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Artex surface coating becomes a health hazard when it is sanded or demolished

April 13, 2010 - Artex is a surface coating used for interior decorating and most often found on ceilings. Until the mid-1980s, Artex coating was made with white asbestos to strengthen it and to provide a minimum amount of fire resistance.

Notably, Artex surface coating is harmful when it is in a powdered form or when the coated surface is being sanded (an activity that emits toxic asbestos dust into the air).

Inhalation of airborne asbestos fibers qualifies as an asbestos exposure, which is known to lead to deadly diseases like asbestosis and mesothelioma.

Artex removal requires a professional

Professional advice from an asbestos abatement contractor is helpful when removing Artex-coated materials or working with a surface covered with Artex.

“Artex” is a trademark of Artex Ltd., a company based in the U.K.

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