(materials) A material composed of asbestos fibers bonded with mixtures of clay or sodium silicate; used as thermal insulation for temperatures above 1500°F (816°C).
asbestos insulation
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| Entrx Corporation (Public Company) |
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- Asbestos
- Entrx Corporation (Public Company)
- Asbestos products (SIC 3292) (industry)
