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Asbestos Anthophyllite

Not seen as often as other types of asbestos, anthophyllite (carcinogen in nature towards humans) is a natural occurring fibrous mineral that is as harmful as the more common types. Being part of the asbestos amphibole group, asbestos anthophyllite exposure causes asbestos cancer or any other diseases related to this type of mineral. Asbestos anthophyllite is encountered more often in Nordic regions, such as Finland and Norway. Here is how the basic chemical formula looks like: (Mg, Fe)7Si8O22(OH)2.

Anthophyllite mineral

As a mineral, asbestos anthophyllite mineral appears as shapeless crystals, very large in dimension. The crystal system of asbestos anthophyllite is formed when the water and carbon dioxide comes into contact with mineral talc and starts breaking it down. When the full crystal is developed, this asbestos mineral will be dark brown in color.

Anthophyllite asbestos mineral products

You will see an ID number on any package containing an asbestos anthophyllite related products. This is called a CAS number and it should look like this: 17068-78-9. You should see this number on products similar to the following:

  • Cement tiles (used for roofing)
  • Used a main ingredient for insulation material (has different characteristics compared to other insulation materials containing other asbestos types)
  • Plumbing related items (mainly gaskets and sealing agents, also comes under the form of a thin asbestos rope)
  • Thin section asbestos anthophyllite is used for asbestos paper (insulating material)

These are just a few of the items you should be careful when purchasing. Most of the products listed are not harmful if processed correctly, but some of them, such as insulating materials may still release asbestos fibers when manipulated, so be very careful.

Even if you did not purchase any kind of asbestos related material or product, your house might still contain such products. You have the option of removing these items or the asbestos they contain by contacting an asbestos removal company. The services provided by such companies include physical removal of all asbestos types from your house and also advising you which products are safe and which aren’t. Do not hesitate to have your house tested and cleaned, if necessary. This might save the life of a loved one or even yours.

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