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Asbestos Roofing & Siding

Asbestos-cement roofing shingles, siding panels, and built-up roofing felts were standard residential and commercial building products.

Gaskets, Packing & Sealing Materials

Compressed asbestos gaskets and shaft packing were standard sealing materials in high-temperature industrial piping systems through the …

Industrial Pumps

Centrifugal and reciprocating pumps used asbestos packing, gaskets, and insulation throughout industrial service until the 1980s.

Phenolic Molding Compounds

Phenolic molding compounds used in electrical components, appliances, and industrial equipment contained chrysotile asbestos as a …

Pipe & Block Insulation

Asbestos pipe covering, sectional block insulation, and thermal lagging applied to steam and process piping throughout industrial and …

Valves, Fittings & Steam Traps

Industrial valves, steam traps, and pipe fittings contained asbestos packing, stem seals, and body gaskets through the mid-1980s.

Automotive Friction Products

Original equipment brake components and friction materials in vehicles manufactured before 1980 commonly contained chrysotile asbestos.

Drilling Fluids & Completion Fluids

Chrysotile asbestos was used as a fluid loss additive and viscosifier in certain oil well drilling muds and completion fluids.

Electrical Switchgear & Components

High-voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, and electrical components used asbestos arc barriers and phenolic molding compounds.

HVAC Equipment

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment manufactured with asbestos-containing insulation, gaskets, and thermal wrap.

Industrial Chemicals & Talc

Several industrial chemical products and talc-based compounds were contaminated with naturally occurring asbestos fibers.

Industrial Furnaces & Ovens

Heat treat furnaces, annealing ovens, and industrial kilns manufactured with asbestos-lined fireboxes and door seals.

Mining & Excavation Equipment

Mining machinery, shovels, and underground equipment used asbestos insulation and friction components throughout the mid-twentieth century.

Paper Mill Components

Asbestos was used extensively in paper mill equipment insulation, dryer felts, and steam system components.

Paper Mill Dryer Felts

Dryer felts used in paper manufacturing were historically manufactured with asbestos fiber content to withstand extreme heat and moisture.

Railroad Equipment & Components

Locomotives, railcars, and railroad infrastructure contained asbestos insulation in boilers, brake systems, and pipe lagging.

Refractory Materials & Cements

Asbestos-containing refractory cements, gunning mixes, and insulating castables used in steel mills, aluminum plants, and industrial …

Air Handlers & HVAC Equipment

Pre-1980 air handling units, duct lining, and HVAC insulation frequently contained asbestos. Sheet metal workers installing and later …

Asbestos Textiles, Cloth & Tape

Woven asbestos cloth, tape, rope, and yarn were used as gaskets, thermal barriers, and fire curtains throughout industrial facilities. …

Asbestos-Textiles

Boilers & Boiler Insulation

Industrial boilers were insulated with asbestos block, blanket, and cement products on their fireboxes, steam drums, and external surfaces. …

Brake Pads & Friction Products

Chrysotile asbestos provided the heat resistance and durability required in automotive and industrial brake linings, clutch facings, and …

Ceiling Tile & Acoustic Products

Acoustic ceiling tile, lay-in panel systems, and spray-applied decorative finishes used chrysotile asbestos for fire resistance and acoustic …

Cement Pipe, Board & Transite

Asbestos-cement products — marketed under the trade name 'Transite' — were used for roofing, siding, flue pipe, industrial ductwork, and …

Electrical Insulation & Panels

Asbestos was used extensively in electrical arc chutes, panel board liners, wire insulation, and switchgear components because of its …

Floor Tile & Adhesive

Vinyl asbestos floor tile (VAT) and its associated mastic adhesives were installed in virtually every commercial building and millions of …

Gaskets & Packing

Asbestos gaskets and compressed sheet packing were installed throughout refineries, chemical plants, and power generation facilities. Their …

Joint Compounds & Patching Plaster

Asbestos-containing joint compounds, spackling pastes, and patching plasters were sold under dozens of brand names for residential and …

Marine & Shipyard Products

Shipbuilding involved more asbestos per square foot than virtually any other industry — pipe lagging, boiler insulation, bulkhead panels, …

Phenolic Resin & Molding Compounds

Asbestos-filled phenolic molding compounds were used in electrical panels, switchgear components, and industrial molded parts from the 1930s …

Pipe Covering & Insulation

Preformed asbestos pipe covering was the standard thermal insulation for steam, condensate, and process piping in virtually every industrial …

Plaster & Stucco

Asbestos-containing plaster, stucco, and joint fill products were used in commercial construction through the early 1980s. Plasterers who …

Pumps & Pump Packing

Industrial pumps handling hot water, steam, and chemical slurries relied on asbestos rope packing in their stuffing boxes. Pump mechanics …

Roofing Materials

Asbestos-containing roofing felt, shingles, and built-up roofing membranes were the standard industrial and commercial roofing materials …

Spray-Applied Fireproofing

Spray-applied asbestos fireproofing was used on structural steel in buildings constructed between the 1950s and early 1970s. W.R. Grace's …

Steam Traps & Fittings

Steam traps, expansion joints, and steam specialties were heavily insulated with asbestos block and fitting covers throughout industrial …

Turbines & Steam Equipment

Steam turbines in power plants and industrial facilities were wrapped with asbestos insulation from the 1920s through the 1970s. Turbine …

Valves & Valve Packing

Steam and process valves used asbestos braided packing in their stems and bonnets. Every time a valve was repacked — routine maintenance in …