Response8-PLM Results Report - Lab F - MINOS - F38FC - NWA.pdf
PDF 633 KB Posted
- Solicitation number
- ISD_384202_DA
About this file
This is a laboratory report documenting bulk sample asbestos evaluation analysis conducted by TEM Environmental, Inc. for Fermi Lab. The analysis was performed using the Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) method following USEPA Method 600/R-93/116 (July 1993). The samples were analyzed on 5/9/2023 by Lori Boersma, with results submitted under TEM Project 69570 and NVLAP Lab Code 101130-0.
Ten roof samples were collected from various locations at Fermi Lab's Kirk & Wilson Road facility in Batavia, Illinois, including roofing materials from multiple laboratory buildings and related structures (Lab F, MINOS, F38FC, and NWA). Of the ten samples analyzed, one sample (Lab ID 481574 from Fan Hatch Roofing - Lab F) tested positive for asbestos, specifically containing 5-10% Chrysotile fibers with 90-95% filler binder composition. The remaining nine samples showed no detected asbestos. Non-asbestos materials identified across samples included glass fibers (ranging 3-30%), cellulose (15-25%), and synthetic materials (5-10%). The report notes that samples containing less than 10% asbestos may warrant additional point count method analysis to confirm regulatory classification, and samples potentially containing very small fibers may require transmission electron microscopy (TEM) testing for conclusive results. The Chain of Custody form indicates all samples were received on 5/4/2023 with a turnaround time of 6 hours, and analysis was completed with full documentation and approvals.
View the file
Other files
Show all 31
On GovTribe
Work with this file
- Download the original file
- Contacts named in this file
- Similar government files
- Ask GovTribe AI about this file
Text version
BULK SAMPLE ASBESTOS EVALUATION BY
POLARIZED LIGHT MICROSCOPY METHOD
Client: Fermi Lab
Contact Jonny Staffa
TEM Project: 69570
Project Reference: Roof Samples
Analyzed by: Lori Boersma
Date Analyzed: 5/9/2023
Lab ID Color Filler
Binder
Comments
Fibrous Materials
Asbestos Fibers
Type Percent
Non-Asbestos Fibers
Type Percent
Client Sample ID
Sample Information
Address: Kirk & Wison Rds.
Batavia IL 60510-
Non-Fibrous Materials
Description
Project Location:
LABORATORY REPORT
Asbestos Present
481572 Black None Detected 70-80230504JS001
Transfer Berm NW Roof - Lab F
20-30Glass:
481573 Tan/Black None Detected 70-80230504JS002
White Patch SW Corner - Lab F
20-30Glass:
481574 Black Yes 90-95230504JS003
Fan Hatch Roofing - Lab F
5-10Chrysotile: --
481575 Black None Detected 95-97230504JS004
Transfer Berm NE Roof - Lab F
3-5Glass:
481576 Black None Detected 70-80230505JS001
Roof Flashing - MINOS
20-30Glass:
481577 Black None Detected 70-80230505JS002
Roof Flashing - MINOS
20-30Glass:
481578 Brown/Black None Detected 70-80230505JS003
Roof Center - F38FC
- - 15-20Cellulose:
5-10Glass:
481579 Brown/Black None Detected 70-80230505JS004
Roof Patch - F38FC
- - 15-20Cellulose:
5-10Glass:
Page 1 of 2TEM Project: 69570 NVLAP Lab Code: 101130-0
630-790-0880 INFO@TEM-INC.COM 174 N BRANDON DRIVE GLENDALE HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS 60139
BULK SAMPLE ASBESTOS EVALUATION BY
POLARIZED LIGHT MICROSCOPY METHOD
Client: Fermi Lab
Contact Jonny Staffa
TEM Project: 69570
Project Reference: Roof Samples
Analyzed by: Lori Boersma
Date Analyzed: 5/9/2023
Lab ID Color Filler
Binder
Comments
Fibrous Materials
Asbestos Fibers
Type Percent
Non-Asbestos Fibers
Type Percent
Client Sample ID
Sample Information
Address: Kirk & Wison Rds.
Batavia IL 60510-
Non-Fibrous Materials
Description
Project Location:
LABORATORY REPORT
Asbestos Present
481580 Brown/Black None Detected 60-70230505JS005
Roof Flashing - F38FC
- - 20-25Cellulose:
10-15Glass:
481581 White None Detected 90-95230505JS006
Roof Membrane - NWA
5-10Synthettic
Report Approved by:
Samples are analyzed following the procedures contained in the USEPA Method 600/R-93/116 July 1993. This report applies only to samples analyzed. This report may not be reproduced except in full and with the approval of TEM Environmental, Inc. This report may not be used by the client to claim product endorsement by NVLAP or any agency of the US government. An estimate of the laboratory uncertainty is available upon request.
SLM: Certain samples may warrant additional analysis beyond the standard USEPA Polarized Light Microscopy method. 1) Further testing using the point count method is recommend for friable samples found to contain less than 10% asbestos by PLM to confirm that the samples are in fact regulated asbestos containing materials (RACM) as defined by the USEPA NESHAP Regulation.
2) The optical resolution of a polarized light microscope limits the size of fibers that are visible. In cases where very small fibers may be present, such as in samples of floor tiles, vermiculite or certain construction adhesives, the result of the PLM analysis is not conclusive when the sample is reported as "None Detected" or “Trace”. Further testing using transmission electron microscopy is recommended in those cases where samples may contain very small fibers which may be smaller than the resolution limit of a polarized light microscope. All such services are available for an additional fee.
Analytical services provided are subject to the Terms and Conditions listed on our website.
Page 2 of 2TEM Project: 69570 NVLAP Lab Code: 101130-0
630-790-0880 INFO@TEM-INC.COM 174 N BRANDON DRIVE GLENDALE HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS 60139
File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .