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Additional Information:
1. What… Asbestos is a naturally occurring material and can be found in trace amounts in the air, water and your garden soil. Vermiculite IS NOT asbestos and is a safe, highly versatile mineral used widely through the world in many products.
2. Looks like… Vermiculite is hydrated magnesium iron aluminum silicate mineral in the form of shiny flakes, which are usually golden grown to blackish in color & silvery gold in color.
3. Why… Any health and safety problems that you may hear about are associated with specific vermiculite deposit where naturally occurring asbestos minerals developed alongside the vermiculite. When the vermiculite was mined, some asbestos minerals contaminated the vermiculite. These asbestos minerals are called Libby Amphibole Asbestos (LAA). This mine, located in Libby, Montana was closed in 1990. Vermiculite products sold in the north American market prior to 1991 could potentially contain vermiculite mined from Libby Montana and should be handled with care as the precaution
4. When… Vermiculite was widely used as loose fill insulation especially in attics in domestic residences from the early 1940’s onwards. However, over the last two to three decades its use in domestic housing has declined and has usually been replaced by manmade mineral fibers such as rock wool, fiberglass, and loose ill cellulous (recycled newspaper)
5. Where… If your home was insulated with vermiculite between the early 1920’s and 1991, it is reasonable to assume that the vermiculite insulation may have originated from the Libby mine. Treat this material as if it contained asbestos by not disturbing it, or by using trained professionals if it needs to be removed.
If you have vermiculite in your home, EPA recommends that you:
• Leave vermiculite insulation undisturbed in your attic or in your walls
• Do not store boxes or other items in your attic if it contains vermiculite insulation
• Do not allow children to play in the attic with vermiculite insulation
• Do not attempt to remove the insulation yourself
• Hire a professional asbestos contractor if you plan to remodel or conduct renovations that would disturb the vermiculite in your attic or walls to make sure the material is safely handled and/or removed


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