I keep hearing people talk about fiberglass and I’ve heard of the name but I have no clue what it is. And now I keep seeing so many people freaking out bcs there is fiberglass in their mattress and I’m so confused. I’ve tried searching it up but I still don’t really understand what it is. Can someone explain pls?
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Fiberglass has been used for insulation, and in the manufacturing of many products such as sinks, hot tubs, convertible car roofs, etc. The United States banned fiberglass insulation in 1978, and now most insulation is made from cellulose or mineral wool.
It is glass in very fine form, usually spun, as it is for insulation, but it also can resemble wooden boards that are made from what basically appears to be thousands of splinters pressed together.
When one handles fiberglass without gloves, invisible pieces of glass can be shed from the material and can penetrate the skin, leading to itching, pain, and sometimes a rash.
Additionally, the tiny glass particles can cause serious lung problems when inhaled. This is why asbestos is so dangerous. It is a natural substance that fiberglass, which is manufactured, resembles. Both can cause lung disease in similar ways, and while asbestos is a proven carcinogen, fiberglass is a suspected carcinogen.
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