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Asbestos, a mineral present in certain types of rocks, was widely used in buildings and consumer products starting in the 1800s. Prized for its strength, durability and resistance to heat and corrosion, asbestos served decorative, insulation or fireproofing purposes on decks, roofs, ceilings, plumbing pipes, attics and more, along with automobile components, fabrics and packaging.<\/p>\n

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About 20% of all public and commercial buildings in the U.S. contain some asbestos material, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).\u00a0<\/p>\n

But the substance was eventually linked to cancers and other diseases of the lung, mouth, throat and other areas, prompting dozens of countries to ban it. A series of U.S. regulations since the 1970s has limited its use, and the EPA continues to set risk evaluation and compliance deadlines to phase it out.<\/p>\n

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If you live or work in a structure built before the 1980s, asbestos may be present in such places as \u201cpopcorn\u201d ceilings or vinyl flooring. Does that put you in danger? Not necessarily.<\/p>\n

\u201cEven if asbestos is in your home, this is usually\u00a0nota serious problem because generally, material in good condition will not release asbestos fibers. The mere presence of asbestos in a home or a building is not hazardous,\u201d according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). \u201cMaterial that is in good condition and will not be disturbed (by remodeling, for example) should be left alone.\u201d<\/p>\n

The potential for harmful exposure comes when asbestos materials become damaged over time or are disturbed during construction, demolition, maintenance or renovation. These actions can release microscopic fibers that workers, tenants and residents can absorb into their lungs.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not possible to tell whether a material contains asbestos just by looking at it. Therefore, property owners, managers or occupants who suspect its presence, or who are planning renovations or remodeling, should seek out professionals with specialized training and equipment for identifying and handling asbestos.<\/p>\n

The only way to confirm asbestos is to have a sample examined under a microscope by a certified laboratory. Once it\u2019s detected, the specialists can determine the best option, which can mean encapsulating, enclosing or removing it.<\/p>\n

See asbestos guidance for property owners and managers from the EPA<\/a> and the CPSC<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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