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Why? Because it doesn't want us digging it out of the ground.
How? It is made up of very fine long thin crystals, which are just about the right size to poke through individual cell walls and damage the internal structure of the cell, including damaging the DNA/RNA reproduction process, which is what makes it carcinogenic.
What else can I help you with?
Are all radioactive substances harmful to humans?
just some
What are harmful effects of fog on humans?
I think the ans is thatfog is harmful because it is carries larg concentration of chemicalfrom aliza rashesbss5-d
What is the group name of asbestos?
Chrysotile asbestos (White) is a Serpentine, Amosite (Grunerite) (Brown asbestos, and Crocidolite (Blue) are Amphiboles
What material is found in air water or soil that is harmful to humans or other organisms?
pollutant
Is the uranium in obsidian harmful to humans?
yes, most uranium is considered toxic and radioactive
Is asbestos harmful to the lungs?
Yes, some varieties of asbestos have been linked with lung cancer.
Is asbestos roofing harmful?
Any asbestos containing product can be harmful if it is used or abused in a way that results in the release of excessive quantities of fibers to the air. If the product is not used or abused to accomplish that, then it is not harmful.
Is asbestos harmful if used in water pipes?
Concrete pipes used to carry water were sometimes made with asbestos, which was used to stregnthen the pipe. Over years and years of water running through the pipes, some erosion will occur and asbestos fibers will get into the water being distributed - although in very low concentrations. If the use of water contaminated with small concentrations of asbestos is harmful, then asbestos use in water pipes is harmful. The problem is that there is no agreement in the scientific community as to whether asbestos in water at the concentrations observed is, in fact, harmful.
How is asbestos removed and is the asbestos harmful?
Asbestos can sometimes be left in place and there may be no need to remove it. If you do need to remove it, you need to consult a professional as fibers are released when asbestos is moved that are hazardous to health.
Where can one purchase asbestos ceiling tiles?
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.
Is corrugated asbestos-cement sheets harmful for domestic use?
Any asbestos containing product can be harmful if it is used or abused in a way that results in the release of excessive quantities of fibers to the air. If the product is not used or abused to accomplish that, then it is not harmful.
Is corrugated asbestos cement sheets harmful for domestic use?
Any asbestos containing product can be harmful if it is used or abused in a way that results in the release of excessive quantities of fibers to the air. If the product is not used or abused to accomplish that, then it is not harmful.
Is asbestos a highly carcinogenic material?
Asbestos is catergorised as a Type 1 carcinogen, (possitive effect on humans)
How can I determine if insulation contains asbestos?
To determine if insulation contains asbestos, you should hire a professional asbestos inspector to conduct a thorough inspection and testing of the insulation material. Asbestos can be harmful if disturbed, so it's important to handle it with caution.
What are some chemicals that are airborn that are harmful in an automotive shop?
Asbestos, from the brakes and clutches.
If asbestos is in the workplace and uninterrupted is it harmful?
yes it can be very harmful it can cause you to have chronic lung problems and it can eventually result in death
What is asbestos testing?
Asbestos testing is:the process of analyzing a product in a laboratory to see if it contains asbestos.the process of sampling and analyzing air to see what the concentration, if any, of asbestos fibers in the air might be.
