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=== What Was UNIBESTOS and Why Was It So Widely Used? ===

UNIBESTOS was Pittsburgh Corning's signature asbestos insulation product, originally developed by UNARCO (Union Asbestos and Rubber Company) before Pittsburgh Corning acquired the product line. The product became enormously popular during a critical period of American industrial expansion.

'''UNIBESTOS Product Characteristics:'''
* High-temperature thermal insulation
* Pipe covering and block insulation
* Used in boilers, pipes, and industrial equipment
* Contained significant percentages of asbestos fiber
* Easy to cut, shape, and install

'''Peak Use Period: 1962-1972'''

The heaviest use of UNIBESTOS coincided with an intense period of industrial development in the United States. During this decade, the product was installed in:
* Power generation plants
* Oil refineries
* Chemical processing facilities
* Commercial buildings
* Naval and maritime vessels
* Manufacturing plants

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| style="padding:10px;" | "''UNIBESTOS was everywhere in the 1960s. Our clients describe working in clouds of asbestos dust when cutting and fitting this insulation. The companies knew it was dangerous—their own hygienists warned them—but they kept selling it anyway.''" — '''Paul Danziger''', Founding Partner, [https://dandell.com/advocates/ Danziger & De Llano]
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