How much exposure to asbestos causes Mesothelioma?
The likelihood of getting Mesothelioma increases the longer and more intense the exposure to asbestos. However, in many cases mesothelioma appears in people with very little exposure or even simple household exposure. Some people have been diagnosed with mesothelioma 30 or 40 years after having brief exposure such as a summer construction job. There is a high incidence of people being diagnosed with mesothelioma who were exposed unknowingly in the Navy many years ago. What materials contain Asbestos? Most insulation materials before the mid-1970s contained asbestos. Many other construction materials also contained asbestos. Insulation on pipes Fireproofing spray insulation Boiler insulation Insulating cements, plasters, and joint compounds that came in powder form and created a lot of dust before being completely mixed with water. Fire brick and gunnite used for internal insulation of furnaces, boilers, and other vessels Roof, floor, and ceiling tiles. Transite Siding Brakes and Clutch
