Remarks Fibre may be released when large quantities of unbonded material are stored or handled. Removal should be undertaken by a specialist contractor. Protective textiles sometimes aluminized to reflect heat. All types of asbestos have been used, mostly chrysotile. Remarks Fibres may be released if material is abraded or frayed.
Equipment using asbestos cloth is found in foundries, laboratories and kitchens.
Remarks Uncoated products not highly bonded and liable to release fibres when subject to abrasion or wear. Can be a hazard when handled. Removal should be undertaken by a specialist contractor. Preformed moulded products -cisterns and tanks, drains, sewer pipes, rainwater goods, flue pipes, fencing, roofing components, cable troughs and conduits, ventilators and ducts, and window boxes. All three types have been used, crocidolite between 1950 and 1969, and amosite from 1945 to at least 1976, but mainly chrysotile.