ASBESTOS:

Asbestos, a naturally occurring material, is comprised of six fiberous minerals.  The most common asbestos minerals used in building materials are chrysotile, amosite, and crocidolite.

Any material containing over one percent of any type of asbestos is considered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to be an Asbestos Containing Material (ACM).

ACMs become hazardous when disturbed or damaged and the fibers are released into the air, which can present a serious health health risk.

Asbestos is typically found in structures built prior to 1980 within linoleum, floor tile, pipe insulation, shingles, and siding.

To learn more about asbestos and its hazards, click the link below.

http://www.schs.state.nc.us/epi/asbestos/ahmp.html