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Cheap and readily available, asbestos was originally used in many consumer products without regard to its potential hazard. According to the National Cancer Institute, up to 5,000 consumer products contained asbestos, including small appliances, hair dryers, and building materials. Many of these products are still in use, posing serious exposure risks when they are handled, repaired or damaged.
Asbestos can also be an unwelcome contaminant. Talc products such as baby powder may contain asbestos. Even your garden can be hazardous to your health if you frequently use soil conditioners and fertilizers that contain asbestos–contaminated vermiculite.
The serious health problems caused by asbestos make it imperative that we locate asbestos–containing consumer products and discontinue their use. This page discusses several of these products. The list of asbestos–containing products may surprise you; some are common everyday household items.
Asbestos in Small Appliances
Asbestos has been used in older small appliances such as coffee pots, toasters, popcorn poppers, crock pots, and irons. A hazard to the home “do–it–yourselfer” and to the repairman, these older appliances may release asbestos fibers when they are disassembled. The consumer can also be exposed to asbestos through frayed wiring. Collectors who purchase old toasters and irons as antiques should be particularly careful when handling them.
Hair Dryers
Until 1980, asbestos was contained in most handheld hair dryers. These hair dryers are dangerous because they blow asbestos–contaminated air directly into the user’s breathing zone.
Manufacturers producing the hair dryers containing asbestos included major companies such as Clairol, Conair Corp.; General Electric Co.; Gillette Co.; Montgomery Ward; Norelco; J.C. Penney Co.; Hamilton–Beach; Korvettes, Inc.; Sears, Roebuck & Co.; Sunbeam; and Schick, Inc. (see list of models). One commercial hair dryer, the “Rocket Blower,” was used in beauty salons throughout the country until it was recalled in 1979.
Other Household Products
Asbestos was used in ironing board covers, electric blankets, fireproof gloves, and burner pads—all items that benefit from the heat resistant qualities of the material. Asbestos was also a component of some portable heaters, portable dishwashers, wood–burning stoves, gas–fired decorative fireplace logs and crayons. For a detailed description of asbestos use in home construction and building materials, including attic insulation, see Does My Home Contain Asbestos?.
Talc May Contain Asbestos
Talc often contains asbestos. Baby powder, cosmetics, and feminine hygiene products that contain talc usually also contain asbestos.
Based on epidemiological evidence, the International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies talc contaminated with asbestos as carcinogenic. Using asbestos–containing talcum powder on genital areas, either as a dusting powder or in the form of a feminine hygiene product, may be associated with ovarian cancer. Although the evidence is not complete about whether talc–containing cosmetics or baby powder can cause cancer, it is best to avoid these products.
Asbestos in Vermiculite Garden Products
Because it provides aeration and drainage, vermiculite has been used in fertilizers, pesticides, potting mixes, and composts. However, this mica ore may contain asbestos. In a study of gardening products containing vermiculite, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found trace amounts of asbestos in 17 of 38 products tested (Sampling and Analysis of Consumer Garden Products that Contain Vermiculite, EPA, August 2000). Four of these products contained substantial amounts of asbestos: Schultz’s Horticultural Vermiculite, Earthgro’s Best Vermiculite, Hoffman’s Vermiculite and Ace Horticultural Grade Vermiculite.
Although the EPA and the Consumer Product Safety Commission believe that the potential hazard to consumers is low, many consumer advocates disagree (Seattle Post–Intelligencer, August 23, 2000). They point out that garden products are not labeled for asbestos content, and that the EPA has found it necessary to issue instructions concerning vermiculite in garden products. The EPA recommendations include using premixed potting soils, which are moist and less likely to generate dust, and using alternatives to vermiculite such as peat, sawdust, perlite or bark. The agency also recommends that gardeners who do use straight vermiculite keep the material damp, use it in a well–ventilated area, and avoid getting vermiculite dust on their clothing.
A Final Word of Caution
In the United States, modern appliances, including newer toasters and irons, do not contain asbestos. This may not be the case in all countries. That travel bargain that you purchased could pose an asbestos exposure hazard.
Many South American countries (excluding Chile, Argentina, and some parts of Brazil) do not ban asbestos or severely regulate the sale of asbestos–containing products. Asbestos sale and import is banned in the following countries: Iceland, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, France, Belgium, Poland, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Italy, Australia, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Many homes built before 1980 contain asbestos in old floor tiles, ceiling tiles, roof shingles and flashing, siding, insulation (around boilers, ducts, pipes, sheeting, fireplaces), pipe cement, and joint compound used on seams between pieces of sheetrock (Chart, Asbestos in the Home). Some newer houses may also contain asbestos.
Some homes may also contain vermiculate attic insulation contaminated with asbestos. Property damage claims can no longer be filed against W.R. Grace for Zonolite related property damages. The deadline for filing a Canadian claim was August 31, 2009.
How Asbestos Becomes a Hazard
Asbestos becomes a hazard when it is airborne. If asbestos in the home becomes damaged, asbestos fibers may be released. For example, when asbestos insulation around boilers, furnaces, and pipes deteriorates, it releases asbestos dust. Blown ceilings containing asbestos may release fibers when they are drilled or patched. If the ceilings are in poor condition, air movement from ceiling fans and opening and closing draperies may spread asbestos dust.
