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26598 U.S. 20 WEST, SIDUMUM, IN 46628 P: (574)234-WS F: <br />ANALYSIS OF SUSPECT ASBESTOS <br />CONTAINING BUILDING MATERIALS <br />An analyses and quantifications ace puftned in xtcordance with the U.S. Environmental Protectian Agency's "Method thrthe <br />Determbalon a€Asbestos inBulkBuildleg Malerkls , EPA/600IR-931116 & EPA/600/M442/020. "ImtatiroMathod for the <br />Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Insulation Samples." ACM Enghteming & Environuncaul Services is accredited by the National <br />Voluntary Accreditation Program (NVLAP) far the scope of acoediation underNVLAP code 101977-0. These methods udlbx <br />stereoscopical a aminetion of bulk samples, as well as utilizing the poleriaed light microscope (PU4 To determine the refiactive index, <br />the central stop dispersion staining method is used, as well as matching with refractive index oil end using light matching the sodium D lime <br />wavelength. identification of non+avbestos species Is leas rigorous, es they are of secondary interest. <br />Gross samples are examined under a 10X or 20X stereoscope where homogeneity (need for sub-smmples) texture and for any other <br />distinguishing characteristics are determined. Sub -samples are prepared Ifneeded. Any fibrous material is mounted in high dispersion ml <br />for further microscope examination atiliziogPLM, Any possible asbestos flbms are analyzed for morphology; color and p1coc rotsm, <br />index of refraction parallel and perpendicular to elongation, blocidagatee, extinction characteristic and sign of elongation, and any other <br />distinguishing characteristics observed. <br />Thepmrsuage of asbesms and other fibrous materials are than determined according to sample area coverage and thickness. The limit of <br />quen6cation Is one percent (1%). 13e above is recorded on the laboratoryam(yse dceet and maintained fix Naee years. The am Involved <br />for reported percmlagos off1 roue is 100%War fitr 1%to SK 30%error for 3%to 209E and 25%error for 20%to 100% All <br />pereca ftus will be reported in a range indicating error or a single value, in which case the above error should be applied. Wban the value <br />1% or grader Is reported this indicates ssbeslos is present in the sompie. <br />7l1EREPORT: <br />The attached report quantifies the fibrous materials found in each sample submitted f rr analysis, A complete fibrous analysis of samples is given for <br />each sample followed by a breakdown analysis of any sub -samples for heterogeneous material. <br />• The,/trat eolanm Is the client sample number Identification. <br />• The sewed coluxm is the laboratory "ter number. The laboratory number for the overall sample analysis is a digit number. The <br />laboratory number followed by a Idler designation (ABC. eta) indicates a sub -sample analysis. <br />• The third colaaat Is the sample ideuf ficadon, which indicates whether the sample Is bomogancous or heterogeneous, the color of the <br />sample, and the physical description (cementamm6 f iscrus, clone, etc.) <br />• Tkejourl6 caWam todieates the types and percentages of asbestos identified if any. <br />• T6eMA aslant indicates the typos and percentages of celulose (CELL) non-asbetos identlfxed. <br />• Theshxlh evduma indicates the typos and percentages ofnon-fibrous, non-asbotos material (NON -FM NON-ACBM ) WarNfied. <br />• 21resers4lb caMout indicates the types and pereentages of fibrous non -asbestos material (FiB NON ACBM ) In the sample or sub -sample <br />SAMPLE RETENTION: <br />Samples will be retained fun 6 months unless otherwise instructed. ANer this period, the sample(s) will be disposed of appmpriately. Upon <br />written rogues, the samples will be returned by mail or delivaryfor a norninal fee to cover postage and handling. There would he no <br />chap for samples picked -up at ACM Engineering & Environmental Services. <br />DISCUSSION AND RECOWaNDATIONS <br />In order to reduce the risk of introducing asbestos fibers Into the air, care should be taken not to disturb the asbestos containing building <br />materials. If renovation, demolition or other activities might disturb known asbestos containing building materials, a reputable asbestos <br />consultant should be contacted to help eg:Wvety design and implement an asbestos management program. <br />BE! <br />A <br />=Amosie <br />AC <br />m Acthmgto <br />AN <br />=Anthophylim <br />C <br />=chrysolle <br />CR <br />-Crocidolite <br />T <br />='lYenolito <br />--- <br />=No Asbestos Detected <br />NON <br />-ASBESTOS -MATERIALS <br />CF <br />-Ceramic Fibers <br />N <br />=Nylon <br />CO <br />=Cotton <br />O <br />=Other <br />0 <br />m Fibrous Glen <br />S <br />= Synthetics <br />R <br />-Heir <br />V <br />=Vermiculite <br />M =Mineral Wool <br />NOTB: ACM Bngincerlug & Envrronmemal 3ervicw doe not deviate from the test method described in this repmt. This report must not be used by the elieato claim <br />product endorsement byNVLAP or any agency ofthe U.S. Government This report rotates only to the low above. This report must not be mWaduced, <br />except In full, without the written cmuent ofACM Engineering& Enviummentat Services. <br />Revision 2 2110/14 <br />