I Saw an Ad on TV for an attorney who promoted asbestos for mesothelioma lung cancer

Auto Mechanics/

& Carpenters who use joint compound ... etc

I looked up what was in joint compound .... didn't see any asbestos but did find ethylene glycol
 
 Household Products Data Base - Health and Safety Information on ...
 

Home maintenance » Joint Compound » drywall-wallboard ...

Chronic Health Effects: MSDS: Excessive exposure may cause central nervous system, kidney, blood, and possible liver effects.
Carcinogenicity: MSDS: No known components of this product are listed as known or suspected carcinogens by NTP, IARC, or OSHA.

 

There are other exposures to carpenters/ mechanics/ people who clean, who paint, etc ...

that should be suspect for the primary cause of this kind of cancer  ... NOT asbestos

Ethylene Glycol with Butyl is a wicked compo for causing this & many other cancers *

May 27, 2008