Asbestos (some varieties)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Asbestos_(some_varieties)

GPTKB entity

Predicate	Object
gptkbp:instanceOf	Silicate mineral granite
gptkbp:alternativeTo	Fiberglass Cellulose fiber Mineral wool
gptkbp:bannedIn	gptkb:Australia gptkb:European_Union gptkb:Japan gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:chemicalFormula	Varies by type
gptkbp:color	Varies by type
gptkbp:component	gptkb:Amphibole_group Magnesium silicate Calcium silicate Iron silicate Serpentine group Sodium silicate
gptkbp:discoveredBy	Ancient times
gptkbp:electricalInsulation	Good
gptkbp:exposureLimit	Strict occupational limits
gptkbp:fiberLength	Long, thin fibers
gptkbp:fiberShape	Fibrous
gptkbp:fireResistance	High
gptkbp:hasResource	gptkb:Brazil gptkb:Canada gptkb:China gptkb:Kazakhstan gptkb:Russia
gptkbp:hasType	gptkb:Amosite gptkb:Anthophyllite gptkb:Chrysotile gptkb:Crocidolite gptkb:Actinolite gptkb:Tremolite
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label	Asbestos (some varieties)
gptkbp:inhalationRisk	Yes
gptkbp:regulates	Highly regulated in many countries
gptkbp:removes	Requires licensed professionals
gptkbp:riskFactor	Carcinogen Causes lung cancer Causes asbestosis Causes mesothelioma
gptkbp:thermalStability	High
gptkbp:usedFor	Textiles Insulation Building materials Brake linings Fireproofing Cement products
gptkbp:wasteType	Hazardous waste protocols
gptkbp:waterAbsorption	Low
gptkbp:bfsParent	gptkb:Amphibole
gptkbp:bfsLayer	7