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asbestiform

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asbestiform [as-bes´tĭ-form]
resembling asbestos.
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5) Although chrysotile is a reasonably well-defined mineral (see photo 2), the other five amphibole asbestiform fibers are difficult to identify, as their physical and chemical properties are so vastly different.
The industrialized history of asbestos by Taylor, Justin / Townsend Letter
2000, 2001) or environmental exposure to naturally occurring asbestos or asbestiform fibers (Baris et al.
Modeling mesothelioma risk associated with environmentalasbestos ... by Maule, Milena Maria; Magnani, Corrado; Dalmasso, Paola; Mirabelli, Dario; Merletti, Franco; Biggeri, / Environmental Health Perspectives
By a vote of 7 to 3, the board voted against the listing of tale without asbestiform fibers (cosmetic grade), according to the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association.
TOXICOLOGY BOARD VOTES AGAINST LISTING TALC by Household & Personal Products Industry
 
 
 
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