The use of asbestos has been identified in over 3000 products, as the list is so long, i will instead list its properties as it will be easier. Fire proof, sound proof, acid resistant, alkalie resistant, doesn't conduct electricity, good mechanical strength, cheap! Used in insulation, products of high wear (floor tiles, brake pads, etc.) electricity cables, china, clothing, gaskets, plaster, glue, building products etc, the list goes on.
No. Owens Corning Fiberglas insulation was made with Fiberglas providing the fibrous functions in place of asbestos.
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.
An asbestos square is a square of a material that contains asbestos in it.
The difference between the two is that an asbestos gasket uses asbestos as a reinforcing fiber while a non-asbestos gasket does not.
There is no international symbol for asbestos.
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.
For asbestos inspection, visit the Asbestos Inspection Services website. For asbestos removal, Asbestos Removal, Inc. or Alpha Environ are better choices.
Asbestos is generally manufactured by processing mined asbestos fibers.
There is no such thing as an asbestos leak, unless you have a container of asbestos and the container is leaking.
Not naturally, cotton does not contain asbestos.
Asbestos is a mineral that is mined.
Asbestos has no discernible odor.