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Some vermiculite insulation may contain asbestos. From the 1920s to 1990, a vermiculite ore produced by the Libby Mine may have contained asbestos. It was sold in Canada as Zonolite Attic Insulation and possibly as other brands. An older home may contain insulation that is wholly or partly asbestos, usually white or greyish white in colour and possibly in a powder or semi-fibrous form. Asbestos inhalation is associated with asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. A vacuum cleaner is the preferred method of cleaning up fibres or dust. Attach an extension hose to the exhaust port of the vacuum cleaner and discharge the vacuum cleaner outside. If you must sweep up the material, wet it first to prevent particles from becoming airborne. Vacuum your clothing to avoid spreading insulation material around the house. Wash work clothes separately from other clothing. On topic - dust is dangerous. Flour, cement, sand, brick dust, clay; it doesn't matter... Fibrous forms of insulation? Yes! Dangerous! Insulation dust has microfibers that can cut tissue, even in the wall of the nose.
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hi. once i was in my dads loft getting something down, i got a bit of fibre glass in my eye, it stung like mad and made me sneeze all night. i woke up the next morning with an inflamed eye. not at all nice i wouldn't recommend it lol! ==== Fiberglass inhilation over a short period of time will cause breathing and respiratory tract problems that will eventually clear up. Longterm inhilation of small airborne fiberglass particles has been know to cause pulmonary fibrosis, scarring of lung tissue, damage to lung aveoli (air sacs in lungs), sinusitis, bloody phlegm, ... More info at the Fiberglass Information Network http://www.sustainableenterprises.com/fin/House/sleuthing.htm
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