Asbestos

Carolyn Sirett <carolyn.sirett [at] pc__gc__ca> writes

>... I am completing
>a research project on the removal of asbestos in artifacts and am
>seeking the opinion of professional conservators in the field who
>may have come across a similar situation. ...

A few years ago, the British Museum discovered that 9 of its
Medieval tile pavements and panels had been mounted on 'Asbestolux'
board (containing 25-40% asbestos) in the 1970s. The decision was
taken to remove the backing, decontaminate all the tiles and remount
them for display.

The full process is described in the following publication:

    Maureen Mellor and Denise Ling. 2009.
    Establishing best practice in asbestos removal: the management
    of unique Medieval floor tile assemblages.
    British Museum Technical Research Bulletin, volume 3, p.101-109.

This paper can be downloaded for free at

    <URL:http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/online_journals/
        technical_research_bulletin/bmtrb_volume_3.aspx>

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Elsa Bourguinon
Conservation scientist and conservator


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