Asbestos-Free Alternatives & Export Compliance

Why asbestos is no longer an option

Asbestos fiber is banned or strictly regulated in the EU, North America, Australia and many other markets (e.g. EU Regulation 1272/2013, US TSCA). Distributors shipping to these regions must supply certified asbestos-free materials.

Direct replacements we supply

Old asbestos product	Asbestos-free alternative
Asbestos cloth / tape	Fibreglass cloth, ceramic fiber textile, silica cloth
Asbestos rope / yarn	Glass fiber rope/yarn, ceramic fiber rope
Asbestos packing	PTFE, aramid, graphite or synthetic-fiber packing
Asbestos gasket sheet	Non-asbestos aramid/fiber reinforced sheet

Compliance notes for exporters

Request a material declaration and, where required, a third-party test report (e.g. SEM or TEM fiber analysis).
Keep markings and invoices consistent — "asbestos-free" must be defensible by documentation.
For the EU, confirm REACH status of any chemical impregnation used in the product.

Our product names use the "Dust Free" label only where the manufacturing process genuinely minimizes loose fiber; we do not market asbestos-containing goods.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are asbestos packings still allowed?

In most developed markets asbestos is restricted or banned (EU, US, Japan, Korea among them), and many buyers require an asbestos-free declaration. We supply PTFE, graphite, aramid and fiberglass alternatives.

What documents support export compliance?

Material declarations, REACH/RoHS statements where applicable, and asbestos-free certificates; some regions require specific third-party test reports.

Which asbestos-free packing replaces chrysotile?

Flexible graphite for heat, PTFE for chemical duty, aramid for abrasion, and fiberglass for insulation — matched to the original service temperature and media.