Chemical compositions may be used to dissolve coatings and at least partially encapsulate potentially hazardous fibers or potentially hazardous particles in the coating. The chemical composition for use in the removal of a textured or smooth surface comprising asbestos may comprise an aqueous solution comprising a surfactant package and triethyl phosphate. In certain embodiments, the surfactant package may comprise an alcohol ethoxylate surfactant and sodium lauryl sulfate.

Chemical compositions may be used to dissolve coatings and at least partially encapsulate potentially hazardous fibers or potentially hazardous particles in the coating. The chemical composition for use in the removal of a textured or smooth surface comprising asbestos may comprise an aqueous solution comprising a surfactant package and triethyl phosphate. In certain embodiments, the surfactant package may comprise an alcohol ethoxylate surfactant and sodium lauryl sulfate.