Re: [CPEO-MEF] trivia for the day: window caulking may contain asbestos

[christinebettencourt@earthlink.net]

Laura,


Will they remove the lead based paint too?

Christi




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Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 6:11 AM
Subject: [CPEO-MEF] trivia for the day: window caulking may contain asbestos


> Please post.
>
>
> I learned something new yesterday and wanted to pass it along.  One of
> the principal health risks associated with open burning old buildings is
> posed by asbestos.  In addition to many other building materials
> including exterior plaster, floor tile and mastic, roofing, ceiling
> materials, and pipe insulation, you can add window caulking.
> Contractors at Badger Army Ammunition Plant will be required to remove
> window caulking in buildings targeted for burning because it contains
> asbestos.
>
> Laura
>
>
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> Laura Olah, Executive Director
> Citizens for Safe Water Around Badger
> E12629 Weigands Bay S
> Merrimac, WI 53561
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