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[NJinspector]

Does this look like asbestos insualtion?

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[fqp25]

I would think it is, and treat it like it was, until tested.

Frank

[StevenT]

Yes.

[Bill Kibbel]

Hey Jason,

Yes, it contains asbestos. I'm pretty sure it's J-M's Air Cell.

[Jim Katen]

Originally posted by NJinspector

Does this look like asbestos insualtion?

That's certainly asbestos. I don't seen any need to test it. Move straight to encapsulation or abatement.

- Jim Katen, Oregon

[Les]

I agree, except I did have my ego deflated a couple of times when I reported it as asbestos and none was found. I likely still would respond just like Jim, Steve and Bill with a caveat that I personally have seen J-M air cell with cardboard and plaster of paris. Frank's response seems more better!

Both times I was wrong the material had a newer style narrow pull strap and gauze rather than cheesecloth fabric. I have since learned, from an older fart pipe fitter, there was a product used in the oil industry that did not contain asbestos. No facts, no references, no citations, just conversation.

[FirstyLast]

Ceramic Fiber?

[Caoimhín P. Connell]

Good morning, All –

That is – as several of you have pointed out – corrugated air-cell. Based on the photo alone, I would be willing to bet $500 it is ACM.

A have supervised the removal of MILES of the stuff. It is notorious in the asbestos abatement industry, and a bane for Industrial Hygienists because it is so difficult to “wetâ€

[Les]

now if I only HAD $500

[kurt]

Originally posted by Caoimhín P. Connell

...........and a bane for Industrial Hygienists because it is so difficult to “wetâ€

[Caoimhín P. Connell]

Originally posted by kurt

Personally, I prefer Calgon dishwashing liquid. It has one of the most powerful surfactants known.

Isn't that adequate?

Ummmm.... I suppose so!

Cheers!

C

[davidlord]

Looks just like this asbestos on the old boiler pipes from my inspection this morning.

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[Les]

cheap fabric softner is good