Pipe Insulation
Insulation historically placed around steam and process piping.
Historical uses
Manufacturers to research
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Related Legacy knowledge
Pipefitter
Installs, maintains, and repairs piping systems.
Boilermaker
Builds, repairs, and maintains boilers and pressure vessels.
Electrician
Installs and maintains electrical systems in buildings and industrial facilities.
Power Generation
Electric generating facilities historically used heat-resistant insulation and sealing materials.
Shipbuilding and Ship Repair
Ship construction and overhaul historically involved extensive thermal insulation and machinery maintenance.
Occupational Asbestos Exposure
Exposure arising from work tasks or nearby disturbance of asbestos-containing materials.
Military Asbestos Exposure
Exposure potentially associated with military duties, equipment, ships, vehicles, and facilities.
Manville Personal Injury Settlement Trust
A bankruptcy trust associated with Johns-Manville Corporation.
Sources and source transparency
- Asbestos and Health: Frequently Asked Questions — Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
- Protect Your Family from Exposures to Asbestos — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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