Asbestos transite pipes, which have been used underground to transport water to the home and in some flue pipes, may pose another problem. Transite is an asbestos–containing cement material which deteriorates over time. As the transite deteriorates, asbestos fibers can be released from the interior of the pipe into the drinking water flowing through the pipe.
How to Check for Asbestos in Your Home
A visual inspection of your home is usually not sufficient to determine if it contains asbestos. Instead, samples of suspected asbestos fibers should be sent to a certified laboratory for analysis.
Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) are two approved methods of analysis. The National Institute for Standards and Technology maintains web lists of laboratories certified to do TEM and PLM analysis. You may also call the Institute at 301–975–4016 for information.
Although the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides detailed guidance about how to collect samples that may contain asbestos (EPA, Asbestos in the Home, scroll to “How to Identify Materials That Contain Asbestos”), the American Lung Association instead recommends that you hire a certified asbestos professional to take any samples. Hiring a professional can minimize asbestos exposure for you and your family.
What If I Find Asbestos in My House?
The method used for dealing with asbestos in the home depends upon where the asbestos is found, the condition of the material, and whether it is friable or non–friable (White Lung Association, Asbestos in the Home) Friable asbestos can be easily crumbled or reduced to a powder and can become airborne. Non–friable asbestos is more tightly bound with another material and its fibers cannot easily be made airborne unless they are sanded, cut, or sawed.
If asbestos–containing material is currently in good condition and contained such that fibers cannot be released, then it may not be dangerous at this time. However, the situation should be monitored for signs of asbestos deterioration and damage.
In some cases, asbestos–containing materials may be repaired or isolated rather than removed. For example, small tears in pipe insulation may be repaired. Asbestos material that is in good condition may be isolated from potential damage by using a sturdy, airtight barrier. This can be a temporary solution to some asbestos problems. Encapsulants have been used over sprayed–on asbestos–containing material on walls and ceilings. Encapsulants are materials applied in liquid form to provide a seal against the release of asbestos fibers. They can work well for asbestos–containing material that has not been damaged, but do more harm than good if the material is deteriorating.
Asbestos removal is the only permanent solution to the problem of asbestos in the home. However, removal poses a high risk of fiber release if not done properly. Air samples should be taken after the work is completed to ensure the safety of the homeowner. During the removal process, the contractor should use a HEPA vacuum, approved respirators, and disposable clothing.
Whether asbestos is repaired or removed from your home, it is important that you choose a competent professional who is certified to do asbestos abatement work. Many home repair or remodeling contractors do not have this special certification. Make sure that the person you choose has completed a federal or state–approved asbestos safety course. Contact your regional EPA office, your local health department, and the Better Business Bureau, for a list of professionals in your area. Also, the EPA recommends that the asbestos professional who performs the abatement work be independent from the contractor who initially inspects your home for asbestos contamination. This helps ensure that only the necessary work is done.
Asbestos was used in almost every public and commercial building constructed before the 1980’s in the United States. As a fireproofing material, it was applied on steel beams and columns during construction of multistory buildings. Because of its strength, asbestos was added to concrete, asphalt, vinyl materials in roof shingles, pipes, siding, wall board, floor tiles, joint compounds and adhesives. Its heat–resistant qualities made asbestos the perfect thermal insulation. The material was also used in acoustical plaster and as a component of a mixture sprayed on ceilings and walls. In short, it was the miracle material of the building industry.
However, asbestos becomes a hazard when it is damaged, crumbles, or is in a state of disrepair. It then poses a health risk to building occupants, repairmen, and maintenance workers because asbestos fibers may be released into the air. The risk is even greater if the building is demolished, renovated, or remodeled.
Because of the serious problems associated with asbestos exposure, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emphasizes that asbestos in buildings should be located and appropriately managed, and requires that workers who disturb asbestos be specially trained (Asbestos Informer, EPA). In some cases, asbestos–containing material may be contained by using encapsulants, which are materials applied in liquid form to provide a seal against the release of asbestos fibers. In other cases, such as when the asbestos is widespread and friable (easily crumbled or reduced to powder) or likely to become friable, removal of the asbestos is the only acceptable course of action.
Asbestos Regulations
The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollution Act (NESHAP), 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M, applies to potential public exposure to asbestos in public, commercial, and some residential buildings that are being demolished or renovated. These buildings must be inspected by a licensed asbestos inspector to determine the presence or absence of asbestos. NESHAP contains detailed descriptions of what asbestos materials are friable, what materials are likely to become friable, and under what conditions non–friable asbestos becomes dangerous such as through sanding, grinding, and cutting (Asbestos/NESHAP Regulated Asbestos Guide, EPA). The Act also prohibits the use of spray asbestos, and of wet applied and molded insulation (pipe lagging) containing asbestos.
Building owners and those in charge of asbestos removal must notify state and local agencies and EPA offices before demolition or renovation activity begins. NESHAP asbestos removal requirements include sealing off the area from which the asbestos will be removed; shutting off forced–air heating systems, fitting asbestos workers with approved respirators and other protective gear, wetting asbestos during the removal process, specialized cleaning of the area after asbestos is removed, and containing and labeling asbestos waste for appropriate disposal at an approved landfill.

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