cords

Are you repairing an old system, chimney flue or furnace? Then you might come into contact with asbestos cord. Due to the high asbestos content, the material is extremely heat resistant and was therefore often installed. Unfortunately, the dangerous asbestos fibers are only weakly bound in these sealing cords, especially if the material has become brittle after long use. Protection is especially important here. 

If you want to be sure whether the material you are working with contains asbestos, our asbestos test will help.

Our services for you

• analysis for asbestos carried out by qualified scientists in our own accredited laboratory 
• short processing time, as a rule 3 days after sample receipt
• court-proof analysis
• regular participation in collaborative studies in the field of asbestos analysis

Costs for the analysis for asbestos in cords

Analysis as material sample according to VDI guideline 3866, page 5 for

€ 62.00 net or € 73.78 VAT incl.

Frequently asked questions about asbestos cords

Where is asbestos cord used?

Asbestos cords are heat resistant and fireproof. That is why they are found mainly

• in ovens, on oven doors or oven flaps,
• on fireplaces or possibly on dampers installed in them,
• on chimney pipesor even exhaust pipes.

Is asbestos cord dangerous?

Asbestos cord belongs to the so-called weakly bonded asbestos products. The asbestos fibers come off easily: small damages, abrasions or vibrations are enough to release millions of asbestos fibers from the material. The sharp-edged fibers are not visible to the eye, are easily inhaled or swallowed, and cannot be broken down by the body. If they are deposited in the lungs, stomach or intestines, they can cause disease for many years afterward. Asbestosis is the best known of these diseases, but cancers of the stomach or intestines are also associated with asbestos. So you should take the health risk from asbestos cords seriously.

Disposing of asbestos cord

The legal regulations of the Ordinance on Hazardous Substances (GefStoffV) and the Technical Rule for Hazardous Substances 519 for handling asbestos (TRGS 519) also apply to the disposal of asbestos cord.

• Protective clothing must be worn during dismantling work: protective suit, respirator, gloves, goggles and work shoes.
• Dust formation must be prevented at all costs. Therefore, the product must be moistened with a binding agent.   
• Asbestos products must be packed dust-tight in so-called big bags or tear-proof special foils before they are transported. There are also containers that can be securely sealed.Under no circumstances should asbestos products be disposed of in household waste or as bulky waste; they are hazardous waste. Specialized companies know at which landfills this is possible.
• Caution: Special regulations even apply to the transport of packaged asbestos products: Transport permit, disposal certificate and waste consignment bill are required. There is a labeling obligation as hazardous special waste.You should therefore commission a specialist company certified in accordance with TRGS 519 with the disposal.

Recognize asbestos cord

Asbestos cord is visually indistinguishable from other sealing cords. That is why the year of manufacture or renovation is the only clue you can use. Asbestos was banned in 1993, the asbestos products were taken off the market at that time. For any real estate, stoves, fireplaces or even electrical appliances that were built before, you should take asbestos in the components as a precaution.   

Here, modern test procedures can help to better classify the danger. Because these test procedures have also been developed for home users and can provide clarity with little effort.