Is this insulation asbestos?

[kevkdg]

Hi,

Is this insulation asbestos from a house, on the first photo there is also a white type of insulation mixed in with the other. It's a little wet from the rain as it's outside in bags.

Thanks

 

[flameport]

Impossible to tell.
Send a sample for testing is the only way to be sure.

If it does contain asbestos it's too late - as it's already been disturbed, shoved in random bags and left outside.

 

[Wayners]

Asbestos don't burn so put a match to a bit.. Many insulation types don't burn either but asbestos glows. Not sure what you can tell from this but I tried on a few I was worried about. One turned out to be paper with fire retardant and did burn a little before going out. Years ago people put asbestos insulation on gas fires for a glowing effect. Crazy world

 

[KenGMac]

Get it tested, only sure way.

Could be Sheep Wool ? contaminated with plaster dust?

Ken

 

[kevkdg]

Thanks everyone, I thought it might be Rock Wool (the grey/beige colour insulation above). Didn't think sheeps wool was used as loft and/or cavity wall insulation.

Here is a closer photo of the white insulation material:

 

[JohnD]

maybe



https://www.diy.com/departments/diall-loft-insulation-roll-l-8m-w-0-37m-t-100mm/197658_BQ.prd

 

[KenGMac]

The last post by JohnD is a good candidate.

Ken.