Where is Asbestos most likely to be found?
Asbestos was commonly used as an acoustic insulator, thermal insulation, fire proofing and in other building materials. Asbestos fibers are incredibly strong and have properties that make them resistant to heat. Many products are in use today that contain asbestos. Some of the more common products that may contain asbestos include:
| Cement Pipes |
Laboratory Hoods/Table Tops |
Elevator Brake Shoes |
| Cement Wallboard |
Laboratory Gloves |
HVAC Duct Insulation |
| Cement Siding |
Fire Blankets |
Boiler Insulation |
| Asphalt Floor Tile |
Elevator Equipment Panels |
Ductwork Flexible Fabric Connections |
| Fire Curtains |
Breaching Insulation |
Vinyl floor Tile |
| Caulking/Putties |
Cooling Towers |
Vinyl Sheet Flooring |
| Flooring Backing |
Adhesives |
Pipe Insulation (corrugated air-cell block, etc.) |
| Wallboard |
Joint Compounds |
Construction Mastics (floor tile, carpet, ceiling tile, etc.) |
| Acoustical Plaster |
Decorative Plaster |
Heating and Electrical Ducts |
| Vinyl Wall Coverings |
Spackling Compounds |
High Temperature Gaskets |
| Textured Paints/Coatings |
Roofing Shingles |
Roofing Felt |
| Ceiling Tiles and Lay-in Panels |
Base Flashing |
Thermal Paper Products |
| Spray-Applied Insulation |
Fire Doors |
Electrical Cloth |
| Blown-in Insulation |
Electrical Panel Partitions |
Fireproofing Materials |
| Chalkboards |
Taping Compounds (Thermal) |
Electrical Wiring Insulation |
| Packing Materials (for wall/floor penetrations) |
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