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16 CFR 1304.4: Consumer patching compounds as banned hazardous products.

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  1. Title 16—Commercial Practices
  2. CHAPTER II—CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
  3. SUBCHAPTER B—CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT REGULATIONS
  4. PART 1304—BAN OF CONSUMER PATCHING COMPOUNDS CONTAINING RESPIRABLE FREE-FORM ASBESTOS

On the basis that airborne asbestos fibers present the hazards of cancer, including lung cancer and mesothelioma to the public, consumer patching compounds containing intentionally-added, respirable free-form asbestos, which have been manufactured or initially introduced into commerce after January 16, 1978, are banned hazardous products. In addition, all other consumer patching compounds containing intentionally-added, respirable free-form asbestos, no matter when manufactured or initially introduced into commerce, are banned hazardous products after June 11, 1978.

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