Asbestos in Firefoil Boards
Concerned that exposure to asbestos Firefoil boards could lead to asbestos-related diseases such as asbestosis and mesothelioma cancer? Learn more below.
Firefoil board is a heat reflective insulating material and safety precaution used in walls and ceilings to prevent the spread of fire in a building should one occur. Prior to 1980, asbestos was used in Firefoil board because the fibrous mineral is inexpensive, abundant, and most importantly, fire retardant. Unfortunately, asbestos can also be extremely hazardous if inhaled. Asbestos fire foil boards were phased out in the late 1970s when the disastrous health effects of asbestos became widely known. Today’s fire foil boards are no longer made with asbestos.
How asbestos can cause mesothelioma
Airborne asbestos fibers released during the manufacturing, application, or removal of fireproofing materials can remain suspended in the air for hours or days, and can be easily inhaled. Once they enter the body, asbestos fibers can become embedded in the mesothelium, the delicate protective layer of cells that line the body’s internal organs, leading to scarring and more serious problems many years or decades after exposure. Inhaled asbestos fibers are the precursor to numerous serious illnesses, including asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, a rare but deadly form of cancer. If you suspect that you have asbestos fire foil boards in your home, it is better to leave it alone if it is in good condition than attempt to remove it.
If you believe you may have been exposed to asbestos, or have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may want to consider calling a mesothelioma attorney to discuss your legal options. A qualified mesothelioma attorney can help you get the compensation that you and your family need and deserve.
Mesothelioma attorneys have helped thousands of mesothelioma patients win compensation for lost wages and medical costs.