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Asbestos, Amosite

Medical Definition: Asbestos, grunerite. A monoclinic amphibole form of asbestos having long fibers and a high iron content. It is used in insulation. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
Guide Notes: an amphibole asbestos; D25-26 qualif
Also Called: Cummingtonite-Grunerite
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 12172-73-5
Previously Indexed: Asbestos (1974-1993)

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