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Asbestos is not bacteria. It is a fibrous mineral that has been used for ages in everything from construction to clothing. It was once considered a great building material because of its heat resistant properties among other things.
Asbestos affects the human body when the fibers are inhaled, generally causing cancer.
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Can asbestos be turn into a liquid?
Asbestos can melt, if it gets hot enough.
Is asbestos a natural fibre?
Asbestos is a natural fibre. That means yes.
Is asbestos a porous material?
Asbestos is a porous material and can absorb water.
Does mount Everest contain asbestos?
No, Mount Everest does not contain any asbestos.
What are the components of asbestos?
Asbestos is a silicate with traces of magnesium and/or aluminum, depending on specific composition.
Is Asbestos infectious?
No Asbestos is a chemical compound not a virus or bacteria. Asbestos was used as a fire retardent material in the pre the 1960's and 70's but studies proved that the tiny particles that becomes airbourne from the material was carcinogenic when inhaled by humans. Asbestos is subsequently being removed from areas where it is likely So no you cannot 'catch' asbestos but you can be exposed to it and if you are exposed to high concentrations of the dust over a long period of time, there is a high risk of contracting lung cancer from it.
What element is fire resistant it's material no longer used due to its carcinogenicity?
Asbestos (particularly blue asbestos)
What is an asbestos square?
An asbestos square is a square of a material that contains asbestos in it.
Difference between asbestos and non asbestos gasket?
The difference between the two is that an asbestos gasket uses asbestos as a reinforcing fiber while a non-asbestos gasket does not.
What is asbestos abatement?
Buildings were often built with materials that contained asbestos. Asbestos abatement is the removal of the asbestos, or other treatment such as encapsulation, that will prevent asbestos fibers from being released into the air.
Where can one find information on asbestos services?
For asbestos inspection, visit the Asbestos Inspection Services website. For asbestos removal, Asbestos Removal, Inc. or Alpha Environ are better choices.
What is an Asbestos leak?
There is no such thing as an asbestos leak, unless you have a container of asbestos and the container is leaking.
What is manufacturing process of asbestos?
Asbestos is generally manufactured by processing mined asbestos fibers.
Does cotton have asbestos in it?
Not naturally, cotton does not contain asbestos.
Is Asbestos a metal?
No. Asbestos is a mineral, not a metal.
What is the symbol of asbestos?
There is no international symbol for asbestos.
Does asbestos have a smell?
Asbestos has no discernible odor.
