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Mineral Location Database CD-ROM
Information on 221,000 mineral sites (occurrences, deposits, mines, processing facilities).
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Synthetic Mineral Fibers
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.
www.osha.gov/

GCXplore Mineral Exploration Geochemistry Consultants
Consultant for mineral exploration using geochemical methods.
www.gcxplore.com/

Toxicological Profile: Asbestos
Profile of key literature on PDF files, describing the hazardous, toxicologic properties of asbestos fibers. From the Agency for Toxic Substancies and Disease Registry.
www.atsdr.cdc.gov/

Occupational Exposure to Fibrous Glass
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.
www.cdc.gov/

Fibrous Insulation Materials for Microwave Applications
Overview of the types of ceramic fibers used as insulation materials for industrial microwave furnaces and kilns. From Rath Performance Fibers, Inc. Authors: Ralph Grizzel and Dr. Gernot Mevec.
www.rath-usa.com/

Asbestos Defined
Informational resource on asbestos. Description of the fibers, their effects on health, and information about handling and applications.
www.mesothelioma.net/

Fiberglass Fabrication
Table of contents, linking to extensive 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).
www.pprc.org/

Chrysotile
Information resource on chrysotile fibers, a form of asbestos which is less hazardous to humen 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.
www.chrysotile.com/

Asbestos
Information resource about asbestors 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.
www.ehso.com/