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Synthetic Mineral Fibers - http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/syntheticmineralfibers/index.html
Information resource about the possible hazardous effects on human health which may be connected with the manufacture and use of fiberglass, mineral wool, and refractory ceramic fibers. From OSHA. |
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Toxicological Profile: Asbestos - http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp61.html
Profile of key literature on PDF files, describing the hazardous, toxicologic properties of asbestos fibers. From the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. |
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Chrysotile - http://www.chrysotile.com/
Information resource on chrysotile fibers, a form of asbestos which is less hazardous to human health, and is used in rubber and cement concrete products, friction materials, textiles and insulation products. Safe use manual. List of alternative fibers. Links to related sites. From the Canadian Asbestos Institute. |
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Synthetic Vitreous Fibers - http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp161-c1.pdf
Public health statement about mineral fibers and the effects of exposure to human health. From the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. |
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Asbestos - http://www.mii.org/Minerals/photoasbes.html
Description of the background, material structure, applications, and possible substitutes for asbestos fiber. From the Mineral Information Institute. |
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Fiberglass Fact Sheet - http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/factsheets/fiberglass.htm
Description of fiberglass and its application areas, health effects and safety regulations, exposure factors, treatment options and control measures. From the Illinois Department of Public Health. |
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Asbestos and Other Mineral Fibers - http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/review/public/099/pdfs/NIOSHAsbestosRoadmap.pdf
USA National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's roadmap for scientific research, summarizing current understanding of occupational exposure and toxicity issues concerning asbestos and other mineral fibers. |
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Occupational Exposure to Fibrous Glass - http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/77-152.html
Collection of PDF documents containing the criteria for recommended standards of proper handling and use of glassfiber, and material safety data sheets. From the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. |
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Processing Glass Fiber from Moon and Mars Resources - http://science.nasa.gov/newhome/headlines/space98pdf/fiber.pdf
Technical report on the manufacture of short and continuously spun glassfiber from two lunar soil simulants, and the role of gravity in the crystalization and final fiber diameter. Authors: Dr. Dennis S. Tucker and Edwin C. Ethridge. |
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Asbestos - http://www.ehso.com/asbestos.htm
Information resource about asbestos history and physical characteristics, health hazards and solutions, federal application and handling regulations, and training materials. FAQ and links to related sites. From Environmental Health and Safety Online. |
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Basalt Fibers - http://www.basaltex.com/files/cms1/TUT-49-Basalte%20gb.pdf
Feature article about the development, properties and technical applications of basalt continuous filament fibers. Author: Jean-Marie Nolf. |
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Inorganic fibers - http://www.technica.net/NF/NF2/efibreinorganiche.htm
Article describing the chemical properties and characteristics of glass, carbon, boron and ceramic fibers, including production and market information, and a list of global manufacturers. From New Fibre magazine. |
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Basalt Fibers: Alternative To Glass? - http://www.compositesworld.com/ct/issues/2006/August/1400
Article about the development, manufacturing, properties and applications of basalt fiber and filaments as a reinforcement substitute for glass fiber and carbon. Published at CompositeWorld.Com. Author: Anne Ross. |
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Asbestos Defined - http://www.weitzlux.com/asbestos-defined_734790.html
Informational resource on asbestos. Description of the fibers, their effects on health, and information about handling and applications. From Weiz Luxemberg PC. |
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Continuous Filament Basalt - http://bspmat.com.previewyoursite.com/documents/Techtextil+2002+Basalt+paper1.pdf
Technical paper describing the manufacturing process and potential applications of extruded continuous basalt filaments (CFB) for yarn spinning and nonwovens manufacturing. From Basalt Specialty Products, Inc. Authors: Mike Swink and others. |
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Glassfiber Reference Guide - http://www.agy.com/technical_info/graphics_PDFs/Glassfiber_Reference_Guide.pdf
Information about glassfiber manufacturing technologies, properties and technical characteristics, and nomenclature and glossary of technical terms. From Advanced Glassfiber Yarns, LLC. |
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Synthetic Inorganic Fiber Program - http://smad-ext.grc.nasa.gov/shed/pub/ohpm/ohpm19-inorganic.pdf
Part of the Glenn Research center's Environmental Programs Manual, describing a program to establish the minimum requirements to reduce the risk of occupational illness resulting from exposure to synthetic inorganic fibers, such as fiberglass, mineral wool, and refractory ceramic fibers. |
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Ceramic Fibers - http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/roc/tenth/profiles/s030cera.pdf
Classification of refractory ceramic fibers. Carcinogenity, properties and use. Production, exposure factors and regulations. From the National Institute of Environmental Health Service. |
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Glass Fibers - http://www.asminternational.org/Template.cfm?Section=ShopASM&template=Ecommerce/FileDisplay.cfm&file=ACF7D8.pdf
Extensive technical article about the manufacturing processes, physical and mechanical properties, and commercial uses of glass fibers. From PPG Industries, Inc. |
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Fiberglass Fabrication - http://www.pprc.org/hubs/toc.cfm?hub=10&subsec=7&nav=7
Table of contents, linking to articles about the fiberglass industry, processes and raw materials, glossary of terms, health and safety, hazard prevention technologies and technical assistance. Directory of links to related sites. From the Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center (PPRC). |