Asbestos in Vermiculite IDPH
Asbestos in the air can be inhaled and cause lung damage. If asbestos is not in the air, it is not dangerous to your lungs. If you must remove any asbestoscontaining vermiculite from your home, you should hire a licensed asbestos contractor. Vermiculite is used in some potting soil for plant growth, and it appears as bright gold or silver flakes.