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Which ceiling tile brands / products are likely to contain asbestos

Asbestos-containing ceiling tile manufacturer or brand identification.

Here we list known producers of various types of ceiling tiles & coverings as an aid in determining whether or not a particular ceiling covering or tile is likely to contain asbestos.

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Which ceiling tile brands are reported to have contained asbestos? Which ceiling tiles are asbestos free?

Tin ceilings (C) Daniel FriedmanInsulating board panel and ceiling tile and panel manufacturers produced a range of products, many of which may contain asbestos, but other ceiling and wall covering & building sheathing products made of organic fibers, wood fibers, cane fibers generally do not contain asbestos.

Asbestos was used in ceiling products at least as early as the 1800's and continued into the 1980's or possibly later depending on the country of origin and their use of these products.

Our photo (just above) shows an antique plaster and lath ceiling in a pre-1900 home. If your ceiling looks like this it's not ceiling tiles, though some old plaster may also contain asbestos.

Ceiling Tile Manufacturers that DID or DID NOT produce ceiling products containing asbestos

Asbestos suspect ceiling, multiple layers (C) InspectApedia.com reader

Not all ceiling tiles contain or ever contained asbestos. Knowing the the history of ceiling tiles and their various ingredients, combined with the size, brand (usually unknown), visual appearance and location of ceiling tiles, and adding the age of the building or of the ceiling tile installation itself can often quickly decide whether special handling or further investigation is warranted when demolishing, remodeling, or otherwise disturbing a ceiling.

Watch out: During any construction, demolition, or building remodeling project, as dust and particles from many materials, even paper and wood can be irritating or harmful to workers and occupants, prudent procedure would include appropriate dust control, personal protection equipment, and cleaning methods.

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On 2023-12-31 by Rindalnicole - asbestos in Exxon Chemicals Esteem Ceiling Tiles?

Exxon Chemicals Esteem Ceiling Tiles. Z384 Caballero 34562 E.D. (C) InspectApedia.com RindalNicole

I found an old box of ceiling tiles in the garage. These are the same ones in my basement.

On 2024-01-02 by Rindalnicole - photos of Exxon Chemicals Esteem Ceiling Tiles

Cross section of ceiling tile

Exxon Chemicals Esteem Ceiling Tiles. Z384 Caballero 34562 E.D. (C) InspectApedia.com RindalNicole

On 2024-01-02 by InspectApedia Publisher - yellow woody fibers look like a plant product not asbestos

@Rindalnicole,

Those yellow woody fibers look like a plant product.

[Ed. note: this reader's comment and photos and our reply were originally posted on a different page.]

Exxon Chemicals Esteem Ceiling Tiles. Z384 Caballero 34562 E.D. (C) InspectApedia.com RindalNicole

On 2023-12-31 by Rindalnicole - Exxon Z384 Caballero 34562 E.D. ceiling tile identification

Exxon Chemicals Esteem Ceiling Tiles. Z384 Caballero 34562 E.D. are the only markings on the box. No mention of composition of tiles

Exxon Chemicals Esteem Ceiling Tiles. Z384 Caballero 34562 E.D. (C) InspectApedia.com RindalNicole

I've tried to research these to see if they are asbestos, with no luck. I've added a photo for reference. Any ideas?

On 2023-12-31 by InspectApedia Publisher - do Exxon Chemicals Esteem Ceiling Tiles contain asbestos?

@Rindalnicole,

I don't know that specific pattern of ceiling tile but if you go through the six easy steps at

https://inspectapedia.com/hazmat/Asbestos_Ceiling_Tiles.php#asbmaybe

DO THESE CEILING TILES CONTAIN ASBESTOS? (you are on this page)

You can make a reasonable guess.

As a general rule of thumb, though not completely reliable, if you look at the edge of the ceiling tile and it's obviously yellow or tan woody material, it's probably not an asbestos containing product.

You can post one photo per comment but as many comments (and therefore photos) as you wish.

A clear image of the pattern as well as any of the box labelling will be helpful.

On 2022-11-11 by Paul Stein - does this production code identinfy the brand & tell me if the ceiling tile contains asbestos?

S30CT code on back of ceiling tile. Concerned it contains asbestos

On 2022-11-11 by InspectApedia (Editor) - production code doesn't answer asbestos question

@Paul Stein,

I suspect that's a production lot code or date code; it doesn't identify the product nor the manufacturer, nor answer the asbestos question, but you might want to look at the easy questions above on this page to make a reasonable guess about asbestos in that ceiling tile.

Unfortunately without more data even the code alone doesn't identify the manufacturer or brand. Look at the ceiling tiles to see if there are more imprints or codes, and look in the building to see if there is any packaging, extra ceiling tiles stored somewhere, or records of their purchase.

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