16 CFR 1304.4
§ 1304.4 Consumer patching compounds as banned hazardous products.
United States · 16 CFR — Commercial Practices · Status: effective
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- 16 CFR 1304.4, § 1304.4 Consumer patching compounds as banned hazardous products, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/65837
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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.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.