Preferred Label : asbestos, serpentine;
MeSH definition : A type of asbestos that occurs in nature as the dihydrate of magnesium silicate. It
exists in two forms: antigorite, a plated variety, and chrysotile, a fibrous variety.
The latter makes up 95% of all asbestos products. (From Merck Index, 11th ed, p.893);
MeSH synonym : serpentine (mineral); serpentine asbestos;
MeSH hyponym : asbestos, serpentine, chrysotile (Mg3(OH)4(Si2O5)); chrysotile; antigorite;
MeSH Related Number : antigorite; asbestos, serpentine, chrysotile (Mg3(OH)4(Si2O5)); 12001-29-5 (chrysotile (Mg3(OH)4(Si2O5))); 12135-86-3;
Related CAS MeSH : 12001-29-5 (Asbestos, serpentine, chrysotile (Mg3(OH)4(Si2O5))); 12135-86-3 (Antigorite);
MeSH annotation : serpentine refers to the mottled or spotted surface resembling a serpent's skin;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antigorite;
Is substance : O;
Origin ID : D017632;
UMLS CUI : C0142056;
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A type of asbestos that occurs in nature as the dihydrate of magnesium silicate. It
exists in two forms: antigorite, a plated variety, and chrysotile, a fibrous variety.
The latter makes up 95% of all asbestos products. (From Merck Index, 11th ed, p.893)
http://www.who.int/ipcs/assessment/public_health/chrysotile_asbestos_summary_fr.pdf
2014
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false
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Switzerland
French
asbestos, serpentine
carcinogens, environmental
environmental exposure
occupational exposure
occupational exposure
environmental exposure
neoplasms
neoplasms
scientific and technical information
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http://www.chrysotile.com/
Canada
French
organizations
asbestos, serpentine
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https://www.inspq.qc.ca/sites/default/files/publications/393-avisamiantechrysotile.pdf
2005
Canada
French
English
asbestos, serpentine
occupational exposure
mesothelioma
pleural neoplasms
lung neoplasms
quebec
Architecture
risk management
asbestos
asbestosis
environmental exposure
mesothelioma
asbestosis
occupational diseases
technical report
public health guidelines
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