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Another common disease caused by exposure to asbestos is Mesothelioma. This disease is a form of cancer of the cells that line the outside of the lungs, the inside of the ribs, and around the abdominal organs. · Asbestos containing materials (ACM’s) 1. Sprayed asbestos and asbestos loose packing - generally used as fire breaks in ceiling voids. 2. Moulded or preformed lagging - generally used in thermal insulation of pipe and boilers. 3. Sprayed asbestos - used as fire protection in ducts, firebreaks, panels, partitions, soffit boards, ceiling panels and around structural steel work. 4. Insulating boards used for fire protection, thermal insulation, partitioning and ducts. 5. Some ceiling tiles. 6. Certain textured coatings ("Artex") 7. Fire protection within factory heating units 8. Millboard, paper and paper products used for insulation of electrical equipment. Asbestos paper has also been used as a fire-proof facing on wood fibreboard.
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