To insulate and protect from fire damage.
There are several functions of asbestos, but probably the main one is fire-proofing. By the way, asbestos is a rock, and there are actually 5 different kinds. Only one of these can cause cancer.
Yes. Magnesium is one component of asbestos.
The three main kinds of asbestos that have been used commercially are Amosite, Crocidolite, and Anthophilite.
Exposure and inhilation of asbestos can cause cancers, lung damage, loss of lung function, and can lead to death. Symptoms of asbestos exposure may take may years to appear.
For asbestos inspection, visit the Asbestos Inspection Services website. For asbestos removal, Asbestos Removal, Inc. or Alpha Environ are better choices.
No one invented asbestos. It is a naturally occurring mineral.
One cannot purchase asbestos ceiling tiles currently. Because asbestos has shown to be harmful to the health of people, products containing asbestos are no longer sold.
An asbestos-containing material is one that has a detectable percentage of asbestos fibres, which is usually more than 0,1 %.
If one has asbestos in a building one should get a qualified technician to inspect for any damage to the asbestos. If there is no damage, it can be left but must be monitored. If damage is present, the area containing asbestos should repaired or the asbestos removed by a professional.
One function of the dentine is to protect the pulp. :)
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In US regulations asbestos-containing material is a material that has more than one percent (1 %) asbestos by weight.