ADAO: Asbestos Consumption in the USA

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Issues Statement on 2012 U.S. Geological Survey Report www.adao.us1.25.2012 - Reinstein

U.S. Asbestos: Top Five Facts1. The World Health Organization, International Labour Organization, Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Surgeon General agree: asbestos is a human carcinogen and there is no safe level of asbestos exposure.2. Asbestos has not been banned in the United States and more than 10,000 Americans die every year from preventable asbestos-caused diseases.3. There is a difference of 220 metric tons between January – July, 2010 and January – July, 2011, representing a 34% increase in consumption.4. Roofing products were estimated to account for about 60% of U.S. asbestos consumption; the chloralkali industry about 35%; and unknown applications, 5%.5. Construction workers are 11 times more likely to develop mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure at the site.1.25.2012 - Reinstein

Asbestos is a Proven Human Carcinogen and There is No Safe Level of Exposure.1.25.2012 - Reinstein

U.S. Consumption (Metric Tons in Thousands) 2,000 1,800 1,600 1,400 1,200 1,000 800 (Metric Tons in 600 Thousands) 400 200 0 * *Through July 2011 only. There is a difference of 220 metric tons between January – July, 2010 and January – July, 2011, representing a 34% increase in consumption.1.25.2012 - Reinstein

U.S. Consumption Trends 1200 1000 Final 2011 data unknown 800 600 Estimated Actual 400 **All data in metric tons 200 0 2009 2010 2011 * Year Estimated Actual Difference 2009 715 869 +154 2010 820 1040 +220 2011 1,100 N/A Unknown *2011 actual data unknown at this time1.25.2012 - Reinstein

Price per Ton (USD)1.25.2012 - Reinstein

2011 •“THE UNITED STATES IS DEPENDENT ON IMPORTS TO MEET MANUFACTURING NEEDS.” •Asbestos consumption in the United States was estimated to be 1,100 metric tons, based on asbestos imports through July 2011, an increase of 34% from last year. Roofing products were estimated to account for about 60% of U.S. consumption, chloralkalai industry 35%, and unknown applications, 5%.”1.25.2012 - Reinstein

2010 •“THE UNITED STATES IS DEPENDENT ON IMPORTS TO MEET MANUFACTURING NEEDS.” •Asbestos consumption in the United States was estimated to be 820 metric tons, based on asbestos imports through July 2010. •Roofing products were estimated to account for about 72% of U.S. consumption and other applications, 28%.”1.25.2012 - Reinstein

2009 •“THE UNITED STATES IS DEPENDENT ON IMPORTS TO MEET MANUFACTURING NEEDS.” •Asbestos consumption in the United States was estimated to be 715 metric tons, based on asbestos imports through July 2009. •Roofing products were estimated to account for about 65% of U.S. consumption and other applications, 35%.”1.25.2012 - Reinstein

Top Five Producers (Metric Tons) Russia 1,000,000 China 400,000 Brazil 270,000 Kazakhstan 210,000 Canada 100,0001.25.2012 - Reinstein

How Small is Asbestos? 2-3 rice grains 20,000 Asbestos Fibers 5-6 human hairs1.25.2012 - Reinstein

“As many as 30 million homes and businesses are insulated lethal asbestos- tainted vermiculite.” “Ten years ago, then-EPA investigator Keven McDermott crawled through an attic in Manchester, Wash., confirming the presence of 130 bags of asbestos-containing Zonolite insulation.”1.25.2012 - Reinstein

Environmental and Occupational Exposure Continues1.25.2012 - Reinstein

Canadian Chrysotile Asbestos pallets in Canada. Example of asbestos use in U.S. products and the dangers of exposure to public health.1.25.2012 - Reinstein

Education. Advocacy. Community1.25.2012 - Reinstein www.adao.us

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