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Case studies asbestos analysis of different materials

Below you find examples of the analysis of asbestos in a wide range of materials.

This list is not complete. There is a whole range of additional and sometimes quite exotic materials that may contain asbestos like squeeze-type gaskets made of copper, distance pieces taken from double walled flasks like in vacuum flasks, brake linings, small electronic devices, etc.

Please bear in mind, that all listed materials may also occur in asbestos-free forms, for example fiber cements with non-hazardous organic fibres in place of asbestos.


Substance groups that can be examined as 'normal' material samples - order no. 110, price list - without increased preparation effort:


Materials which, after incineration and grinding, are examined as a strewn specimen analogous to the analysis of a dust sample - order number 111, price list:


Materials to be examined with extended preparative (ashing, grinding, acid treatment, filtration) and analytical effort according to VDI 3866, Part 5, Appendix B:2017-06 - order number 122-124, price list:

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Apr 19, 2023

Asbestos in baby powder: Johnson & Johnson wants to end legal dispute with 8 billion euros

For years, baby powders made by Johnson & Johnson have been suspected of being contaminated with asbestos and causing cancer. The pharmaceutical company now faces tens of thousands of lawsuits and recently offered a settlement payment of 8.1 billion euros ($8.9 billion) to end the legal dispute. But how can asbestos get into baby powder in the first place? And are there indications that asbestos-contaminated cosmetics cause cancer? Read more in our news article. ... read more

Mar 20, 2023

New Hazardous Substances Ordinance: What will change in 2023?

As announced in our follow-up report to DCONex, the new Hazardous Substances Ordinance (GefStoffV) is due to be published in the 2nd quarter of 2023. But who does this regulation actually affect? And what are the most important changes in the new GefStoffV? Are there any innovations to the regulations for dealing with asbestos? Get an overview here. ... read more

Feb 27, 2023

Film review from an expert's point of view: "Asbestos – the never-ending story"

The documentary "Asbestos – the never-ending story" shows that even today no one is entirely safe from this hazardous material. We took the time to critically examine the documentation from an expert's point of view. ... read more