MOLD LAB Testing
Natural Link MOLD LAB, Inc.
"With a growing awareness of the potential hazards of biological agents
in homes, schools, and workplaces, an industry has grown to help assess
the potential health effects of airborne molds and other biological contaminants." Rust
Bullet, LLC decided to test Rust Bullet® Rust Inhibitive Coating to
determine its effectiveness as an encapsulant for fungal spores on wood
surfaces at Natural Link MOLD LAB, Inc., www.naturallinkmoldlab.com.
As a specialized microbiology laboratory, Natural Link MOLD LAB, Inc.
offers expertise in analysis of samples from indoor environments contaminated
by molds and other microbes. Being a service-oriented laboratory, they work
with industry professionals to help strengthen knowledge of fungi, bacteria,
and mold related issues. Natural Link MOLD LAB, Inc. provides analytical
services to suit all projects, from cost-effective, genus level ID an enumeration,
through detailed microbial investigations with complete species ID.
In addition to their laboratory analytical testing, they offer a wide
range of consulting and training services.
Test Results: by Sean P. Abbott, Ph.D., Analytical Director
Before treatment, wood sample with spore suspension
| Sample Replicate Number Fungal Growth Detected
(CFU/25cm²) |
Lumber |
OSB |
| 1 |
375 |
375 |
| 2 |
325 |
275 |
| 3 |
300 |
250 |
| 4 |
375 |
300 |
| 5 |
275 |
300 |
All sample plates taken from wood surfaces
exhibited extensive fungal growth
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After treatment, wood sample with spore suspension
treated with Rust Bullet®
Rust Inhibitive Coating
| Sample Replicate Number Fungal Growth Detected
(CFU/25cm²) |
Lumber |
OSB |
| 1 |
ND |
ND |
| 2 |
ND |
ND |
| 3 |
ND |
ND |
| 4 |
ND |
ND |
| 5 |
ND |
ND |
ND=None Detected - All sample plates taken
from wood surfaces treated with
Rust Bullet® Rust Inhibitive Coating exhibited NO fungal growth
Click
here to view the formal report:
Report No. 9313-R01, Natural Link MOLD LAB,
Inc.
