What was abestos millboard used for?
Posted on August 30th, 2009 by admin
Asbestos
In the plant I work in, there is some white boarding that covers the outside of a huge air conditioning vent. It is also between the two metal vents as well. I accidently rubbed my hand against these boards. This plant was built back in the 60s and I am just curious as if this could have released asbestos fibers and if I should be concered.
In the plant I work in, there is some white boarding that covers the outside of a huge air conditioning vent. It is also between the two metal vents as well. I accidently rubbed my hand against these boards. This plant was built back in the 60s and I am just curious as if this could have released asbestos fibers and if I should be concered.
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Asbestos fibers are carcinogenic if inhaled. Your very limited short-term contact is negligible. Used for it’s insulative and fire resistant qualities.
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asbestos fibres are so small ,cancer causing stay away highly dangerous . see your manager this is crap you shouldn’t have to put up with this. see also work health & saftey athority.
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The trade name for this material is Syndanyo and was used very extensively in the engineering business. Its useful because it is fireproof and makes an excellent insulator and can be machined and drilled where “soft” asbestos can not.
When its use was banned the search for replacement was a failure, the most common being ceramic but this splits under extreme heat.
The authorities turn a blind eye to its use in electric ovens and such as some products would be not possible.
Its main danger is to the operators who cut it drill it etc.
Its the dust that is dangerous.
Touching it is not dangerous and you are ok.