Project Experience: Asbestos in Cosmetics

Over the last few years cosmetics and talc powders have come under significant scrutiny due to the presences of asbestos. Laboratory analysis of these products is highly specialized and requires specific technical knowledge and experience for defensible data. The issue lies on the fact that it is not always possible to distinguish truly asbestiform minerals from cleavage fragments on a fiber by fiber basis. EMSL Analytical, Inc. has the analytical depth to address these challenges head on. EMSL has worked with litigation experts, risk assessors, manufacturers and consumers to put their samples through the scientific rigor needed to provide accurate and reliable results. Our scientists and project managers are industry leaders who serve on various professional development committees and work hard to meet the expectations of our customers. We pride ourselves on being true project partners and provide the necessary technical support to help them navigate the liabilities and limitations of the methods and regulations in regard to these challenging samples.