Surfactants are wetting agents used during asbestos removal to help water penetrate asbestos-containing materials and reduce the chance that dangerous fibers become airborne.
Learn what a surfactant does, why amended water matters, and why asbestos removal should only be handled by properly trained professionals with the right protective equipment. Even small asbestos exposures can create serious long-term health risks, so safety matters.
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