Uses of Asbestos

The heat-resisting quality of asbestos is ideal for insulation buildings and homes. Asbestos products that have been manufactured for commercial use include: roof cements and coatings; cement sheets, siding and shingles for homes; brake linings for motor vehicles.

Though its carcinogenic nature to cause mesothelioma or lung cancer, various nations in the world have implemented restrictions and precautions on its use in manufacturing and building construction.