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Controlling Asbestos in New Construction Materials 6

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WoodyPE

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Dec 26, 2006
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Why would anybody want asbestos in their new construction materials when it isn't necessary?

The liability is on the property owner, and the regulations stop short of eliminating the problem from everyday building materials like floor tiles, insulation, etc.

Imported construction materials are more likely to contain asbestos.

Do any material manufacturing companies label their products as "asbestos free".

Is there a "green list" of suppliers?
 
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@ chicopee said: "substitute material are inferior in quality, durability and performance."

WooyPE says: There must be something wrong with the binder-matrix because the material properties for asbestos are inferior to the commonly available substitutes. Please compare:

Ultimate Tensile Strength Comparison:
Chrysotile Asbestos: 3100 MPa
Spun Glass: 4710 MPA

Maximium Temperature Rating:
Chrysotile Asbestos: 1382 degree F
Spun Glass: 3000 degree F

Thermal Conduction:
Chrysotile Asbestos 0.09 BTU/(ft hr degree F)
Glass Wool 0.02 BTU/ (ft hr degree F)

The substitute materials also have carcinogen risks, but asbestos is 30 times worse as a carcinogen. Modern technology is wonderful isn't it?

 
Hey hey. I like this bumper sticker. It isn't available yet.

asbestos_free_bumper_sticker1.jpg
 
What leads you to think that new construction materials contain asbestos?

Independent asbestos inspectors lead me to believe that. Apparently I'm on the wrong forum because the Civil/Environmental group is clueless on this issue.

"woodype
if you wish to outlaw asbestos on your projects than do it. but being argumentative on this site will not help. perhaps if you had a new question to ask you might get another answer that will suit you. At this point however, your multiple posting is getting a tad obnoxious. I believe you have made your point, whatever it is."

Go ahead and put asbestos tainted materials in your residence and workplace if you wish. Don't expect me as a property owner or any of my clients to buy them from you. Good day to you too sir.
 
American "un"civil engineer: "I believe you have made your point, whatever it is."

German scientist: "I'm well aware of the risks of Asbestos but I didn't know that it is still used and allowed in the US?? Also thought that it was banned in the 80s.."

WoodyPE: Who do you think I'd hire to mitigate asbestos?
 
Thanks much bimr for the links.

It would be an improvement if asbestos fibers required the same labeling as mineral wool fibers.

I'm concerned that the asbestos regulations will be tightened again. Regulatory changes that include asbestos were proposed in the 2014 budget, but I don't know the details.

Most other developed countries banned this stuff decades ago.

 
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