Although crocidolite and amosite are reportedly no longer mined, chrysotile is still produced in considerable quantities throughout the world. The following table lists current and historical sites of asbestos production.
Type
Major sources *
Uses / notes
Chrysotile (white asbestos)
Russia, Canada, China, Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Zimbabwe
Asbestos cement products (pipes, gutters, tiles, roofing); insulation, fire-proofing; reinforced plastics (e.g. fan blades); textiles; friction materials (brake and clutch linings, gaskets); paper products; filters; spray-on products.
Crocidolite (blue asbestos)
South Africa, Western Australia
Used in combination with cement or in many of the products above.
Amosite (brown asbestos)
South Africa
Anthophyllite (gray asbestos)
Bulgaria, Finland, India, South Africa, USA
Filler in rubber and plastics.
Local use only; mined in very small quantities.
Tremolite
India, Italy, Korea, Pakistan, South Africa.
Contaminates in other mines (e.g. vermiculite mine, Libby, Montana)
The information provided in this site is general in nature and constitutes neither legal nor medical advice. If you are concerned that you or someone you know is at risk of an asbestos-related disease, please consult your physician and an attorney experienced in asbestos litigation cases.
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