asbestos

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A fibrous mineral used historically for fireproofing and insulation, now known to cause serious lung diseases when its fibers are inhaled.

• 🇩🇪Faseriges Mineral, das historisch zur Feuerfestmachung und Isolierung verwendet wurde und heute dafür bekannt ist, dass eingeatmete Fasern schwere Lungenerkrankungen verursachen.

1. Fireproof mineral fiber C1 formal technical

   A naturally occurring fibrous silicate mineral that is resistant to heat and fire, historically used in construction and insulation, but now known to cause serious lung diseases when inhaled.

   • The old building contained asbestos in its insulation.
   • Workers must wear protective gear when removing asbestos.
   • Exposure to asbestos fibers can lead to asbestosis or lung cancer.
   • Many countries have banned the use of asbestos in construction.

   🇩🇪Feuerfestes Mineralfaser

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