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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
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
Learn About Asbestos - US EPA Introduces the health effects, definition, and location of asbestos Provides a general overview of regulatory and chemical dimensions of asbestos Learn About Asbestos | US EPA
What Is Asbestos and Where Does it Come From? Asbestos is a natural mineral that is resistant to heat and corrosion It was widely used in insulation, automotive parts like brake pads, and building materials like roof and floor tiles Breathing in or swallowing asbestos can lead to trapped fibers in the body
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
Asbestos In The Home | CPSC. gov Even if asbestos is in your home, this is usually NOT a serious problem The mere presence of asbestos in a home or a building is not hazardous The danger is that asbestos materials may become damaged over time Damaged asbestos may release asbestos fibers and become a health hazard
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