Growth of mold on fiberglass insulation building materials--a review of the literature.
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.
Van Loo
Jason M
JM
GlobalTox, Redmond, Washington 98052, USA.
Robbins
Coreen A
CA
Swenson
Lonie
L
Kelman
Bruce J
BJ
D016902:Air Pollution, Indoor; D003252:Construction Materials; D005658:Fungi / Q000254:growth & development*; D005898:Glass; D014867:Water
C009753:fiberglass; D014867:Water