Asbestos is a material that was used as a fire-prevention material in homes and other buildings. This material's fibers can cause cancer and other health problems. It was banned for use in homes and commercial buildings in 1977 but can be found in homes built after 1983 or 84. Asbestos is still used in commercial applications. Machinery packing, some gasket material,. In fact there are hundreds of products shipped into the US and made in the US that still contain asbestos .
Asbestos materials such as resilient floor tile and the mastic that holds it to the floor, Pipe wrap used to hold heat in steam or hot water piping, Asbestos mill board used over and around furnaces, Asbestos duct wrap that looks like card board, etc. Many products, many shapes. But the only way to know for certain..TEST