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asbestos

In the chemical family: Amphibole-group minerals

Mineral fiber from decay of asbestos cement in water mains

Health Effects related to asbestos: Cancer

Routes of Exposure related to asbestos:

  • Consumer products: cars
  • Environment: industrial water pollution
  • Miscellaneous: building materials, occupational
  • Water

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