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Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a rare form of lung cancer. It is caused by exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma has a long latency period. This is the time from when you were exposed until the time you are diagnosed. So many people have no clue how or where they were exposed to asbestos. The following is a brief summary of some of the more common asbestos containing products. By reviewing this list, you can make an initial assessment to determine if you were ever exposed to asbestos and did not know it. • Asbestos block – used for insulation around boilers and tanks. • Asbestos cement –Mixed with water and used to fill in gaps when using pipe covering and block on boilers. • Asbestos packing – It could be oily in nature or have a more dry consistency depending upon its use. Packing was utilized to fill gaps in pump connections and other equipment where high heat could be generated. The packing was needed to seal flanges or joints. • Asbestos gaskets – It was generally a flat material that was either pre-cut (in the form of circles) or sold in sheets from which gaskets were cut. Gasket material was used as a sealant in high temperature lines between flanges and other connections. • Asbestos fire brick - It came in a brick form and was utilized in or around boilers and furnaces. It was generally cemented in with asbestos furnace cement. • Asbestos furnace cement – It was generally utilized around furnaces or boilers to hold bricks together or seal spaces. • Asbestos flexible duct connectors – This product was used by sheet metal workers generally in making connections for ducts, which would be carrying high temperature air. • Asbestos tape – Asbestos tape was used in various areas but most importantly by electricians in sealing or making electrical connections. • Asbestos blankets – They were used to cover hot equipment while people were working nearby and on turbines or other equipment permanently as an insulating barrier. • Asbestos wire - Asbestos covered wire generally has a fibrous appearance to its cover or to some of its inner layers. • Asbestos containing heater cord – This product was the type of asbestos wire generally used on toasters and in high voltage electrical overhead lighting. The wire generally had two conductors and had a fibrous outer covering. • Asbestos brake linings – From the time cars were invented up to the mid to late 1970's, asbestos brake linings were used in all cars. • Asbestos gloves – This product was either the five finger or mitten type. They were used by anyone who needed to protect their hands from high temperature situations, such as those found in foundries or powerhouses, or while welding. • Asbestos leggings, aprons or other clothes – It was used by any individuals that needed to protect any of their body parts from high temperature operations such as welding. • Asbestos fire-proof spray insulation – This product was a powdery, cement material that was mixed with water and applied to beams and other areas in a building for fire-proofing. It was sprayed on with a spray gun applicator. Once installed, it gave a very fibrous and matted appearance to the beams and other areas it was utilized on. • Asbestos wall board - This product was an asbestos containing wall board that was used for various framing and sheeting operations. • Asbestos joint compound – It was utilized as a sealing compound for the joints with asbestos wall board. • Asbestos roofing shingles – This product was very similar in appearance to regular asphalt shingles and was utilized in areas that needed fire-proofing properties. • Asbestos roofing paper or felt – This product was a tarry material that contained asbestos and was utilized as a base before asbestos shingles were applied. • Asbestos transite pipe - This product was a cement pipe material used in various underground conduit situations. It was whitish to grayish in color. All Text Copyright © Safety2005.org |
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