scope:

This Standard specifies matters concerning determination of the presence of asbestos in samples taken from building products; namely, the analytical sample preparation (primary and secondary analytical samples), the qualitative analysis method using an X -ray diffractometer and a dispersion staining phase-contrast microscope, and the method for determination of the presence of asbestos.

This Standard is applicable to qualitative analysis of: fire proofing spraying materials and the like, spraying materials made of vermiculite, interior finishing materials (moulded boards), floor tiles, exterior finishing materials (moulded boards, mortar), roofing materials, chimney materials, heat insulating materials, textile goods (cloths), sealing compounds and expansion joints.

This Standard is not applicable to natural minerals which can contain asbestos or any products made of such natural minerals (excluding spraying material made of vermiculi te).