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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
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
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 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)
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
Asbestos ban being revisited by the EPA: What to know The effects of asbestos can be deadly People exposed to asbestos are at risk of serious or fatal health ramifications Being subject to the mineral can lead to people developing lung cancer, mesothelioma, asbestosis and pleural disease Along with lung cancer and mesothelioma, asbestos exposure can also cause cancer of the larynx and ovary
Asbestos - Overview - 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
Health Effects of Asbestos | Asbestos and Your Health | ATSDR Asbestos is a dangerous substance and should be avoided People who have contact with asbestos are at risk of developing health problems Learn more about the dangerous health effects asbestos can cause