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Asbestos wire gauze

What is a wire gauze? A wire gauze is most commonly used in a laboratory and is a very important piece of equipment that is used frequently in that particular environment. Wire gauze is best described as a thin sheet of metal with a net like pattern or a wire mesh. In a laboratory, the wire […]

Read the full article | Published Apr 16, 2019

Asbestos symptoms

The common asbestos symptoms Think you may be suffering from an asbestos-related disease? Check out the most common symptoms of asbestos poisoning below, which will vary depending on which type of asbestos disease you have:- 1 Shortness of Breath Shortness of breath is often one of the very first symptoms that indicates signs of an […]

Read the full article | Published Apr 08, 2019

White Asbestos

Chrysotile Asbestos, White Asbestos, What Is It? White asbestos, or chrysotile asbestos as it’s more commonly known, is one of the most widely used types of asbestos in the world. Chrysotile Asbestos has always been the main type of asbestos mined. In 1979, which was its peak year of production, chrysotile comprised more than 90% […]

Read the full article | Published Apr 03, 2019

What does asbestos look like?

Ever wondered what raw asbestos looks like? If you’ve never come across it before, you may wonder ‘What does asbestos look like?’ You may be thinking of different types of asbestos or where they can be found. If you ask yourself, ‘What is asbestos in walls?’ ‘What does the asbestos roof look like?’ ‘How to […]

Read the full article | Published Mar 05, 2019

Asbestos in Artex

What is Artex and does it contain asbestos? Firstly, before we discuss asbestos in Artex, let’s talk about what Artex actually is. What is Artex? Artex is a common surface coating, mainly found on older ceilings and walls, and is still used today for interior decorating, although these days it is asbestos-free Artex. Artex used to […]

Read the full article | Published Feb 18, 2019