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.
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.
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)
For enquiries about these analyses, please contact our laboratory team at anfrage@industrial-lab.de or get in touch with your contact person:
Head of department
Organics / REM
02762 9740 - 28
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