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Where Can Asbestos Be Found?
Asbestos is commonly used as an acoustic insulator, thermal
insulation, fire proofing and in other building materials. Asbestos
fibers are incredibly strong and have properties that make them
resistant to heat. Many products are in used today that contain
asbestos. Most of these are materials used in heat and acoustic
insulation, fire proofing, and roofing and flooring. Some of the more
common products that may contain asbestos include:
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Cement pipes |
Laboratory Hoods/Table Tops |
Elevator Brake Shoes |
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Cement Wallboard |
Laboratory Gloves |
HVAC Duct Insulation |
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Cement Siding |
Fire Blankets |
Boiler Insulation |
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Asphalt Floor Tile |
Fire Curtains |
Breaching Insulation |
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Vinyl Floor Title |
Elevator Equipment Panels |
Ductwork Flexible Fabric Connection |
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Vinyl Sheet Flooring |
Caulking/Putties |
Cooling Towers |
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Flooring Backing |
Adhesives |
Pipe Insulation (corrugated
air-cell, block, etc.) |
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Construction Mastics (floor tile,
carpet, ceiling tile, etc) |
Wallboard |
Heating and Electrical Ducts |
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Acoustical Plaster |
Spackling Compounds |
High Temperature Gaskets |
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Decorative Plaster |
Joint Compounds |
Vinyl Wall Coverings |
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Textured Paints/Coatings |
Roofing Shingles |
Roofing Felt |
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Ceiling Tiles and Lay-in Panels |
Base Flashing |
Thermal Paper Products |
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Spray-Applied Insulation |
Fire Doors |
Electrical Cloth |
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Blown-in Insulation |
Electrical Panel Partition |
Fireproofing Materials |
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Taping Compounds (thermal) |
Packing Materials (for wall/floor
penetrations) |
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Electric Wiring Insulation |
Chalkboards |
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| Source: EPA |
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