What is Asbestos?
Asbestos is a mineral fibre. It can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope. There are several types of asbestos fibres. In the past, asbestos was added to a variety of products to strengthen them and to provide heat insulation and fibre resistance.4
Asbestos |
Quick Facts |
|
Asbestos is a natural fiberous material that is mined. Although it is natural it can be very dangerous and potentially lead to cancer.
Don't breathe this guy in...he is a killer! |
4 http://www.asbestos-institute.ca/home/home_ala.html#3
