- 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 There are six types, all of which are composed of long and thin fibrous crystals, each fibre (particulate with length substantially greater than width) [2] being composed of many microscopic "fibrils" that can be released into
- Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk Fact Sheet - NCI
Asbestos minerals are divided into two major groups: Serpentine asbestos and amphibole asbestos Serpentine asbestos includes the mineral chrysotile, which has long, curly fibers that can be woven Chrysotile asbestos is the form that has been used most widely in commercial applications
- What is asbestos? Definition, risks of exposure, and more
Asbestos is a naturally occurring material that is present in soil and rocks Exposure to asbestos may lead to lung diseases and other health conditions In the past, many manufacturing companies
- Learn About Asbestos - US EPA
Exposure to asbestos increases your risk of developing lung disease That risk is made worse by smoking In general, the greater the exposure to asbestos, the greater the chance of developing harmful health effects Disease symptoms may take many years to develop following exposure Asbestos-related conditions can be difficult to identify
- What Is Asbestos and Where Does it Come From?
Asbestos can also be found in homes, public buildings and the environment People living near natural deposits or contaminated sites may encounter asbestos Many consumer products in the U S used to contain asbestos Occupations With High Asbestos Use Asbestos was widely used in manufacturing, construction, power generation and the military
- How does asbestos exposure cause cancer? - MD Anderson Cancer Center
Which cancers are caused by asbestos exposure? Mesothelioma is by far the most common But asbestos exposure has also been linked to lung cancer, laryngeal cancer, ovarian cancer and even some gastrointestinal cancers Interestingly, asbestos was a factor in the recent lawsuits linking talcum powder to ovarian cancer, too I’ve often wondered
- 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 - 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)
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