Asbestos in Gunning Mix
Concerned that exposure to gunning mix made with asbestos could lead to asbestos-related diseases such as lung cancer, aabestosis, and mesothelioma cancer?
What is gunning mix?
Considered a vital strategic commodity for much of the last century, asbestos was included in thousands of products where insulation, fireproofing, or durability was needed. One of the many uses for asbestos was in gunning mix.
Gunning mix compound is used to fill and repair cracks in furnace linings. Because of their exposure to extreme heat, gunning mixes need to be durable, heat and flame resistant, and non-corrosive, asbestos was the obvious material choice. While most of the gunning mix made today is considered safe, some compounds are still made with asbestos in countries with thriving asbestos industries such as China and India.
If you manufactured, mixed, installed, repaired or removed asbestos gunning mix prior to the late 1970s, you may be at risk of developing an asbestos related disease such as mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a rare but deadly form of cancer that attacks the lungs, abdomen, or in rare cases, the heart.
If you believe you may have been exposed to asbestos, or have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may want to consider calling a mesothelioma attorney to discuss your legal options. Mesothelioma law has developed to help mesothelioma victims fight back against the companies that put them at risk. A qualified mesothelioma attorney can help you get the compensation that you and your family need and deserve.