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Asbestos
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Asbestos
Abatement
What is asbestos?
Asbestos is a name for several fibrous
minerals used in many industrial and building products. Some
common uses are:
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Insulation on boilers, piping and other
mechanical systems
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Fireproofing material in buildings
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Decorative and insulating surfacing
materials in buildings
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Acoustical materials and surface
treatments
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Automotive and machinery brakes
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Gasket materials
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Roofing felts and tars
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Flooring felts and tiles
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Insulation boards and papers
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Cement shingles, panels, pipes, and ducts
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Electrical insulation boards and wire
insulation
The US EPA has banned many asbestos products.
Asbestos products still found on the market include brakes
and other friction products, gasket materials, and roofing
materials. Some other products are still legal, but have not
generally been manufactured and sold in the US.
Types of Asbestos
Minerals
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Chrysotile
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Amosite
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Crocidolite |
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Tremolite
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Anthophyllite
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Actinolite |
The
asbestos category encompasses many disciplines, materials,
codes, and regulations. E2 is well versed in all
aspects of asbestos. From a simple floor tile or pipe
insulation removal to complex structural and demolition
projects, our experts can provide turnkey asbestos
solutions.
Environmental and Regulatory Issues
Whether the issue is asbestos, lead, indoor
air quality, or other regulatory driven situations, property
managers and property owners rely on Effective’s extensive
resources and expertise for abatement advice and technical
support.
