What is asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous silicate mineral used in a variety of commercial applications. The word asbestos is Greek for “inextinguishable” or “indestructible.” Asbestos was used widely from approximately 2000 BC and is still seen in buildings built until circa 1985. Why was it used commercially? Industrial age mining for asbestos … Read More
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