Chrysotile Asbestos
Asbestos gaskets were used on older high-temperature thermocouple leads, oven gaskets, and brake drums. It is the most flexible of the asbestos minerals and is the one typically used also in making asbestos cloth and asbestos paper.
Step by Step
It is important to follow the instruction provided and use safety gear for your safety.
Equipment
The following equipment is required:
1. Shaving Foam
2. Knife or Scissors
3. Ziplock-type plastic sandwich bag
4. Paper
5. Pen
Sample Site Selection
1. A gasket sample can be collected near the edge of the gasket to minimize damage if the gasket is still to be used.
Collecting the Sample
1. The shaving foam can be used to minimize dusting at the sample site. Simply deposit a small quantity of foam along the cutlines for the sample before cutting the sample.
2. At least a 1 inch long piece of gasket should be collected.
3. Place the section of gasket in the plastic bag.
4. Seal the plastic bag.
5. Write the location of the sample on a piece of paper and deposit the sample bag and the piece of paper in a second plastic bag.
The finished sample can be delivered to Microlab Northwest or mailed if well sealed and solidly packaged.
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