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While it is banned in some countries, asbestos is not banned in all countries. It can be left in place where it is found in building materials. And in some countries it can be used in a variety of applications, as long as suitable precautions are taken.
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∙ 9y agoAsbestos was never "banned" in US home construction. The realities of the marketplace resulted in its not being used there after some time in the 1980s, and in many locations before that. In California the accepted cutoff date is 1972. After that year most jurisdictions will not require a lab test on materials.
That's in the US. I think it is now illegal here in the UK, or at least if you used it no-one would buy it - though there are many older buildings with components such as roof tiles and sheets made from asbestos-cement.
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∙ 10y agoAsbestos is not banned in all countries. Where it has been banned, it was banned at different times in different countries. If discussing the United States it is not banned contrary to popular belief. We use thousands of metric tons every year in various applications.
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∙ 13y agoAsbestos has not been banned in some countries.
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Do they use asbestos on construction sites now?
Asbestos use in the United Kingdom and EU are now banned , it can no longer be used, sold, imported or exported, you can't even give it away. In the US asbestos is not banned, but its uses are limited and new construction materials should not contain asbestos as an intentionally added ingredient.
Could exposure to asbestos while doing home construction be dangerous?
Yes any exposure to asbestos can be dangerous if adequate precautions are not taken.
Is the asbestos that we used in the late 60's to make modeling clay for children the same asbestos that is now banned?
Asbestos is not banned, but its uses are limited. If you used asbestos in the 1960s then you used the thing that is still called asbestos.
When was asbestos banned in Kansas?
Asbestos was not banned in Kansas or any other part of the US. Its use is regulated and forbidden in certain applications, but it has not been banned.
When did they stop using asbestos in construction?
Asbestos use in construction significantly decreased in the 1980s and was largely banned in the late 1990s due to its links to serious health issues like lung cancer and mesothelioma. Today, there are strict regulations in place to control and monitor any remaining asbestos-containing materials in buildings.
What years were asbestos in building materials?
the use of asbestos in buildings in the UK started around 1890, the used of Blue and Brown asbestos was banned in 1985, with White asbestos being banned in <strong>1999</strong>.
What once popular heat resistant material is no longer widely used in new home construction?
asbestos
What still has many uses because it is heat-resistant but it is no longer widely used in new home construction.?
Asbestos
What still has many uses because it is heat resistant but it is no longer widely used in new home construction?
Asbestos
Was asbestos used in 1970 's construction?
Yes, asbestos was commonly used in construction materials in the 1970s, such as insulation, roofing, and ceiling tiles. However, its use declined in the late 1970s as the health risks associated with asbestos exposure became widely recognized.
What the role of asbestos in construction?
Asbestos was historically used in construction for its insulation properties and fire resistance. However, it has since been linked to serious health risks, including lung diseases like mesothelioma. As a result, its use in construction has been heavily regulated and phased out in many countries.
What metal still has many uses because it is heat resistant but it is no longer widely used in new home construction.?
lead
