Asbestos Study Guide Rated A+

Asbestos Study Guide Rated A+ Name four characteristics of asbestos Naturally occurring, fibrous, hydrated, mineral and silicates What type of asbestos is the fibrous serpentine chrysotile (white asbestos) Name the 5 amphiboles Amosite Tremolite Actinolite Crocidolite Anthopyllite Name physical properties of asbestos fire resistant spinnability tensile strength strong and durable resists fungus growth corrosion heat acids vermin What were some of the uses of asbestos brake lining in cars and air craft pipes for water and sewer systems What is the most common asbestos Chrysotile (white asbestos) 3Mg O - Si O2 - 2H2O What is the second most common asbestos Amosite (brown asbestos) Fe Mg SiO3 What is the third most common asbestos but rare Crocidolite (blue asbestos) Na Fe [SiO3] 2H3O What to amphibole fibers used commercially are extremely hazardous Amosite and crocidolite What 6 diseases are associated with asbestos Lung Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Asbestosis, Mesothelioma and Colon-Rectal Cancer What does asbestos cause in the lungs Bronchogenic carcinoma What is asbestosis A pneumoconiosis a diffuse, interstitial, non-malignant scarring of the lungs often goes un-noticed occurs from high exposures What is Dyspnea? Undue shortness of breath, asbestos-related What is Rales? Crackling sounds heard when heart is listened to via stethoscope Related to asbestos What is finger clubbing related to? Asbestos How are we exposed to asbestos Air, water, soil, food and occupational What are some uses of asbestos Shingles, thermal system insulation, brake/clutch lining, water pipes siding, cement filler, wire insulation, spray-on acoustical material and vinyl flooring What to do with asbestos Leave it alone. repair, encapsulate, enclose and remove When is asbestos a hazard When it is "friable" When it will be disturbed When it is located in areas that may be disturbed by children Prior to demolition/renovation projects Two types of asbestos containing materials Friable Non-Friable Friable Can be crumbled, pulverized or reduced to powder by hand pressure. Non-friable Cannot be crumbled, pulverized or reduce to powder by hand pressure. Asbestos is heat resistant from what degree