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(redirected from chrysotile)

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Today, there are only two companies (three producing mines) in the Quebec towns of Thetford and Asbestos still mining chrysotile asbestos in Canada.
Samples taken of debris were found to contain 2 percent chrysotile asbestos, the most common type of asbestos.
In addition, the British Health and Safety Commission recently proposed further restrictions on the importation, supply, and use of chrysotile asbestos; chrysotile asbestos has been officially promoted by the Canadian Embassy in Lebanon, with the active support of Eternit.
 
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