| ALS SCANDINAVIA'S ANALYTICAL PACKAGES FOR ASBESTOS AND SYNTHETIC FIBERS |
| ANALYSIS |
USED FOR |
Sample amount/
analytical method |
Asbestos, qualitative in material samples
(A-1b)
SEK 550/sample |
insulation (e.g. pipe insulation, fireproofing), carpets, adhesives, putty, joint compounds, textiles, gaskets, brake pads and shoes, roofing and panelling material (eternit), roofing felt etc. |
A few centimeters (or a few grams in case of a powder) of the material. Too small a sample is usually not representative.
Optical microscopy.
|
Asbestos, semi-quantitative in material samples
(A-2c)
SEK 3500/sample |
As above, asbestos in natural materials, e.g. talc and dolomite. |
Scanning electron microscopy |
Asbestos, qualitative in soil samples
(A-1d)
SEK 1300/sample |
Asbestos in contaminated soils |
Approximately 250 g of soil, sand etc; avoid larger stones. |
Asbestos, quantitative in soil samples
(A-1e)
SEK 3500/sample |
Asbestos in contaminated soils. The material is sieved and the concentrations of asbestos fibers are determined in each fraction >0,5 mm. The fraction <0,5 mm is only analyzed qualitatively. |
8-10 kg, if all material is <2 mm, 1kg is sufficient. Microscopy. |
Asbestos in air
(A-2a)
SEK 1475/filter |
Examination of presence of asbestos fibers in air, identification of fiber type and determination of fiber concentration. |
Approximately 100-1000 L, however the filter must not become stained (indicates too high a particle number).
Scanning electron microscopy. |
Dust sample
(A-2b)
SEK 1070/sample |
Dust sample from surface or collection of dust with suspected asbestos content. |
Tape imprint from smooth surface.
Scanning electron microscopy. |
Contact person:
Elke Hålenius, phone +46 8 52 77 52 12 |
