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.
No, asbestos does not damage the nervous system. Asbestos can damage the respiratory system and lungs.
Yes. Magnesium is one component of asbestos.
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!
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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.
Asbestos-cement wallboard looks like any other cement board product. Only analysis by a qualified lab can tell the difference.
Asbestos-cement wallboard looks like any other cement board product. Only analysis by a qualified lab can tell the difference.
Asbestos is a mineral and has no smell.
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.
Have you seen any mobile homes 'using asbestos' ? I look at and work in many and have not seen any asbestos -just conventional construction.
yes it does makes yu talk and look like adam carolan
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.
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.
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.
www.legallawhelp.com/asbestos_lawyers.html is a good place to look
Asbestos was commonly used in wire gauze as a fireproofing material in the past. Types of asbestos that may be found in wire gauze include chrysotile, amosite, and crocidolite. However, it is important to note that the use of asbestos in products like wire gauze has significantly decreased due to health concerns.
Asbestos exposure typically occurs through inhalation of asbestos fibers present in the air from sources such as workplace environments with asbestos-containing materials, living in older buildings with deteriorating asbestos insulation, or from natural deposits of asbestos in the environment. Additionally, exposure may also occur through contact with asbestos-containing products or materials during activities like construction, renovation, or repair work.