Asbestos
Asbestos. Fibrous incombustible mineral composed of magnesium and calcium silicates with or without other elements. It is relatively inert chemically and used in thermal insulation and fireproofing. Inhalation of dust causes asbestosis and later lung and gastrointestinal neoplasms.
Year introduced: 1970(1969)
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Tree Number(s): D01.578.725.050, D01.837.725.700.760.070
MeSH Unique ID: D001194
Registry Number: 1332-21-4
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