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Asbestos analysis of talcum, steatite

Application, products

  • As mineral filler in plastics, medical and cosmetic products
  • As soapstone for works of art
  • As additive for foods and feeds

Types of asbestos

  • Antophyllite, tremolite, chrysotile

Asbestos content

  • Traces up to several %

Doctor Benner examining asbestos samples under the scanning electron microscope

Our services for you

 

  • analysis for asbestos carried out by qualified scientists in our own accredited laboratory 
  • short processing time, as a rule 3 days after sample receipt
  • court-proof analysis
  • regular participation in collaborative studies in the field of asbestos analysis

Costs for the analysis for asbestos in talcum, steatite

 

Analysis as material sample according to VDI guideline 3866, page 5 for

€ 85.00 net or € 101.15 VAT incl.

 

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Identification of asbestos in talcum, steatite by means of SEM images and energy-dispersive element-spectra

 

Asbestos analysis of talcum, steatite

SEM-image of chrysotile asbestos

 

 

Asbestos analysis of talcum, steatite

EDX-spectrum of chrysotile asbestos

 

 

 

Asbestos analysis of talcum, steatite

SEM-image of amphibole asbestos, anthophyllite

 

 

Asbestos analysis of talcum, steatite

EDX-spectrum of amphibole asbestos, anthophyllite

 

 

Asbestos analysis of talcum, steatite

SEM-image of amphibole asbestos, tremolite 

 

Asbestos analysis of talcum, steatite

EDX-spectrum of amphibole asbestos, tremolite

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  • Tel.: +49 (0)5505 // 940 98-0
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News

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The CRB team attended various sessions at DCONex 2026 to learn about the latest developments in pollutant management and once again took to the stage to report on the topic of asbestos analysis. This year, our laboratory manager Dr. Stefan Pierdzig gave a presentation on geogenic asbestos, and our colleague Dr. Gunnar Ries moderated the workshop “Analysis of Amphiboles.” We summarize other important topics from this year's conference in this follow-up report. ... read more

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Asbestos in play sand: Consumer Advice Center NRW warns of contaminated kinetic sand

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May 21, 2025

Asbestos in a cigarette butt: a special caper of the tobacco industry - our contribution to World No Tobacco Day

It is well known that smoking causes cancer. But did you know that some cigarettes even used to contain asbestos? You read that correctly: The same substance that is now strictly forbidden and for which there are strict rules on handling and disposal during renovation work was once in cigarette filters – as a supposed health promise! ... read more