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Asbestos Analysis Report for St. Marys Elementary School, Alexandria, Kentucky, January 9, 1981.

PB91131557

Publication Date	1981
Personal Author	Roberts, D.
Page Count	7
Abstract	The possibility that asbestos (1332214) had been used in the insulating material at St. Marys Elementary School in Alexandria, Kentucky was investigated. Samples of the material were collected at several areas in the school where there was evidence of roof leaks and the ceiling insulation had begun to deteriorate. All four samples collected in classrooms and hallways were positive by both transmission electron microscope analysis and an energy dispersive X-ray analyzer for fibrous chrysotile (12001295) asbestos. The quantities of fibrous asbestos were estimated to be greater than 10%. At two locations, the insulation was found to be excessively friable due to roof leakage. The author recommends that the St. Marys Elementary School consider the development of a plan to either remove, replace, or seal in place the insulation material containing the asbestos fibers.
Keywords	Industrial hygiene Environmental surveys Asbestos School buildings Insulation X-ray analysis Electron microscopy Hazardous materials Serpentine Indoor air pollution CAS Registry No: 12001-29-5 Alexandria(Kentucky)
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 41I - Job Environment 94D - Job Environment 68A - Air Pollution & Control
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH. Div. of Surveillance, Hazard Evaluations and Field Studies.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	199107

Asbestos Analysis Report for St. Marys Elementary School, Alexandria, Kentucky, January 9, 1981.

Asbestos Analysis Report for St. Marys Elementary School, Alexandria, Kentucky, January 9, 1981.
PB91131557

Publication Date	1981
Personal Author	Roberts, D.
Page Count	7
Abstract	The possibility that asbestos (1332214) had been used in the insulating material at St. Marys Elementary School in Alexandria, Kentucky was investigated. Samples of the material were collected at several areas in the school where there was evidence of roof leaks and the ceiling insulation had begun to deteriorate. All four samples collected in classrooms and hallways were positive by both transmission electron microscope analysis and an energy dispersive X-ray analyzer for fibrous chrysotile (12001295) asbestos. The quantities of fibrous asbestos were estimated to be greater than 10%. At two locations, the insulation was found to be excessively friable due to roof leakage. The author recommends that the St. Marys Elementary School consider the development of a plan to either remove, replace, or seal in place the insulation material containing the asbestos fibers.
Keywords	Industrial hygiene Environmental surveys Asbestos School buildings Insulation X-ray analysis Electron microscopy Hazardous materials Serpentine Indoor air pollution CAS Registry No: 12001-29-5 Alexandria(Kentucky)
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 41I - Job Environment 94D - Job Environment 68A - Air Pollution & Control
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH. Div. of Surveillance, Hazard Evaluations and Field Studies.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	199107