Asbestos is a collective term meaning any of the substances listed in Table 1 of this paragraph (a).
Table 1 to Paragraph (a)-CASRN of Asbestos Types
CASRN | Asbestos type |
1332-21-4 | Asbestos. |
12001-29-5 | Chrysotile. |
12001-28-4 | Crocidolite. |
12172-73-5 | Amosite. |
77536-67-5 | Anthophyllite. |
77536-68-6 | Tremolite. |
77536-66-4 | Actinolite. |
NA | Libby amphibole asbestos (mainly consisting of tremolite [CASRN 77536-68-6], winchite [CASRN 12425-92-2], and richterite [CASRN 17068-76-7]). |
Bulk asbestos means any quantity of asbestos fiber of any type or grade, or combination of types or grades, that is mined or milled with the purpose of obtaining asbestos. This term does not include asbestos that is produced or processed as a contaminant or an impurity.
Bulk materials containing asbestos means bulk materials in which asbestos is being mined or milled as an impurity.
Chemical Information Submission System or CISS means EPA's electronic, web-based reporting tool for the completion and submission of CDR data, reports, and other information, or its successors.
Form A means an abbreviated form for persons who know or can reasonably ascertain that they manufactured (including imported) or processed asbestos, including as an impurity, during the reporting period described in paragraph (f) of this section but do not know and cannot reasonably ascertain the amount of asbestos manufactured (including imported) or processed by them.
Form B means the standard form to be used by persons who know or can reasonably ascertain that they manufactured (including imported) or processed asbestos, including as an impurity, during the reporting period described in paragraph (f) of this section and know or can reasonably ascertain how much asbestos they manufactured (including imported) or produced.
Primary processor means a person who starts with bulk asbestos or bulk materials containing asbestos, and makes a mixture that contains asbestos as a component.
Secondary processor means a person who further processes asbestos, after primary processing of asbestos is completed, including as a component of a mixture, or an article containing asbestos.
Small processor means any processor whose total annual sales, when combined with those of its parent company (if any), are less than $12 million.
Table 2 to Paragraph (e)-Codes for Reporting Number of Employees
Code | Range |
W1 | Fewer than 10 employees. |
W2 | At least 10 but fewer than 25 employees. |
W3 | At least 25 but fewer than 50 employees. |
W4 | At least 50 but fewer than 100 employees. |
W5 | At least 100 but fewer than 500 employees. |
W6 | At least 500 but fewer than 1,000 employees. |
W7 | At least 1,000 but fewer than 10,000 employees. |
W8 | At least 10,000 employees. |
Table 3 to Paragraph (e)-Disposition
Code | Disposition description |
1 | Used on-site, including further processed. |
2 | Stored on-site. |
3 | Sent to another U.S. site (including intra-company transfer) for use or processing. |
4 | Stored at another U.S. site (including intra-company transfer). |
5 | Exported outside of the U.S. without further processing. |
6 | Disposed of within the U.S. (explain). |
7 | Other (explain). |
Table 4 to Paragraph (e)-End Product Types
Code | Name | End product unit of measure |
Papers, Felts, and Related Products | ||
01 | Commercial paper | Short Tons. |
02 | Rollerboard | Short Tons. |
03 | Millboard | Short Tons. |
04 | Pipeline wrap | Short Tons. |
05 | Beater-add gasketing paper | Short Tons. |
06 | High-grade electrical paper | Short Tons. |
07 | Unsaturated roofing felt | Short Tons. |
08 | Saturated roofing felt | Short Tons. |
09 | Flooring felt | Short Tons. |
10 | Corrugated paper | Short Tons. |
11 | Specialty paper (specify generic name) | Short Tons. |
12 | Other (specify generic name) | (Specify). |
Floor Coverings | ||
13 | Vinyl asbestos floor tile | Square yards. |
14 | Asbestos felt backed vinyl flooring | Square yards. |
15 | Other (specify generic name) | (Specify). |
Asbestos Cement Products | ||
16 | A/C pipe and fittings | Short Tons. |
17 | A/C sheet, flat | 100 sq. ft. |
18 | A/C sheet corrugated | 100 sq. ft. |
19 | A/C shingle | Squares. |
20 | Other (specify generic name) | (Specify). |
Transportation Friction Materials (including aircrafts, marine vessels, railroad engine and railcars, and other vehicles) | ||
21 | Drum brake lining (light-medium vehicle) | Pieces. |
22 | Disc brake pads (light-medium vehicle) | Pieces. |
23 | Disc brake pads (heavy vehicle) | Pieces. |
24 | Brake block (heavy equipment) | Pieces. |
25 | Clutch facings (all) | Pieces. |
26 | Automatic transmission friction components | Pieces. |
27 | Friction materials (industrial and commercial) | Pieces. |
28 | Custom automotive body filler | Pieces. |
29 | Transmissions | Pieces. |
30 | Mufflers | Pieces. |
31 | Radiator top insulation | Pieces. |
