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Drywall removal 1 room older house.few days to demo drywall. older joint compounds may contain asbestos?cancer risk from brief exposure?
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After the fact: It is not feasible to ascertain if you were even exposed to asbestos. If you were exposed, the amount of exposure can not be determined. If you wore a mask the risk is minimal. If you have access to any of the drywall and the joint compound, you could get it tested for asbestos, but that will testing after the fact .
Answered 12/2/2018
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