If the vermiculite is known or presumed to be contaminated with asbestos, NIOSH recommends the following general guidelines for limiting asbestos exposure: Avoid handling or disturbing loose vermiculite. Isolate work areas with temporary barriers or enclosures to avoid spreading fibers. Use wet methods, if feasible, to reduce exposure.
view more202191 · Vermiculite, a potentially hazardous asbestos containing materials, is lightweight and has very good thermal properties and as a result was used as insulation in wall voids, lofts, spray coatings (such as sprayed …
view more202429 · Vermiculite with greater than 1% asbestos content is considered contaminated, where asbestos with less than 1% asbestos is considered, for all intents and purposes, to be "free of asbestos". This is an important distinction that should encourage anyone working with enough vermiculite to cover a pool floor with concrete to take extra …
view more2001108 · The authors report the case of a 65-year-old accountant whose only asbestos exposure was during a summer job 50 years earlier in a California vermiculite expansion plant. Vermiculite is a silicate material that is useful in building and agriculture as a filler and insulating agent. He developed extensive fibrocalcific pleural plaques and end …
view more2024219 · Discover the rise and fall of vermiculite insulation, once a popular choice for homeowners seeking affordability and fire-resistance. Unveil its dark side as a source of asbestos, a hazardous mineral linked to severe lung diseases. Stay informed, stay safe!
view more20231031 · Asbestos is found as loose-fill vermiculite insulation and pipe wrap insulation. Learn what asbestos insulation around the home looks like.
view more202321 · Vermiculite from Libby was used in the majority of vermiculite insulation in the U.S and was often sold under the brand name Zonolite. If you have vermiculite insulation in your home, you should assume this material may be contaminated with asbestos and be aware of steps you can take to protect yourself and your family from exposure to asbestos.
view more202331 · Does Vermiculite Contain Asbestos? If you’re buying horticultural vermiculite sold in stores today, then it does not contain asbestos and is safe for your garden. At one time, however, there were traces of asbestos in vermiculite, and it still may exist in areas like the attics of old homes.
view more2 · The Importance of Safe Vermiculite Insulation Removal Vermiculite insulation provides serious health and safety dangers to people as well as the environment, especially if it includes asbestos. Over time, asbestos fibres can easily result in serious health problems. This makes removing vermiculite insulation that contains asbestos safely and …
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