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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 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 - 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 Frequently Asked Questions Asbestos that is in good condition and left undisturbed is unlikely to present a health risk The risks from asbestos occur when it is damaged or disturbed where asbestos fibers become airborne and can be inhaled Managing asbestos in place and maintaining it in good repair is often the best approach 3
Naturally-Occurring Asbestos in California Asbestos is a term used for a group of silicate minerals that occur as asbestiform fibers having high tensile strength, flexibility, and heat and chemical resistance Asbestos is a known carcinogen and inhalation of asbestos may result in the development of lung cancer or mesothelioma
Asbestos | Toxic Substances | Toxic Substance Portal | 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
Asbestos exposure and cancer - Penn Medicine Asbestos is a heat- and fire-resistant mineral that was commonly used in building materials like flooring, ceilings, roofs, and automotive parts It wasn't until the 1950s that the connection between asbestos exposure and health became clear