WHAT IS ASBESTOS?

Asbestos is a flexible mineral fiber that was widely used in many industrial products and materials for its fireproof quality and resistance to electricity and chemical damage. In addition to being indestructible, asbestos fibers are difficult to see, smell or taste and cause diseases that take years to manifest. Consequently, many are unknowingly exposed to this hazardous mineral. Inhaling asbestos fibers is associated with numerous types of cancer including mesothelioma and other deadly asbestos-related diseases of the lung.