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Asbestos Amosite

Asbestos amosite is part of the asbestos amphibole group and is known to be the cause in 15 percent of mesothelioma cases. Also known as brown asbestos, amosite is an asbestos mineral used for many appliances and production processes. Exposure to asbestos amosite can have harmful effects on the body, from minor conditions to deadly cancer types, such as mesothelioma. Asbestos amosite has the following formula (Fe2+Mg)7[Si8O22](OH)2.

Amosite Brown Asbestos

Amosite mineral, or brown asbestos is mostly found in South Africa, being mined as a natural resource. Amosite is also called brown asbestos because it has a brown surface color. This is due to the lack of moisture in the area where it is mostly found.

Amosite Removal

Because it has grown over the years into a widely used product, asbestos removal companies started to appear. Amosite and chrysotile asbestos minerals(close resemblance in structure and texture, but different in color) can be easily removed from anywhere you might encounter it. You may encounter asbestos chrysotile more often, but it is good to know that any kind of asbestos type can be removed, including amosite. Do not hesitate to do that because it may save your life.

Amosite Uses

As mentioned earlier, asbestos amosite is used in a variety of applications:

  • Asbestos cement (ceiling tiles, roofing, etc.)
  • Sprayed coatings (insulation and roofing)
  • Insulation and lagging for pipes under the form amosite felt
  • Reinforced asbestos plastics (mostly in the motor industry)

Make sure that you consult the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) when you purchase any item that could be part of the groups mentioned above. If you purchase an item containing amosite (mostly impossible, because this kind of products have been banned from a large number of countries) and that product is mentioned in the Material Safety Data Sheet, you will not be entitled to any form of compensation. In the case that you need to purchase and item and it contains asbestos or has been manufactured using asbestos minerals make sure that the specific item is the only product on the market that does the job. Seek alternatives to the respective product, there should a large number of them, and they should also be asbestos free.

Please contact asbestos cancer organization if you are thinking of purchasing items in the categories listed above. We can help determine if the respective item is the right choice for you. Remember, asking is completely free.