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Is asbestos a natural fibre?
Yes, asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber that was commonly used in building materials for its fire-resistant and insulating properties. However, it is now recognized as a health hazard due to its link to serious respiratory diseases like mesothelioma.
Is silk a natural fiber or a synthetic fiber?
a natural fiber
Is Dacron a natural fiber?
No, Dacron is not a natural fiber. It is a synthetic fiber made from polyester.
Is bamboo a natural fiber?
Yes, bamboo is a natural fiber.
Is acrylic a natural fiber or a synthetic fiber?
Acrylic is a synthetic fiber made from polymers derived from petroleum or natural gas. It is not a natural fiber like cotton or wool.
Are there different types of asbestos?
Well, yes. There are SHORT FIBER and LONG FIBER forms of asbestos, depending on which natural mineral it was made from. There is some belief that the short fiber form is a much greater health hazard than long fiber. Asbestos may also be typed as FRIABLE or NON-FRIABLE. Friable means that it is in a condition or state that it can produce a respirable dust if disturbed.
Is asbestos a natural fibre?
Yes, asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber that was commonly used in building materials for its fire-resistant and insulating properties. However, it is now recognized as a health hazard due to its link to serious respiratory diseases like mesothelioma.
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 a hazardous mineral fiber found in building materials?
it is mercury because mercury is the most hazardous mineral fiber
Give the name of the mineral fiber which does not burn?
Asbestos
Can you get dermatitasfrom asbestos?
If you work with asbestos you may get little wartlike bumps on your skin. This is caused by an asbestos fiber irritating the skin. It is not common form of dermatitis.
What hazardous substance is euphemistically referred to as mineral fiber?
Asbestos is the hazardous substance euphemistically referred to as mineral fiber. It is commonly found in building materials and can cause serious respiratory issues when airborne fibers are inhaled.
Is silk a natural fiber or a synthetic fiber?
a natural fiber
How do you prevent asbestos?
Asbestos has existed in the ground for millions of years.You cannot prevent it from existing. You can prevent asbestos disease by leaving the fiber in the ground, by treating asbestos-containing products so the fibers cannot become airborne, and by preventing people from inhaling (breathing in) air that is contaminated with asbestos.
What is the difference between corrugated asbestos roofing and asbestos cement flat sheet?
The difference between corrugated asbestos roofing and flat asbestos cement sheet is the form in which it was cast and, perhaps, the thickness of the finished product. Asbestos was merely an additive to cement. Both products are basically cement with a fiber strengthener that happens to be asbestos.
Is Dacron a natural fiber?
No, Dacron is not a natural fiber. It is a synthetic fiber made from polyester.
Can asbestos roof tiles easily be copied using fibreglass?
Yes, most anything made with asbestos can be made using another kind of fiber. It is simply a matter of using a fiber that will impart the kind of properties needed for the particular application.
