Asbestos on Bathtubs
The sheer number of places that asbestos can be found in the home is staggering. Sure, we all know about roofs, insulation and pipe lagging, but have checked your old bathtub for asbestos?
In the golden age of asbestos, the mineral formerly known as magical was included in countless products and applications, showing up just about any place that a little more insulation, strengthening, or fireproofing was needed. That is, almost everywhere.
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One often overlooked asbestos application was on the undersides of bathtubs.
Asbestos-containing mastic was often applied to tubs and sinks to prevent condensation and deaden the clanking sound of the metal.
Intact asbestos mastic is generally considered safe. But once it’s pulverized through sanding or sawing, the asbestos can become airborne. Inhaled or swallowed asbestos fibers are the forerunners to a wide array of serious asbestos related diseases, including asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma.
Asbestos applied to tubs, sinks, and pipes put anyone involved in their installation, maintenance or repair at grave risk of developing mesothelioma cancer. If you or a loved one worked as a plumber or otherwise handled asbestos products, and have developed an asbestos-related disease as a result, you may be entitled to compensation. Mesothelioma attorneys have help thousands of victims access the justice they deserve.