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Eternit is still available in a new form without Asbestos. Parts of our house are covered with it. I find it really interesting that they are still using the ol
by jansan 6y ago
Eternit is still available in a new form without Asbestos. Parts of our house are covered with it. I find it really interesting that they are still using the old name that is associated with Asbestos. I mean you would not call a new tranquilizer Contergan.
- kolinko 6y agoThey also sell flower pots. Seriously considering buying one now just to be able to tell guests: “see that flowerpot? it’s from Eternit!”
- b0rsuk 6y agoHow about Coca Cola, named after cocaine and kola nuts?
- gambiting 6y agoWhat about it?
- b0rsuk 6y agoThey haven't changed the name either...
- gambiting 6y agoYeah but why would they? People avoid using asbestos in the name because it kills you. Coca Cola is still made from.....Coca beans. It's not named after cocaine you know.
- throwaway2048 6y agoIts named after coca leaves, the same thing cocaine is named after (and is obtained from), and used to contain cocaine.
- shepherdjerred 6y agoCoca cola is named after coca leaves, which is where cocaine is derived from. Coca cola still uses extract from the leaves. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coca-Cola https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coca-Cola > The drink's name refers to two of its original ingredients: coca leaves, and kola nuts (a source of caffeine). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coca https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coca > Coca is known for its psychoactive alkaloid, cocaine.
- FreeFull 6y agoThey still use coca leaves to make the syrup, just with the cocaine removed.
- gftsantana 6y agoI think the brand name says "quality product" more than "asbestos". We installed corrugated roof panels from Eternit and another cheaper, generic brand. The Eternit panels felt more sturdy and were easier to handle. One thing I don't see anymore though is those Eternit water tanks.