Asbestos

Types of Asbestos

Chrysotile Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 Most common type found in U.S. Accounts for 95% of all asbestos materials Referred to as the “white” asbestos

Amosite Fe2+7(Si8O22)(OH)2 Second most common type found in the U.S. Referred to as the “brown” asbestos

Crocidolite NA2(Fe,Mg)5Si8O22(OH)2  The least common type found in U.S. Referred to as the “blue” asbestos Most dangerous type to be exposed to due to link to mesothelioma

• Tremolite, Actinolite, Anthophyllite
  • These are rarely founds types of asbestos
  • Usually are found as contaminants of other asbestos containing materials