What Are The Most Common Asbestos-containing Products?
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Visit our website: www.elglaw.com Do you know what the most commonly asbestos-containing products are? From household items to construction materials, asbestos has been used for decades. Learn what the most dangerous products that can lead to asbestos-related conditions are.
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What Are The Most Common Asbestos-containing Products?
- 1. WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON ASBESTOS-CONTAINING PRODUCTS? B R O U G H T T O Y O U B Y E N V I R O N M E N T A L L I T I G A T I O N G R O U P , P . C .
- 2. "Even though the serious health risks of prolonged exposure to asbestos had been suggested since the 1900s, it was not until the 1970s that multiple government agencies deemed asbestos carcinogenic." Michael Bartlett
- 3. TYPES OF ASBESTOS Asbestos refers to a group of several naturally occurring minerals, six of which have been formally recognized: chrysotile, actinolite, anthophyllite, crocidolite, tremolite, and amosite. However, asbestos is commonly divided into two groups: chrysotile and amphibole. Chrysotile, also known as white asbestos, has the highest prevalence, being used as a raw material in approximately 95% of all asbestos-containing products. Amphibole is encountered less in consumer products nowadays.
- 4. WHY WAS ASBESTOS USED? Efficient heat insulator; Greater tensile strength than steel; Non-flammable; Thermal stability and resistance; Electrical stability and resistance; Good for soundproofing; Good against corrosion; Durable; Accessible and low-cost. Asbestos has numerous convenient properties such as: Asbestos was not considered a health hazard until the 1970s when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the International Agency for Research on Cancer deemed asbestos carcinogenic.
- 5. COMMON USES OF ASBESTOS Up to 5,000 different asbestos-containing consumer products have been manufactured over the course of the previous century in the U.S. Construction materials, household appliances, and automotive components are just three of the most important categories of asbestos-containing products. Between 1940 and 1972, the U.S. Navy began increasing the use of asbestos-containing insulation for their vessels. Occupational exposure accounts for the majority of asbestos-related conditions but the workplace is not the only place where these toxic minerals are present. Houses built before the 1980s may also pose a great risk for the health of their inhabitants.
- 6. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS THAT MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS: insulation; vinyl floor tiles; asphalt floor tiles; cement wallboards; shingles; textured paint; roofing felt; mastics; adhesives; wires; putty; tapes; fuse boxes; plastic; boilers; electrical panels; furnaces; heating ducts; pumps; sheet rope; turbines; floor backing; cables; generators; cement; tiles; calcium silicate; fire doors; metal mesh blankets; siding; tar paper; decorative plasters' ductwork connectors; zonolite insulation; acoustical plasters; fire blankets.
- 7. HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES THAT MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS: hair dryers; boilers; toasters; fertilizers; electric heaters dishwashers; slow cookers; agricultural fillers; fume hoods; barbecue mitts; stovepipe rings; deep fryers; ovens; curling irons; pot holders; ironing board covers; crock pots; talcum powder; cigarette filters; stove mats; washers; electric blankets; popcorn poppers.
- 8. AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS THAT MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS: brake clutches; car exhausts; heat seals; hood lining; gaskets; valve rings; disc pads; packing; car batteries; insulation; engines; brake lining; drum brakes; transmission plates; brake pads.
- 9. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT THAT MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS: respirators; dust masks; aprons; laboratory gloves sleeves; glassblower mitts; leggings; firefighter protective equipment; protective clothing for foundry and metal workers.
- 10. If you suspect asbestos is present in one or multiple products in your house, it is recommended not to disturb the item in question in any way, as friction often leads to fibers being released into the air, especially when materials are brittle or loosely-bound. ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION GROUP, PC
- 11. If you need to remove an item that you suspect is contaminated with asbestos it is strongly recommended to opt for the professional services of an asbestos abatement company whose well-trained employees will efficiently remove the carcinogenic minerals from your home. ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION GROUP, PC
- 12. L E A R N M O R E A B O U T A S B E S T O S E X P O S U R E : P R E S E N T A T I O N B Y : E N V I R O N M E N T A L L I T I G A T I O N G R O U P , P . C . WWW.ELGLAW.COM