16 C.F.R. § 1305.2

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 1305.2 - Purpose

The purpose of this rule is to ban artificial emberizing materials containing respirable free-form asbestos. These products present an unreasonable risk of injury due to inhalation of fibers which increase the risk of developing cancers such as lung cancer and mesothelioma, diseases which have been demonstrated to be caused by exposure to asbestos fibers.

16 C.F.R. § 1305.2