Asbestos Floor Adhesive
What is asbestos floor adhesive?
Asbestos was once a common component of floor adhesive because of its low cost and durability. It strengthened the flooring material and made it resistant to fire, moisture, oil, and acid. Asbestos floor adhesive was used to secure asphalt flooring tiles and linoleum or vinyl sheet tiles. Asbestos floor adhesive was largely discontinued in the late 1970s when asbestos was prohibited from use in construction materials.
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As with many asbestos products, asbestos floor adhesive is not hazardous when intact. But if disturbed in the course of home remodeling or damage, deadly microscopic asbestos fibers become airborne. Inhaled asbestos fibers can enter the lungs like tiny spears, becoming embedded in the tissue and impossible for the lung to remove with its natural defenses. Over time, irritation and scarring can develop, leading to a wide range of asbestos-related diseases including mesothelioma, a rare but deadly form of cancer.
Often mesothelioma and other asbestos related diseases take decades to appear, so victims may not even be aware that they have been exposed to asbestos until it’s too late.
Simply living in a house that has asbestos floor adhesive may not be entirely dangerous. Instead, the risk of developing mesothelioma is greatest if you ever worked with asbestos floor adhesive, such as in the manufacturing or regular application of the material.
Mesothelioma lawyers may be able to help you
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or any other asbestos-related disease from workplace or home exposure to asbestos, contact an experienced mesothelioma lawyer immediately. Asbestos companies knew of the risks of asbestos exposure for decades before the public knew. There are avenues to compensation for their criminal actions. Asbestos lawyers may be able to help.