Can popcorn ceilings really give you cancer 20 years later?
By admin on Sep 30, 2009 in Other - General Health Care
june asked:
Some pieces of my popcorn ceiling fell off while I was hanging something up and I’m very worried that I inhaled some of it. I’m not 100% sure if it has asbestos in it or not, it’s a very old apartment building in san diego.
Some pieces of my popcorn ceiling fell off while I was hanging something up and I’m very worried that I inhaled some of it. I’m not 100% sure if it has asbestos in it or not, it’s a very old apartment building in san diego.
Am I going to get cancer for inhaling a little bit of it?
On Oct 1, 2009, Pro Con said:
If you don’t know, it’s better to assume there is asbestos in your ceiling. I live in Orange County and it’s definitely been used here.
The CDC in Atlanta Georgia would probably be able to give you a definitive answer as to the dangers of a small amount, but I would guess you have nothing to worry about.
If you ever decide to remove your own acoustic ceiling, be sure to wear a protective mask.