Asbestos paper insulation manufacture and types, 1962

Asbestos was often used in paper products, and asbestos papers and other thermal paper products were commonly used as pipe insulation and insulation for machine parts. Asbestos gaskets used in engines, pumps and other types of machinery were frequently made of thermal paper created with asbestos. Disturbing or handling asbestos-containing paper will release asbestos fibers into the air. Breathing…