Asbestos Air Sampling
- We prioritize precision and safety in air sampling at ClearVU.
- Conduct abatement air sampling to establish baseline asbestos fiber concentrations.
- We collaborate with air monitoring professionals for rigorous sampling throughout projects that utilize Cutting Edge Techniques
- Our labs employ Phase Contrast PCM and transmission electron microscopy for accurate fiber measurement.
- Ensure precise analysis and differentiation from other materials.
Concerns in Homes and Buildings:
- We offer air sampling services for commercial buildings with asbestos concerns.
- Strategically position pumps for thorough sampling and analysis.
- Send samples to NYS ELAP accredited lab for analysis.
Interpretation and Recommendations:
- We provide interpretation of results and recommendations based on findings.
- We offer assurance or suggest investigation or abatement measures if necessary.
Understanding Asbestos:
- Importance of awareness due to serious health risks associated with exposure.
- Inhalation of asbestos fibers can lead to diseases like asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma, disability and death.
- No known safe level of exposure, emphasizing the importance of management and removal.
Types of Asbestos:
Chrysotile (White)
Spiral or curly fibers, used in roofing, insulation, and brakes.
Amosite (Brown)
Strong and heat-resistant, used in construction materials.
Crocidolite (Blue)
Thin, easily inhalable fibers, used in high-temperature insulation.
Tremolite
Sharp, needle-like fibers, contaminates other minerals.
Actinolite
Dark, straight fibers, contaminates other minerals, high heat resistance.
Anthophyllite
Gray-brown fibers, found in talc deposits.
Additional potential hazards: Erionite, Richterite, Winchite, Talc, Fluoro-edenite, Palygorskite, Antigorite.
Different Characteristics of Asbestos Fibers:
- Physical Structure: Made of tiny fibrils, flexible and strong, used in various applications.
- Durability: High tensile strength, lasts for decades, challenging for abatement.
- Heat Resistance: Ideal for fireproofing and thermal insulation, retains integrity in high-heat environments.
- Chemical Resistance: Chemically inert, attractive in chemical industries, remains embedded in tissue, contributing to health issues.
- Electrical Insulation: Excellent insulator, resistant to fire and heat, valued in electrical applications.
- Sound Absorption: Effective sound absorber, used in soundproofing materials.
- Variability in Types: Diverse types have distinct properties influencing their applications and associated health risks.
- Health Risks: Serious health hazards including asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma due to inhalation.
- Bio-persistence: Fibers remain in the body for a long time after exposure, contributing to asbestos-related diseases.
- Fiber Size and Aerodynamic Properties: Small size allows easy airborne transmission, remains suspended for extended periods, can bypass natural filtration and embed deep within lungs.
Health Risks of Asbestos Exposure:
Asbestosis
Lung disease causing scarring and breathing difficulties.
Lung Cancer
Elevated risk when combined with smoking.
Mesothelioma
Aggressive cancer affecting lung or abdominal lining.
Other Cancers
Associated with asbestos exposure, including laryngeal and ovarian cancer.