Products containing asbestos

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General informations

Asbestos is a natural, fine fiber rock with a number of usable characteristics. The danger of asbestos is linked to the sharp fiber form, which penetrates into the lung and can destroy its sensitive tissue (asbestosis). While handling asbestos containing products, avoid to generate dust and wear a dust protection mask during all works with such products. You should in no case break the asbestos cement sheets.

Prevention / reduction

In general, new products do not contain asbestos and are not dangerous for health.

Recycling / ecological disposal

Disposal of asbestos containing substances and materials on a special waste disposal site.

Important! Do not dispose of in the residual waste !

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Asbestos cement

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