Asbestos Identification
has been in our UKAS schedule of work for since 1982,
i.e. over 20 years, we have a purpose built laboratory,
with a full team of P401 qualified analysts. Asbestos
Identification results are available to our clients
in pdf format within 15 minutes of the result being
available.
The asbestos identification lab boast of state of the
art technology, therefore offering the client a quicker
turnaround. Coming soon is the ability for clients to
download the bulk analysis certificate fromt the web
(see our asbestos software
section for further details.
Potential Asbestos fibres are identified using the
following method:
-
an initial visual examination is carried out of the
sample to tease out any potential fibres and to assess
the current treatment required.
- sample
treatment takes place if required, to isolate any
fibres.
- a
more detailed search using a stereo microscope takes
place to classify the fibre types.
- any
fibres found are mounted onto microscope slides and
immersed in a Refractive Index Liquid (RI), this is
to simulate as close as possible the original specification
of the fibre.
- Polarised
Light Microscopy is now used to positively identify
any asbestos materials within the sample.
- The
final confirmed analysis, amount and condition will
be reported to the client.
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to view our asbestos
identification UKAS Schedule details. |
