Does Magnesite Contain Asbestos in Australia?

Older buildings especially apartments & unit blocks across Sydney that were built between the 20s up until the 80s are more than likely to have Magnesite Flooring. It is a made of a chemical named Magnesium Oxychloride, which may contain ASBESTOS material.

Is there asbestos in magnesite?

Asbestos in Magnesite Flooring

Typically magnesite flooring does not contain asbestos however it has been found in some magnesite floors. An owners corporation could be liable for diseases found to be caused by the asbestos in magnesite flooring if the magnesite flooring is common property.

Is magnesite concrete cancerous?

How concrete cancer develops. When magnesite is exposed to moisture ingress over prolonged periods of time, chloride ions from the magnesite diffuse into the pores of the underlying concrete slab eventually reaching the reinforcing steel. ... A common name for this type of concrete spalling is concrete cancer.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.