By 1980, it was widely accepted within the scientific and medical community that all forms of asbestos are dangerous and can cause cancer.
January 01, 1980
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Describes the emergence of scientific consensus about asbestos-related health risks.
Talc is a naturally occurring mineral that is often found together with asbestos during the mining process, which can make eliminating all traces of asbestos from talcum powder difficult.
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Explains why asbestos contamination can occur in talc-based consumer products.
Tremolite is one of six recognized types of asbestos.
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Identifies tremolite as a specific asbestos mineral relevant to health and product contamination discussions.