Asbestos in Vermiculite and Zonolite Insulation

Asbestos contamination in vermiculite and vermiculite products has become a concern to many citizens throughout the country. Vermiculite contaminated with asbestos was used in the past as a poured-in insulation in attics. On its web site, EPA has updated information about Vermiculite and its uses, factsheets, Question and Answer documents, reports and links to EPA Regional vermiculite pages.

Link to EPA"s Current Best Practices for Vermiculite Attic Insulation

Link to Q&A Regarding Vermiculite Insulation