Asbestos: Main Uses

• The main uses of asbestos are in building materials, paper products, asbestos-cement products, friction products, textiles, packings and gaskets, and asbestos-reinforced plastics.

• Asbestos use in the United States is currently decreasing.

Courtesy of the EPA

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see also: No safe exposure level for asbestos exists No safe asbestos exposure levels: all levels hazardous to health. There is no safe level of exposure to asbestos fibers, says the EPA. Asbestos cement pipe still manufactured and used Use of asbestos cement pipe never ceased, despite moratorium. Pipe fitters still cut, bevel, grind and use asbestos cement pipe. Asbestos Uses: Fiber Insulation Asbestos fiber is an excellent material for insulation. Asbestos fiber insulation is strong, flexible and will not burn.

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