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 is a naturally occurring mineral that breaks easilly into  long fibers.    Since asbestos has an ability to withstand heat, it's been popular  for use where â¦ heat insulation is needed.These include piping,  insulation--anyplaces where high temperatures are, or where the  potential for fire is high, since it will not burn.sbestos was not used extensively in buildings until shortly  after the beginning of the 20th century. Its prevalence surges  between 1930-1980 and it is rare in buildings c â¦ onstructed after  1990. .