Asbestos Corrugated Paper & Thermal Paper Products
A number of different paper products containing asbestos were frequently used during the 1900s. Two of the most common include:
- Corrugated paper
- Thermal paper products
Both corrugated paper and thermal paper products have been used in homes and commercial buildings throughout the United States. The products were frequently relied upon to provide insulation and fire resistance.
Because of its sturdiness, high tensile nature and resistance to high temperatures, asbestos was commonly used as a component of the paper products. While the use of asbestos in these products was phased out during the 1980s, many older buildings and homes still contain corrugated paper and thermal paper products made with the hazardous substance.
Corrugated Paper
Corrugated paper is a paper product designed with folds and ridges intended to trap air and provide insulation.
Corrugated paper that contains asbestos has been used in the following applications:
- Insulation on pipe coverings or hot water lines
- Fire-resistance around stoves and fireplaces
- Insulation within walls
Thermal Paper Products
Thermal paper is thin, lightweight and flexible. Thermal paper that contains asbestos has frequently been used in the following ways:
- Insulation around pipes
- Fiberboard support
- Electrical insulation
- Machinery gaskets
Paper Products and Mesothelioma
Asbestos fibers that have been released from paper products can be inadvertently swallowed or breathed in by individuals in the surrounding area.
Fibers cannot be broken down inside the body, and the asbestos fibers cannot be expelled once they have become lodged in the lining of the gastrointestinal tract and lungs. The presence of the fibers in the body can lead to inflammation, lung cancer, mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.
Occupations Involving Corrugated Paper and Thermal Paper
Certain workers may have been exposed to asbestos during occupational activities that require extensive handling of asbestos corrugated paper and thermal paper products. Workers at a particularly high risk of asbestos exposure include:
- Construction workers
- Maintenance workers
- Demolition workers
- Manufacturers of corrugated paper or thermal paper products
Because corrugated paper and thermal paper products that contain asbestos were used in many homes, schools, offices and other buildings throughout the country, the products have placed many other individuals at risk of exposure over the years.
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