Package cushioning is used to help protect fragile items during shipment. It is common for a transport package to be dropped, kicked, and impacted: These events may produce potentially damaging shocks. Transportation vibration from conveyors, trucks, railroads, or aircraft can also damage some items.
Background Information. Asbestos is a non-conducting, non-combustible, fibrous mineral, which was first used in the 1880s to. produce a variety of commercial and industrial products. By the end of the 20th century, most asbestos use. ceased after health concerns became associated with the material.
Asbestos. Asbestos is a mineral fiber that is very resistant to heat and fire, so it was frequently used in fire blankets. Deteriorating asbestos is very dangerous and causes significant damage when inhaled, so asbestos fire blankets should be disposed of with extreme caution and replaced with a safer material.