Asbestos Uses And Applications

 

Asbestos products Uses/Applications Asbestos type
 
Asbestos Cement Corrugated roofing sheets, roofing tiles, partition walls, flat sheets, infill panels, bath panels, guttering, water tanks, flue pipes, eaves soffits, fascia boards, flower boxes Amosite Chrysotile
Insulation Boards Partition walls, infill panels, boxings, ceiling tiles, fire breaks, door lining Chrysotile
Sprayed Coatings Used on structural steelwork, applied to walls and ceilings Crocidolite Amosite Chrysotile
Pipe insulation/Lagging Lagged pipes in boiler rooms, hard set or preformed sections, insulation to hot water cylinders, calorifiers etc Chrysotile Amosite Crocidolite
 
Asbestos Ropes Used to seal joints to boilers, flues, chimneys etc. gaskets, kiln lining, heaters Chrysotile
 
Asbestos Cloths and Textiles Fire blankets, fire proof clothing, oven gloves, safety curtains Chrysotile
Asbestos Paper Electrical insulation in switchgear, heat reflective layers to boilers and electrical storage heaters Chrysotile
 
Millboards Thermal insulation to industrial ovens, steam pipes Crocidolite
Gaskets To pipe flanges Chrysotile
Asbestos reinforced plastics Toilet cisterns, battery cases, injection-mouldings in the motor industry Amosite Chrysotile
Friction products Brake linings, to road & rail vehicles, lifts and other machinery Chrysotile
Asbestos thermoplastic or vinyl floor tiles Floor tiles, stair nosings, skirtings Chrysotile
Asbestos Bitumen products Roofing felt, damp-proof courses, gutter linings, coatings on metals, sink pads Chrysotile
Paints and surface coatings Textured coatings to ceilings and walls ‘ARTEX’ Chrysotile
Mastics, sealants, putties and adhesives Floor tile backing, seals to window/door frames Chrysotile

 

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ESG through its Soil Mechanics brand was recognised for its ability to offer timely delivery, a solid track record in rail and adherence to environmental issues. Their borehole and testing work to check ground conditions in preparation for the main design will undoubtedly deliver benefits to the progression of the project. <<more>>

Councillor David Parker, Leader of Scottish Borders Council