Fiberlike, fire-resistant mineral commonly used as an insulator and roofing material; now implicated in causing lung disease (asbestosis) (even when inhaled in small amounts and for a limited time) and as a carcinogen.
A tough, nearly indestructible fiber composed of mineral silicates. There are four types of asbestos: crocidolite, amosite, chrysotile, and tremolite. Asbestos exists in thousands of materials, including cement products, floor tiles, roofing, fireproofing material, and insulation. Inhalation of asbestos fiber particles can result in the fibers settling deep within the lungs and producing scars on the lung tissue. This produces a form of the lung disease pulmonary fibrosis that is called asbestosis.
A mineral that occurs in the form of fibers and was formerly used as an insulating material.
A naturally existing mineral, widely employed for its resilience and heat-resistant properties. Possessing a highly fibrous structure, asbestos particles can effortlessly enter the respiratory system and harm delicate tissues. Such harm can lead to conditions like asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer.
Magnesium silicate is a compound used in the production of materials that are resistant to fire.