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ASARCO PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT June 17, 1997 Ms. Peggy Munsell EL PASO PLANT Please find attached the analytical results for the bulk asbestos samples collected 05/30/97. The bulk asbestos have been analyzed by visual estimation based on EPA-600/M4-82-020 (Dec. 1982) optical microscopy test method. I can be reached at Ext. 240 if you have any questions or comments. cc: SGCothrin (w/attach.) GRStanga " T.J. Jacobi Chemist ASARCO Incorporated 3422 South 700 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84119-4191 (801) 262-2459 FAX (801) 261-2194 ASA * CO TEC H N IC AL SERVICES CENTER 838888 888888 388388 838388 SSSSSS iiiiii to lO d <g J <4 <0 J SSSSSS iiiiii W *) Ol to V .) W SSSSSS iiiiii to to V to to <o <J U -J SSSSSS iiiiii to to to to to to J J -J *J iiiiii iiiiii lill{* mti SSSSSS ssspss SSSSSS SSSSSS iiiiii iiiiii IIIIII Iiiiii --DIXON INFORMATION INC.----MICROSCOPY, ASBESTOS ANALYSIS & CONSULTING A.I.H.A. ACCREDITED LABORATORY #10847 KWfi&Jj!) CODE 101012*0 June 9, 1997 Mr. Vince Keller ASARCO 3422 South 700 West Salt Lake City, Utah 84119 Ref: Batch *38596, Lab #AS180-AS183 Received June 6, 1997 Prcj *3220., Acct #7819, PO #BO-SG-C20 Dear Mr. Keller: Samples AS180 through AS183 have been analyzed by visual estimation based on EPA-600/M4-82-020 December 1982 optical microscopy test method including phase contrast, polarized light, dispersion staining, and stereo microscopy. Accuracy increases with increasing asbestos concentration. If these samples .are related to a demolition or are. subject to NESHAPS 40CFR part 61 regulations, these regulations mandate that any sample containing less' than 1% asbestos must be analyzed by point count. If asbestos is reported to be between 1% and 10%, see > EPA "Clarification of asbestos NESHAP requirements to perform point counting" (copy available). This report relates only to the items tested. This report must not be used to claim product endorsement by the NVLAP, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, or any agency of the U.S. Government. The results of analysis are as follows: Lab AS180. Field L971254-1 Mastic This sample contains two types of material: The first type is 10% chrysotile asbestos in black tar and binder',* the second type is 10% wollastonite in black tar and binder. This sample is non- homogeneous. The overall asbestos concentration is 10%. The first type is 98% of the sample. The second type is 2% of the sample. Lab AS181. Field L971254-2 Mud This is 25% mineral wool in off white plaster. detected. .Asbestos is none Lab AS182. Field L971254-3 Mastic . -v v ; This "is io% wollastonite in black tar and binder with n-'thin "layer of tan plaster with 20% mineral wool and 2% plant' fiber on one side. Asbestos is none detected. -------------78 WEST 2400 SOUTH SOUTH SALT LAKE, UTAH 84115-3013---------------------------PHONE 801-486-0800 FAX 801-486-0849 RES. 801-583-1840--------------- it i i * Batch #38596 Lab /AS180-AS183 Page 2 Lab AS183. Field L971254-4 Mud This sample contains two types of material: The first type is 25% mineral wool and 5% plant fiber in tan plaster; the second type is 10% wollastonite in black tar and binder. This sample is nonhomogeneous. Asbestos is none detected. The first type is 90% of the sample. The second type is 10% of the sample. Very truly yours. Willard C. Dixon Analyst: Steven H. Dix Date: June 9, 1997