- 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
- 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 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
- 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 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 - 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)
- Health Effects of Asbestos | Asbestos and Your Health | ATSDR
Breathing asbestos can cause tiny asbestos fibers to get stuck in the lungs and irritate lung tissues Workers and others who breathed asbestos fibers over many years have developed asbestos-related cancer and noncancer diseases Some of these diseases can be serious or even fatal
- Asbestos | Types, Uses, Description | Britannica
asbestos, any of several minerals that readily separate into long, flexible fibers Chrysotile, the fibrous form of the mineral serpentine, is the best-known type and accounts for about 95 percent of all asbestos in commercial use
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