Asbestos still in use by Japanese automobile manufacturers.

Yannis · 12-28-2005, 11:25 AM

Asbestos still used liberally in Japanese automobile manufacturing

According to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), asbestos hasn’t been completely eradicated from domestic car building. In fact, far from it—all major Japanese auto manufacturers (save Honda) continued to incorporate asbestos in manufacturing up until last month. According to JAMA, the toxic material was used in the assembly of 1.64 million vehicles produced since 1996.

According to the organization, however, there is no risk of the carcinogen becoming airborn and being inhaled by humans, as the asbestos is kneaded into resin and/or sealed.

Interestingly, the study cites Suzuki as the leading employer of the material, having used it in the production of some 1.01 million vehicles. Other companies covered in the JAMA report include Toyota, Isuzu, Nissan, Hino, and Mitsubishi.

The report did not detail use of asbestos by manufacturers from other nations.

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Michael · 12-28-2005, 07:41 PM

Wow this is quite interesting.

Where is the asbestors found exactly? I went to the link and could not find the articel in question.

Why would you use asbestors for manufacturing a car?

Carbon · 12-29-2005, 01:44 AM

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According to the organization, however, there is no risk of the carcinogen becoming airborn and being inhaled by humans, as the asbestos is kneaded into resin and/or sealed.

That's all good, but what about in an accident?

Yannis · 12-29-2005, 04:33 AM

That proves how right i 'm not liking Japanese cars at all.

Giannis · 12-29-2005, 07:58 AM

because my english is not that good, Yannis can you tell me which material is asbestos in greek?

12-28-2005, 11:25 AM	#1
Yannis Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Greece Posts: 8,283 Thanks: 1,886 Thanked 1,800 Times in 1,025 Posts	Asbestos still in use by Japanese automobile manufacturers. Asbestos still used liberally in Japanese automobile manufacturing According to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), asbestos hasn’t been completely eradicated from domestic car building. In fact, far from it—all major Japanese auto manufacturers (save Honda) continued to incorporate asbestos in manufacturing up until last month. According to JAMA, the toxic material was used in the assembly of 1.64 million vehicles produced since 1996. According to the organization, however, there is no risk of the carcinogen becoming airborn and being inhaled by humans, as the asbestos is kneaded into resin and/or sealed. Interestingly, the study cites Suzuki as the leading employer of the material, having used it in the production of some 1.01 million vehicles. Other companies covered in the JAMA report include Toyota, Isuzu, Nissan, Hino, and Mitsubishi. The report did not detail use of asbestos by manufacturers from other nations. Source: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

12-28-2005, 07:41 PM	#2
Michael Devotee Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 3,530 Thanks: 239 Thanked 323 Times in 196 Posts	Re: Asbestos still in use by Japanese automobile manufacturers. Wow this is quite interesting. Where is the asbestors found exactly? I went to the link and could not find the articel in question. Why would you use asbestors for manufacturing a car?

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Yannis Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Greece Posts: 8,283 Thanks: 1,886 Thanked 1,800 Times in 1,025 Posts	Re: Asbestos still in use by Japanese automobile manufacturers. That proves how right i 'm not liking Japanese cars at all.

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Giannis Devotee Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Patra, Greece Posts: 3,937 Thanks: 255 Thanked 301 Times in 232 Posts	Re: Asbestos still in use by Japanese automobile manufacturers. because my english is not that good, Yannis can you tell me which material is asbestos in greek?

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