Is there asbestos in old plaster?
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Plaster only has to be comprised of 1% asbestos to be considered an asbestos containing material (ACM) and therefore a health hazard. Older brands of cement may have asbestos fibers in the plaster mix. ... Most houses don't have asbestos plaster in them.