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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) |
Asbestos, Amosite Medical Definitions and Terms
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