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.
Set the timer for 25 minutes. They may need to cook longer depending on how long the crabs were on ice. When checking for doneness, the shell of the crab will appear a bright orange. If they are a deep red or greenish color, let them cook a little longer.