Asbestos Cement

Item Name Code (INC) 07518

Wallboard, Building Paper, and Thermal Insulation Materials: Federal Supply Class: FSC 5640; NATO Supply Classification Class: NSC 5640
Construction and Building Materials: Federal Supply Group: FSG 56; NATO Supply Classification Group: NSG 56
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A dry material composed of asbestos fibers (usually 60 to 85 percent), fillers, and a binder, which when mixed with a suitable portion of water, dries hard and serves as insulation.

Additional Information for Asbestos Cement

Asbestos cement is a type of building material that falls under the supply class of Wallboard, Building Paper, and Thermal Insulation Materials in the supply group of Construction and Building Materials.

Asbestos cement is a composite material made by mixing asbestos fibers with cement. It was commonly used in construction and building projects from the early 1900s until the late 1980s due to its durability, fire resistance, and insulation properties.

However, it was later discovered that asbestos fibers can pose serious health risks when inhaled, leading to diseases such as lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis. As a result, the use of asbestos in construction materials has been heavily regulated or banned in many countries.

If you are working on a document related to asbestos cement, it is important to provide information about its potential health hazards and emphasize the importance of proper handling, removal, and disposal procedures to ensure the safety of workers and occupants of buildings.