Document 65M6Gymr3DM0e26Vj8yNaLek6
FILE NAME: Talc (TALC)
DATE: 2005 Nov 29
DOC#: TALC056
DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Unpublished Report - Analysis of Vintage Cosmetics for Asbestos
Report of Results: MVA6160
Analysis of Vintage Cosmetics for Asbestos
Prepared for:
Law Offices of Bernie Bernheim 4725 Rubio Avenue Encino, CA 91436
Respectfully Submitted by:
Executive Director
MVA Scientific Consultants 3300 Breckinridge Boulevard Suite 400 Duluth, GA 30096
29 November 2005
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Report of Results - MVA Project No. 6160 Analysis of Vintage Cosmetics for Asbestos
im t r o d UCTION
This report indudes the results of
Offices
products delivered to MVA Scientific; Consultantion 21L" I p t e s were assigned
of Bernie Bemheim. At MVA s TM r"!^ c C n, 7,, (aiDhabeticaUuffixes were added as
identifying codes ranging from Q03 o
k p kits) It was requested that the
conducted during the period
22 March through 31 March 2004.
METHODS AND e q u ip m e n t
The samples were first examined by
stereomicroscope having a
appropriate cargille liquid and analyzed by
Protection Agency (1).
RESULTS
Of the fifteen cosmetic Products (Figures 1 through 15k
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to contain acicular (needle-like) tremolite/actinolite fibers present in
sa,, p|es ls sometimes referred to as a aspect ratios in excess of
cleavage fragment population.
Pas asbestos fibers under
3:1 or 5:1 (Figures 16 through 18> ^ A^ li lU^ l " " re presented in Table 1 below, current OSHA or EPA counting rules. Analytical resuns a.e v
RFFFRENCES 1 u S Environmental Protection Agency "Test M ^hod EPA/600/R-93/116 - Method for he Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials.
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MVA Number
Description
Analytical Results
Q0375
Q0376
Q0377A
Q0377B
QC377C
Q0377D
Q0377E
Q0377F Q0377G Q0377H Q0377I Q0377J
Q0377K Q0377L
Q0378
Mop Compact
Golden Lark Compact Vintage Make-up Box Brush
Pencils
Grease Paint (5)
Moist Rouge (2)
Lininq No. 16 Lininq No. 22 Lininq No. 12 Lininq No. 6 Dry Rouge
Cleansinq Cream Face Powder
Cameo Compact
TremoIite/Acti noIite Detected T remolite/Actinolite Detected T remolite/Actinolite Detected Tremolite/Actinolite Detected Tremolite/Actinolite Detected T remolite/Actinolite Detected Tremolite/Actinolite Detected None Detected None Detected None Detected None Detected T remolite/Actinolite Detected None Detected T remolite/Actinolite Detected T remolite/Actinolite Detected
Estimated V olum e Percent
1-2%
Estimated I Aspect Ratio
6:1 to 50:1
1-2%
8:1 to 40 :1
Trace (<1%) 4:1 to 20:1
Trace (<1%) <10:1
Trace (<1%) ! <12:1
Trace (<1%) <12:1
Trace (<1%) 6:1 to 12:1
NA NA NA NA 10%
NA NA NA NA 4:1 to 16:1
NA Trace (<1%)
NA 6.1 to 12:1
1-2%
6:1 to 20:1
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Figure 1. Sample Q0375 Mop Compact
Figure 2. Sample 0376 Golden Lark Compact
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Figure 3. Sample Q0738 - Cameo Compact
MVA6160 Q0377A Figure 4. Vintage Make-up Box
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\~.iv.-V-
r Figure 5. Sample Q0377B - Brush in Make-up Box
Figure 6. Sample Q0377C - Pencils inside Make-up Box
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Figure 7. Sample Q0377D Grease Paint (5)
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Figure 8. Sample Q0377F - Lining No. 16
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Figure 9. Sample Q0377H - Lining No. 12
Figure 10. Sample Q0377G - Lining No. 22
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Figure 11. Sample Q0377I - Lining No. 6
Figure 12. Sample Q0377J - Dry Rouge
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Figure 13. Sample Q0377K - Cleansing Cream
Figure 14. Sample Q0377L - Face Powder
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Figure 15. Sample Q0377E - Moist Rouge (2)
Figure 16. Tremolite fiber found in Sample Q0375, crossed polars.
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Figure 18. Tremolite found in Sample Q0378, crossed polars.
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