Not sure if the item contains asbestos?   There are two classes of asbestos types.

Friable (Class A)  Asbestos is classified as any material found under ground level, as well as a few older forms of insulation used in domestic heaters and stoves and in ceiling insulations products.  Ceiling insulation containing asbestos was generally used in commercial buildings.  In most cases, glass fibres have replaced asbestos in today's insulations products.

Bonded (CLASS B)  Asbestos is a fibre-cement product.  The asbestos in firmly embedded in a hardened matrix.  The bonded sheets are flat, corrugated or circular tubes.

Testing for Asbestos

The best way to find out is to have it tested. We recommend the following hygienists:

Identifibre

Ph: 03 9328 2254
469 King Street
WEST MELBOURNE  VICTORIA  3051
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ESP Environment & Safety Professionals

Ph: 03 9688 8000
2/2B Parker Street
FOOTSCRAY  VIC  3011
www.environet.com.au

Noel Arnold & Associates

Ph: 03 9890 8811
Level 3, 818 Whitehorse Road
BOX HILL  VICTORIA  3128
www.noel-arnold.com.au

Australian Waterproof & Insulation Services

Ph: 03 9748 1500
PO Box 5268
CAIRNLEA  VICTORIA  3023
www.asbestoscentral.com.au

An AWIS representative can visit the site to take a sample, analyse and report on their findings. The fee for this service is $250 not including GST.

We also suggest you contact the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA). Click here for a comprehensive list of hygienists in Victoria.