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CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Firebox In Fireplaces (Stage Sets) DISCUSSION Although product application lists have referred to this usage no such current application could be identified. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: Unknown Unknown SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Unknown CONSUMER CONTACT Product intended for use in consumer environment INFORMATION SOURCES Ace Service Co. King's Row Fireplace Shop. Cleveland, OH Mentor, OH CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Fireplace Ash and Logs DISCUSSION Asbestos was previously used to decorate logs and ash in gas fired fireplaces. The industry ceased production of asbestos containing emberizing material in mid-1977. The CPSC banned this use of asbestos, December 15, 1977 "(16 CFH 1305) Asbestos Concentration: Up to 100% Method of Incorporation: Powder, Fiber SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Stirring of logs, cleaning of fireplace CONSUMER CONTACT A consumer directed product INFORMATION SOURCES CPSC Washington, DC CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET RRQDUCX Fire-starters and Barbecue-lighters DISCUSSION Coil type barbecue grill fire-starters which frequently contain small fans to speed the ignition on the charcoal were alleged to contain asbestos insulation. Magnesium oxide is the only insulating material used in these products accord.:_.ing to the leading manufacturers. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: Unknown Unknown SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Unknown CONSUMER -C.QNIACI Products designed for consumer use INFORMATION SOURCES Meteor, Inc. Mr. Bartender Products, Inc. Paramount Wire Products Monrovia, CA Florence, KY Alhambra, CA CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Flashing Cement DISCUSSION Asbestos fibers are used as binders and fillers in asphalt-type flashing cements. These cements are formulated to remain semi-viscous. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: 15% to 45% Fibers thoroughly mixed in semi-viscous matrix. SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Although these cements generally remain pliable hardening, cracking, and sloughing could occur in older structures. CONSUMER CONTACT Presence during repair or demolition of older commercial or residential structures. INFORMATION SOURCES American Petrofina, Inc. Gardner-Martin Asphalt Corp. Macco Div. SCM Corp. Tremco Manufacturing Co. Dallas, TX Tampa, FL Cleveland, OH Cleveland, OH CPSQ ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Flower Pots DISCUSSION A patent was issued for the fabrication of asbestos .containing flower pots. Assignee reported that product was never manufactured. Asbestos Concentration: Unknown '. Method of Incorporation: Fibers thoroughly mixed in hard matrix SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Breakage, abrasion CONSUMER CONTACT Product designed for consumer use INFQRMAUQN SOURCES Johns-Manville Corp. U. S. Patent No. 2,939,247 Denver, CO CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Friction Materials DISCUSSION ! Clutch plates and brake linings contain asbestos bound in resins. Respondents indicated that fibers are mechanically and thermally altered to a non-fibrous form during product use. However, some sources indicate that unaltered fibers can be emitted during use of the product. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: 30 to 70% Fibers generally in felt or cloth form impregnated with resin SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE During use fibers may be emitted to the atmosphere or emitted and retained by related mechanical parts and released to atmosphere during repair or replacement operations. CONSUMER CONTACT Consumers occasionally repair product incorporating asbestos friction materials; consumers may be present during commercial repair activity. INFORMATION SOURCES Environmental Sciences Laboratory lit. Sinai School of Medicine New York, NY Johns-Manville Corp. * Denver, CO Union Carbide Corp. Mew York, NY CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Furnace Cements DISCUSS I OH Furnace cements are commonly composed of asbestos, sodium silicate, calcium carbonate and water. They are used in the repair of furnace fire brick and fireplace brick. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: 8 to 10% Thoroughly mixed in viscous matrix which becomes brittle in use SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE During demolition of older furnaces or fireplaces CONSUMER CONTACT Not intended for consumer market- - can be purchased, however, by consumer through heating supply outlets. INFORMATION SOURCES Nebel Products Manufacturing Co. Pecora Chemical Corp. Cleveland, OH Harleysville, PA CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Garbage Incinerators (Residential) DISCUSSION Respondents indicated that the home incinerator firebox no longer contains asbestos. The insulation between the inner and outer steel shells of the firebox is generally -fiberglass or a heat resistant composition material. Fire door seals are of similar materials. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: Unknown Unknown SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Destruction of older incinerators which incorporated asbestos insulation. CONS UMER--CQMACI In presence of destruction of asbestos insulated incinerator INFORMATION SOURCES Calcinator Corp. Locke Stove Co. Bay City, MI Kansas City, MO CPSG ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Glazing Compound DISCUSSION Some glazing compounds contain small amounts of asbestos fiber. Its inclusion prevents cracking as the compound dries Asbestos Concentration: 2% Method of Incorporation: Thoroughly mixed in viscous matrix SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE The compound becomes hard with age and dust could occur during removal of old compound. CONSUMER CONTACT Product directed to consumer market INFORMATION SOURCES. Deshler Products Co. Perfection Molded Products Tremco Manufacturing Co. Deshler, OH , Chicago, IL Cleveland, OH CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRQDUCI Hair Dryers DISCUSSION Asbestos wrapped external cords and internal wiring are common in hand held and hood type hair dryers. One manufacturer reported that the barrel lining for their hand "held dryer was made of U.L. listed asbestos paper. However, this manufacturer reports that mica is being substituted for asbestos in future production. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: 85 to 90% See wiring and asbestos paper SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE During breakage or repair CONSUMER CONTACT Product is designed for consumer use; however, likelihood of consumer repair is felt to be remote. INFORMATION SOURCES Continental Products Co., Inc. General Electric Co. .Housewares Div. Hamilton-Beach Division of Scovill Manufacturing Co. North American Phillips ' * Corp. (Norelco) Pearl Duck,' Inc. T Edison, NJ Bridgeport, CT Waterbury, CT New York,'NY : Garden" City, NY * CPSa ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Hay Curing PISQUS.SLQM. Industry lists alleged the use of asbestos cloth to preserve the aroma and color of hay during the curing process. Association contacts indicated that although good color and -aroma are essential qualities of prime hay, they knew of no usage of asbestos cloth to maintain these properties. Asbestos Concentration: Up to 100% Method of Incorporation: Woven cloth SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Abrasion, destruction CONSUMER CONTACT Product not intended for consumer use INFORMATION SOURCES American Forage and Grass Council National Hay Association, Inc. Lexington, KY Jackson, MI CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Beating Pads . . .......... * ^\ * PISC.US51QK , Two types of heating pad wiring are presently produced.r Vinyl clad wiring is most widely used. At leasjt^one heating pad manufacturer uses an element wide sheathedyih^an asbestos -_sleeve. Asbestos Concentration: 85% Method of Incorporation: Woven SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Tearing of the heating pad could expose the asbestos clad wiring. CONSUMER CONTACT Only one manufacturer reported that he used asbestos clad heating wires in his heating pads. This product is sold exclusively in Canada. His share of the total market is small Domestic consumer exposure appears to be slight. INFORMATION SOURCES Kaz, Inc. Oster Corp. Sunbeam Appliance, Div. of Sunbeam Corp. * New York, NY Milwaukee/ WI Oak Brook, II, CPSCTASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Carpet Underlay DISCUSS1QM Published sources cite the use of asbestos in carpet underlay. However, no asbestos containing carpet underlay product could be identified. # Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: Unknown Unknown SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Unknown CONSUMER CONTACT Product designed for use in consumer environment INFORMATION SOURCES Carpet and Rug Institute Carpet Cushion Council Dalton, GA Farmington Hills, MI CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Catalytic Heater Mantles DISCUSSION. The hemispheric net basket which serves as the matrix for heat generation in the recreational catalytic heater is made of asbestos fabric impregnated with platinum. 