The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (ATS FoC) tests children’s sand-based products, such as play sand, craft sand, and sensory sand, for asbestos fibers including tremolite, chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, actinolite, and anthophyllite.
Asbestos testing in children’s sand helps ensure that sand products are safe before they are distributed to schools, childcare centers, retailers, and consumers. Early detection of asbestos fibers supports product safety, regulatory compliance, and protects children’s health from respiratory risks.
How Is Children’s Sand Tested for Asbestos?
The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) established Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) methods for asbestos identification. Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) is also a widely used laboratory method for detecting and identifying asbestos in sand and other bulk materials.
Our experts collect sand samples and use advanced microscopy techniques, including PLM and TEM, to identify and quantify asbestos fibers. We deliver clear reports so manufacturers, importers, schools, and retailers can verify product safety, meet regulatory requirements, and take corrective action if needed.
Other commonly used asbestos testing methods include:
- EPA 600/R-93/116
- ASTM D7521
- NIOSH 7402
- NIOSH 7400
What Types of Asbestos can be Found in Sand?
Naturally occurring materials may contaminate children’s sand deposits or any raw, mineral-based materials; that’s why proper testing is crucial for product safety. Several types of asbestos can be found in children’s sand products, including:
- Tremolite
- Chrysotile (white asbestos)
- Actinolite
- Amosite (brown asbestos)
- Crocidolite
- Anthophyllite
Prevention and early detection are crucial to protect sensitive populations from asbestos exposure. Our testing services identify both the presence and type of asbestos contamination in children’s sand.
About ATS
Together, ATS and SGS offer an expanding network of testing laboratories with a comprehensive range of services. Our advanced laboratory instrumentation and trained experts analyze product samples for asbestos testing in children’s sand, to help take consumer product testing one step closer to safety and certainty.
Our ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratories offer a full range of services, including chemical analysis, nondestructive testing, materials testing, mechanical and electrical testing, and calibration.
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