textiles
- Types of asbestos & asbestos content: predominantly chrysotile, asbestos content generally 100 %
Asbestos fabrics are primarily used to shield against heat, as they can withstand temperatures of up to 400 °C. As nonwovens or woven fabrics, they were mainly used in furnaces or plants, but also as insulation for pipelines and in fireproof clothing. Visually, asbestos cloth often looks like coarsely woven linen, but there are also many other variations, making it indistinguishable from non-asbestos materials at first glance.
The asbestos content is extremely high, and the fibers are easily soluble. If you find fabrics that obviously have an insulating or even an anti-mold effect, then very special care should be taken.
Typical applications, products: Insulation layer in and around process plants, industrial furnaces, pipes/wires, central-heating boilers; mats against mould growth; sealings in electric devices In fire kits, fire-proof and protective equipment; in curtains, ironing board covers
Our services for you
- analysis for asbestos carried out by qualified scientists in our own accredited laboratory
- short processing time, as a rule 3 days after sample receipt
- court-proof analysis
- regular participation in collaborative studies in the field of asbestos analysis
Costs for the analysis for asbestos in textiles
Analysis as material sample according to VDI guideline 3866, page 5 for € 62.00 net or € 73.78 VAT incl.
Advice on asbestos sampling and shipping
Material samples for testing for asbestos and/or artificial mineral fibers (62.00 € plus VAT)
- For testing, we require a small, approximately coin-sized, representative piece of the sample material to be tested, which you can take yourself, if possible without creating dust (moisten the sampling point with water).
- Pack the sample(s) in a freezer bag, sample bag with clip closure or in a film container and send it to us preferably in a padded envelope.
- An informal letter with your address, date of order, description of the sample(s) and the note 'Testing for asbestos' is sufficient.
- We will be happy to send you the test report in advance as a PDF file. In this case, please send your e-mail address.
Dust samples for testing for asbestos and/or artificial mineral fibers (85.00 € plus VAT)
- In the case of larger dust deposits, take a representative partial sample, if possible without stirring up the dust, pack it airtight in a freezer bag, sample bag with clip closure or in a film canister and send it to us, preferably in a padded envelope.
- In case of fine dust deposits, we will be happy to send you sample holders fitted with conductive adhesive pads in a sturdy transport container free of charge.
Send your samples to
CRB Analyse Service GmbH | Bahnhofstraße 14 | 37181 Hardegsen | Germany
You will receive the results by e-mail approx. 3-4 days after receipt of the sample. The invoice follows with the original test report by mail.
Identification of asbestos intextiles by means of SEM images and energy-dispersive element-spectra
