Asbestos Containing Material: Encapsulation Procedures

Encapsulation Procedures

The following procedures shall be followed for the encapsulation of ACM:

Damaged and/or missing areas of existing fireproofing or insulation materials shall be repaired with appropriate replacement materials. The replacement material shall adhere to existing surfaces and provide a base for application of encapsulating agents.

Loose or hanging asbestos-containing materials shall be removed in accordance with the requirements of: "Disturbance, Handling, and Removal."

Only pigmented (non-transparent) encapsulants shown to be ratable as acceptable or marginally acceptable on the basis of Battelle Columbus Laboratory test procedures and rating requirements developed under the 1978 USEPA contract shall be used for encapsulation.

The encapsulant solvent or vehicle shall not contain a volatile hydrocarbon.