4 Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: Approximately 100% Woven cloth SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Abrasion of basket during replacement CONSUMER CONTACT Product designed for consumer use INFORMATION SOURCES Coleman Co., Inc. Optimus-Princess, S. F. Appliances, Zomax Industries, Inc. Ltd. Ltd. Wichita, KA ' Santa Fe Springs, Morris, IL Long Island City, CA NY ------------- CPSC;ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Ironing Board Pads and Covers Discussion In the past ironing board covers and pads commonly were made of asbestos cloth because of its high heat resistance and durability. No ironing board cover manu:_facturer indicated that asbestos was currently used in the consumer market products. However, asbestos containing commercial covers are still being manufactured. r Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: Up to 100% Woven Cloth SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Abrasion, fraying CONSUMER CONTACT Product was widely sold to the consumer market. INFORMATION SOURCES Gibraltar Industries Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. Gem, Inc. Wagner Manufacturing Co. Magla Products Ironees Co. Brooklyn, NY Trumbull, CT 'Byhalia, MS Sidney, OH Irvington, NJ Philadelphia, PA CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODV^X Laboratory Table Tops Asbestos cement sheet is commonly used for scientific .table tops because of its high resistance to heat and chemical ;._a^ac^. These table tops are frequently coated or painted with resistant materials. i ^Hestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: 10% to 25% See Asbestos Cement Sheet SEMAfc;a FOR FIBER RELEASE fitting, abrasion and demolition COMSiitt-a CONTACT ^/oduct widely used in schools and other consumer environments. IMEflR&TIQN SOURCES #2colet, Inc. Ambler, PA .f lull l'-- CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET " PRODUCT Lamp Memties DISCUSSION Lamp mantles occur in kerosene and butane recrea tional outdoor lanterns. They are essentially small rayon .net bags which confine burning to a limited area, creating luminescence. These mantles are attached to the neck of the --lamp by a small asbestos cord. Asbestos Concentration: Up to 100% Method of Incorporation: Yarn SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Abrading cord during replacement CONSUMER CQNJACI Product designed for, consumer use? mantles require frequent replacement INFORMATION SOURCES Coleman Co., Inc. Wichita, KS CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET ' i PRODUCT Lamp Sockets DISCUSSION Asbestos may be a purposeful inclusion in two components of some lamp sockets. The body of the socket proper may be asbestos phenolic molded plastic. The "cardboard" insulating tribe may be asbestos coated. Industry respondents indicated that the trend is to eliminate asbestos from both components due to strict OSHA requirements. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: 15% to 90% Various SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Abrasion or Destruction CONSUMER CONTACT Presence during abrasion or destruction. INFORMATION SOURCES Circle F Corporation Harvey Hubbell Inc. Bryant Electric Div. of Westinghousp Leviton Mfg. Co. Inc. Trenton, NJ Bridgeport, CT Bridgeport, CT Little Neck, NY CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Linings For Safes and Filing Cabinets DISCUSSION Because of its heat resistance asbestos in various forms was used in safes and filing cabinets. Presently most safes and filing equipment are lined with vermiculite containing cements. Some home wall safes are lined with asbestos sheet. This lining is generally painted or coated for appearance. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: Up to 100% Fibers matted together SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Abrasion of inner lining, which is not considered likely in normal use; demolition CONSUMER CONTACT Product used in consumer environment INFORMATION SOURCES Diebold, Inc. Mosler Safe Co. Schwab Safe Co. Canton, OH Hamilton, OH Lafayette, IN CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Lumber DISCUSSION Published sources refer to asbestos lumber. However, no product referred to as asbestos lumber could be identified Asbestos Concentration: Unknown Method of Incorporation: Unknown SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Unknown CONSUMER CONTACT Unknown INFORMATION SOURCES Germain Timber Co. Hardwoods Lumber Co. National Gypsum Co. United States Gypsum Co. / .- /British Patent 1,289,465 , Pittsburgh, PA Cleveland, OH Buffalo, NY Chicago, IL . .... . .\ CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Mailbags DISCUSSION. Mailbags were alleged to have been made of asbestos. Manufacturers of mailbags indicated asbestos is not used. Fabrics employed include nylon, cotton, and combinations of the two. Asbestos Concentration: up to 100% Method of Incorporation: Woven cloth SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Abrasion,tearing CONSUMER CONTACT Product is used in consumer environment INFORMATION SOURCES. Gibraltar Industries, Inc. Prison Industries, Inc. Steele Canvas Basket Co., Inc Brooklyn, NY # Atlanta, GA Cambridge, MA CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET i i.............. i . PRODUCT Mastic DISCUSSIQM These viscous substances are used as an adhesive for the placement of tilesf felts, etc. The presence of asbestos reduces crazing, shrinkage and embrittlement. Asbestos Concentration: 5 to 60% Method of Incorporation: Thoroughly mixed in asphalt matrix SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Since asbestos as an additive reduces embrittlement the danger of free fiber exposure appears limited. CONSUMER CONTACT Mastics are readily available to the consumer. INFORMATION SOURCES. Chicago Mastic Co. Chicago,/ IL CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Mats (for Gas Stove Burners) BISCUSS1M Burner mats are circular sheets of asbestos millboard used to provide an even heat surface to burners on gas stoves. ..The millboard is generally encircled by a metal ring. These were formerly common kitchen items. However, few manufac turers still make burner mats. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: 85% Pressed board SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Abrasion or destruction CONSUMER CONTACT During use or destruction INFORMATION SOURCES Aristo-Mat, Inc. Ballanoff Home Products Co., Div. of Pentron Industries,Inc. Chicago, IL Cleveland, OH CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT .. Metal Deadener DISCU.SSIQM Closely related in composition to automobile undercoating, metal deadener is known as "Dum-Dum" in the trade. As used on the inside of fenders, doors, hoods, etc., it serves to muffle r__road, vibration, and engine noises. The product is designed to remain semi-viscous. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: 10% Thoroughly mixed in asphalt SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Abrasion if material hardened CONSUMER CONTACT Applied to automobiles during manufacture INFORMATION SOURCES Gibson-Homans Co. Quaker State Oil Refining Corp. Cleveland,OH Oil City, PA CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Millboard DISCUSSION Asbestos millboard is essentially thick asbestos paper used for thermal and electrical insulation. Industrial uses include: Electric switch boxes Gaskets, plain and metallic Washers in electrical apparatus Ovens and dry kilns Paddles in glass mills Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: up to 85% Fibers inter-locked, no matrix SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Abrasion or destruction Product is generally incorporated into industrial products and is not designed for sale to consumers. However, see also rotisserie broilers, toasters, and mats. INFORMATION SOURCES Johns-Manville Corp. Denver, CO CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Molded Plastics Discussion; Asbestos fibers are used in molded plastics to impart impact and tensile strength, heat and chemical resistance. Industry contacts indicate a dramatic reduction in the use of asbestos for this purpose. Substitutes include talc which may contain asbestos contaminates. Asbestos Concentration: _Method of Incorporation: 5 to 50% Fibers are thoroughly mixed in hard to brittle matrix. SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Sanding or abrading; no product identified which would .be sanded or