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Asbestos fibers are heat and fire
resistant and extremely durable. Because of these qualities, asbestos
was used in more than 3,500 building and consumer products. Since
the turn of the century, 30 million tons of asbestos have been used
in U.S. homes, schools, and workplaces. Most homes built or remodeled
from 1950-1979 contain some asbestos material. Asbestos is still
used in some products, but federal and state laws and regulations
prohibit asbestos from being used in most indoor construction materials.
Today asbestos fiber is used as a filler and reinforcer in asphalt
and tar-based surface coatings. These products are then used as
roof sealants, waterproof coatings, auto under-coatings, fireproofing
for structural steel, and automotive repair of brake assemblies
and clutch assemblies.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement pipe (transite)
Boilers
Brake Lining
Ceiling and Wall Texture
Fireproofing
Floor & ceiling tile
Gaskets
Joint compounds
Pumps
Refractories
Roofing
Thermal insulation products
Turbines
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