WHAT IS BONDED ASBESTOS MATERIAL?

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Bonded asbestos material is any material that contains asbestos in a bonded matrix. It may consist of Portland cement or various resins/binders, and it cannot be crushed by hand when dry. Asbestos cement (AC) products and electrical meter boards in good condition are examples of bonded asbestos material.

It’s vital that site remediation, tank removal, asbestos removal and waste management projects are completed safely and professionally.

What products used bonded asbestos material?

A large number of products made from bonded asbestos material are still found in Australian buildings,motor vehicles and plant components. These products include:

flat (fibro), corrugated or compressed asbestos cement sheeting
asbestos cement pipes such as electrical, water, drainage and flue pipes
brake and clutch linings.

Source:WorkCover NSW
Working With Asbestos Guide 2008

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