Asbestos consists of microscopically small particles, called asbestos fibers that can become airborne as products containing this material get disturbed or damaged. Asbestos is a natural occurrence and it has been used for commercial purposes because of its remarkable product properties. However, the material is also friable, which means it breaks up easily under very little pressure, and that's when the fibers get released into the air and therefore might get inhaled or ingested. Asbestos in...


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