abraded in foreseeable use CONSUMER CONTACT. Products widely used in consumer environment INFORMATION SOURCES Johns-Ilanville Corp. Plastics Engineering Co. Rogers Corp. U. S. Patents 2,945,831 3,322,549 3,356,554 Denver, CO Sheboygan, MI Rogers, CT 3,572,863 3,649,592 3,928,277 .. / - CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET \i PRODUCT Motion Picture Screens DISCUSSION Motion picture screens were allegedly made of asbestos cloth for fire safety reasons. Industry respondents said that asbestos is no longer used in the manufacture of movie screens for home, institutional or theatre usage. Presently vinyl laminated fiberglass cloth is used exclusively. Asbestos Concentration: Up to 100% Method of Incorporation: Woven cloth SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Abrasion, demolition COttSUMER-COMIACI Quantity of older, asbestos containing, screens presently in use unknown. INFORMATION SOURCES Da-Lite Screen Co., Inc. Duracote Corp. Warsaw, IN Ratvenna', OH CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET :i PRODUCT _Automotive Mufflers DISCUSSION Asbestos sheet is used between the inner and outer shell of standard auto mufflers because of its heat resis tance and sound deadening properties. The sheet varies between .030 and .090 inches thick. Suitable asbestos substitutes have not been identified. However, through design changes asbestos can be eliminated from the product. An industry respondent indicated that the two largest domestic auto makers will purchase no asbestos containing mufflers after 1978. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: To 90% Paper SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Puncture or deterioration of inner or outer shell CONSUMER CONTACT In presence of damaged muffler during engine use or muffler repair. INFORMATION SOURCES American Motors Corp. Arvin Industries, Inc. Hayes Albion Corp. Ilaremont Corp. Muffler Dynamics, Inc. Southfield, Columbus, IN # Jackson, MI Chicago, Ih Chicago, IL CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Automotive Undercoat ir.',/ DISCUSSION Undercoatings on automobiles, trucks, and other vehicles are applied to retard rust and t-'-> help prevent stone damage to the body. These undercoatir.^" are asphalt or wax based and designed to remain semi-viiv;ns. The coatings are applied by the manufacturer or by specialty undercoating garages. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: 5 to '40% Fibe/s thoroughly mixed in semiviscous matrix SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Industry sources report tha't fiber release is highly unlikely CONSUMER CONTACT Product widely used in con-: --tier environment INFORMATION SOURCES Gibson-Homans Co:. Quaker State Oil Refining Corp>. :A I Cleveland, OH Oil City, PA CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT - Awnings DISCiiaSIQK Although asbestos awnings were commercially available about ten years ago, industry respondents indicated this product is no longer made. Other flame resistant materials have been substituted for asbestos clcth. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: 75 to 100% Woven Cloth SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Tearing, abrasion, destruction CONSUMER CONTACT The extent to which older, asbestos cloth awnings are presently in use is not known. INFORMATION SOURCES. Cooley and Co., Inc. General Awning Co. Graniteville Mills, Inc. Ohio Awning, Inc. Snyder Manufacturing Co. Wagner Industries, Inc. West Point Pepperell Co. Pawtucket, RI Cleveland, OH Graniteville, NC Cleveland, OH Worthington, OH Cleveland, OH New York, NY CPSG ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET Product r Backgrounds For Window Displays DISCUSSION Published sources cite the use of asbestos in backgounds for window displays. However, respondents were unaware of such a product. Asbestos Concentration: Unknown Method of Incorporation: Unknown Scenario for fiber release Unknown CONSUMER CONTACT Product presumably intended for use in retail stores INFORMATION SOURCES Asbestos Information Association The Halle Bros. Co. The Higbee Co. Arlington, VA Cleveland, OH Cleveland, Oil CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT . Bags DISCUSSION Asbestos bags are manufactured by specialty fabricators from untreated asbestos cloth. The bags are used for the collection of dust particles from high heat gases in indus trial furnaces. Asbestos Concentration: 75 to 100% Method of Incorporation: Woven cloth/ untreated SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Abrasion, destruction CQ^'MER CONTACT Product not used in consumer environment INFORMATION SOURCES Southern Asbestos Cc, Charlotte, NC CPSC. .\^BEST0S product fact sheet PRODUCT tig Sheets DISCU1X Indust v\ food prepare. vespondents were unaware of an asbestos . ever, thick x\-s ''n product called a baking sheet. How- -- surface in yv. '^estos cement sheet is used as the cooking be used in c 'r? ovens. Asbestos cement sheet may also processing ev;.. . vail structure of other commercial food : ''ment. Asbestos Method o* ` v 'ontration: ' \trporation See Asbestos Cement Sheet See Asbestos Cement Sheet SCENARIO F.Q?y Abrasion y ''r breakage. CONSUMER CCV w ^ I. Pizza .. 's are used m consumer environment. INFORMATION ^.vst^CES Ekco Johns-Xxi Mirro .v. k,, v'ares Company Corp. Minum Co. _ ,,. ,, , Franklin Park, IL Denver, CO ftanitowoc, WI \ CPSC ASBES if.Oi S_ P__RODUCT FACT S__H__E_E_ T PRODUCT _ Barbecue J.- j 'rebed Materials DISCUSSION. Firebed materi^ simulating charcoal !r; are non-combustable blocks frequently they generate radia,;: ri(3uettes- Used in gas barbecue grills --are that asbestos c. ! beat for cooking. Although indications duced at one time, j 'lining briquettes may have been pronot the current pra, V'?ustrY sources indicate that this is Asbestos Concentrai i, Method of Incorpor.j ,f,: 'jf Unknown Fiber probably thoroughly mixed in brittle matrix SCENARIO FOR FIBER f*nEASE During breakage .... likely in nonndl r^ sbrssion # which sre not considsiGd CONSUMER CONTACT Product widely grills ^d in home and institutional barbecue INFORMATION SOURCES W. C. Bradley C.. W. R. Grace and i Premier Brands ir* Columbus, GA Cambridge, MA New York, NY CPSG ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Belting (Asbestos) DISCUSSION Belting, a specially woven heavy asbestos cloth, is used primarily as a conveyor in the glass industry. Other industrial uses include chute liners, hand pads, cup liners -and gaskets. Asbestos Concentration: up to 100% Method of Incorporation: woven cloth SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Tearing, abrasion, destruction CONSUMER CONTACT Product is not used in consumer environment; however, product is used in the manufacture of consumer products. INFORMATION SOURCES. Southern Asbestos Co. Charlotte, NC CPSG ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Blackboards DISCUSSION Asbestos cement sheet was commonly used as a chalk board material in schools and other institutions. Respondents indicated that asbestos cement blackboards are no longer -manufactured. Asbestos Concentration: see Asbestos Cement Sheet Method of Incorporation: see Asbestos Cement Sheet SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE During abrasion or demolition, which are not considered likely in normal use. CONSUMER CONTACT Widely used in schools and other consumer environments INFORMATION SOURCES . Claridge Products and Equipment Co., National School Supply and Equipment Association Webber Costello Co. Harrison, AR Arlington, VA Chicago, IL CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT : Blankets DISCUSSION Blankets fabricated from asbestos cloth are emergency safety items used for smothering fires. Asbestos Concentration: Up to 90% Method of Incorporation: Woven SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Abrasion or shredding of product CONSUMER CONTACT During emergency use of product in consumer environment INFORMATION SOURCES Singer Safety Products, Inc. Chicago, IL CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Blocks Sources indicate that shims and support blocks for industrial kilns and heat treating furnaces are infrequently made of pressed asbestos material. Asbestos Concentration: Up to 100% Method of Incorporation: Fibers compacted into block SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Abrasion CONSUMER CONTACT Product not used in consumer environment INFORMATION SOURCES . Claremont Co., Inc. Grant Wilson, Inc. S. A. S. Gasket and Supply, Inc. Meriden, CT Chicago, IL Wantagh, NY CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT -Boots, Overgaiters DISCUSSION An item of industrial safety equipment for use in foundries, glassworks, firefighting etc. Asbestos Concentration: 75 to 100% Method of Incorporation: Woven cloth SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Abrasion CONSUMER CONTACT While primarily a product used in the work place it is possible for consumer to purchase product and use in the consumer environment. INFORMATION SOURCES Singer Safety Products, Inc. Chicago, IL CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCE Braid DJLS.01S.S.1M Braid is a narrow textile band formed by plaiting toqether several strands of asbestos yarn. A similar product formed by twisting, rather than plaiting is known as rope. These products are generally used in industrial application, for instance as packing. Asbestos Concentration: 75 to 100% Method of Incorporation: Yarn SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE. Abrasion CONSUMER CONTACT Not used in consumer environment INFORMATION SOURCES Asbestos Textile Institute Raybestos-rianhattan, Inc. Southern Asbestos Co. Pompton Lakes,NJ North Charleston, SC Charlotte, NC CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Candle Wicks DISCUSSION. It was alleged that asbestos fibers constituted a portion of some candle wicks. Respondents indicate that asbestos is not used for this purpose. