Encapsulation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-009441",
  "term": "Encapsulation",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The treatment of ACBM with material that surrounds or embeds asbestos fibers in an adhesive matrix to prevent the release of fibers, as the encapsulant creates a membrane over the surface (bridging encapsulant) or penetrates the material and binds its components together (penetrating encapsulant).\n\n2. The treatment of asbestos-containing material with a liquid that covers the surface with a protective coating or embeds fibers in an adhesive matrix to prevent their release into the air.\n\n3. Treatment of ACBM with a material that surrounds or embeds asbestos fibers in an adhesive matrix to prevent the release of fibers, as the encapsulant creates a membrane over the surface (bridging encapsulant) or penetrates the material and binds its components together (penetrating encapsulant).",
  "subject": "Air",
  "references": [
    "Asbestos Hazard and Emergency Response Act Terms",
    "Terms of Environment",
    "40 CFR 763.83 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/encapsulation/"
}