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RECORD NUMBER: 36 OF 760

Main Title Asbestos content in bulk insulation samples : visual estimates and weight composition /
Author Stewart, Ian M.
Publisher Field Studies Branch, Exposure Evaluation Division, Office of Toxic Substances, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Year Published 1988
Report Number EPA560/5-88-011; EPA-68-02-4252
Stock Number PB89-207880
OCLC Number 24093874
Subjects Asbestos ; Asbestos in building ; Asbestos--Analysis ; Asbestos in building--Analysis ; Insulating materials--Analysis
Additional Subjects Asbestos ; Insulation ; Construction materials ; Weight(Mass) ; Area ; Volume ; Microscopy ; Visual inspection ; Graphs(Charts) ; Tables(Data)
Internet Access
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https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPDF.cgi?Dockey=20012KKM.PDF
Holdings
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EJED NPCD EPA 560/5-88-011 OCSPP Chemical Library/Washington,DC 01/02/2004
EJED  EPA 560/5-88-011 OCSPP Chemical Library/Washington,DC 01/02/2004
ELBD ARCHIVE EPA 560-5-88-011 Received from HQ AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH 10/04/2023
ELBD RPS EPA 560-5-88-011 repository copy AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH 10/17/2014
NTIS  PB89-207880 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Collation ii, 17 p. : charts ; 28 cm.
Abstract
The document discusses the validity of the assumptions that are made in extrapolating an area/volume percentage estimation to a weight percentage estimation of the asbestos content of insulation and other building materials. The document provides recommendations for determining the asbestos content in bulk insulation samples.
Notes
"EPA 560/5-88-011." "September, 1988." "Prepared for: Midwest Research Institute." "EPA Contract No. 68-02-4252, work assignment 43, MRI Project 8861-A43."