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Asbestos - Wikipedia Asbestos or asbestus[1] ( æsˈbɛstəs, æz -, - tɒs ass-BES-təs, az-, -toss) [2] 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 are now known to be toxic and carcinogenic
Asbestos - US EPA The EPA asbestos web site contains general information on asbestos sources, exposure and health effects, what to do if you suspect asbestos, training, and laws and regulations
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)
Cal OSHA | Asbestos Information Asbestos is still present in many structures and is still used in some industrial processes and commercially available products However some asbestos-containing products and materials have been banned
What Is Asbestos and Where Does it Come From? Asbestos is a group of 6 naturally occurring mineral fibers once used in thousands of U S products because of its resistance to heat, electricity and corrosion
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
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
Asbestosis - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic Asbestosis (as-bes-TOE-sis) is a chronic lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers Prolonged exposure to these fibers can cause lung tissue scarring and shortness of breath Asbestosis symptoms can range from mild to severe, and usually don't appear until many years after initial exposure