32 | Radiator sealant | Pieces. |
33 | Other (specify generic name) | (Specify). |
Appliances | ||
34 | Appliance Industrial and consumer (specify generic name) | Pieces. |
35 | Other (specify generic name) | (Specify). |
Construction Products | ||
36 | Boiler and furnace baffles | Pieces. |
37 | Decorated building panels | Pieces. |
38 | Asbestos cement sheet | Pieces. |
39 | Flexible Air Conductor | Pieces. |
40 | Hoods and Vents | Pieces. |
41 | Portable construction building | Pieces. |
42 | Roofing, saturated | Pieces. |
43 | Roof shingles | Pieces. |
44 | Wallboard | Pieces. |
45 | Wall/roofing panels | Pieces. |
46 | Other (specify generic name) | (Specify). |
Electrical Products and Components | ||
47 | Cable insulation | Pieces. |
48 | Electronic motor components | Pieces. |
49 | Electrical resistance supports | Pieces. |
50 | Electrical switchboard | Pieces. |
51 | Electrical switch supports | Pieces. |
52 | Electrical wire insulation | Pieces. |
53 | Motor armature | Pieces. |
54 | Other (specify generic name) | (Specify). |
Fire and Heat Shielding Equipment and Components | ||
55 | Arc deflectors | Pieces. |
56 | Fire doors | Pieces. |
57 | Fireproof absorbent paper | Short Tons. |
58 | Heat shields | Pieces. |
59 | Molten metal handling equipment | Pieces. |
60 | Oven and stove insulation | Short Tons. |
61 | Pipe wrap | Pieces. |
62 | Stove lining, wood and coal | Pieces. |
63 | Stove pipe rings | Pieces. |
64 | Sleeves | Pieces. |
65 | Thermal Insulation | Short Tons. |
66 | Other (specify generic name) | (Specify). |
Textiles and Clothing | ||
67 | Cloth | Pounds. |
68 | Thread, yarn, lap, roving, cord, rope, or wick | Pounds. |
69 | Aprons | Pieces. |
70 | Boots | Pieces. |
71 | Gloves and mittens | Pieces. |
72 | Hats and helmets | Pieces. |
73 | Overgaiters | Pieces. |
74 | Suits | Pieces. |
75 | Aluminized cloth | Short Tons. |
76 | Rope or braiding | Short Tons. |
77 | Yarn, lap or roving | Short Tons. |
78 | Wicks | Short Tons. |
79 | Bags | Pieces. |
80 | Belting | Short Tons. |
81 | Blankets | Pieces. |
82 | Carpet padding | Short Tons. |
83 | Commercial/industrial dryer felts | Short Tons. |
84 | Draperies | Pieces. |
85 | Drip cloths | Pieces. |
86 | Fire hoses | Pieces. |
87 | Ironing board pads and insulation | Pieces. |
88 | Mantles, lamp or catalytic heater | Pieces. |
89 | Packing and packaging components | Pieces. |
90 | Piano and organ felts | Pieces. |
91 | Rugs | Pieces. |
92 | Tape | Pieces. |
93 | Theater curtains | Pieces. |
94 | Umbrellas | Pieces. |
95 | Other (specify generic name) | (Specify). |
Gaskets | ||
96 | Sheet gasketing, rubber encapsulated beater addition | Pieces. |
97 | Sheet gasketing, rubber encapsulated compressed | Pieces. |
98 | Compressed sheet gasketing (other) | Pieces. |
99 | Metal reinforced gaskets | Pieces. |
100 | Automotive gaskets | Pieces. |
101 | Other (specify generic name) | (Specify). |
Marine Equipment and Supplies | ||
102 | Caulks, marine | Pounds. |
103 | Liners, pond or canal | Pieces. |
104 | Marine bulkheads | Pieces. |
105 | Other (specify generic name) | (Specify). |
Paints, Coatings, Sealants and Compounds | ||
106 | Asphaltic compounds | Pounds. |
107 | Automotive/truck body coatings | Gallons. |
108 | Buffing and polishing compounds | Pounds. |
109 | Caulking and patching compounds | Pounds. |
110 | Drilling fluid | Gallons. |
111 | Flashing compounds | Pounds. |
112 | Furnace cement | Pounds. |
113 | Glazing compounds | Pounds. |
114 | Plaster and stucco | Pounds. |
115 | Pump valve, flange and tank sealing components | Pieces. |
116 | Roof coatings | Gallons. |
117 | Textured paints | Gallons. |
118 | Tile cement | Pounds. |
119 | Other (specify generic name) | (Specify). |
Other Products | ||
120 | Sheet gasketing (other than beater-add) | Square yards. |
122 | Packing | Pounds. |
123 | Paints and surface coatings | Gallons. |
124 | Adhesives and sealants | Gallons. |
125 | Asbestos-reinforced plastics | Pounds. |
126 | Insulation materials not elsewhere classified (specify generic name) | (Specify). |
127 | Mixed or repackaged asbestos | Short Tons. |
128 | Aerial distress flares | Pieces. |
129 | Acoustical product | Pieces. |
130 | Ammunition wadding | Pieces. |
131 | Ash trays | Pieces. |
132 | Baking sheets | Pieces. |
133 | Blackboards | Pieces. |
134 | Candlesticks | Pieces. |
135 | Chemical tanks and vessels | Pieces. |
136 | Filters | Pieces. |
137 | Grommets | Pieces. |
138 | Gun grips | Pieces. |
139 | Jewelry making equipment | Pieces. |
140 | Kilns | Pieces. |
141 | Lamp sockets | Pieces. |
142 | Light bulbs (all types) | Pieces. |
143 | Linings for vaults, safes, humidifiers and filing cabinets | Pieces. |
144 | Phonograph records | Pieces. |
145 | Pottery clay | Pounds. |
146 | Welding rod coatings | Pieces. |
147 | Other (specify generic name) | (Specify). |
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40 C.F.R. §704.180