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Types of Asbestos
Asbestos has been used in thousands of commercial products because of its strength, flexibility, low electrical conductivity, and resistance to heat and chemicals. It is a mineral composed of silicon, oxygen, hydrogen, and various metals.
The most common types of asbestos are chrysotile (white asbestos), amosite (gray or brown asbestos), and crocidolite (blue asbestos). Other more uncommon asbestos forms include tremolite and actinolite. All forms of asbestos pose serious health hazards. There is no "safe" level of exposure, according to Congressional findings (United States Code Title 20, Chapter 49, Section 3601, Education Code).
