Asbestos
Asbestos Testing in Your Home
Homebuyers frequently inquire about indoor air quality, and for good reason—the majority of Americans spend at least one-third of each day in their homes, so it is important to know if breathing the air could cause potential health issues. Uncertainty exists surrounding things like mold, formaldehyde, dogs, rats, and other unusual aromas since many indoor…
Read MoreAsbestos and Latest EPA Regulations in the United States
Asbestos and Latest EPA Regulations in the United States Is the U.S. Banning Asbestos?Did you know the United States government hasn’t banned the use of asbestos? Asbestos has been linked to one of the most aggressive cancers today. An estimated 90,000 people die from asbestos every year worldwide. So why is asbestos still being used?…
Read MoreSimian Virus 40 and Mesothelioma
Malignant mesothelioma is a rare but fatal disease that develops in the epithelial lining of the lung, stomach, heart, vaginal or testicular tissues. Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is the most common form, accounting for 80–90 percent . A history of heavy and long-term exposure to asbestos is an established cause of MPM. Though controversial, some…
Read MoreWhy Are Many Asbestos Millboard and Paper Products Banned or Restricted?
Throughout much of the 20th century, many companies added asbestos to commercial and consumer products because of its valuable qualities. It is a fireproofing agent because it does not conduct heat and is fire-resistant. It is a fibrous material that is easy to work with and flexible. Asbestos manufacturing facilities used the same paper equipment used…
Read MoreTremolite Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring metamorphic minerals: chrysotile, tremolite, actinolite, amosite, crocidolite, and anthophyllite. Many ancient cultures valued asbestos for its many properties, such as absorbency, resistance to heat and fire, durability, and strength. Little did they know that all types of asbestos, such as tremolite, were and still are toxic to humans.…
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