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What about the mastic? That depends on whether the stuff is still pliable or not. In other words, if the adhesive holding your tile or carpet down stretches into long strings as you pull the old covering up, it's probably still got the asbestos so tightly bonded that there's a minimal risk of hazardous exposure. If the adhesive is old and brittle enough to give off dust as it is worked, it should be removed by professionals
rossv said:well ... i don't know ... i have never heard of asbestos in carpet underlay
there was asbestos in the old vinyl's ... 28% from memory ...
... geez just get a good face mask .. rip it up and move on.
you know.. the more you avoid these things the more your body has no chance of building a resistance to them ....
just stop worrying and live a little ....
rossv
, put it in a zip top Glad bag and then post it to the lab with your details... Its best to keep the material wet too.
......Hello Gentlemen, I am an Industrial Hygienist from Queensland Laboratory. I have noticed your posts regarding asbestos in carpet underlay. the issue has come about due to a news article on ABC's 7:30 Report last night........
Just wondering if vacuuming carpet over the dreaded underlay can be hazardous. I use a Dyson with a beater-head, we've been joking there would be nothing left of the carpet because it picks up enormous quantities of dust every time.