Gold Bond Cement

Gold Bond Cement was produced by the National Gypsum Company. The name came from a promotion the company did very early on for their wallboard product in which they offered a $5,000 Gold Bond certificate to anyone who could find a stronger and more durable board than the one they manufactured. It was such an effective marketing campaign that the company became better known as Gold Bond than National Gypsum.

Another item the company manufactured was heavy grade cement that was made with a tough mineral called asbestos. It added extra strength to the cement, and contained the added benefit of being fire resistant as well. Dating back to the time of the Industrial Revolution, asbestos was a much respected and often used material by companies all across the United States. Adding to its popularity was the fact that the mineral was plentiful, easy to mine and inexpensive. People thought of it as a miracle substance that would build better, stronger products and protect people and property.

Opinions changed immediately following one crucial discovery: asbestos is a poisonous material that causes mesothelioma. It is made up of tiny fibers that can be inhaled and will then cause damage to the lining of internal organs. People who breathed in the toxic material would become likely to develop trouble breathing properly, tissue scarring and cancerous diseases like Mesothelioma, a cancer that has no cure and a very low survival rate. There are different types of mesothelioma including pericardial mesothelioma but they all share a similar prognosis, which is unfavorable, and a short life expectancy. Our mesothelioma treatment guide provides more information.

Gypsum's cement was not dangerous as long as it was in one solid piece, but if it were to crack or be broken apart, asbestos particles were released into the air. This same problem occurred as the cement mixture was being made. This allowed for a tremendous number of people to potentially be harmed by exposure to the cement, and much of it may still be in towns all over America. Union workers, general laborers and men and women alike, could have taken mesothelioma prevention measures had they known more.

National Gypsum stopped using asbestos during the 1970's, but they were still hit with so many lawsuits from mesothelioma attorneys that by 1990 the company declared bankruptcy. They created a trust fund to pay off valid claims, and continued operating. This fund is still used today to provide pay offs for people who were made ill or lost loved ones because of Gold Bond Cement and their other products.

If your health was adversely affected by products containing asbestos, it is important that you know your rights. We have put together an informational packet that covers the details about what you can do after being exposed to this hazardous toxin. Request your free packet today for rush delivery.