Asbestos in Boiler Insulation
Concerned that asbestos boiler insulation could cause asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma? Learn more below.
What is asbestos boiler insulation?
As the choice heat-resistant and insulating material for most of the twentieth century, asbestos made its way into countless products until it was phased out of construction use starting in the late 1970s. Boiler insulation made from asbestos was very popular for keeping energy costs down and preventing fire on superheated boilers and pipes. Old asbestos can still be found in millions of US boilers constructed before the 1980s. While relatively harmless intact, asbestos boiler insulation can become saturated with moisture or otherwise damaged, resulting in material that is worn, friable and airborne.
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Can asbestos boiler insulation cause mesothelioma?
Inhaled asbestos fibers can become lodged in the lungs over time, potentially causing scarring, inflammation, and asbestos related diseases. Scarring of the lungs, referred to as asbestosis, can cause respiratory difficulties and even heart failure. Exposure has also been linked to several types of cancer, including lung, stomach, intestinal, esophageal, and rectal, as well as a very rare form of cancer called mesothelioma.
Health issues related to asbestos exposure can appear many years after the exposure occurred, so victims may not even be aware that they have been exposed to asbestos until it’s too late.
Mesothelioma lawyers may be able to help you
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or any other asbestos-related disease from workplace or home exposure to asbestos, contact an experienced mesothelioma lawyer immediately. Mesothelioma attorneys have helped thousands of mesothelioma patients win compensation for lost wages and medical costs.
Asbestos companies knew of the risks of asbestos exposure for decades before the public knew. There are avenues to compensation for their criminal actions. Asbestos attorneys can help.