Asbestos is heat and fire resistant, as well as being strong, flexible, and resistant to corrosion. Contrary to popular belief, asbestos has not gone away, nor has it been banned. Asbestos use today is restricted, to some extent, but you might be surprised to learn just how many new products still contain the deadly substance, not to mention older items you still have in your home.
Household Items
You probably know that many construction materials contain asbestos. Items that your handle and use on a daily basis can be made with asbestos, too. Household items which commonly contain asbestos include:
- Potting soil
- Children’s toys
- Hair dryers
- Curling irons
- Packing materials
- Tape
- Talc powder
- Toasters
- Toaster ovens
- Popcorn poppers
- Slow cookers
- Coffee makers
- Irons
- Lantern wicks
- Cosmetics
- Cleaning products
- Baking products
- Decorative and home improvement products
- Fake snow
- Rope
- Yarn
- Textiles
- Hot pads
- Oven mitts
- Ironing boards
- Chalkboards
- Cork boards
- Table tops
Automotive
Automotive workers are at risk for asbestos exposure, but you don’t have to work on your vehicle to be exposed to the asbestos that it sheds. For instance, brake pads contain asbestos, and normal wear slowly releases it.
At Brayton Purcell, LLP, we represent innocent people throughout the US who have been harmed by products containing asbestos. We will help you track down the product or the business or the premises where you or your loved one was exposed to asbestos – even though it may have happened many years ago. If you or someone you love has developed mesothelioma, please call the mesothelioma attorneys of Brayton Purcell, LLP, at (800) 598-0314 or contact us online today. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.
