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Inter Office
Personnel and Organization Staff
Mr. R. L. Scott
Safety Engineer Van Dyke Plant
10 March 1983
Subject: Bulk Aebeetoa Analysis Insulation Material from Van Dyke Plant Powerhouse
Per your request, the two bulk samples of insulation material were received on 28 February 1983 and later analysed for asbestos using a color screening test. In this test magnesium and/or iron from the asbestos is released and reacted with color forming reagents to indicate possible presence of asbestos. This test can screen samples of bulk material quickly and simply. A positive result is presumptive and requires further laboratory tests to confirm. A negative result indicates a definite absence of asbestos.
The results from your samples were negative. Based on these results, the insulation material does not contain asbestos and would not be expected to produce an asbestos health hazard.
If you have further questions, please call on 33-78955*
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D. S. Carruthers, Industrial Hygienist InduBtrual Hygiene & Toxicology Department
Employee Health Services
8006 0482
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INDUSTRIAL HTQXEKE SERVICES SECTION UHMSTRIAL HYGIENE tc TOXICOLOGY DEPARTMENT
EMPLOYEE HEALTH SERVICES
Van Dyke Plant
25 February 1983
Bulk Asbestos Analysis
Sample Description
Two (2) bulk insulation materials from powerhouse
#1 #2
Results*
Negative** Negative**
* Reference: Kim, V.S.j Carter II, J.V.; Kupel, R.E.j "Quick Screening Test for Asbestos", American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal ^2:198-201, (1981).
** Less than one percent asbestos
DATA RETRIEVAL NUMBERS: DSC 1637 - I638
ANALYSIS: Ford Motor Company Industrial Hygiene Laboratory Analyzed on 3-2-83 by Mr. T. F. Strow,
Industrial Hygiene Chemist
ford Motor company Indutlrial Hygisne & Toxicology Laboratory
Accredited & Co. 1.lied Dy. American Induvtrijl Hyjiune Association
8006 0483
PRODUCED BY FORD