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What Is Asbestos Used For

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What Is Used For

Asbestos has been widely used across multiple industries due to its unique properties such as being heat-resistant, durable, and a good insulator[1].

  • Insulation: Asbestos was commonly used for thermal and electrical insulation in buildings, factories, and ships, particularly for steam engines, boilers, and steam pipes[2].[4].
  • Construction Materials: It has been added to cement for durable roofing, asbestos-cement pipes, cement boards and sheets, and as reinforcement in vinyl floor tiles and asphalt shingles[1].[2].[5].
  • Fireproofing: The mineral was integral in fireproof coatings, paint, sprays, and textiles, including firefighter clothing and military gear[2].[4].
  • Automotive Products: Asbestos can be found in vehicle brakes (pads, linings, shoes), clutch linings, transmission plates, and gaskets because of its friction and heat-resistance properties[1].[3].[4].
  • Textiles: Asbestos fibers were spun into yarn, cloth, tape, rope, and used to make fire-resistant and heat-insulating fabrics[1].[4].
  • Coatings, Sealants & Adhesives: Used in roofing compounds, caulking, industrial glues, and as sealant tapes in windows and vehicles[1].[5].
  • Papers & Felts: Incorporated as linings in flooring and roofing, and wrapped around pipes and electrical insulation[1].[5].
  • Plastic & Rubber Products: Reinforced plastics (PVC, nylon, epoxy resins) and rubber-based products such as gaskets and seals[1].[5].
  • Home Appliances: Found in older and some newer appliances that require heat resistance or insulation, such as stoves, dryers, microwaves, and coffee pots[3].
  • Electrical Components: High-grade electrical paper for insulation in motors, generators, transformers, switch gears, and other apparatuses[5].
  • Specialized Industrial Uses: Found in arc chutes, missile liners, packings, pipeline wraps, roofing felts, and separators in fuel cells/batteries[5].

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