Uses for Asbestos

Asbestos Cement

Flat/ corrugated sheets, tiles, drainage & rainwater pipes, gutters, flues for boilers and ascots, high pressure water pipes, steam pipes, water tanks, wall ventilators, fire surrounds and moulded products. - typically 10 - 15% Chrysotile

Insulation Boards
Wall/ceiling cladding and coverings for structural steelworks. Acoustic & thermal insulation and fire retardent materials - typically 20 - 40% Amosite

Lagging
Pre formed lagging to boilers & pipework. May be in the form of rope, tapes, felts, blankets, quilts and corrugated papers - up to 90% Chrysotile, Amosite or Crocidolite

Sprayed Coatings
Fire protection to structural steelworks, thermal & acoustic insulation and condensation prevention - up to 85% Crocidolite, Amosite or Chrysotile

Caulking Materials
Used in fire proofing to seal joints and holes - 30 - 80% Chrysotile or Amosite

Yarns and Ropes
Used as joint seals in many products and common in electrical components - up to 100% Chrysotile

Cloths and Textiles
Fire blankets, clothing, oven gloves, safety curtains and blankets - up to 100% Chrysotile

Paints and Surface Coverings
Artex and other coatings - usually 4% Chrysotile