Asbestos in Thermal Papers
Concerned that exposure to asbestos thermal paper products could lead to asbestos-related diseases such as asbestosis and mesothelioma? Learn more about how mesothelioma attorneys can help you win an asbestos settlement.
What are thermal paper products?
Thin, lightweight, and easy to cut and manipulate, thermal paper was used for many applications in the construction and manufacturing industries. Thermal paper is most often found as insulation for pipes, gaskets and valves, electrical insulation, and as a backing for fiberboard. Asbestos was added to thermal paper products to give them a high degree of heat and fire resistance and insulation. Unfortunately, thermal paper embedded with asbestos is generally not labeled as such, and many of these products remain in homes and industrial facilities today.
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Who is at risk of asbestos exposure?
Individuals involved in the manufacture or installation of asbestos thermal paper products have the highest risk to develop mesothelioma cancer due to their prolonged exposure to the material. But construction workers who renovate old buildings are also at risk if no precautions are made. When planning renovation or remodeling work, always test old thermal papers around pipes should be tested for asbestos content and then removed by a certified asbestos remediation contractor.
How asbestos can cause mesothelioma and other illnesses
Intact asbestos fibers pose little threat. But once they become broken up (friable), asbestos fibers remain airborne for long periods, and once inhaled can become lodged in the lung and stomach linings, leading to a multitude of serious health problems, including asbestosis, pleural plaques, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, a rare but deadly form of cancer.
The long time period between exposure to asbestos and development of an asbestos-related disease is between 15 to 40 years, so by the time an individual realizes they have been exposed, it’s too late. Individuals who manufactured asbestos thermal papers or who used them regularly are at high risk for developing an asbestos-related disease.
Exposed to asbestos? Contact a mesothelioma attorney today
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 attorney immediately. Mesothelioma attorneys have helped thousands of mesothelioma patients win compensation for lost wages and medical costs. A qualified mesothelioma attorney can help you get the compensation that you and your family need and deserve. Mesothelioma law has become a crucial asset in the fight against the willful negligence that exposed people to asbestos.