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ENVIRONMENTAL & WASTE MANAGEMENT ANALYTICS IN THE AREA

Analysis of Building Pollutants

Potential Risks to Humans and the Environment

Many private or industrial buildings constructed between 1950 and 1990 have the potential to contain pollutants that may pose risks to human health and the environment. Due to their mostly favorable material properties, these substances were once common in building products but have since been found to be harmful and carcinogenic. Many pollutants, such as asbestos, are now banned; however, they can still be uncovered during renovation, restoration, or demolition projects.

A well-planned demolition or renovation should include identifying pollutants and environmental hazards, creating a disposal plan, and properly remediating buildings and sites under necessary safety measures to avoid construction delays and health risks.

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Potential Pollutants

Typical building pollutants that can be harmful or carcinogenic include:

  • Asbestos, Man-made Mineral Fibers (MMMF)

  • PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls)

  • PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

  • Formaldehyde

  • Wood preservatives (PCP, Lindane, DDT)

  • Heavy metals

  • Dioxins and furans

Suspected Products and Locations in Buildings

Did you buy a house built between 1950 and 1990?

Especially with older properties, it is recommended to conduct pollutant analysis before renovation or remodeling, allowing you to proceed safely. If the building has not been renovated, it may contain materials with hazardous substances. Some examples of pollutants and their typical locations are illustrated in the adjacent graphic.

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Sample Collection

If you have a specific concern, you can take a sample yourself and bring it to our lab or mail it to us in airtight packaging.

For larger buildings or if you need help assessing materials, we can perform an inspection and collect the samples for you.

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Pollutant Analysis

The sampled building materials will be analyzed in our laboratory for pollutants such as asbestos, MMMF, PAHs, PCBs, wood preservatives, and heavy metals. We rely on modern equipment and skilled personnel to deliver accurate results.

  • GC-MS (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry)

  • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

  • ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry)

Your contacts in the area of Building Pollutants

For enquiries about these analyses, please contact our laboratory team at anfrage@industrial-lab.de or get in touch with your contact person:

Dr. Caroline Paprott

Dr. Caroline Paprott

Head of department
Organics / REM

 02762 9740 - 28
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