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Laboratory Testing For The Identification Of ASBESTOS

Our laboratory based in Saudi Arabia for ‘bulk sampling’, either issued direct from our client and also samples taken from surveying premises by our surveyors.

Samples can be analysed within 4 hours on the same day.
Within 24 hours, or for less urgent requirements 3 or 5-7 day turnaround, whatever your project demands. Verbal response can be given sooner if advised and a certificate will be issued advising you of the result

In the case of identification of whether a material is Asbestos Insulating Board or Asbestos Cement, SAC can carry out the 'water absorption test' to confirm the material type (asbestos cement will absorb less than 30% water by weight).

this material as the type of material has an effect on the removal and disposal method, we can also test this at our laboratory – a 10cm2 sample is needed for this service.

In order to provide you with the best possible service the following information should be included with the samples;

Name, address, telephone number, total number of samples. Additionally the following information should be given for each sample; where the sample was taken and your reference number, if available.

Please note that sampling of asbestos is extremely hazardous and should only be undertaken by a ‘COMPETENT PERSON’. Samples should be DOUBLE BAGGED and labelled with a standard red 'A' asbestos warning label.