Asbestos

Asbestos is composed of minerals, known since antiquity, with long, thin fibrous crystals. The word "asbestos" is derived from a Greek adjective meaning ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asbestos

Asbestos is a mineral fiber that has been used commonly in a variety of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire-retardant.
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/asbestos.html

Information from the Environmental Protection Agency about asbestos hazards, regulations, publications and resources.
http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/

Information and additional links about recognition, evaluation and control of asbestos hazards.
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/asbestos/

Asbestos fibers associated with these health risks are ... are at higher risk of developing some asbestos-related. diseases. ...
http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_AsbestosFacts/asbestos-factsheet.pdf

Learn about the health effects of asbestos exposure, the types of asbestos exposure, and what to do if you believe that you've been exposed. ...
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/Asbestos/

Exposure to asbestos usually occurs by breathing contaminated air in workplaces that make or use asbestos. Asbestos is also found in the air of buildings ...
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/tfacts61.html

Asbestos is the name of a group of minerals with long, thin fibers. It was once used widely as insulation. It also occurs in the environment. ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/asbestos.html

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Background on the dangerous substance asbestos and lawsuit information.
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NIOSH Topic page provides links to NIOSH publications and other resources about Asbestos and Asbestosis.
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/asbestos/

A fact sheet about asbestos, asbestos-related diseases, and who to contact for more information. National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 3.21.
http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/asbestos

Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that has been used in many applications. Direct exposure is dangerous and may cause health risks later in life.
http://www.maacenter.org/asbestos/

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Asbestos is a mineral fiber. It can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope. There are several types of asbestos fibers. ...
http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp

This booklet will help you understand asbestos: what it is, its health effects, where it is in your home, and what to do about it. ...
http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/453.html

Links to resources on asbestos and related illnesses.
http://www.pp.okstate.edu/ehs/links/asbestos.htm

Statistics and information on the worldwide supply, demand, and flow of arsenic.
http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/asbestos/

Learn about asbestos related lung disorders including asbestosis, lung cancer, malignant mesothelioma, scarring of the lungs, fluid around the lungs, ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/asbestos-related_disorders/article.htm

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