Has anyone heard that Spectre gaskets are made with large amounts of asbestos? I have used these gaskets and heard from credible sources they might be dangerous, so I am not taking chances and hope everyone is careful about this

Never heard about it. Even if it is, it will not harm you no more than you are exposed to it. If slight exposure caused cancer, then pedestrians should be dropping dead daily from breathing tiny particles of brake dust from passing cars.
Could you provide some credible sources?

Thanks EvansBlue (I love that band by the way!)... yeah I know asbestos is still in a lot of products even though its been banned. I know mesothelioma can be caused by regular exposure to high levels of asbestos especially in automotive settings/products. I actually saw some test results from EA Group Laboratory and EMSL Asbestos Lab Services showing some really high (20-50%) chrystotile asbestos levels in these gaskets which really concerned me. I don't want to get anyone in trouble just felt like I needed to see if anyone else was aware of this. Do you know who I could contact to show the reports to, so someone could follow up on this?

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Yeah Evans Blue is one of my favs. Since my last name is Evans, it works good for a username.

The way I see it, only the very edge of a few engine/drivetrain gaskets and seals are exposed. If that gasket contains asbestos, its nothing to worry about. The exposed edge of a couple of gaskets will generate a bare minimum, if any, dust.
Although if I did find credible evidence that a gasket contains asbestos, I would just take the neccesary precautions to protect myself while removing and disposing of it.
As for the quality of the gasket, I would probably choose the one that contains asbestos over an asbestos-free gasket.
Its a great compound for the job, its just dangerous to your health.

This probably comes under the "encapsulated" rule anyhow. Can't feature the edge not being sealed in some way when the gasket is cut. Define "large amounts" too.

Most of the gaskets are between 20-60% ... that's pretty high! That's why I was concerned. That's not a trace that's pretty significant. Anyway I think I will try to find some organizations or something to contact, I just don't want people to possibly be exposed to very dangerous products. I feel like I need to let someone know. It's all good, thanks for your input!

so im sure if you know the word is out there there cant be test done and whatnot with those findings and it not getting reported