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Uses of Asbestos

Brake Shoes Due to its many desirable qualities, asbestos was used extensively in building, shipping, automotive, and various other products used extensively on the job and in the homes of millions of Americans. Products containing asbestos can be found in numerous occupational workplaces, homes, schools, and other buildings. A wide array of construction, fireproofing and heat-resistant, automotive, and even some household products contain asbestos. Below is only a partial list of the thousands of products in which asbestos has been used.

Cement Pipes, Wallboard, and Siding
Asphalt and Vinyl Floor Tile
Vinyl Sheet Flooring
Vinyl Wall Coverings
Flooring Backing
Construction Mastics (i.e. tile, carpet, ceiling tile, etc.)
Acoustical and Decorative Plaster
Spackling Compounds
Textured Paints/Coatings
Caulking/Putties
Adhesives
Wallboard
Ceiling Tiles and Lay-in Panels
Insulation Spray-Applied or Blown-in
Thermal taping Compounds
Packing Materials (for wall or floor)
High Temperature Gaskets
Laboratory Hoods and Table Top
Laboratory Gloves
Fireproofing Materials
Fire Blankets
Fire Curtains
Automotive brakes, valves, faskets and hoodliner

Fire Doors
Elevator Equipment Panels and Brake Shoes
Tape
Insulation for:
- HVAC Ducts
- Boilers
- Breaching
Ductwork Flexible Fabric Connections
Cooling Towers
Heating and Electrical Ducts
Pipe Insulation (corrugated air-cell, block, etc.)
Heating and Electrical Ducts
Electrical Panel Partitions
Electrical Cloth
Electric Wiring Insulation
Chalkboards
Roofing Shingles and Felt
Base Flashing
Thermal Paper Products
Joint Compounds
Yarn
Gold Bond Adhesive, Cement, Plaster, Perfo-Lyte, Tar paper
HiTemp Products

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