Asbestos Vinyl Products
Vinyl is a plastic resin manufactured from ethylene and chlorine. The product is sturdy yet flexible, making it a common component of many building and housing materials. Asbestos, another durable and versatile material, was commonly added to vinyl products during the 1900s in order to add further strength, as well as fire-resistance and insulation.
Two common vinyl products that often contained asbestos include:
- Vinyl Flooring
- Vinyl Wallpaper
While the use of asbestos in vinyl materials was largely phased out during the 1980s due to health concerns, many older homes, commercial buildings and schools still contain asbestos vinyl products.
Vinyl Flooring
Vinyl flooring containing asbestos was commonly used in homes, schools, offices and other buildings. Because asbestos is durable, flexible and inexpensive, it was commonly added to vinyl flooring to provide further sturdiness and resilience. In addition to these properties, asbestos was easy to install and provided great insulation.
Vinyl Wallpaper
Asbestos was also used as a component of vinyl wallpaper. Like asbestos in vinyl flooring, asbestos in vinyl wallpaper provided additional strength and durability, while also supplying excellent insulation. Because vinyl wallpaper that contained asbestos was particularly easy to install, the material was used by millions of Americans in both homes and office buildings.
Individuals Affected by Asbestos Vinyl Products
Vinyl products containing asbestos have frequently placed the following workers at high risk of asbestos exposure:
- Floor and wallpaper installers
- Maintenance workers
- Demolition crews
The materials have also placed other individuals at risk of asbestos exposure. These individuals include:
- Homeowners
- Hardware store employees
Because vinyl flooring and wallpaper were often installed by homeowners themselves, the materials repeatedly placed these individuals at an exceptionally high risk of asbestos exposure.
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