Asbestos cement toilet cisterns
Description
Moulded AC cisterns first produced around 1930s. Brisbane manufacturer produced Syphonia from around 1939.
Other models may be primarily Bakelite with asbestos, or asbestos resin composites, which were manufactured in UK. Often black in colour.
Years of production/use
Prior to 1990
Brands/products
- Master Plumbers Manufacturing Co (MP)
- Syphonia
- Others not identified
Residential uses
Any residential toilets
Industrial uses
Any industrial or commercial building or public toilet
Be aware
Damage exposing fibres around top edge with lid.
Used cisterns obtained from demolitions are being sold on online shopping sites. Sellers may be unaware of asbestos content.
