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What is Asbestos?
"Asbestos"
is the name given to a group of minerals
that occur naturally
as masses of strong, flexible fibers that
can be separated
into thin threads
and woven.
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If you think
asbestos may be
in your home,
don't panic!
Usually the best
thing is to LEAVE asbestos material
that is in good condition ALONE.
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Generally, material
in good condition
will not release asbestos fibers. THERE IS NO DANGER unless
fibers are released and inhaled into
the lungs.
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If asbestos material
is more than slightly damaged, or if you are going to make changes
in your
home that might disturb it, repair or removal by a professional
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Asbestos Facts |
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Health Impact: |
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Where Asbestos Is Found: |
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- Asbestosis-a chronic lung ailment that can produce shortness
of breath and permanent lung damage and increase the risk
of dangerous lung infections
- Lung cancer
- Mesothelioma-a relatively rare cancer of the thin membranes
that line the chest and abdomen
- Other cancers, such as those of the larynx and of the
gastrointestinal tract
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- Asbestos cement sheet and pipe products used for water
supply and sewage piping, roofing and siding, casings for
electrical wires, fire protection material, chemical tanks,
electrical switchboards and components, and residential
and industrial building materials
- Friction products, such as clutch facings; brake linings
for automobiles, railroad cars, and airplanes; and industrial
friction materials
- Asbestos textile products, such as packing components,
roofing materials, heat- and fire-resistant clothing, and
fireproof draperies
- Other products, including ceiling and floor tile; gaskets
and packings; paints, coatings, and sealants; caulking and
patching tape; and plastics
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