Asbestos-Containing Materials
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Building Fabric
21 materials
Asbestos Cement Corrugated Sheet
Corrugated roofing and cladding sheets made with chrysotile asbestos fibres bound in Portland cement.
Asbestos Cement Flat Sheet
Flat pressed sheets of asbestos-reinforced cement used for cladding, soffits, and interior partitions.
Asbestos Cement Pipe
Pressure and drainage pipes made from asbestos-reinforced cement, widely used for water mains and sewers.
Asbestos Cement Downpipe
Rainwater downpipes made from asbestos cement, common on buildings constructed before the year 2000.
Asbestos Cement Water Tank
Cold water storage tanks made from asbestos cement, typically found in loft spaces of older homes.
Asbestos Cement Soffit
Flat asbestos cement boards used to line the underside of roof eaves on residential and commercial buildings.
Asbestos Cement Flue
Asbestos cement flue pipes used to vent boilers, heaters, and other combustion appliances in buildings.
Asbestos Plaster
Wall and ceiling plasters containing asbestos fibres for fire resistance and improved workability.
Asbestos Putty and Mastic
Window putty, caulking, and mastic sealants containing asbestos fibres for flexibility and fire resistance.
Asbestos Bitumen Waterproofing
Bituminous waterproofing membranes and coatings reinforced with asbestos fibres for durability and flexibility.
Asbestos Sealant
Fire-stop and expansion joint sealants formulated with asbestos fibres for heat resistance and durability.
Asbestos Mortar
Mortar and jointing compounds containing asbestos fibres, used in chimneys, flue linings, and brickwork.
Asbestos Render
External wall rendering containing asbestos fibres, applied to buildings for weatherproofing and insulation.
Asbestos Partition Board
Lightweight asbestos insulating boards used for interior walls, fire partitions, and ceiling panels.
Asbestos Gutter
Rainwater gutters moulded from asbestos cement, found on buildings constructed before the year 2000.
Asbestos Cement Siding Shingle
Asbestos-cement shingles manufactured in various decorative profiles, used as exterior wall cladding on millions of North American homes.
Asbestos Cement HVAC Duct (Transite Duct)
Asbestos-cement pipe used as heating and air conditioning ductwork, often buried in concrete floor slabs, providing a direct inhalation pathway.
Asbestos Drywall Joint Compound
Joint compound, spackling, and taping compound containing chrysotile asbestos, used to finish drywall seams in millions of buildings.
Asbestos Window Putty / Glazing Compound
Window glazing putty containing asbestos fibres, used to seal glass panes into window frames on millions of buildings worldwide.
Asbestos Stucco
Exterior and interior stucco containing chrysotile asbestos fibres, applied as a wet-troweled finish for crack resistance and fire protection.
Asbestos Cooling Tower Panel
Asbestos-cement panels used as side cladding, louvers, and top covers in industrial and commercial cooling towers.
Insulation
15 materials
Asbestos Pipe Lagging
Fibrous thermal insulation applied to pipes, boilers, and ductwork, containing up to 100 % asbestos.
Sprayed Asbestos Coating (Limpet)
Spray-applied asbestos insulation used for fireproofing steel structures, boiler rooms, and ceilings.
Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB)
Low-density board containing up to 40 % asbestos, used for fire protection, partitions, and ceiling tiles.
Asbestos Millboard
Dense asbestos-fibre board used as a heat shield behind boilers, stoves, and electrical equipment.
Asbestos Paper
Thin asbestos-fibre paper used for heat insulation in ducts, electrical equipment, and fire doors.
Asbestos Rope
Braided or twisted asbestos-fibre rope used as heat-resistant sealing around boilers, ovens, and flue pipes.
Asbestos Blanket
Flexible woven asbestos blanket used to insulate boilers, pipes, and industrial heat-generating equipment.
Vermiculite Insulation (Libby)
Loose-fill vermiculite attic insulation contaminated with tremolite asbestos from the Libby, Montana mine.
Asbestos Mattress (Sectional Pipe Insulation)
Pre-formed sectional insulation mattresses wired around large pipes, boilers, and industrial vessels.
Loose-Fill Asbestos Insulation
Raw asbestos fibres blown or poured into attic spaces and wall cavities as thermal insulation.
Asbestos Corrugated Cardboard
Corrugated asbestos-fibre cardboard used as thermal insulation around pipes, ducts, and inside ovens.
