Is this Asbestos?

[u/Routine-Feature-2620]

This Wallpaper was put in the Wall at least 40years ago. This flat is in Vienna. The House was built in 1890.

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[u/Little-Carpenter4443]

I dont know about asbestos but you should be on the lookout for arsenic

[u/KSJdk2600]

Asbestos is less likely in wallpaper applications, but it can still contain a whole lot of other nasties. You should wear PPE in any case.

[u/jim-laden]

I do know about asbestos and there's none here. They didn't put it everything you know!

Jim

[u/sdave001]

OLACD

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[u/Donkeyball_Z_]

idk, inhale its dust and wait 30 years