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Chrysotile Asbestos Facts
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Chrysotile Asbestos Facts

December 14, 2020January 4, 2021Key Information, Statistics and Factsby

The following facts represent knowledge concerning chrysotile asbestos, the only form of asbestos currently marketed. Fact 1 For the past two decades, chrysotile has been the only commercially mined form of asbestos being mass marketed. It has constituted over 95% of all asbestos marketed over the past century. The latest data show global use of...

Current Asbestos Ban
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Current Asbestos Ban

December 14, 2020January 4, 2021Key Informationby

Exemptions for minor uses are permitted in some countries listed; however, all countries listed must have banned the use of all types of asbestos. Additionally, we seek to ensure that all general use of asbestos, i.e. in construction, insulation, textiles, etc., has been expressly prohibited.