What Is Mineral Asbestos Used For?
There has been much debate about the pros and cons of asbestos use and whether or not is should be used at all. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is known to be very heat resistant and strong. These qualities have made the mineral an extremely useful material for a wide variety of products and applications. Unfortunately, the inhalation of small asbestos fibers can cause lung cancer, mesothelioma, asbestosis and other health problems. In fact, asbestos has so many uses that manufacturers attempted to hide the health risks from employees and the public during the 1940s and 1950s so they could continue using the mineral.
