MesoRC: Mesothelioma Resource Center

Everything you need to know about asbestos
• What is asbestos?
• Types of asbestos
• History of asbestos
• Asbestos uses - Historical & Present
• What products contain asbestos?
• Timeline of key events
• Asbestos companies
• Asbestos Crisis in Libby, Montana
• Asbestos & September 11th
• How can I remove asbestos safely?

The Risks of Asbestos Exposure
• How are people exposed to asbestos?
• Second hand asbestos exposure
• Asbestos exposure symptoms
• How to reduce asbestos exposure risks
• How can I get tested?
• Asbestos diseases overview
• Mesothelioma
• Lung cancer
• Esophageal cancer
• Gastrointestinal cancer
• Laryngeal cancer
• Pharyngeal cancer
• Asbestosis

Asbestos fibers can be found in thousands of products. These fibers have been used for many years for their thermal insulation, chemical and thermal stability, and strength. The chart below lists some of the many products that contain asbestos fibers.

Acoustical Plaster Adhesives Asphalt Floor Tile Base Flashing Cement Pipes Cement Wallboard Cement Siding Construction Mastics (floor tile, carpet, ceiling tile, etc.) Ceiling Tiles and Lay-in Panels Chalkboards Cooling Towers Caulking/Putties Decorative Plaster Ductwork Flexible Fabric Connections Electrical Panel Partitions Elevator Brake Shoes Electrical Cloth Elevator Equipment Panels

Fire Blankets Fire Curtains Fireproofing Materials Fire Doors Flooring Backing Heating and Electrical Ducts High-Temperature Gaskets Insulation  -Blown-in Insulation  -Boiler Insulation  -Breaching Insulation  -Spray-Applied Insulation  -Pipe Insulation  -Electric Wiring Insulation  -HVAC Duct Insulation

Joint Compounds Laboratory Hoods/Tabletops Laboratory Gloves Packing Materials (for wall/floor penetrations) Roofing Felt Roofing Shingles Spackling Compounds Textured Paints/Coatings Thermal Paper Products Taping Compounds (thermal) Vinyl Floor Tile Vinyl Sheet Flooring Vinyl Wall Coverings Wallboard

If you have ever worked in a job where you manufactured or handled these types of products on a regular basis, you may have inhaled asbestos fibers. If you plan to make any home repairs involving any of these materials, you may want to take extra precautions to protect yourself from any possible asbestos fibers in the process.