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Yes, any non-friable form of asbestos can become friable. Some kinds can become friable simply through aging, weathering, or normal use. Others become friable if worked with power tools, producing dust that is "friable" if allowed to accumulate without being captured and removed from the work area.
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When atoms become bonded with covalent bonds the result is called a what?
a molecule
If a carbon atom is to become the negative end of a bond which atom must it be bonded to?
it must be bonded to an atom that has a lower electronegativity . I.e : Hydrogen
What element is fire resistant it's material no longer used due to its carcinogenicity?
Asbestos (particularly blue asbestos)
What do you call a material that crumbles or breaks easily?
Brittle or friable.
What is the symbol of asbestos?
There is no international symbol for asbestos.
What is friable asbestos?
Friable asbestos is material that contains asbestos fibers and that can be crumbled into dust in the hand without the use of tools.
How do you dispose an asbestos tile?
There are different laws and regulations surrounding the disposal of asbestos depending which country you are from. In the UK if the Asbestos is friable then it should be removed by a qualified contractor, if it's non-friable then it can be included in domestic bins.
Greatest harm of friable asbestos?
The greatest harm that friable asbestos can inflict is , if it becomes airborne and is inhaled, it may produce mesothelioma or lung cancer. Either of these diseases can be fatal.
Does stucco contain asbestos?
It can. It is generally considered "non-friable" in this use.
Can asbestos be friable?
Friability is defined by the ability to crush a mateiral with hand pressure. So there are asbestos containing materials which are friable and many which are not. Imagine acoustic ceiling texture vs a vinyl floor tile.
Are there different types of asbestos?
Well, yes. There are SHORT FIBER and LONG FIBER forms of asbestos, depending on which natural mineral it was made from. There is some belief that the short fiber form is a much greater health hazard than long fiber. Asbestos may also be typed as FRIABLE or NON-FRIABLE. Friable means that it is in a condition or state that it can produce a respirable dust if disturbed.
What does friable colon mean?
A friable colon is one that is easily upset or irritated. It can become swollen and could lead to colon disease.
Is exposed insulation in a basement dangerous?
What kind? Friable Asbestos? Yes. Non-friable Asbestos? Not so much, but still not great. Vermiculite? It may or may not contain asbestos. Fiberglass? Mice love it, and it can make dust, and it only really insulates if it's completely encapsulated by wall, stopping air movement. Foam? It's combustible, and current thinking is that it should be covered by a 15 minute smoke barrier. (If there's a fire, you have 15 minutes to get out before it produces toxic smoke.) There are expensive paints that can do this, or you can cover it with sheetrock.
What is friable salt?
The sense of friable is "can be easily grinded".
When can tiles with asbestos in them become especially dangerous?
Anything items covered with asbestos material are dangerous. But when the items covered with asbestos -- tiles, ductwork, edging, joint connectors on ductwork-- become cracked, the asbestos dust is especially dangerous. Or, when contractors demolish or renovate a building containing asbestos, it will get in the air.
What is a friable?
A friable callus is a collection of tissue in excess of normal that can be scraped or crumbled away.
Why did asbestos use become strictly regulated after 1970?
Asbestos use became strictly regulated after 1970 because scientific research linked it to serious health risks such as lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis. Government agencies like the EPA and OSHA enacted regulations to protect workers and the public from asbestos exposure, leading to stricter guidelines on its use and removal.
