What is fiberglass?

Fiberglass is a silicate fiber made from very fine strands of glass. Today, it is primarily used for insulation in homes and buildings to replace asbestos. Unlike asbestos, fiberglass is a man-made material. Fiberglass has three main uses: 1) electrical insulation, 2) thermal and acoustic insulation and 3) heat resistance or light-weight materials.1 At one time, fiberglass was linked to cancer. However, the International Agency on Cancer Research (IACR) removed fiberglass from its “possibly carcinogenic to humans” list in 2001.

How does fiberglass affect your health?

Studies have shown inhaling these fibers can reduce lung function and cause inflammation in animals and humans.1 A study published in 2006 found that, independent of other environmental hazards and respiratory problems, fiberglass altered components of the lungs in men working in glass fiber-reinforced plastic processing.

1 Fiberglass can cause skin, eye and throat irritation. At higher exposure levels, fiberglass also has been associated with skin rashes and difficulty in breathing.

Fiberglass emits a synthetic material called styrene, which is a possible carcinogenic according to the IACR and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.2 At high levels, styrene can cause tiredness, concentration and balance problems, and irritation of the eyes, nose and throat. ‍‍‍‍

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