- Asbestos - Wikipedia
Asbestos ( æsˈbɛstəs, æz -, - tɒs ass-BES-təs, az-, -toss) [1] is a group of naturally occurring, fibrous silicate minerals, used for thousands of years to create flexible objects that resist fire, such as fireproof fabrics, but now known to be toxic and carcinogenic
- 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
- Learn About Asbestos | US EPA
Provides a general overview of regulatory and chemical dimensions of asbestos Introduces the health effects, definition, and location of asbestos
- Asbestos - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What is asbestos? Asbestos is the name given to a group of naturally occurring minerals that are resistant to heat and corrosion Asbestos has been used in products, such as insulation for pipes (steam lines for example), floor tiles, building materials, and in vehicle brakes and clutches
- 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 and Cancer Risk - American Cancer Society
Asbestos has been used in insulation, automobile brakes, roof shingles, ceiling and floor tiles, and more Learn what we know about asbestos, cancer risk, and what to look for if you've been exposed to asbestos
- Asbestos | Types, Uses, Description | Britannica
The term asbestos refers to any of several minerals that readily separate into long, flexible fibers The best-known type is chrysotile, a fibrous form of the mineral serpentine Prolonged inhalation of asbestos fibers can harm human health
- Department of Health | Environmental Health | Asbestos FAQ
Q What is asbestos? Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals It is mined and milled from rock and is thin and strong Chrysotile (white asbestos), Amosite (brown asbestos), and Crocidolite (blue asbestos), are the most common types of asbestos used in manufacturing Rarer forms are Tremolite, Anthophyllite, and Actinolite When viewed under a microscope, Chrysotile fibers
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