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No insulation manufactured today contains asbestos. In previous years the types of insulation that contained asbestos included:
- calcium carbonate blocks and plaster used on boilers and hot pipes
- corrugated paper used on hot and cold water pipes
- fire retardant insulation blown onto steel beams to prevent early softening during a fire
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Does insulation have asbestos?
Some, but not all, forms of insulation used to contain asbestos. Insulation applied new now does not contain asbestos.
Does insulation contain asbestos?
Insulation used to contain asbestos, but modern insulation materials do not contain asbestos.
Does any masonite insulation contain asbestos?
No, masonite does not contain any asbestos.
Does johns-manville spintex blown insulation contain asbestos?
Does johns-manville spintex blown insulation contain asbestos
Does gysum insulation contain asbestos?
Gypsum insulation made prior to the 1970s included asbestos as a means of providing increased physical strength and insulation capacity to the product. Gypsum insulation made after the 1980s generally did not contain asbestos.
Does pink Owens Corning insulation contain asbestos?
no.
Does all vermiculite insulation contain asbestos?
No, not all vermiculite contains asbestos. You should have it tested.
Does Gyproc Wool insulation installed in the 1950s contain asbestos?
no
Does spun wool insulation 1940 contain asbestos?
It is possible that spun wool insulation manufactured in the 1940s could contain asbestos. Asbestos was commonly used in building materials during that time period, including some types of insulation. It is recommended to have the insulation tested for asbestos before conducting any renovations or other activities that could disturb the material.
Does Johns-Manville spintex long fiber rock wool insulation contain asbestos?
Rock wool insulation was a substitute for asbestos insulation. You bought one or the other, not both.
What does asbestos insulation look like?
Asbestos insulation has no characteristics that make it look any different from other forms of insulation intended for the same application. The only way to know for certain whether insulation contains asbestos is to have a sample analysed in a qualified laboratory. Insulation on pipes and boilers is often white and chalky in appearance. Other forms of insulation have different appearances.
Does Johns-Mansville Sure Felt insulation contain asbestos?
No modern insulation product sold in North America or the European Union contains asbestos.
