Asbestos (Fibrous Silicate)
CAS Number:
1332-21-4
Asbestos refers to a group of naturally occurring fibrous silicate minerals — including chrysotile, amosite, and crocidolite — that were widely used in construction materials, insulation, and industrial products throughout the 20th century. Inhalation of asbestos fibers causes asbestosis (fibrotic lung disease), mesothelioma, and lung cancer, often with a latency period of 20–40 years. Exposure risk is highest during disturbance of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in renovation, demolition, or maintenance activities. Industrial hygienists use air sampling and phase-contrast microscopy (PCM) or transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to measure airborne fiber concentrations.
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