Monday, September 14, 2009

Asbestos: Occurrence in the United States

Until 1975: Automobile, building
construction and shipbuilding
industries

Until 1990: Contaminant in vermiculite

Today: Exists in older homes and
commercial buildings

- problematic when loose, crumbling, or disturbed

Today: Still used in brake pads, clutches,
roofing material, vinyl tiles, and some
cement pipes

Naturally occurring asbestos is found in
parts of the U.S. areas in asbestos bearing
rocks. It is released:

- when disturbed
- as rocks weather

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