Calcium Silicate Board (Asbestos)
Rigid calcium silicate insulation boards and pipe sections containing asbestos, used for high-temperature applications.
Asbestos Boiler Insulation (Hardcast)
Thick paste or plaster insulation applied directly to boiler shells, piping elbows, and fittings, containing up to 50 % asbestos.
Asbestos Block Insulation
Pre-formed rigid insulation blocks and half-sections made from calcium silicate or 85 % magnesia with asbestos fibre reinforcement.
Asbestos Electrical Wire Insulation
Woven asbestos cloth and asbestos paper used as insulation on electrical wires, cables, and appliance wiring in high-temperature environments.
Flooring
12 materials
Vinyl Asbestos Floor Tile (VAT)
Resilient vinyl floor tiles manufactured with chrysotile asbestos fibres for durability and fire resistance.
Thermoplastic Asbestos Tile
Early asphalt-based floor tiles containing asbestos fibres, commonly found in pre-1970 buildings.
Vinyl Sheet Flooring with Asbestos Backing
Sheet vinyl flooring with asbestos-containing felt or paper backing, common in kitchens and bathrooms.
Bitumen Asbestos Floor Tile
Asphalt-bound floor tiles containing asbestos, used in commercial and industrial buildings before the 1970s.
Asbestos Floor Backing Paper
Friable felt or paper underlay containing asbestos, found beneath sheet vinyl and linoleum flooring.
Asbestos Tile Adhesive / Cutback
Black mastic adhesive used to install floor tiles, frequently containing asbestos and often overlooked.
Linoleum with Asbestos Backing
Traditional linoleum flooring with asbestos-containing felt or paper backing for moisture resistance.
Marley Floor Tile
Popular UK-brand vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles containing asbestos, widely used in Commonwealth countries.
Asbestos Asphalt Floor Tile
Floor tiles with asbestos fibres bound in an asphalt (bitumen) matrix, the dominant resilient tile from the 1920s to the 1960s.
Asbestos Seamless / Poured-in-Place Flooring
Liquid-applied seamless flooring systems containing asbestos, troweled in place to create jointless floor surfaces in commercial and industrial settings.
Asbestos Vinyl Countertop Covering
Vinyl-asbestos sheet material marketed specifically for kitchen and commercial countertops, a surprising and little-known asbestos application.
Asbestos Carpet Underlay / Padding
Carpet underlay and padding materials containing asbestos fibres, a friable hazard particularly dangerous during carpet removal and replacement.
Ceilings & Walls
10 materials
Artex Textured Coating
Textured ceiling and wall coating containing chrysotile asbestos, ubiquitous in UK homes built before 1985.
Popcorn Ceiling / Stipple Ceiling
Spray-applied textured ceiling finish with a bumpy "cottage cheese" texture, often containing friable asbestos.
Asbestos Ceiling Tile
Ceiling tiles containing asbestos, used in suspended grid systems and glue-up applications in commercial buildings.
Decorative Asbestos Plaster
Finish plaster coatings containing asbestos for enhanced workability and crack resistance in decorative applications.
Stipple Coating
Textured ceiling and wall coating applied by dabbing or spattering, potentially containing asbestos.
Asbestos Wallboard
Flat asbestos-containing board used for wall linings, ceiling panels, and partitions in buildings.
Acoustic Asbestos Tile
Soft, porous ceiling tiles designed for sound absorption, containing friable asbestos fibres.
Asbestos Firebreak Panel
Asbestos-containing panels installed in ceiling voids and wall cavities to prevent fire spread between compartments.
Asbestos Acoustical Plaster
Lightweight trowel-applied plaster containing asbestos or asbestos-contaminated vermiculite, used on ceilings for sound absorption.
Asbestos Vinyl Wall Covering
Vinyl wallpaper and wall coverings backed with asbestos-containing felt or paper, where the backing is the primary asbestos component.
Gaskets & Seals
8 materials
Asbestos Gasket
Compressed asbestos-fibre gaskets used to seal flanged joints in piping, boilers, and industrial equipment.
Asbestos Rope Seal
Braided asbestos rope used as a high-temperature seal around boiler doors, furnaces, and stove openings.
Asbestos Packing
Braided asbestos packing material used to seal valve stems, pump shafts, and rotating equipment.
Asbestos Caulking
Flexible sealant containing asbestos fibres, used around windows, pipe penetrations, and expansion joints.
Asbestos Fire Blanket
Woven asbestos cloth blankets used for fire suppression in laboratories, kitchens, and workshops.
