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Due to asbestos's flame resistance properties, it was used in many different products over the years. While further use of asbestos is banned, there are many older houses or products that contains asbestos.
Insulation
Insulation
The most commonly known use for asbestos. Asbestos was used a lot as insulation, roofing, flooring for it's flame resistant properties. A lot of older homes have asbestos, but more modern homes have safer replacements
Automotive
Automotive
Some older models of cars uses asbestos in various different parts. Some of the common parts were break pads and lining, clutches, and gaskets.Â
Cement
Cement
Asbestos in cement was a common and affordable building material. It is not used anymore because of its health risk when damaged or aged.
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