What Materials May Contain Asbestos?
Asbestos has been widely used within many products and it is estimated that up to 5,000 products contain asbestos in varying amounts from as little as 0.1% to as much as 100%.
Some examples of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs):
Thermal Insulation
Boiler insulation, Pipework insulation, Loose Fill Insulation, Heat Shields, Paper Lining to Preformed Pipe Insulation.
Sprayed Coatings/Fire Protection
Applied to Structural Steel Work, Insulation, Sound Proofing, Fire Protection in Ducts.
Asbestos Insulation Board (A.I.B), Mill Boards and Cement Products
Ceiling/Wall Panels, Linings As Heat And Fire Breaks, Moulding/Beading To Fire Door Glass, Door Panels, Asbestos Cement, Ceiling/Wall Panels Corrugated Roof Sheets, Garages, Infill Panels, Rain Water Goods, Boiler Flues, Barge Boards, Plant Pots, Air Brick Connecting Pieces, Bath Panels, Soffit Boards, Eternite Roof & Wall Tiles, Fume Cabinets, Promenade Tiles, Pressure Pipes, Soil Pipes & Fittings, Window Sills, Window Boxes, Water Tanks.
Asbestos Textiles
Fire Blankets, Fire Curtains, Gloves, Electrical Flashguards, Boiler Gaskets/Seals, Ropes, Cable Sheathings, Valve Packings.
Coatings
Textured Coatings, Bitumen Coatings, Sprayed Coatings, Profile Sheet Coatings, Paper Coating To Fibre Board.
Flooring Products
Vinyl Floor Tiles, Asphalt Floor Tiles, Paper Backing To Vinyl Flooring, Bituminous Floor Adhesives, Promenade Tiles.
Other Products
Toilet Cisterns, Sink Pads, Roofing Felts, Bituminous Products, Stair Treads, Damp Proof Courses, Mastics, Paints. |