Asbestos Expansion Joint
Compressible asbestos-fibre filler strips used in concrete expansion joints in buildings and infrastructure.
Asbestos Gland Packing
Asbestos-yarn packing rings compressed into stuffing boxes to seal rotating shafts on pumps and valves.
Asbestos Sheet Gasket
Compressed asbestos-fibre sheet material cut to size for flanged pipe joints and equipment seals.
Automotive
6 materials
Asbestos Brake Pad
Friction pads used in disc brakes, historically manufactured with chrysotile asbestos fibres.
Asbestos Brake Lining
Curved friction material riveted inside drum brakes, historically containing chrysotile asbestos.
Asbestos Clutch Disc
Friction disc in manual transmissions, historically faced with chrysotile asbestos material.
Asbestos Exhaust Gasket
Heat-resistant gaskets used between exhaust manifold joints, containing compressed asbestos fibre.
Asbestos Heat Shield
Thermal barrier panels fitted to vehicle firewalls and exhaust tunnels to protect against engine heat.
Asbestos Hood Liner / Bonnet Pad
Soft insulation pad fitted under the bonnet or hood to reduce engine noise and heat transmission.
Industrial
17 materials
Asbestos Laboratory Bench Top
Heat-resistant work surfaces used in school and university science laboratories before the 1980s.
Asbestos Fuse Carrier / Flash Guard
Moulded asbestos components in older electrical switchgear used for arc resistance and insulation.
Asbestos Arc Chute
Arc-quenching chambers inside circuit breakers and contactors, made from moulded asbestos cement.
Asbestos Flash Guard Panel
Rigid asbestos panels installed in electrical switchgear to contain arc flash and prevent fire.
Asbestos Conveyor Belt
Industrial conveyor belts reinforced with woven asbestos for heat resistance in foundries and bakeries.
Asbestos Textile / Woven Cloth
Woven chrysotile fabric used for fire blankets, insulation wraps, and protective clothing in industry.
Asbestos Gloves
Heat-resistant industrial gloves woven from chrysotile asbestos, shedding fibres during every use.
Asbestos Apron
Full-length woven asbestos protective aprons worn by foundry and furnace workers against radiant heat.
Asbestos Ironing Board Pad
Household and commercial ironing board pads made from asbestos felt for scorch resistance.
Asbestos Cement Flower Pot
Moulded asbestos cement planters commonly found in gardens across Southern Europe and South America.
Asbestos Filter
Woven and non-woven asbestos filter media used in industrial filtration and food and beverage processing.
Asbestos Fire Door
Fire-rated doors containing asbestos-cement board or asbestos insulating board as core material.
Asbestos Stove Burner Pad / Hot Pad
Round or rectangular asbestos pads used on stovetops as heat diffusers and on tables as trivets or hot pads.
Asbestos Gas Fireplace Logs & Ember Material
Artificial fireplace logs and glowing ember simulation materials made with asbestos, distributing fibres when heated.
Asbestos Paint & Protective Coating
Paints and protective coatings containing asbestos fibres for fire resistance, texture, and durability.
Asbestos-Reinforced Plastic
Thermoplastic and thermoset plastic products reinforced with asbestos fibres, including phenolic moulded automotive and electrical components.
Asbestos Elevator Equipment Panel
Asbestos-cement and AIB panels used in elevator shaft control panels, machine rooms, and as fireproofing in elevator installations.
Roofing
6 materials
Asbestos Roofing Felt
Bituminous roofing felt reinforced with an asbestos fibre mat, used on flat and low-pitch roofs.
Asbestos Ridge Tile
Moulded asbestos cement ridge capping tiles used to seal the apex of pitched roofs.
Asbestos Roofing Slate
Artificial roofing slates made from asbestos cement, designed as a cheaper alternative to natural stone slate.
Asbestos Valley Trough
V-shaped asbestos cement troughs installed in roof valleys to channel rainwater between roof slopes.
Asbestos Flashband
Self-adhesive bituminous flashing strips reinforced with asbestos, used for weatherproofing roof junctions.
Asbestos Eaves Closer
Profiled asbestos cement filler pieces used to close gaps at the eaves of corrugated roofing sheets.
Commercial Brands
28 materials
Eternit
Eternit was the world's largest manufacturer of asbestos-cement roofing, pipes, and facade products.
Uralita
Uralita was Spain's dominant asbestos-cement manufacturer, producing roofing sheets, pipes, and building panels.
