Asbestos

Asbestos Products

These are the most common products that contain asbestos. Many of them still exist in older buildings, schools, and homes because they were frequently utilized from the 1940's to the 1970's. You will notice that most of the products are of an insulating or fireproofing nature.

• pipe and furnace insulation materials
• duct insulation for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems 
• asbestos and cement shingles, siding, and roofing
• thermal seals
• insulated electric and wire panels
• millboard and transite board
• resilient floor tiles
• the backing on vinyl sheet flooring
• floor tile adhesives and coatings
• soundproofing or decorative material, like acoustical textures
• patching and joint compound
• fireproof gloves, blankets, curtains and stove-top pads, asbestos cloth
• spackling compounds
• automobile brake pads and linings, clutch facings, and gaskets