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Asbestos was added to materials because of its heat resistance, strength, chemical inertness and its ability to be woven into fabric
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| Thermal insulation |
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lagging of pipes, boilers etc. |
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| Sprayed coatings |
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fire protection and thermal insulation |
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| Insulation boards |
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fire, thermal and acoustic insulation |
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| Ropes and yarns |
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heat seals, electric cables, switch blocks & fuse blocks |
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| Asbestos cement |
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wall cladding, partitions, roofing sheets, guttering, fencing, ventilators and ducts |
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| Bitumen products |
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roofing felt and flashing, gutter linings and damp-proofing |
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| Composite materials |
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toilet cisterns and floor tiles etc. |
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