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Originally Posted By: lgerving
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Would like to know if anyone has information concerning John Mansville pipe insulation marked "85% Magnesia.


First time I have ever run it to this. Looks very similar to Asbestos icon_question.gif

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Originally Posted By: dvalley
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Laminated Asbestos Felt: Often called asbestos sponge felt, this product was made by all manufacturers of the 85% percent magnesia, in both pipe covering and block or sheet form. It is a very heavy product, weighing about 30 lbs. per cubic foot. It was supplied as pipe covering in sectional form for all commercial pipe sizes.

Here's a link to the asbestos list containing Johns Manville insulation...
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Originally Posted By: lgerving
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Thanks for the information. I have seen all kinds of Asbestos and installed Asbestos, but never run into this type. Thanks again.


LWG