The following is a sample list of some materials that may contain asbestos. This list, compiled by the Environmental Protection Agency, does not include every product or material in which asbestos has been found. It is merely a general guide to show the types of products that may carry asbestos:
- Cement pipes
- Cement wallboard
- Asphalt floor tile
- Vinyl floor tile
- Vinyl sheet flooring
- Flooring backing
- Construction mastics (floor tile, carpet, ceiling tile, etc.)
- Spray-applied insulation
- Blown-in insulation
- Fireproofing materials
- Taping compounds (thermal)
- Packing materials (for wall/floor penetrations)
- High temperature gaskets
- Laboratory hoods/table tops
- Laboratory gloves
- Fire blankets
- Fire curtains
- Elevator equipment panels
- Elevator brake shoes
- HVAC duct insulation
- Boiler insulation
- Breaching insulation
- Ductwork flexible fabric connections
- Cooling towers
- Pipe insulation (corrugated air-cell, block, etc.)
- Heating and electrical ducts
- Electrical panel partitions
- Electric cloth
- Electric wiring insulation
- Chalkboards
- Roofing shingles
- Roofing felt
- Base flashing
- Thermal paper products
- Fire doors
- Caulking putties
- Adhesives
- Wallboard
- Joint compounds
- Vinyl wall coverings
- Spackling compounds
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