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Can bonded asbestos become friable asbestos?

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Yes, any non-friable form of asbestos can become friable.

Some kinds can become friable simply through aging, weathering, or normal use. Others become friable if worked with power tools, producing dust that is "friable" if allowed to accumulate without being captured and removed from the work area.

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