Asbestos Wall Tiles Recently Sold in Australia
February 2010
Wall tiles containing tremolite asbestos and imported from China, have been sold in Australia. They were sold under the brand name Snow White and are described as bright white in color with a quartz-like appearance. They are made up of a number of pieces glued together to give the appearance of stacked stone.
While most of the product has been said to of been withdrawn, some tiles may still be available on the market or may already have been installed, the Australian Competitor and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said.
NSW WorkCover is advising consumers who may already have the product installed to isolate the area until the tiles have been removed by a licensed asbestos removalist and the area cleared by an occupational hygienist.
More information and photos of the tiles can be found at www.workcover.nsw.gov.au
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Asbestos Wall Tiles Recently Sold in Australia
