- Asbestos - Wikipedia
Asbestos ( æsˈbɛstəs, æz -, - tɒs ass-BES-təs, az-, -toss) [1] is a group of naturally occurring, toxic, carcinogenic and fibrous silicate minerals
- 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
Asbestos is the name given to six minerals that occur naturally in the environment as bundles of fibers that can be separated into thin, durable threads for use in commercial and industrial applications These fibers are resistant to heat, fire, and chemicals and do not conduct electricity
- Asbestos in the Home: How to Identify, Test, and Remove It
Do you have asbestos in your house? Discover what it is, if you’ve been exposed, how to test for it, and the best methods for removal
- Trumps EPA plans to reconsider Biden-era asbestos ban. Heres what . . .
Former President Joe Biden's administration banned "ongoing uses" of the last form of asbestos permitted in the United States
- How does asbestos exposure cause cancer? | MD Anderson Cancer Center
Most cases of mesothelioma are caused by exposure to a substance called asbestos This rare cancer develops in the mesothelial cells, the thin layer of tissue that lines the chest cavity and is also known as the pleura But what is asbestos? How might you be exposed to it?
- What Is Asbestos? | Types of Asbestos, Uses Regulations
Asbestos is the name for a group of six naturally occurring minerals made up of tiny fibers Known for its durability and resistance to fire and corrosion, asbestos was widely used in insulation, flooring, roofing and other building materials
- Asbestos | Public Health Statement | ATSDR
Asbestos is the name given to a group of six different fibrous minerals (amosite, chrysotile, crocidolite, and the fibrous varieties of tremolite, actinolite, and anthophyllite) that occur naturally in the environment One of these, namely chrysotile, belongs to the serpentine family of minerals, while all of the others belong to the amphibole family All forms of asbestos are hazardous, and
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