Thermochemical conversion is a recently developed method to aid the removal of asbestos especially in extensive projects. The method uses chemicals and heat which changes asbestos into volcanic materials that doesn’t release toxic fibers. EPA validates it as an option to dispose asbestos although it doesn’t confirm if the agency has released a complete authorization for asbestos abatement undertakings. Pennsylvania may have a use for this method in clearing a 60-acre location polluted with asbestos which may take 10 years long in order to clear around 3 million tons of asbestos spanning three municipalities.

Source: New technology could aid in asbestos removal