Asbestos Dust Safety Information

Here is more information from the Mesothelioma Cancer Center:

Asbestos Makes DIY Car Repair Risky

This material was used as key component in auto parts such as brake pads, hood liners and clutches. The reason for this being that it has flame resistant and durable qualities that make it ideal for use in these products. Since it has not been completely banned from use, many companies still use it in the manufacturing of these products. When materials that contain this toxic material become damaged, they can release its fibers into the air. A big portion of the substance is inside the brake housing or clutch space and can become airborne when repair work is performed. As you can imagine, this creates a severe health risk to auto mechanics and car owners who maintain their own vehicles.

Being exposed one time does not always lead to a disease. However, recurrent inhalation of its dust can eventually cause pleural mesothelioma, a rare but severe form of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs. Its fibers can also be ingested leading to peritoneal mesothelioma. There is no mesothelioma cure and because the symptoms of mesothelioma do not usually show up until about 15 to 25 years after exposure, it is typically diagnosed in its advanced stages and is very difficult for doctors to treat.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency has set further standards in working with this dangerous material and avoiding auto-mobile exposure. By following their listed practices, car owners and mechanics can substantially minimize the chances of exposure.

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