Asbestos is a form of silica only in the broadest sense. It is a silicate of specific composition and with a specific geological history that makes it able to cleave into fibrous fragments.
No, silicosis is the result of inhaling silica. Asbestosis is the result of inhaling asbestos.
No- but it does contain silica- and you should avoid breathing silica dust. The Hardie website has information on working safely with Hardiplank.
Yes, asbestos can form secondary pollutants when it is disturbed or breaks down, releasing asbestos fibers into the air. These fibers can become airborne and be inhaled, posing a risk to human health.
No form of melanoma is believed to be related to asbestos.
If you work with asbestos you may get little wartlike bumps on your skin. This is caused by an asbestos fiber irritating the skin. It is not common form of dermatitis.
Coal dust, silica dust, and asbestos, which may lead to pulmonary fibrosis
HSE stands for Health, Safety, and Enviroment. It is not a form of asbestos, and is more of a department that gives information about various safety concerns, such as asbestos.
Asbestos exposure is when a person has been around or worked with materials that contact asbestos in it's raw form that can cause serious health issues.
Solute silica refers to dissolved silica present in a solution, typically in water. It represents the amount of silica that has been dissolved and is in the liquid phase rather than in solid form. Silica can be found naturally in many water sources and can impact water quality and the environment.
No.
yes they are similar. silica is a form of slicon
The difference between corrugated asbestos roofing and flat asbestos cement sheet is the form in which it was cast and, perhaps, the thickness of the finished product. Asbestos was merely an additive to cement. Both products are basically cement with a fiber strengthener that happens to be asbestos.