[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”]

The term ‘asbestos’ actually refers to six mineral types:

Chrysotile (White Asbestos)

• Most commonly used type of asbestos
• Can be found in roofs, ceilings, walls and floors of properties
• Was also used in automobile brake linings, pipe insulation, gaskets and boiler seals
• Although the most widespread of all the minerals, some studies show it takes more exposure to Chrysotile than other types of asbestos to develop related diseases

Amosite (Brown Asbestos)

• Used frequently in pipe insulation and cement sheet
• Can also be found in ceiling tiles, insulating board and in thermal insulation products
• Has needle-like fibres

Crocidolite (Blue Asbestos)

• Has the least heat resistance out of all the types
• Mainly mined in South Africa, Australia and Bolivia
• Used to insulate steam engines and, less commonly, in some spray-on coatings, pipe insulation and cement products

Tremolite

• Not used commercially
• Can be found as a contaminant in Chrysotile asbestos, vermiculite and talc powders
• Can be white, grey, green or even transparent

Anthophyllite

• Not used commercially
• Found as a contaminant, most commonly in composite flooring

Actinolite

• Not as flexible as the other types of asbestos
• Not use commercially but can be found as a contaminant in some asbestos products

Do you think you might have asbestos? Call Us Today – We’re Ready To Help 617-774-8527

[/column]