Kaylo Asbestos Insulation — Mesothelioma Compensation

Kaylo was the dominant asbestos-containing pipe and block insulation in the United States from 1942 to 1972. Originally manufactured by Owens-Illinois (UNARCO division), Owens-Corning Fiberglas acquired the brand in 1953 and continued manufacturing Kaylo with asbestos until 1972 (when they removed asbestos from the formulation). Kaylo was used pervasively in petroleum refineries, power plants, naval shipyards, paper mills, and industrial facilities. Pipefitters, insulators, and shipfitters who handled Kaylo face documented elevated mesothelioma rates.

Authored by Michelle Whitman, Lead Mesothelioma Attorney · Reviewed by Paul Danziger, Founding Partner · Edited by Rod De Llano, Founding Partner

About Kaylo Asbestos Pipe + Block Insulation

Manufacturer: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation (1953-1972) / Owens-Illinois (UNARCO, 1942-1953)
Asbestos era: 1942-1972

Who Was Exposed

Pipefitters (UA Plumbers and Pipefitters)
Insulators (HFIAW Asbestos Workers)
Boilermakers (IBB)
Naval shipyard workers
Refinery operators + maintenance contractors
Power plant workers
Paper mill workers
Anyone working alongside insulators applying Kaylo

Asbestos Trust Funds for Kaylo Asbestos Pipe + Block Insulation Claims

Owens Corning / Fibreboard Asbestos Trust (primary)
UNARCO Asbestos Trust (pre-1953 era)
Plus Manville Trust + 8-12 others depending on additional exposures

Compensation Tracks

Three parallel tracks for workers exposed to Kaylo Asbestos Pipe + Block Insulation: (1) lawsuits against asbestos manufacturers, (2) trust fund claims (typically 8–12 trusts depending on additional product exposures), (3) VA disability for veterans (mesothelioma rated 100%).

How Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm Helps

Authored by Michelle Whitman, reviewed by Paul Danziger, edited by Rod De Llano.