Could this be asbestos ?

[PipM]

Hi, not sure what forum to put this in. 
 

I’m wanting to replace out loft insulation. We have the old original 1975 warm air ducting up there that I was going to just remove. It is wrapped in plastic and has a yellow fibreglass like insulation in it (see photos). Could this be asbestos ? The second photo shows a patch where the plastic sheet is torn and you can see the yellow insulation underneath. 
Any thoughts ?

Edited October 3, 2023 by PipM
Grammar

[Mr Punter]

No.  It looks like glass mineral wool insulation.

[markc]

Agree with @Mr Punter , wrong colour and look for asbestos. Good respirator and Google’s anyway and disposable coveralls to minimise inhaled and itch

Edited October 3, 2023 by markc

[TonyT]

A sample tested gives good peace of mind

[Thorfun]

1 hour ago, TonyT said:

A sample tested gives good peace of mind

couldn't agree more

[FuerteStu]

Yellow looks like glass fibre, but what's underneath raised an eyebrow. 

 

You can see a 'mesh' coated in something grey. 

 

I've seen asbestos tape (for duct sealing) with the same design. 

 

Get it tested before digging further

[Mr Punter]

6 hours ago, PipM said:

I’m wanting to replace out loft insulation.

 

Why not just leave the ducting up there and top up the insulation?  The ducting is plastic wrapped and insulated with glass wool, so is safe to leave.

[PipM]

 

 

That tape is a silver duct tape type product. Below is a video. I’ll get it tested asap but now I’m paranoid as I’ve disturbed it a bit.  Thoughts ? 

 

 

 

Edited October 3, 2023 by PipM

[TonyT]

Get it tested if it’s stressing you, hopefully it will be fine.

it will give you peace of mind and any trades working in the house

 

[Roche]

On 03/10/2023 at 21:29, TonyT said:

Get it tested if it’s stressing you, hopefully it will be fine.

it will give you peace of mind and any trades working in the house

 

The insulation looks like Rockwool, but the fabric mesh looks suspect to me, Definitely get it tested before touching