### Question
How does the law define friable asbestos-containing material?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 2642*, **friable asbestos-containing material** is defined as:

> any asbestos-containing material applied on ceilings, walls, structural members, piping, duct work, or any other part of a building which when dry may be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 2642*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 53-TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER II-ASBESTOS HAZARD EMERGENCY RESPONSE**

