29 Jan
2021
29 Jan
'21
4:30 p.m.
On 29/01/2021 15:51, Bill Degnan via cctalk wrote:
I have learned that Bakelite insulating is phenol and
formaldehyde with
embedded asbestos. Does anyone have any Bakelite insulation in any of
their vintage computers?
*Some* Bakelite contains asbestos. The primary filler is commonly wood
flour. I worked with the Estates' asbestos team at a university and we
found that a lot of Bakelite does not contain any asbestos. The trouble
is, you can't tell without proper analysis.
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Pete
Pete Turnbull