Tampa, FL. -- Some call fiberglass the next asbestos.  Although fiberglass has not been proven to be a carcinogen, it is a well known irritant that can trigger allergies or an asthma attack.  Also, fiberglass can compromise your immune system and introduce various pollutants with its spear-like tips causing a contact dermatitis type condition.  Fiberglass is now used for thermal insulation of industrial buildings and homes, as acoustic insulation, ductwork, for fireproofing, as a reinforcing material in plastics, cement, and textiles, in automotive components, in gaskets and seals, in filters for air and fluids, and for many other miscellaneous uses. More than 30,000 commercial products now contain fiberglass.

Building Health Check L.L.C. (BHC), a manufacturer of do-it-yourself (DIY) indoor air quality (IAQ) testing products introduces the Fiberglass Screen Check (FSC) test kits for the indoor environment of a home or office.  The FSC kits assist with identifying the presence and amount of fiberglass in the home or office.    

 

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