Asbestos analysis of roofing felt / roofing felt waste
Disposal and treatment companies point out that roofing felt waste containing tar, which is disposed of in the course of a refurbishment, can be contaminated with carcinogenic fibres such as asbestos and AMF.
The SBB (Sonderabfallgesellschaft Brandenburg Berlin mbH), for example, requires proof of fibre freedom using the BIA method for each batch of roofing felt waste going to landfill.
Read more here: Examination of roofing felt and roofing felt waste for asbestos/AMF
Further information on the disposal of roofing felt containing asbestos and roofing felt waste can be found in this SBB leaflet:
Asbestos in roofing felt waste_information sheet (PDF in German)
Use, Products
- Roofing felt and roofing felt waste
- Waste roofing felt containing tar
Asbestos type(s)
- Mainly chrysotile, other types of asbestos may occur in traces, e.g. in the litter layer
Asbestos content
- 2 to 5 % of the total
Dr. Benner examining asbestos samples at the scanning electron microscope
Our services for you
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Asbestos/AMF analysis is performed according to accredited procedures in our own laboratory, phenol index analysis, PAH according to EPA in cooperation with partner laboratories.
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fast processing time, approx. 3-4 days for the preliminary examination; incl. follow-up examination 6 - 7 days after receipt of sample
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robust analysis
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regular participation in round robin tests for asbestos analysis
Costs for the analysis of asbestos in roofing felt
Preliminary investigation of the material after hot ashing at 450 ° Celsius as a spreading preparation according to guideline VDI 3866, sheet 5:2017-06 with a detection sensitivity of 0.1 mass % asbestos/AMF for 85.00 € net (98.60 € gross).
In the event of a negative result, a follow-up examination according to BIA Method 7487 with a sensitivity of 0.008 mass % asbestos/AMF can be carried out for 245.00 € net (284.20 € gross).
It should be noted that both in an examination according to VDI 3866 and BIA 7487 asbestos/AMF by hot ashing by a factor of 10-30 in the ash enriched and thus in any case can be detected.
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Identification of asbestos in scanning electron microscope images and energy dispersive element spectra
Analysis of asbestos in roofing felt
Scanning electron microscope image of chrysotile - asbestos
Analysis of asbestos in roofing felt
Energy dispersive element spectrum of chrysotile - asbestos
