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Is a chemical that was widely used to prevent fires but can cause lung disease?
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∙ 7y ago
Asbestos
Dahlia Miller
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∙ 13y agoAsbestos. It was used as a fire retardant insulations in public buildings throughout the cold war era. It was also used on piping in WWII ships. It causes mesothelioma, a rare form of internal cancer on the inner organs such as the lungs.
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∙ 11y agoSorry- there are far too many to give a simple answer. There are fireproofing and fire retardant materials used for everything from making children's pajamas flame resistant to protecting buildings from fire. One well known material was asbestos- a mineral that could not burn- but unfortunately causes lung cancer if the fibers are inhaled.
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∙ 14y agoasbestos
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What is a chemical that was widely used to prevent fires but can cause lung disease.?
Asbestos
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