ETA News: What is Asbestos?

“Asbestos” is the generic name for a group of six, naturally occurring minerals that can be separated into long and thin microscopic threads of fiber. These include: chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, actinolite, and anthophyllite. Asbestos was commonly used in a variety of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire-retardant... More