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Does all vermiculite insulation contain asbestos?
No, not all vermiculite contains asbestos. You should have it tested.
Does vermiculite contain asbestos?
Some vermiculite deposits contain asbestos, and some products were made with contaminated vermiculite until about the early 1990s. Now vermiculite mines and all manufacturers, world-wide, are prohibited from selling any product that contains asbestos. Vermiculite and asbestos are two different minerals, but at least two major mines in the USA held mixed deposits which contained both.
What health risks are there with vermiculite insulation?
Vermiculite insulation may contain asbestos which is known to lead to cancer and breathing related problem do to breathing in the asbestos which will attack lungs.
Is vermiculite without asbestos safe?
Vermiculite is a by product of asbestos so it not really asbestos free.
When did they quite using asbestos in vermiculite insulation?
Asbestos was not an intentional component in vermiculite, it was a contaminant in the material as taken from the ground. The only way to "quit using" it was to stop using vermiculite fro those sources.
Does vermiculite contain alcohol?
vermiculite is a mineral, does not contain alcohol.
Does insulation have asbestos?
Some, but not all, forms of insulation used to contain asbestos. Insulation applied new now does not contain asbestos.
Does cotton have asbestos in it?
Not naturally, cotton does not contain asbestos.
How dangerous is vermiculite plus asbestos insulation?
Vermiculite insulation containing asbestos is about as dangerous as any other type of insulation that contains asbestos. If it becomes airborne and people breath in the fibers, their risk of contracting an asbestos related disease increases. The amount of increased risk depends on how much asbestos is in the insulation, how much becomes airborne, how long the people are exposed to the airborne fibers, and whether they smoke tobacco products.
Does the product versalux contain asbestos?
does versilux contain asbestos
Does drywall compound contain asbestos?
no, asbestos is outlawed in the united states
Does mount Everest contain asbestos?
No, Mount Everest does not contain any asbestos.
