Six mineral types are defined by the EPA as "asbestos" including those belonging to the serpentine class and those belonging to the amphibole class.
All six asbestos mineral types are known to be human carcinogens.
The visible fibers are themselves each composed of millions of microscopic "fibrils" that can be released by abrasion and other processes.
Six mineral types are defined by the EPA as "asbestos" including those belonging to the serpentine class and those belonging to the amphibole class. All six asbestos mineral types are known to be human carcinogens. The visible fibers are themselves each composed of millions of microscopic "fibrils" that can be released by abrasion and other processes.
Asbestos