Asbestos in Flexible Duct Connectors
Concerned that exposure to flexible duct connectors made with asbestos could lead to asbestos-related diseases such as asbestosis and mesothelioma cancer? Learn more below.
Considered the “magic mineral” for much of the last century, asbestos was included in countless industrial and consumer products– from ship insulation to hairdryers. Fireproof, versatile, durable and abundant, asbestos was often included in any product that needed to be fireproofed, insulated or even strengthened. One of the many uses for asbestos was in flexible duct connectors.
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Flexible duct connectors are used in ventilation systems to muffle vibrations and friction between HVAC equipment fans and connected duct work right at the source. Flexible duct connectors reduce the rattling noise that could easily move throughout a building’s metal duct work. Asbestos was used to make flexible duct connectors until the late 1970s, when its use was phased out of most construction products. If you built, installed, repaired or removed asbestos flexible duct connectors prior to the late 1970s, you may be at risk of developing an asbestos related disease such as mesothelioma.
If you suspect you may have been exposed to asbestos, contact your doctor immediately. You may also have legal rights. Mesothelioma law has developed to help victims receive compensation from the companies that exposed them to asbestos.
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