Asbestos

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf mineral
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Asbestos
gptkbp:isAssociatedWith health risks
gptkbp:isComposedOf silicate minerals
gptkbp:isConsidered a hazardous material
gptkbp:isFoundIn hospitals
schools
public buildings
historic buildings
old buildings
insulation materials
shipbuilding materials
floor tiles
fire blankets
old vehicles
old appliances
roofing shingles
gptkbp:isKnownFor durability
thermal insulation
chemical resistance
fire resistance
gptkbp:isLinkedTo lung cancer
lung diseases
asbestosis
mesothelioma
gptkbp:isRegulatedBy gptkb:OSHA
gptkb:EPA
environmental agencies
gptkbp:isSubjectTo remediation efforts
gptkbp:isUsedIn industrial applications
many countries
safety equipment
textiles
acoustic panels
soundproofing materials
automotive parts
road construction
construction materials
laboratory equipment
gaskets
construction equipment
marine applications
high-temperature applications
insulating materials
brake linings
fireproofing materials
electrical insulation
ceiling tiles
fire doors
fire-resistant clothing
siding materials
chemical processing equipment
cement products
fire-resistant barriers
fire-resistant composites
fire-resistant insulation
fireproof coatings
heat-resistant gloves
industrial insulation
pipe insulation
thermal insulation products
waterproofing materials