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: Unknown Unknown SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Abrasion, trimming, burning of wick CONSUMER CONTACT Candles widely used in consumer environment INFORMATION SOURCES Colonial Candle of Cape Cod Diamond Candle Co., Inc. Lenox, Inc. Minnetonka Laboratories, Inc. Syracuse China Corp. Hyannis, MA Newburg, NY Trenton, NJ Chaska, MN Syracuse, NY CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Caulking Compounds and Putties DISCUSSION Some caulking compounds and putties contain small amounts of asbestos fiber. Its inclusion lends viscosity and retains, by absorption, the oils which insure ductility, thus preventing cracking. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: .5% to 1.0% Mixed in a viscous matrix. SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE If compounds become hardened through weathering and loss of oils, cracking and embrittling may result. Fibers may then be released during removal of brittle putty. CONSUMER CONTACT Products used in consumer environment INFORMATION SOURCES Deshler Products Co. W. R. Grace and Co. Inmont Corp. Marius Products Co. Pfizer, Inc. U. S. Patent 2,847,315 Deshler, OH New York, NY St. Louis, MO Royal Oaks, MI New York, NY CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Ceramic and Quarry Floor Tile Cement DISCUSSION Certain mastics are formulated specifically for ceramic and quarry tile flooring. Some contain asbestos as a purpose ful constituent. They are trowel applied to the tiles. The tile is later grouted for appearance. Asbestos Concentration: 2% Method of Incorporation: Thoroughly mixed in an asphalt matrix SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE These floor cements are formulated to remain ductile. Possible exposure to airborne asbestos fibers appears to be . limited to the removal of old tiles and subsequent floor sanding or finishing. CONSUMER CONTACT Tile cement may be purchased by the consumer. INFORMATION SOURCES. Chicago Mastic Co. Rosemont, T.L CPSG ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Cheese-Making BISC.US.SIQM Printed sources indicate that asbestos was used as a bedding material for bacterial spores used in the cheesemaking industry. Researchers and association technical personnel stated that they knew of no such current applica tion of asbestos. Asbestos Concentration: Unknown Method of Incorporation: Unknown SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Unknown CONSUMER CONTACT Product probably not intended for direct consumer use, however, end product intended for consumer use. INFORMATION SOURCES National Cheese Institute Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation Chicago, IL Madison, WI CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Christmas Decoration "Snows" Disc.uas.iM Asbestos fibers mixed with mica particles were combined to form a glossy artificial snow for Christmas decorations. This snow was dusted on Christmas tree limbs, used in minia ture snow scenes, and applied to Christmas tree bulbs. Product has been discontinued and replaced by aerosol spray foams. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: Unknown Loose SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Application, use, and removal of decorations CONSUMER CONTACT The extent to which old ornaments decorated with pro duct may still be in use is not known. INFORMATION SOURCES National Tinsel Manufacturing Co. Manitowoc, WI U. S. Patent 2,821,802 CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Cigarette Filters and Ash Retention Additives DISCUSSION. Cigar and cigarette filters are devices for the removal of tars and other natural chemicals created by the burning of tobacco. Several sources refer to the use of asbestos as siuch a filtering material. Further alleged is the mixture of asbestos fibers with tobacco as an ash retention additive. Representatives of the major tobacco producer associations stated that, asbestos is not used in cigarette filters nor is any purposely included in any tobacco product domestically. It was reported that the manufacturers of Kent cigarettes experimented with asbestos filters but the product was never marketed. Currently, filters are made of cellulose acetate. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: Unknown Loose fibers or compacted in felt-like form. SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Burning or destruction of cigarette or cigar. CONSUMER CONTACT Tobacco products are widely used by consumers. INFORMATION SOURCES Cigar Association of America Tennessee Eastman Co. Tobacco Institute Washington, DC Kingsport, TN ' Washington, DC U. S. Patents 2,761,798 and 2,768,913 CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET i PRODUCT Cigarette Lighter Wick DISCUSSIOM Respondents indicated that while asbestos thread may have been used in cigarette lighter wicks, this is presently not the case. Wicks are now cotton and/or fiberglass. Asbestos Concentration: Up to 100% Method of Incorporation: Thread SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Fraying, burning, or trimming CONSUMER CONTACT Cigarette lighters are widely used by consumers. INFORMATION SOURCES Ronson Corp. Zippo Mfcf* Co. Woodbridge, NJ Bradford, PA CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Cloth (Asbestos) \ DISC.US.SIQR Asbestos yarn is a blend of various grades of asbestos fibers and other materials. The fibers are carded into a parallel fiber mat. The mat is then compressed into a lap. Additional carding follows and individual strips of fiber called rovings are separated out. The rovings next proceed to spinning frames where they are twisted into yarn. The yarn is then sent to the weaving looms to be processed into cloth. The cloth is used to fabricate a wide variety of items. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: 75% to 100% Woven SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE In many cases, asbestos cloth is coated or impregnated with resins, elastomers or metals. Asbestos textile manu facturers stress that treatment of fabrics greatly inhibits the release of free asbestos fibers. However, untreated cloth may release free asbestos fibers if abraded. CONSUMER CONTACT Product designed for further processing; however, consumer could purchase. INFORMATION SOURCES Amatex Corp. Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. Southern Asbestos Co. Norristown, PA North Charleston, SC * Charlotte, NC U. S. Patents 3,271,186 and 2,681,870 and 3,009,829 CPSC. ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET * PRODUCT Cord (Asbestos) - D-ISCUS.SIOM Asbestos cord comes in a wide variety of forms. Essentially 'it is composed of twisted or braided asbestos yarn. It may be treated or untreated. Typical uses include: - Seals for high temperature gaskets - Valve stem packings - Insulation for glass handling tools - Reinforcing for braided wall steam hose Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: Up to 100% Twisted or braided SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Cutting and abrasion of untreated asbestos cord could release airborne asbestos fibers. CONSUMER CONTACT Asbestos cord is used primarily in industrial applications. INFORMATION SOURCES Asbestos Textile Institute Pompton Lakes, NJ 1967 U.S. Patents 3,630,012 and 3,738,805 CPSG ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRQDUC1 - Curling Irons DISCUSSION Published sources cite the use of asbestos in curling irons. However, respondents indicated that no asbestos is used in their products designed for human hair curling. Silicone impregnated glass fibers, mica, and ceramics are used as insulation. Asbestos Concentration: unknovm Method of Incorporation: Unknown SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Unknown CONSUMER CONTACT Product designed for consumer use INFORMATION SOURCES Continental Products Co., Inc. .Pearl Duck, Inc. Edison, NJ Garden City, NY ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Curtains (Fur Cleaning Rooms) PlS.C.U:..