- Asbestos - Wikipedia
Asbestos ( æ s ˈ b ɛ s t ə s, æ z-,-t ɒ s ass-BES-təs, az-, -toss) [1] is a group of naturally occurring, toxic, carcinogenic and fibrous silicate minerals
- Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk Fact Sheet - NCI
A fact sheet about asbestos, the health hazards of asbestos exposure (including mesothelioma), and who's at risk for an asbestos-related disease Also presented are resources for information related to asbestos exposure and programs to help exposed individuals
- What is asbestos? Definition, risks of exposure, and more
Asbestos is a fibrous material in rocks and soil Breathing in asbestos fibers may lead people to develop certain health conditions Learn more here
- Learn About Asbestos - US EPA
What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral fiber that occurs in rock and soil Learn about vermiculite and asbestos-contaminated vermiculite insulation Where Can I Find Asbestos? Because of its fiber strength and heat resistance asbestos has been used in a variety of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire retardant
- What Is Asbestos and Where Does it Come From?
Asbestos is a natural mineral and carcinogen that causes mesothelioma Learn about how to identify it, cancers caused by asbestos and asbestos litigation
- Asbestos - World Health Organization (WHO)
Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring mineral fibres It has widespread current or historical commercial uses because of its material properties (strong, heat resistant) There are six main forms of asbestos, and the main form in current use is chrysotile (white asbestos)
- Asbestos Exposure and Cancer | Penn Medicine
Amosite asbestos (brown asbestos) was commonly used in cement, insulation, roofing, and other construction materials Anthophyllite asbestos is a less common type that can be found in cement and insulation materials Crocidolite asbestos (blue asbestos) is the most dangerous type The fine fibers are easy to inhale
- EPA to review Bidens asbestos ban | AP News - Associated Press News
Chrysotile asbestos is found in products like brake blocks, asbestos diaphragms and sheet gaskets and was banned under the Toxic Substances Control Act, which was broadened in 2016 When the ban was announced, there were eight U S facilities that used asbestos diaphragms in the chlor-alkali sector for the manufacture of chlorine and sodium hydroxide, chemicals commonly used as water disinfectants
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