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Asbestos, Amphibole

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Definition: A class of asbestos that includes silicates of magnesium, iron, calcium, and sodium. The fibers are generally brittle and cannot be spun, but are more resistant to chemicals and heat than ASBESTOS, SERPENTINE. (From Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th ed)  D25-26 qualif   
Examples Asbestos, Amosite; Asbestos, Crocidolite 		Other names Amphibole Asbestos; Asbestos, Amphibole group Minerals; Asbestos, Amphibole-group Minerals; Amphiboles
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
fluor-edenite  0   *Asbestos, Amphibole. Int J Biochem Cell Biol 2004 May;36(5):849-60
ferroactinolite  12172-67-7   *Asbestos, Amphibole. Toxicol Lett 1982;13(3-4):143
anthophyllite  61029-21-8 anthophyllite (Mg7H2(SiO3)8)  *Asbestos, Amphibole. Exp Cell Biol 1980;48(5):321
tremolite  14567-73-8   *Asbestos, Amphibole. Am Ind Hyg Assoc J 36(10):734;1975

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