\t^ in fur sources refer to the use of asbestos curtains absorb ^'';'\\ing rooms. The ability of asbestos cloth to cation.'"-^ particles is given as the reason for this appli- to the\\\ '^vhtacts indicated that this usage was unknown v Methvu *'tincentratior.: Up to 100% ^v' Incorporation: Woven Cloth * ^ FIBER RELEASE Hsion of cloth during dust removal CONSUMER v ^ TACT howevei ' cleaned" '>roduct is not used in consumer environment; "borne asbestos could collect in the furs being thus be transmitted to consumer environment. JLNFQRMA ( 1-a\ 'SOURCES information and ^eshion Council ".*al Fur Cleaning Co. . ' '"igbee Co. New York, NY New York, NY Cleveland, Oil CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT :Curtains (Seed Treating and Fumigating Rooms) DISCUSSION Rosato states that asbestos felt curtains are used in rooms where seeds are treated and fumigated in order to trap accumulated dust and foreign matter. Respondent indicated asbestos curtains are not used for this purpose Asbestos Concentration: 75 to 100% Method of Incorporation: woven cloth SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Abrasion or destruction CONSUMER CONTACT Product not intended for consumer use. INFORMATION SOURCES American Seed Trade Association Washington, DC Asbestos; Its Industrial Applications D. V. Rosato Reinhold N. Y. 1959 CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Curtains (Theatre) DISCUSSION. Asbestos curtains are commonly fire code specified for school auditoria and theatres. The asbestos cloth used is currently impregnated to reduce fraying and air-borne asbestos release. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: Up to 100% Woven cloth, presently treated, oc casionally covered v/ith other fabrics SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Abrasion or demolition CONSUMER CONTACT Product specifically intended for use in consumer environments. INFORMATION SOURCES M. Mauritzon and Co * Chicago, IL CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Custom Auto Body Filler DISCUSSION Published sources report that it is not uncommon for these body fillers to contain asbestos. Of those contacted only one indicated any current use of asbestos fibers. Asbestos Concentration: 5% Method of Incorporation: Thoroughly mixed in viscous matrix which becomes hard after application. SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Sanding of hardened filler material CONSUMER CONTACT Product available for purchase by consumers. INFORMATION SOURCES A. L. Miles Fiberglass and Plastic Supply Oatey, Co. Swiss Lab, Inc. Houston, TX Cleveland, OH Solon, OH CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Dish Towels DISCUSSION Published lists refer to asbestos cloth dish towels. Association and industry contacts were unaware of such an application. : Asbestos Concentration: Up to 95% Method of Incorporation: Woven cloth SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Tearing, abrasion CONSUMER. -CONTACT. Product designed for consumer use. INFORMATION SOURCES American Textile Manufacturers Institute Cannon Mills, Inc. JV P. Stevens & Co., Inc. New York, NY 0 Kannapolis, NC New York, NY CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Drier Felt (Asbestos) DISCUSSION. Asbestos drier felts are used in the paper industry to remove moisture from pulp sludge during the manufacturing process / Asbestos Concentration: 85% Method of Incorporation: Felting SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Possible release of fibers from drier felt under excessive wear or abrasion. CONSUMER CONTACT Product used in manufacture of consumer products J. INFORMATION SOURCES Asbestos Textile Institute Pompton Lakes, NJ CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Drilling Fluids DISCUSSION Asbestos fibers are a vital constituent of drilling fluids or "muds" used in the drilling of oil and gas wells. "Mud" is pumped down through the drill pipe and back up through the annulus between the drill pipe and the well bore hole. Asbestos helps remove the heat created and acts as a lubricant. When the drilling is completed the mud is transported to a dumping area. Federal and state conservation agencies enforce stringent regulations over such disposal. Asbestos Concentration: 5% Method of Incorporation: Mixed SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Asbestos is added to the "mud" in a wetted granular form or as a coarse ground material. Further breakdown of the asbestos is to be expected during drilling. Dried "mud" could possibly release airborne asbestos fibers. CONSUMER CONTACT Drilling sites are not commonly near populated areas. Exposure to airborne fiber could occur at "mud" waste dumps. INFORMATION SOURCES Asbestos Information Association Dearing Compressor and Pump Co. Gardner-Denver Co. Geo. Whalley Co. Union Carbide Coro. U. S. Patent 3,498,394 Arlington, VA Youngstown, OH Cleveland, OH Cleveland, OH Niagara Falls, NY CPSG ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT _Electric Blankets DISCUSSION. Industry lists refer to the use of asbestos insulation in electric blankets. The major manufacturer stated that since high temperatures are not involved asbestos is not used Heating wires are encased in vinyl. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: Unknown Unknown SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Unknown CONSUMER CONTACT Product designed for consumer use INFORMATION SOURCES Northern Electric Co. Chicago, IL CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Felt PlSfiUSSm Non-woven asbestos felts are produced by a carding and pressing process. End uses include resin impregnated felts used for reinforcements in high and low pressure - plastics, gaskets, basic reinforcement in asbestos tapes, secondary insulation in high temperature wire and cable, and asphalt impregnated roofing felts. See phenolic laminates, pianos and organs, and tape. Asbestos Concentration: 100% Method of Incorporation: Fibers compressed together SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Handling, abrasion, cutting or destruction of raw felt; extent of possible fiber release from impregnated felts unknown. CONSUMER CONTACT Raw felt not used in consumer environment; roofing felts installed by professionals in consumer environment. INFORMATION SOURCES Handbook of Asbestos Textiles Asbestos Textile Institute Pompton Lakes, NJ. 1967 CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET -PRODUCT Filler In Glass --------- DISCUSSION. A published source cited the use of asbestos as a filler in glass. However, no asbestos containing glass product was identifed. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: Unknown Unknown SCENARIO FOR FIBER-RELEASE Unknown CONSUMER CONTACT Unknown INFORMATION SOURCES American Glassware Association Glass Container Manufacturers Institute Owens-Illinois, Inc. Chicago, IL Washington, DC * Toledo, OH CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Filtering Materials, Filters DISCUSSIM' Asbestos in various.forms has been used as a filtering material for many years. The surface area per unit weight for asbestos is considerably greater than other fibers, thus much finer precipitates are retained. Asbestos filters may be found in the processing of wine, beer, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, honey,, oils, fats, arid sugar as well as industrial products. The industry trend is away from the use of asbestos filters. The major supplier of filters has eliminated asbestos filters from his product line. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: ,. Varies Felt comprised of asbestos and other fibers SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE . Some experts believe that fibers could be released into the products being filtered. CONSUMER CONTACT Asbestos containing filters are not intended for consumer use; however, many products filtered with asbestos are marketed to consumers. INFORMATION SOURCES. Cellulo Co. Filter-Media Co. Grefco Inc. (Dicalite Div.) Johns-Manville Corp. U. S. Patents . -'rr 3,034,981 3,705,651 3*797,163. ; .... Fresno, CA Houston, TX Los Angeles, Denver, CO CA CPSC: ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT rPadding (In Prison Cells, Mental Institutions Etc.) DISCUSSION Several product lists refer to this use of asbestos. However, industry and institutional sources indicated that these products are fabricated from cotton cloth and batting treated with flame retardants. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: Unknown Unknown SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Abrasion, tearing CONSUMER CONTACT Product designed for use in consumer environment INFORMATION SOURCES County of Cuyahoga Penal Industries, Inc. Raybestos-Manhattan Coro. State of Ohio Auditor's Office Penal Industries ` Rehabilitation Services Union Wadding Co.' Cleveland, OH Atlanta, GA Charleston, SC Columbus, OH Pawtucket, RI CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET ; - ii PRODUCT Paints DISCUSSION Allegedly asbestos fibers were added to certain paint formulations as a pigment adherence agent. Major industry sources indicated that this is not the current practice. