NALT

Preferred term

asbestos

Chemical

Fibrous incombustible mineral composed of magnesium and calcium silicates with or without other elements. It is relatively inert chemically and used in thermal insulation and fireproofing. Inhalation of dust causes asbestosis and later lung and gastrointestinal neoplasms.

silicate minerals

Field 001 in MARC Authority Format

3630

Spanish

asbesto

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/12728

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Created 1/19/06, last modified 4/4/17