Michigan Plastic and Phenolic Parts Molding Facilities — Asbestos Exposure
Phenolic resin and plastic parts molding facilities in and near Michigan where asbestos was blended directly into molding compounds as a filler or reinforcement. This is a less-known but well-documented exposure pathway involving manufacturers like Bakelite (Union Carbide), Durez, Monsanto Resinox, Plenco, and Rogers Corporation.
About Michigan Plastic and Phenolic Parts Molding Facilities — Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos-impregnated phenolic molding compounds were used in electrical components, automotive parts (brake pads, clutch facings, distributor caps), appliance handles, and industrial parts. Workers were exposed during compounding (handling raw asbestos with phenolic resin), at the press (where heated compounds released fibers), during deflashing and machining of finished parts, and through ambient dust in molding facilities. Documented defendants include UCC/Bakelite, Durez, Monsanto Resinox, Rogers Corp, Plenco, GE, and Westinghouse.
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