In 1977, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) banned the use of asbestos in wallboard patching compounds, gas fireplaces, and artificial fireplace ash. CPSC also influenced manufacturers of hair dryers to ban the use of asbestos insulation in their products. Other bans on certain asbestos containing materials remained intact under the Clean Air Act and the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Plunge the live or frozen crabs into the boiling water with your long-handled tongs. Add all the crabs to the water and make sure they are covered. Place the lid on the pot and boil the crabs for 20 minutes. Smaller crabs may cook faster, in just 8 to 10 minutes.The crab is done when the shells turn bright orange or red. Remove the crab carefully with your tongs. Place them on a soft kitchen cloth to soak up some of the cooking water.lunge the live or frozen crabs into the boiling water with your long-handled tongs. Add all the crabs to the water and make sure they are covered. Place the lid on the pot and boil the crabs for 20 minutes. Smaller crabs may cook faster, in just 8 to 10 minutes.
1 You should cook large crabs (about 2lb) for around 15 - 20 minutes, whilst smaller crabs will only need around 8 - 10 minutes. 2  Once the water has started to boil again, reduce the heat and simmer for the required time. In a large pot or steamer pour 1 cup of vinegar, 2 cups of beer or water and 2 tablespoons of salt, so that you have 3 - 4 inches of liquid. 2  Bring the liquid to a rapid boil. 3  As the liquid is heating up, place the live crabs into the freezer or into a large bowl of ice water for about 3 minutes.