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation Unknown Thoroughly mixed in liquid SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Sanding or abrasion of old paint CONSUMER CONTACT Product directed to consumer market INFORMATION SOURCES Benjamin Moore & Co. Desoto, Inc. Fuller-01Brien Corp. PPG Industries, Inc. Sherwin-Williams Co. Union Carbide Corp. Montvale, NJ Des Plaines, IL South Bend, IND Pittsburgh, PA Chicago, IL Niagara Falls, NY U. S. Patents 3;838,085-and 3,947, 286 CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Paints, Texture DISCUSSION There are two types of texture coatings used as decora tive wall and ceiling finishes. One is interior paint with aggregate added to produce the textured effect. The second consists of limestone and other fillers with or without asbestos. This product is sold dry and pre-mixed. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: 1 to 5% Thoroughly mixed in dry or wet matrix; brittle when "set" SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Sanding, which is not normal use Mixing dry product CONSUMER CONTACT Product widely used by consumers and by professionals in the consumer environment. * } INFORMATION SOURCES A. T. Kearney Letter Report. To Consumer Products Safety Commision Task 1008K Contract No. CPSC-C-77-0009, Dated 9/21/77 U. S. Patents 3,677,988 and 3,947,286 !. \i CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Paper (Asbestos) Discussion Asbestos paper is a widely used product which may contain, in addition to asbestos fibers, cellulose, glass fiber, and sealers. Asbestos content may vary from 5% to nearly 100%. A common usage of asbestos paper is as an insulation in the electrical industry. Coarse grades are used in roofing felts. Latex-bound asbestos papers are used as underlayments for vinyl sheet flooring. Automobile engine head gaskets are made of asbestos paper and other laminates. See appliance Wiring, Felt, Millboard, Phenolic Caminates, and Sheet Flooring. Asbestos Concentration: Up to 90% Method of Incorporation: Fibers interlocked in paper form SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Possible fiber release could occur during any dis ruption of the integrity of the paper material. CONSUMER-CONTACT Product generally undergoes further manufacturing steps INFORMATION SOURCES Boise Cascade Corp^ Manning Paper Co., Div. Hammermill Paper Co. Mead Corp., Specialty Paper Div. of ^ J3. S. Patents- . -3,193,446 3,269,889 3,337,392 Beaver Falls, NY # Troy, NY South Lee, MA 3;480;8473,654,073 3,713,925 CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Paving Material P1SC.U.SSIM Where extra strength and resistance to surface cracking may be required, asbestos short fibers may be added to asphalt paving materials. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: 5% to 15% Thoroughly mixed in viscous matrix. SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Abrasion or leaching of paved surface. CQNSUMER-SQNIAC1 Extent to which asbestos containing road surfaces are in use was not determined. INFORMATION SOURCES Johns-Manville Corp. Denver, CO It I CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Phenolic Laminates DISCUS.S1QM This category includes a large group of industrial sheeting materials. Asbestos cloth as well as paper, cotton fabric, etc. serve as a structural element for phenolic resins. The sheeting is cut or stamped into a multitude of items, such as washers, bearings, spacers and motor vanes. Industry respondents reported that the trend is away from the use of asbestos in laminates. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: up to 85% Thoroughly encapsulated in plastic matrix SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Abrasion, destruction CONSUMER CONTACT Asbestos phenolics are generally for industrial use; however they may serve as components of consumer products such as lawn care and home shop equipment. INFORMATION SOURCEa General Electric Co. Spaulding Fiber Co., Inc. Westinghouse Electric Corp. Fairfield, CT Tonawanda, NY Pittsburgh, PA U. S. Patents 3,572,863 and 3,929,533 CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET i PRODUCT Phonograph Records DISCUSSION Asbestos may have been used as a filler and strength ening agent in the manufacture of phonograph records at one time. Industry respondents reported that currently phono graph records are made exclusively of polyvinylchloride. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: Unknown Fiber thoroughly mixed in hard matrix SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Needle wear, breakage CONSUMER CONTACT. Product widely used in consumer environment INFORMATION SOURCES Columbia Records Corp. Recording Industry Association of America ....................... I New York, NY l New York, NY CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Pianos and Organs DISCUSSION. According to Rosato, asbestos felt was being used pianos. Representatives of a major piano manufacturer reported that no asbestos felts are used. Sound chambers in organs contain glass fibers. See Felt. Asbestos Concentration: Unknown Method of Incorporation: Unknown SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Unknown CONSUMER CONTACT Products widely used in consumer environment INFORMATION SOURCES D. H. Baldwin and Company Cincinnati, OH Asbestos: Its Industrial Applications D. V. Rosato Reinhold Publishing Corp., Mew York, NY 1959 I CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Pipe and Boiler Coverings DISCilS.SUQH * Asbestos in the form of millboard, tape, cloth and sprayed slurry is commonly used as an insulation on industrial pipes and boilers. Similar applications occur in homes and institutions. Asbestos Concentration: Up to 100% Method of Incorporation: Woven, pressed, slurry SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Abrasion and/or destruction of previously installed insulation CONSUMER CONTACT Demolition and replacement of old insulation, presence during installation of new boilers. INFORMATION SOURCES American Society of Heating ' Refrigerating and Air- , Conditioning Engineers New York, NY Cleveland Plumbing and Heating Co. Cleveland, OH Johns-Manville Corp. _ Denver, CO '' Quiggin and Son, Inc. ' H. B. Smith Co. ' - Cleveland, OH `Cleveland, OH Vanderwist Plumbing ...................--.....---................. and - '- -I------------------------... / nil____________________________ CPSG ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Pond Liner DISCUSSION . At least one manufacturer produces an asbestos-asphalt impregnated sheet material used as a pond and canal liner. Asbestos Concentration: 4 to 15% Method of Incorporation: Thoroughly mixed in a viscous matrix SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Leaching of asphalt matrix could release fibers into water. CONSUMER...C-ONTACI Extent of pond liner use unknown. INFORMATION SOURCES Phillips Petroleum Co. Bartlesville, OK U. S.'Patents 3,864,157 and 3,885,068 9- . V Vr CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT PACT SHEET PRODUCT p0t Holders and Oven Mitts DISCUSSION Several trade lists contain names of manufacturers of pot holders or oven mits. All manufacturers contacted stated that asbestos was not used in their pot holders and mits. Generally they indicated that heat resistance require ments were not high enough to warrant the use of asbestos. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: unknown Unknown SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Tearing, abrasion CONSUMER CONTACT Product designed .for consumer use / INFORMATION SOURCES Cannon Mills, Inc. The Ironees Co. Magla Products Spring Mills, Inc. J. P. Stevens & Co Inc. Kannapolis, NC Philadelphia, PA Irvington, NJ Fort Mills, SC New York, MY CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Pottery DISCUSS LOU Industry lists refer to the use of asbestos as a filler in pottery. Industry and association sources indicate that although talc may be a common additive, asbestos is not used in pottery clay. Clays are sold in dry powder, wet, and fired condition. The talc may contain asbestos as a contaminate Asbestos Concentration: Unknown Method of Incorporation: Fiber thoroughly mixed with other ingredients; before use, in dry state, fibers not "locked-in"; matrix viscous when wet; matrix brittle after firing.- SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE During mixing' and clean-up of dry products; abrasion (not considered likely in normal use), breakage. CONSUMER CONTACT Products widely used in consumer environment INFORMATION SOURCES Hall China Co. Nelson McCoy Pottery Co. United States Potters Association East Liverpool, OH I CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT S\ HEET PRODUCT Potter's Kilns (Home Hobby) DISCUSSION Manufacturers of hobbyist kilns reported that although some asbestos lined kilns were available to the consumer in the past,none are currently produced. Asbestos Concentration: Unknown Method of Incorporation: Unknown SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Unknown CONSUMER CONTACT Product designed for consumer use INFORMATION SOURCES. Harrop Ceramic Services Co. Nova Corp. of Dubuque, Iowa Columbus, OH ' Dubuque, IA CPSC; ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Powder (Asbestos) DISCUSSIQM Asbestos powder is reported to be a rather specific designation for finely ground anthophyllite. Powder is used as a reinforcement in molded plastics and rubber. Asbestos Concentration: 100% Method of Incorporation: Loose fibers SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Agitation of loose fibers CONSUMER .CQNIACI Bulk industrial product INFORMATION SOURCES Delaware Asbestos and Rubber Co. Powhattan Mining Co. Philadelphia, PA Baltimore, MD CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Pressure Cooker Gaskets DISCUSSION. Published sources cite the use of asbestos in pressure cooker gaskets. However, respondents indicate that asbestos is not used in the gasket or in the over pressure plug of the pressure cooker. Asbestos Concentration: .Method of Incorporation: Unknown Unknown SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Unknown * CONSUMER CONTACT Product designed for consumer use INFORMATION SOURCES The Halle Bros. Co. Mapor Appliance Company National Presto Industries, Inc. Cleveland, OH Cleveland, OH Eau Claire, WI / CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Pruning Paints and Sealers DISCUSSION Pruning paints and sealers are tar based products used to protect the pruned limbs and branches of trees from dessication and insect attack. It has been alleged that asbestos fibers are present in these products. However, respondents report that asbestos fibers are neither required nor used in pruning paints or sealers. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: Unknown Fibers thoroughly mixed in semiviscous martix SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Unknown CONSUMER CONTACT. Product is intended for use by consumer and by professionals in consumer environment. INFORMATION SOURCES Walter E. Clark and Son, Inc. Kendall Refining Co., Div. Witco Chemical Corp. Chas. H. Lilly Co. Rockland Chemical Co., Inc. Seymore Smith and Sons, Inc. Orange, CT Bradford, PA Portland, OR Caldwell, NJ Oakville, CT CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Radiator (Home) Insulation DISCUSSION Sheet metal enclosures serve to protect, beautify and improve the heating efficiency of home and insti tutional radiators. The top cover was commonly, packed with asbestos felt insulation. Industry sources indicate that asbestos has been replaced with fiberglass and fiberboard. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: 100% Asbestos felt SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Abrasion during removal and cleaning; demolition CONSUMER CONTACT Product widely used in homes, schools, and other consumer environments. INFORMATION SOURCES Ace Radiator Enclosure Co. Kero Metals, Inc. Cincinnati OH Carlstadt, NJ CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET ;i PRODUCT Radiator Sealant DISCUSSION. Asbestos is included in the formulations of some automotive radiator sealants. The fibers serve to form a minute network at the area of the leak,thus sealing it. Asbestos Concentration: 3% Method of Incorporation: Mixed with liquid chemicals SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE None identified. CONSUMER CONTACT Product directed to consumer market. INFORMATION SOURCES Bardahl Mfg. Corp. E. I. DuPont De Nemours Fre-Bar, Inc. Garry Laboratories, Inc. Seattle, WA Wilmington, DE Holly, MI Tonawanda, NY CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT. Ranges Discussion In the past asbestos was commonly used as an Insulation in oven doors and chambers. Element wiring was enclosed in asbestos sleeves* Industry sources indicate that the use of asbestos has been virtually eliminated in recent years. Asbestos Concentration: Up to 100% Method of Incorporation: Millboard, Sleeving SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Abrasion during repair of range CONSUMER-. CONTACT These products are directed to .the consumer market. INFORMATION SOURCES Caloric Corp. ' Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel Topton, PA Chicago, IL CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Refrigerant Cement PISCUS.SIQR Various types of cements containing asbestos are used as sealants in commercial refrigeration units, display cases etc. These sealants remain in a semi-viscous condition. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: 5 to 45% Fiber thoroughly mixed in semi- viscous matrix SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Release not considered likely CONSUMER CONTACT Amount of product used in consumer environment not established. INFORMATION SOURCES Virginia Chemicals, Inc. Portsmouth, VA CPSC; ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Roof Coating DISCUSSION Product designed to form a watertight seal for the roofs of industrial plants, warehouses, and other flat roofed structures. Additionally, products within this group are used for the repair and patching of previously installed roofs. These products consist primarily of an asphalt base with additions of raw asbestos fibers, various rock flours and solvents. Roof coatings are generally ductile in nature affording them the required expansion properties and resistance to cracks due to weathering. Aluminum powder may be added as a reflectant to minimize heat absorption. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: 3 to 25% Fibers thoroughly mixed in viscous matrix SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Roof coatings' are formulated to remain somewhat flexible, therefore fiber release during abrasion or demolition is not likely. CONSUMER CONTACT Liquid roof patching cements and coatings are packaged for consumer use. ' INFORMATION SOURCES Mortell Co. Tremco Manufacturing Co. U.S. Patents 2,916,908 3,795,525 Warren, MI Cleveland, OH CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Rotisserie Broilers DISCUSSION Asbestos millboard is used by one manufacturer as an insulation between broiling chamber and the rotisserie motor. This is not a common practice and this manufacturer stated that this particular model line was being discontinued. Asbestos Concentration: 85 to 95% Method of Incorporation: Millboard SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Dismantling of unit, removal, and abrasion of the millboard CONSUMER CONTACT Product designed for consumer use INFORMATION SOURCES Hamilton Beach Div. Scovill, Inc. McGraw-Edison Co. North American Phillips Corp, Sun-Chief Electronics, Inc, Waterbury, CT # Columbia, MO New York, NY Winstead, CT ------ CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Screw Fixing Compounds DISCUSSION Published sources cite the use of asbestos in screw fixing compounds. However, no asbestos containing screw fixing compounds could be identified. ,. \. Asbestos Concentration: Unknown Method of Incorporation: Fibers thoroughly mixed in matrix SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Unknown CONSUMER CONTACT Unknown INFORMATION SOURCES Amerace Corp Loctite Corp Union, NJ Newington, CT - CPSC: ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET .i PRODUCT Sets and Equipment: Movie, Theatre, and T.V. DISCUSSION . Because of special effects using extreme heat, cold and noise, it has been alleged that studios used asbestos products, e.g., cob-webs, insulation for "set" fires, artificial snow, ---acoustical noise barriers and shields for hot stage lights. An industry source, however, asserted that asbestos was elimi nated because of OSHA pressure, substituting fire bricks for "set" fires, gypsum for snow, rubber base spray for cob-webs and non-asbestos acoustical tile for sound, etc. