No- but it does contain silica- and you should avoid breathing silica dust. The Hardie website has information on working safely with Hardiplank.
James Hardie used asbestos in Hardiplank in Australia up until about 1981.
If it is a product of James Hardie, no. It is primarily a Portland Cement and cellulose product.
Hardiflex products, including the S2908.2 type, are made from cement and cellulose fibers and do not contain asbestos. James Hardie, the manufacturer, has been committed to producing asbestos-free products since the 1980s. If you're concerned about a specific product or batch, it's advisable to check the manufacturer's documentation or consult with them directly for confirmation.
James Hardie Industries set up a charitable foundation to help pay for pain and suffering compensation for victims of asbestos related illnesses. More than 245 claims have been settled.
James Hardie's population is 2,500.
James Hardie was created in 1888.
James Hardie has written: 'Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Council and Session, the petition of James Hardie junior ..'
James Allen Hardie was born on 1823-05-05.
James Allen Hardie died on 1876-12-14.
The symbol for James Hardie Industries plc. in the NYSE is: JHX.
James Hardie Industries Ltd. is a company that manufactures and develops technologies, materials and processes for the production of building materials.
As of July 2014, the market cap for James Hardie Industries plc. (JHX) is $5,585,681,538.36.