UNIVAC

[Pete Turnbull]

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