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: Unknown Various SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Various CONSUMER CONTACT Studios are not considered consumer environment. INFORMATION SOURCES Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Inc. Culver City, CA ! CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Shorts (Asbestos) DISCUSSION Asbestos shorts and floats are the end-products in asbestos milling. These shorter light fibers are used in: vinyl asbestos tilef plastics, asphalts, and adhesives. The light fibers are combined into the product during manufacture. Asbestos Concentration: 100% Method of Incorporation: Fibers are loose SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Handling product; mixing with other raw materials CONSUMER CONTACT Product is not intended for consumer use; consumers may be able to purchase it through industrial outlets. INFORMATION SOURCES ' Asbestos: Ifs Industrial Application's, D. V. Rosato ReinhoTH Publishing Corp., New York, NY 1959 j Handbook of Asbestos Textiles Asbestos Textile Institute Pompton Lakes; NJ U. S. Patent 3,928,060 CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT, slow Cookers DISCUSSI PH ~ Asbestos insulation is commonly used to protect the thermostat unit from excessive heat. Asbestos Concentration: 65 to 75% Method of Incorporation: Woven cloth, felt, paper SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Dismantling of unit and abrasion of insulation material which is not considered a likely occurance in normal use. CONSUMER CONTACT Product is designed for consumer use. attempt to repair unit. Consumer might INFORMATION SOURCES American Electric Co. Grandinetti Products, Inc. Culver City, CA Lynwood, CA CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET 'PRODUCT .Smoker's Bib DISCUSSION. One manufacturer of asbestos cloth recommends the use of his specially treated fabric for smokers1 bibs for the aged and handicapped. The manufacturer indicated that this item had not yet been produced domestically. Asbestos Concentration: 75 to 100% Method of Incorporation: woven cloth SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Tearing, abrasion CONSUMER CONTACT Product designed for consumer use INFORMATION SOURCES Southern Asbestos Co. Charlotte, NC CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Stoves (Coal and Wood Burning) DISCUSSION An asbestos fire door gasket is sometimes used in wood and coal burning stoves. Asbestos Concentration: Up to 100% Method of Incorporation: Woven SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Degradation or abrasion of insulation CONSUMER CONTACT Product used in consumer environment INFORMATION. SOURCES Dornbeck Furnace and Foundry Co. Locke Stove Co. Nelson Industries Eastlake, OH Kansas City, MO Pittsburgh, PA CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Tape "" ' DISCUSSION Woven asbestos tape of various sizes is used as a wrapping around hot pipes. Usage is primarily industrial but may be found in residential and institutional sites. Asbestos Concentration: 75 to 100% Method of Incorporation: woven SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Praying, sloughing, demolition CONSUMER CONTACT Extent of use in consumer environment unknown INFORMATION SOURCES Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. U. S. Patent 2,523,022 Trumbell, CT 0 CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Tape Joint Cement DISCUSSlQIi Tape joint cement is used to conceal joints in drywall construction. Some manufacturers have included asbestos in their formulations to improve the working properties of the product. Related products include spackling materials in dry or premixed form. The CPSC ban on the manufacture of asbestos con taining compounds went into effect January 15, 1989-1978 (16 CFR 1304). . Asbestos Concentration: 0.25 to 5% . Method of Incorporation: Fibers thoroughly mixed with other ingredients; in dry form fibers are not "locked-in"; matrix viscous when wet; matrix brittle after "set". SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Mixing dry product with water; sanding hardened product and demolition CONSUMER CONTACT Products widely used by consumers and professionals in the consumer environment. INFORMATION SOURCES "Economic Impact Assesment of The Proposed Ban of Asbestos Containing Patching Compounds", A. T. Kearney, Inc., October, 1977. # 0. S. Patent 3,900,434 *: > r> f fv t v1 CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET t PRODUCT Tent Grommets DISCUS.SI01A Some large wall tents are fabricated to accomodate stoves. An asbestos grommet is sewn around the stove pipe aperture to protect the canvas from the heat of the pipe. Asbestos Concentration: 75 to 99% Method of Incorporation: Woven cloth SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Abrasion, tearing CONSUMER CONTACT Product designed for consumer use. INFORMATION SOURCES Southern Asbestos Company Canvas Specialty Manufacturing Co. Charlotte, NC Cleveland,OH CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Thermal Insulation IHS.CiJS.SIQM Various felts containing wire inserted asbestos yarn and glass fibers, supplied in large rolls, are used as insulation for high temperature machinery and equipment such as turbines, boilers, feed pumps, and steam lines. Asbestos Concentration: Up to 95% Method of Incorporation: Yarn loosely formed with glass fibers SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Cutting, abrasion, demolition CONSUMER CONTACT Product not used in consumer environment INFORMATION SOURCES Southern Asbestos Co; U. S. Patent 3,923,535 Charlotte, NC CPSO ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Thermal Insulation, Spray DISCUSSlOH Prior to 1973 a slurry of asbestos and water was; sprayed on the beams and columns in large buildings to protect structural members in the case of fire. > - Asbestos Concentration: Up to 99% Method of Incorporation: Fibers bound together in friable matrix SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Physical contact with product; repair; demolition CONSUMER CONTACT Used in construction occupied by consumers INFORMATION SOURCES Johns-Manville Corp. Yale University Denver, CO New Haven, CT CPSC: ASBEST' OS PRODUCT FACT St HEET PRODUCT Toasters EISCU&&13N In addition to asbestos encased internal and external wiring (discussed under Appliance Wiring) it was common for the element mounting boards to be made of a compressed millboard. Respondents all indicated that for some years alternate materials such as mica have replaced asbestos board. Two indicated that internal asbestos clad wiring is still used. Asbestos Concentration: UP to 95% Method of Incorporation: Millboard; see also Appliance Wiring SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Abrasion of element board or wiring during cleaning and repair CONSUMER CONTACT Asbestos containing products are still in widespread use. INFORMATION SOURCES. General Electric Co. Scovill Mfg. Co. Hoover Co. Sun-Chief Electronics McGraw-Edison Co. Proctor-Silex Inc. Fairfield, CT Waterbury, CT North Canton, OH Winsted, CT Elgin, IL Philadelphia, PA CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET pRODUCT Tooth Brushes DISCUSSION The patents (cited below) claimed the uniqueness of an asbestos cloth pad as a substitute for bristles. The patent was not assigned to any dental product manufacturer, nor could any actual manufacture: of this product be identified. Asbestos Concentration: 75 to 100% Method of Incorporation: Woven SCENARIO F.QR. FIBER RELEASE Abrasion CONSUMER CONTACT Product intended for consumer use INFORMATION SOURCES D. S. Patent 1,729,167 U. S. Patent 1,729,168 CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET . ................ ......... :t PRQBUCX Welders' Headgear DISCUSSIQH Items of safety equipment used under welders' helmets.' This category includes berets, beanies, caps, hats, and hoods. See Safety Equipment. Asbestos Concentration: 75 to 100% Method of Incorporation: woven cloth SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Abrasion, destruction CONSUMER CONTACT While primarily a product used in the work place, it is possible for consumer to purchase the product and use it in the consumer environment. INFORMATION SOURCES .Singer Safety Products, Inc. Chicago, IL CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET "PRODUCT ; Welding Electrodes DISCUSSION Welding Electrodes are commonly manufactured with a flux coating. Asbestos is frequently added to the flux to enhance adherence and continuity of the weld bead. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: 10% or less Mixed in slurry, then baked. SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Dust arises from the melted flux during the welding opera tion. This dust may contain asbestos. Respondents reported* that electron microscope investigations showed the asbestos no longer to be fibrous in nature. Sanding or filing the elect rode could release dust. .............. CONSUMER CONTACT Welding rods are sold to consumers. INFORMATION SOURCES Air Reduction Corp. Cabot Corp. (Stellite Div.) Hobart Bros. Co. Lincoln Electric Co. Montvale, NJ Kokomo, IN Troy, OH Cleveland, OH CPSC ASBESTOS PRODUCT FACT SHEET PRODUCT Wicks for Oil Burning Apparatus DISCUSSION Published sources cite the use of asbestos in wicks for oil burning apparatus. However, no asbestos containing product could be identified. Wicks used in kerosene lamps, smudgepots, hurricane lanterns, oil burning stoves and other consumer items are made of cotton braid. Asbestos Concentration: Method of Incorporation: Up to 100% Cloth SCENARIO FOR FIBER RELEASE Unknown CONSUMER CONTACT Products used in consumer environment INFORMATION SOURCES Asbestos Weaving Co. R. E. Dietz Co. Wm. E. Hooper and Sons Co. Clinton, ME Syracuse, NY Baltimore, MD