1.1 This test method covers the determination of the cellulose content of asbestos-cement products. Refer to Notes 1 and 2.

1.2 Before this test method can be used for the determination of other organic substances in asbestos-cement, it must be ascertained that accurate results can be obtained by correlation trials with known concentrations of the organic substances in question present in samples of asbestos-cement.

1.3 The values stated in SI system units are standard. The inch-pound units in parentheses are provided for information only.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. See 7.1 for specific safety hazard.