Asbestos Fibers
Asbestos fibers can be found in thousands of products. These fibers have been used for many years in construction and other products for their thermal insulation, chemical and thermal stability, and strength. The chart below lists some of the many products that contain asbestos fibers.
| Products Containing Asbestos Fibers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cement Pipes | Decorative Plaster | Laboratory Hoods/Table Tops |
| Cement Wallboard | Textured Paints/Coatings | Laboratory Gloves |
| Cement Siding | Ceiling Tiles and Lay-in Panels | Fire Blankets |
| Asphalt Floor Tile | Spray-Applied Insulation | Fire Curtains |
| Vinyl Floor Tile | Blown-in Insulation | Elevator Brake Shoes |
| Vinyl Sheet Flooring | Fireproofing Materials | HVAC Duct Insulation |
| Flooring Backing | Taping Compounds (thermal) | Boiler Insulation |
| Construction Mastics (floor tile, carpet, ceiling tile, etc.) | Packing Materials (for wall/floor penetrations) | Breaching Insulation |
| Acoustical Plaster | High Temperature Gaskets | Ductwork Flexible Fabric Connections |
| Elevator Equipment Panels | Cooling Towers | Pipe Insulation (corrugated air-cell, block, etc.) |
| Heating and Electrical Ducts | Electrical Panel Partitions | Electrical Cloth |
| Electric Wiring Insulation | Chalkboards | Roofing Shingles |
| Roofing Felt | Base Flashing | Thermal Paper Products |
| Fire Doors | Caulking/Putties | Adhesives |
| Wallboard | Joint Compounds | Vinyl Wall Coverings |
| Spackling Compounds | ||
If you have ever worked in a job where you manufactured or handled these types of products on a regular basis, you may have inhaled asbestos fibers. If you plan to make any home repairs involving any of these materials, you may want to take extra precautions to protect yourself from any possible asbestos fibers during the construction.
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