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Difference between Friable and Non-Friable Asbestos

Asbestos-containing materials are either friable or non-friable. Friable asbestos is high risk. It’s the type of asbestos that’s easily crumbled or can be powdered into dust. Non-friable asbestos is a type of asbestos that once was widely used in construction and other materials, but isn’t as dangerous because it doesn’t break down easily (or at all) into tiny fibers like friable types do.

Types of Asbestos

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While the word “asbestos” may make you think of cancer, there are actually six different types of asbestos. The most common form is chrysotile, but there are also other forms that have been used in products including floor tiles and pipe insulation. Fibrous chrysotile asbestos accounts for 90 to 95 percent of all asbestos that is used commercially in the world.

What is Asbestos?

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Asbestos is a fibrous mineral made up of several types of rock-forming minerals. Asbestos was widely used as insulation from the 1950s to 1970s, especially in older homes and apartment buildings with steam heat. If you suspect there may be asbestos in your house, do not disturb it.