by Magnified | Jun 28, 2012 | Asbestos
Asbestos was a popular ingredient in building materials for many years because of its indestructibility, insulating properties, tensile strength and low electrical conductivity. It is still used today, but a distinction is made between more and less dangerous...
by Magnified | Jun 28, 2012 | Asbestos
WHAT IS ASBESTOS? Asbestos is a generic term describing a number of naturally occurring fibrous minerals that have been used in a wide range of products because of their insulating, acoustical, fire protective and chemical resistance properties. According to...
by Magnified | Jun 28, 2012 | Asbestos, Insulation
Vermiculite is a naturally occurring mineral. When heated rapidly to a high temperature, this crystalline mineral expands into low-density, accordion-like strands. In this form, vermiculite is a lightweight, odorless and fire-resistant material that has been...
