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    1. When Did Joint Compound Contain Asbestos?
    2. Manufacturers and Distributors of Asbestos-Containing Joint Compounds
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      1. University At Buffalo
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          1. Electrician describes his exposure to asbestos during the construction of the U.B. Law School
          2. Plasterer describes the use of asbestos-containing fireproofing at the University at Buffalo
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      4. Emerson Vocational School
      5. Hudson Plastering Corporation
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      8. Mercy Hospital
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    1. Home Exposure to Joint Compound
    2. Building Renovations and Asbestos Abatement
    3. Exposure Through Drywall Installation
      1. Exposure Through Set-Up and Mixing
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  3. U.S. Government Position on Asbestos
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When Did Joint Compound Contain Asbestos?

Joint compound, a plaster-like substance used to seal the joints between two sheets of drywall, came in two basic forms: a dry mixture, to which water would have to be added, as well as a wet, ready-mixed product. Asbestos was used in joint compound to strengthen the mixture and to make it thicker. It was also used to prevent cracking once the compound dried.

Up until the late 1970's, both forms of joint compound could have contained asbestos. In 1977, the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the use of asbestos in joint compound. However, the asbestos ban did not affect products already on the market, so it was possible that joint compound containing asbestos was used even after the 1977 ban.

Many different companies manufactured asbestos-containing joint compound, and others were responsible for distributing the various brands of joint compound. For a list of these manufacturers and distributors, click here.

The attorneys at Lipsitz & Ponterio, LLC have gathered a vast amount of information regarding the type and variety of asbestos-containing products to which our clients were exposed. Our clients understand the importance of securing legal representation as soon as possible after a diagnosis of mesothelioma or lung cancer. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, as a result of working in the construction field or completing home renovations, we urge you to contact us today regarding your legal rights.