Asbestos Containing Articles & Analysis
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As a health risk, asbestos is most commonly linked to mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis, as well as a handful of other respiratory issues. However, a recent study published by Britain’s Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine has also linked asbestos exposure to an increased risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease due to its inflammatory properties. The study included ...
“In addition to this most recent offering by EMSL Analytical, the laboratory announced last year that it was accepting samples for polarized light microscopy (PLM) for radioactive asbestos samples. This service is essential for analyzing samples from facilities that contained radioactive materials, such as nuclear power plants and nuclear powered naval ...
The reason for all the concern regarding vermiculite is that much of it may contain asbestos fibers. In fact, as many as 35 million homes across America may be contaminated with asbestos tainted vermiculite insulation. ...
Talc is a mineral that may be dangerous for another reason - asbestos, although this is not the subject of the petition. The federal Agency for Toxic Substances says, 'Tremolite asbestos may occur in deposits of chrysotile, vermiculite, and talc.' Another source suggests the possibility that some commercial talc products may contain ...