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Growth of mold on fiberglass insulation materials--a review of the literature

Van Loo, J. Robbins, C. Swenson, L. and Kelman, B.
2004
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 1(6)349-354


Van Loo, J. Robbins, C. Swenson, L. and Kelman, B., (2004), "Growth of mold on fiberglass insulation materials--a review of the literature", Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 1(6)349-354.
Abstract:
An exhaustive search of the literature on the growth of mold on fiberglass insulation materials was conducted. Because of the paucity of published material, both peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed articles were included. The literature indicates that fiberglass can serve as a support matrix for the collection of debris which, when moist, have the capability of supporting the growth of mold. Further, binding and paper-based moisture barriers from fiberglass resins are also capable of supporting the growth of mold when moist.

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Loo, V.
     
Robbins, J.
     
Swenson, C.
     
Kelman, B.
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