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Asbestos is a fiberous mineral. It is hard to describe its appearance but white asbestos has a look similar to cotton wool, whereas brown and blue asbestos look similar to crushed timber but on a much much smaller scale. It is not possible to look at a manufactureed product with the naked eye and determine whether it contains asbestos. An experienced minerologist might be able to identify raw, unprocessed asbestos by sight, but where exposure and health is a concern, lab analysis should be relied upon.
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Can asbestos damage the nervous system?
No, asbestos does not damage the nervous system. Asbestos can damage the respiratory system and lungs.
Is magnesium in asbestos?
Yes. Magnesium is one component of asbestos.
Can asbestos rub off on clothes?
I will elaborate here, as I'm not sure how to add anymore detail to my question. Recently I lent on a piece of material on a wall. My clothes were then covered in a white chalky dusty substance. I've heard the building I was in used to contain asbestos, and the property managers were prosecuted for mishandling the substance. Was is just plaster that rubbed off on me? Or is it possible for asbestos to become disturbed that easily? I've heard it's only dangerous when sawed into and fibres released into the air, but I've not heard of it rubbing off by being lent against before. Thanks for any answers!
Is asbestos sustainable?
no
What is the composition of asbestos?
Asbestos is the name given to a group of naturally occurring magnesium aluminum silicate minerals that readily separate into long flexible fibers and are resistant to heat and corrosion.Asbestos is known to cause asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma and is suspected of contributing to other diseases.Six forms of asbestos have been commercially used.Chrysotile (White asbestos)Grunerite, Amosite (Brown Asbestos)Crocidolite, (Blue Asbestos)TremoliteActinolliteAnthophyliteAsbestos is a fibrous mineral that is flame resistant.
What does asbestos cement wallboard look like?
Asbestos-cement wallboard looks like any other cement board product. Only analysis by a qualified lab can tell the difference.
What does asbestos-cement wallboard look like?
Asbestos-cement wallboard looks like any other cement board product. Only analysis by a qualified lab can tell the difference.
What does asbestos smell like?
Asbestos is a mineral and has no smell.
What is the best way for removal of asbestos?
I would like to clear my house of asbestos. What is the best technique for asbestos removal?
What do asbestos products look like?
Asbestos products have a very wide range of appearances. It is not possible to tell by simply looking at it whether a particular item contains asbestos or is a modern, version of the same product and does not contain asbestos. The only way to tell, if you don't know the construction history details, is to have a sample tested by a qualified laboratory.
What about mobile homes using asbestos?
Have you seen any mobile homes 'using asbestos' ? I look at and work in many and have not seen any asbestos -just conventional construction.
Does e-cig cause asbestos poisining and death?
yes it does makes yu talk and look like adam carolan
What does asbestos insulation look like?
Asbestos insulation has no characteristics that make it look any different from other forms of insulation intended for the same application. The only way to know for certain whether insulation contains asbestos is to have a sample analysed in a qualified laboratory. Insulation on pipes and boilers is often white and chalky in appearance. Other forms of insulation have different appearances.
Does asbestos look like animal hair in plaster?
Generally, animal hair in plaster is much more easily seen than asbestos fibers. But the only way to know for certain is to have the plaster tested in a qualified laboratory.
Is crystalite asbestos?
Chrysotile and amosite are two kinds of asbestos, the name crystalite sounds a bit like these two but it is actually a plastic (polymethyl methacrylate) and is not a form of asbestos.
Where can I find asbestos testing services in my area?
You can probably look up testers in the phone book, either under Asbestos Testing, Environmental Services, Inspection, etc. There are many asbestos testing services in most areas. Try a search in Google for asbestos testing in your area.
Where does asbestos come from?
Asbestos is a mineral and is dug out of the groud in mines just like other minerals. Canada and South Africa are major sources of asbestos, but it is found in commercial quantities in other countries, too.
