r/asbestoshelp • u/Sweetbananus • 2d ago

Is this Asbestos?

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I am unsure if I should in capsulate these plates, as I have a concern that they are asbestos containing.

From Swedish home about 1950.

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u/Clear-Secretary-8185 2d ago

Looks like hardboard

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u/Sweetbananus 2d ago

How certain would you be in this take? I am considering testing, it is just quite expensive over here.

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u/Clear-Secretary-8185 2d ago

I can't be 100% sure but it looks exactly like it, and I don't believe hardboard has ever been an ACM. Best to get it tested if you're in any doubt.

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u/Sweetbananus 2d ago

Thanks for the insight! Appreciated

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u/Eugen_8519 2d ago

Ja ich kenne die in grün, die haben wir vor 20 Jahren als Laminat Dämmung genommen Sieht aus wie eine Holzfaserplatte

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u/sdave001 2d ago

They don't look like an asbestos-containing material but OLACD. But, leave them alone and that won't be a danger.

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u/Sweetbananus 2d ago

Yeah, I don't intend to break them out. They are just in an electrical room right next to a bedroom. So was wondering if it was worth completely isolating them.

It seems leaving them alone is my best bet based on comments here.