LCS Laboratory offers a complete line of tests for hazardous material identification, in older buildings. The tests are usually performed in preparation for the demolition of buildings. Below is a list of the most common tests, which identify potentially harmful components in construction materials:
- Asbestos in construction materials. The laboratory requires approximately 10 grams or 1/2 sq inch of material. Please remember that the Ontario Asbestos regulation 278/05 requires all asbestos samples to be submitted in duplicates as specified in “table 1” of the regulation.
- Asbestos in vermiculite. The laboratory requires 20g of the sample, which is equivalent to a cup full of vermiculite
- Lead in paint. We need 0.5g of paint chips for testing
- Mold on construction materials. You can send a piece of drywall or a wood chip with a stain on it, and we are able to identify and quantify the mold level
Mold on tape-lift is an alternative to sending a bulk sample for analysis.- Crystalline Silica, including Quartz and Cristobalite. We need approximately 1g of the sample or sample dust
- Coal tar identification. Our Laboratory requires 1g of pure tar or 100g of roofing with tar overflow (we need to be able to extract a relatively clean sample of tar)
- Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation (UFFI) identification. We need 1g of foam, which would be equivalent to a tablespoon of material
The samples must be individually packed in containers or sealable Ziploc bags and labeled with their unique ID. Please complete a request form, specify what kind of analysis you are looking for, and send the form alongside the samples to our lab. Our current price list is available for download. Please do not hesitate to email us if you require a quote or have any questions.
