Asbestos Products

Amazon Pulls Children’s Makeup Kit from Site After Asbestos Found

Asbestos was found in eye shadow in a children’s makeup kit, according to lab tests commissioned by the Environmental Working Group. It was found that every gram of the eye shadow in the Princess Girl’s All-in-One Deluxe Makeup Palette tested...
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Amazon Pulls Children’s Makeup Kit from Site after Asbestos Found

By Asbestos Network | Jan 27, 2020 | Asbestos Products Asbestos was found in eye shadow in a children’s makeup kit, according to lab tests commissioned by the Environmental Working Group. Where the Asbestos was Found It was found that every...
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Infographic: Asbestos Timeline

On Behalf of Brayton Purcell, LLP | Nov 25, 2016 | Asbestos Products, Infographics Have you ever wondered when people began using asbestos in different products? It might surprise you to learn that ancient Egyptians, Persians, and Romans thought the...
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Is Asbestos Use Legal in the United States?

By Alison Seder | May 11, 2016 | Asbestos Products Yes, asbestos is currently legal and used within products made in the United States. The Environmental Protection Agency worked to ban different asbestos-containing products in the early 1970s, but in...
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Can Baby Powder Cause Cancer?

By Alison Seder | Mar 18, 2016 | Asbestos Products Many people are expressing concern over the link between baby powder and cancer. The fact is that baby powder does not cause cancer, but the talc within it might. Talcum...
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3 Products that can Cause Mesothelioma

By Alison Seder | Nov 6, 2015 | Asbestos Products It might come as a surprise to learn that asbestos fibers have been worked into over 3,000 products over the years. Asbestos, which is known to be strong, durable, and...
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Who Manufactures Asbestos Products?

By Alison Seder | Aug 3, 2015 | Asbestos Products During the industrial revolution, asbestos use skyrocketed. Due to its resistance to heat and fire, durability, and affordability, asbestos was used in maritime, automotive, construction, and many other products. There...
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