Asbestos
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Asbestos is the commercial product, after mining and processing, obtained from a family of fibrous hydrated silicates divided mineralogically into amphiboles (arnosite, anthophyllite and crocidolite) and serptenines (chrysotile). It is insoluble and is used to provide tensile strength and moldability, thermal insulation, and resistance to fire, heat and corrosion.
These Subtances may Counteract the Toxic Effects of Asbestos
Vitamins
Persons with low levels of Vitamin A have an increased mortality (death) rate from Asbestos exposure. [1]
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