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Asbestos 101

Asbestos is a material containing naturally occurring minerals that create flexible, soft, heat- and corrosion-resistant fibers. It works as an effective insulator and is also present in paper, cement, plastic, cloth, and other materials to make them stronger. However, because exposure to asbestos can cause cancer and other asbestos-related diseases, U.S. manufacturers and companies may only use it in products if the amount of asbestos is less than one percent. 

  • How to Identify Asbestos Products
  • Asbestos Came Under Scrutiny in 1989
  • Health Risks Associated with Asbestos
How to Identify Asbestos Products

How to Identify Asbestos Products

You cannot tell if a material contains asbestos – or how much asbestos it contains – simply by looking at it. In some cases, a label will tell you if asbestos is present. Other times, the only effective way to identify asbestos content is testing by a trained and accredited asbestos inspector or contractor.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), discontinued asbestos products include:

  • Adhesives, sealants, and coatings in roof and non-roof applications
  • Arc chutes in electricity generating plants
  • Cement products
  • Millboard
  • Packings for mechanical equipment
  • Pipeline wrap
  • Vinyl-asbestos floor tile
  • Protective clothing and other woven asbestos textiles
  • Building insulation and textured paints
Asbestos Came Under Scrutiny in 1989

Asbestos Came Under Scrutiny in 1989

For several years, the United States has had specific regulations in place for manufacturing and using products that contain asbestos. There was a partial ban on products in 1989 and then a final ruling in 2019 that prevented certain products from returning to the marketplace. A final ruling in March 2024 banning chrysotile asbestos was made as the first rule under the 2016 amendments to the United States’ chemical safety law (the Toxic Substances Control Act) to be finalized.

Health Risks Associated with Asbestos

Health Risks Associated with Asbestos

Products that contain significant amounts of asbestos require expert safety and handling. Inexperienced people handling asbestos face several risks. For instance, inhaling or ingesting dust from asbestos can lead to mineral fibers becoming permanently trapped in the human body. The fibers may then cause inflammation, scarring, genetic injury, and cancer or lung disease.

Asbestos-linked diseases include:

  • Mesothelioma – an aggressive cancer in the pleural and peritoneal linings
  • Ovarian or laryngeal cancer
  • Lung cancer
  • Lung disease

To prevent the health risks from asbestos, it is crucial to hire a trusted asbestos abatement team with a track record for successful and safe asbestos removal.

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