Encapsulation of Friable Insulation Materials Containing Asbestos.

Abstract

This document presents information on the encapsulation of asbestos-containing friable insulation materials (FIM). Encapsulation, which is a procedure to seal in asbestos fibers that may be subject to ready release on minimal disturbance, is a new alternative approach to the abatement of hazards from asbestos insulating materials. Encapsulation may be used in specific sites and cases instead of removal of asbestos-containing FIM. This document introduces the facilities architect or engineer to encapsulant materials, established and planned testing criteria, application techniques, the advantages and drawbacks to using encapsulants, and a guide specification for encapsulation of asbestos-containing FIM. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA129872

Entities

People

  • E. E. Lory
  • M. J. Hienzsch

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Asbestos
  • Civil Engineering
  • Clothing
  • Coatings
  • Encapsulation
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Protection
  • Fibers
  • Insulation
  • Materials
  • Occupational Safety And Health
  • Phyllosilicates
  • Protective Clothing
  • Protective Equipment
  • Resins
  • Safety
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics