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Asbestos Packing
Industrial packing products have been made out of a wide assortment of materials over the years, but the one that was perhaps considered to be the most efficient was asbestos. This mineral was favored by a large number of manufacturers because of its ability to be molded into any shape, withstand extreme temperatures and even halt the spread of fire. Packing products for pumps, boiler doors and several naval items contained large amounts of this naturally occurring material.
The United States Navy purchased an abundance of Asbestos Packing throughout the early 1900's. It appeared to be the perfect solution on ship settings where fires frequently erupted and extremely hot running equipment was in use constantly. For the most part, the packing served well on these ships, but any time it was cut, sanded or damaged, miniscule bits of asbestos would break off and float within the ship's air supply. Sailors were subjected to inhaling amounts of asbestos that may have seemed insignificant, but over time they produced some harrowing effects.
Asbestos was used in America for nearly a century, but eventually it was found to be a hazardous material. The toxins contained in the mineral are likely to cause diseases in humans, most notably Mesothelioma. People who spent time around Asbestos Packing often became very sick and even developed terminal conditions. Their bodies were poisoned by the small bits of asbestos they had inadvertently ingested. Former sailors and individuals who worked on the ships and installed the packing products have shown a high rate of illness and disease over the years because of their frequent exposure to asbestos.
As the threats of this material became known, most companies stopped using it completely. Unfortunately, others continued to utilize it in their products for several more years, allowing many more people to become afflicted. Asbestos Packing was removed from thousands of locations, but chances are good that some of it is still in use today. Workers who are removing any older packing materials are urged to use extreme caution and to be aware of this potential danger.
Legions of people have been affected by this hazardous material that was used in production for so long. If you or someone you know was subjected to exposure to asbestos you may have legal rights that you do not know about. Find out more by ordering one of our informative brochures. They cost nothing and will provide you with the information you need if you have spent time around Asbestos Packing.