Approximate End Of Use

This list of materials is not intended to be used to assess the present of asbestos, all suspect materials must be sampled and tested by an accredited lab to determine if they contain asbestos. This list is intended to help users be more aware of the thousands of building products that are assumed to contain asbestos.

Note asbestos may still be used in specific installations (eg gaskets where heat is a critical factor), car parts, or asbestos cement(Globe and Mail article).

2006 Heavy Metals

Paints may contain heavy metals as pigments and/or preservatives.

1990 Asbestos

A home or business built before Dec 31 1990 requires a hazmat survey prior to renovations, demolition, or repairs.

Late 1980’s Asbestos

Flooring compounds

Mastics, coatings and sealants

Roofing materials

Asbestos-containing vermiculite

We can identify and remove asbestos containing materials in your home or business.

Mid 1980’s Asbestos

Vinyl floor tile and sheet flooring

Drywall taping/joint compound

Ceiling tiles

Plaster

Window putties and caulking

Sprayed decorative/acoustic

Early 1980’s Asbestos

Mechanical/pipe insulation

1980 Lead in Paint

Paints often contain lead, note: exterior paint may still contain lead, well after this date – especially outdoor paints.

Mid 1970’s Asbestos

Sprayed fireproofing

Sprayed thermal insulation

Late 1970’s PCB’s

Fluorescent Ballasts and transformers

Mid 1970’s Lead in Paint

Lead phased out of architectural paints

1960 Lead in Paint

Most likely painted inside and outside with (high concentration) lead-based paint.

Note – concerning levels of lead in paint have been present well into the early 2000’s

1920’s Asbestos

This is when asbestos starting being used in homes. Of course any home built before this time may have had asbestos containing materials added if any renovations, additions, or repairs were conducted.

Please note, these are approximate dates only and can not be used to rule out (or assume existence of) hazardous materials existing in a structure. We can provide free information and pricing on asbestos removal.

Please email us at info@haz-mat.ca if you have any feedback, corrections, or additions to this information.

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