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Wick McDonald Materials Technology
DOW CMEUtCAL USA. TEXAS OPERATIONS
B-2403
ANALYTICAL & ENGINEERING SCIENCES
TC-89-230153
11-02-89
DAT* THIt **AHT.
8589
REPORT OF ANALYSIS
Insulation from Beutel Home
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ASBESTOS PRESENT IN SAMPLE: See Below
Method of Analysis: A small portion of the sample, which contains both the binder and fibers, is placed in immersion oil on a microscope slide. The sample is covered with a cover slip, and the cover slip is moved to disperse the sample as evenly as possible. The sample is then placed on the Reichert light microscope and examined at low (125x) magnification, by transmitted light. Fibers which are seen at low magnification are then examined at 500x with polarized light, to determine if the fibers are birefringent.
The morphology of asbestos is very distinctive. The analyst is trained to recognize these fibers by observing known standards, and comparisons of fibers to standards in the Particle Atlas.* A positive identification for asbestos is given when both the morphological and birefringence requirements are met.
Results:
MIC 89-1675 Floor tile
Chrysotile Asbestos
MIC 89-1676 Covering over A/c
Mineral Wool
MIC 89-1677 Felt paper from heater
Chrysotile Asbestos
MIC 89-1678 Insulation under A/C - den Chrysotile Asbestos
MIC 89-1679 A/C duct - box duct
Chrysotile Asbestos
MIC 89-1680 A/C - lagging tape
Chrysotile Asbestos
MIC 89-1681 Wafer paper from attic
Chrysotile Asbestos and Cellulose
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*McCrone, W.C.; Delly, John G., Particle Atlas Vol III, Light Microscopy Atlas, Ann Arbor Science Publishers, Inc., Ann Arbor, Mich., 1973
Kay Ellen Wesley, Surface/Solid State Lab, B-1225, 238-9051
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