Artex
Artex was a UK textured ceiling and wall coating brand that contained chrysotile asbestos until approximately 1984.
Asbestolux
Asbestolux was a widely used asbestos insulating board manufactured by Cape Asbestos for UK and Irish buildings.
Marinite
Marinite was a Johns Manville high-temperature asbestos board used in naval vessels and industrial settings.
Limpet Asbestos Spray
Limpet was a sprayed asbestos insulation product by Turner & Newall, rated among the most dangerous ACMs.
Johns Manville
Johns Manville was one of America's largest asbestos companies, producing insulation, pipe coverings, and roofing.
Turner Brothers / Turner & Newall
Turner & Newall was a major British asbestos conglomerate producing everything from Limpet spray to Ferodo brake linings.
Cape Asbestos / Cape plc
Cape Asbestos mined blue asbestos in South Africa and manufactured Asbestolux board and other products for UK buildings.
Pittsburgh Corning (Unibestos)
Pittsburgh Corning manufactured Unibestos amosite insulation blocks used in power plants and refineries.
Fibrocim / Fibrociment
Fibrociment was a major French asbestos-cement manufacturer producing pipes, roofing, and tanks for France and North Africa.
CertainTeed
CertainTeed was a major US manufacturer of asbestos-containing roofing shingles, siding, and cement pipe.
W.R. Grace / Zonolite
Zonolite was vermiculite attic insulation contaminated with tremolite asbestos from the Libby, Montana mine.
James Hardie
James Hardie was Australia's largest asbestos-cement manufacturer, producing "fibro" cladding, roofing, and building sheets.
Amianit
Amianit was a major Turkish asbestos-cement manufacturer producing pipes, roofing sheets, and building panels.
Brasilit
Brasilit was Brazil's leading asbestos-cement manufacturer, producing corrugated roofing sheets and water tanks.
Colombit
Colombit was a major Colombian asbestos-cement manufacturer and Eternit subsidiary producing roofing, pipes, and tanks.
UK 2026 Asbestos Product Recalls
Over 167 consumer products recalled in the UK since January 2026 after asbestos was found in sand and mineral filler. Affected items include children's toys, craft kits, dig sets, sensory blocks, science kits, novelty doorstops, and draught excluders.
Crayons, Clays & Toy Kits (Talc Contamination)
Asbestos has been found repeatedly in children's crayons, modelling clays, and forensic toy kits sold in the US since 2000. Contamination originates from talc, a mineral naturally found alongside asbestos deposits.
Rocalla
Rocalla S.A. was a Spanish asbestos-cement manufacturer that produced corrugated sheets, pipes, and water tanks. A direct competitor to Uralita, Rocalla products remain in many Spanish buildings constructed before the 2002 asbestos ban.
Armstrong World Industries
Armstrong is one of the world's largest flooring manufacturers. The company produced vinyl-asbestos floor tiles from 1951 to 1986, with some sheet flooring samples testing at up to 70% asbestos content.
Congoleum Corporation
Congoleum was a dominant US flooring manufacturer that produced dozens of vinyl-asbestos tile and sheet flooring products, including lines with asbestos-felt backing and even asbestos-containing countertop coverings.
Kentile Floors
Kentile was a major US floor tile manufacturer based in Brooklyn, NY, specializing in asphalt-asbestos and vinyl-asbestos tiles from 1908 to 1992. KenFlex was their vinyl-asbestos line.
Flintkote Company
Flintkote produced asbestos-containing products across more than 10 categories: siding shingles, roofing, flooring, ceiling tiles, coatings, pipe insulation, cement board, joint compound, and plaster.
National Gypsum / Gold Bond
National Gypsum, known for its Gold Bond brand, was a major producer of asbestos-containing plaster, spackling, joint compound, ceiling tiles, and wallboard products used across the United States and Canada.
GAF Corporation
GAF Corporation was a major US manufacturer of roofing, flooring, and building products. The company acquired Ruberoid, one of the oldest asbestos product manufacturers, and produced asbestos roofing shingles, felt, floor tiles, and siding.
Celotex Corporation
Celotex Corporation was a major producer of asbestos-containing ceiling tiles, insulation board, and cement products. The Cemesto brand was their cement-asbestos panel line.
USG (United States Gypsum)
United States Gypsum (USG) was a major producer of wallboard, plaster, ceiling tiles, and joint compound. Asbestos was confirmed in ceiling tiles, Sheetrock joint compound, and Texolite paint products.
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