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In the following you will find in chronological order a number of technical articles which were current at the time of their publication.


Potentially asbestos-containing filling compound

September 2017

Determination of asbestos in plasters, fillers and tile adhesives - New guideline VDI 3866, sheet 5:2017-06 contradictory

Inconsistent requirements of the new VDI 3866, Sheet 5 of June 2017 on sample preparation and analysis of asbestos samples complicate the work in the asbestos laboratory when testing plasters, fillers and tile adhesives with asbestos contents < 1 mass percent.
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Information about HBCD

October 2016

Information about HBCD

Insulating materials made of polystyrene (styrofoam) with more than 1000 ppm HBCD have been considered hazardous waste in Germany since 30.9.2016 in accordance with the POP Ordinance and the Waste Catalogue Ordinance, AVV.
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Asbestos in road surfaces

November 2012

Asbestos in road surfaces

Road surfaces (asphalt) are a problem that has been known for a long time and has not been taken into account by the public or by legislation for just as long.
These consist of a mixture of bitumen binder and natural stone chippings. Basic, magmatic rocks such as basalt, diabase or gabbro are frequently used for the highly stressed surface course in particular ...
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Mar 9, 2026

DCONex 2026 trade fair review: News from asbestos analysis and pollutant management

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

Feb 18, 2026

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

Several states, including the Consumer Advice Center NRW, are now warning of asbestos in colorful play sand and decorative sand from China. Find out more about this issue here. ... read more

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