW Using MCE Filters
ASTM D5755-09(2014)e1: - Standard Test Method for Microvacuum Sampling and Indirect Analysis of Dust by Transmission Electron Microscopy for Asbestos Structure Number Surface Loading
UL 107 - ASBESTOS-CEMENT PIPE AND COUPLINGS
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