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DOW CHEMICAL U.S.A.
TEXAS DIVISION RREEPORT. TEXAS 77541
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REPORT
AIRBORNE ASBESTOS REMOVING INSULATION
B-3902
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B39-1710
December 4, 1978
DATE
H.ttiTHOfl N. Edwards
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Summary
Airborne asbestos levels were evaluated for two days during the removal of insulation in the old Kedlor Plant area.
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35^iBown-C > 5 5$^ Down-
75' Down
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1st day
1.1 0.3
0.2
<0.1
2nd day
0.8 0.2
0.2
<0.1
None of the levels exceeded the prescribed limits of 2.0 fiber/cc > 5.0 Mu. Workmen also kept the area wet, used proper protective clothing and cleaned up the. removed asbestos properly.
This is an excellent example of how insulation containing asbestos can be removed properly.
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