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   What is the history of asbestos?

   • Here’s a rundown of the history of asbestos. The use of asbestos throughout history is well-documented. Between 2,000 – 3,000BC, embalmed bodies of Egyptian pharaohs were wrapped in asbestos cloth as a means of protecting them from deteriorating.

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   What was asbestos used for in ancient times?

   • The material was, in fact, asbestos, and by this time, the stories of its properties had already spread across the ancient world. Other sources suggest that it was used for towels, shoes, and nets.

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   When did asbestos become a problem?

   • U.S. asbestos consumption hit a peak of 804,000 tons in 1973; world asbestos demand peaked around 1977, with 25 countries producing nearly 4.8 million metric tons annually. [ 80 ] In older buildings (e.g. those built before 1999 in the UK, before white asbestos was banned), asbestos may still be present in some areas.

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   Did ancient Greeks know about asbestos?

   • Certain Ancient Greeks and Romans were aware of asbestos’ unique properties as well as its harmful effects. For instance, Greek geographer Strabo documented the ‘sickness of the lungs’ in enslaved people who wove asbestos into cloth, while naturalist, philosopher and historian Pliny the Elder wrote about the ‘disease of slaves’.

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   When was asbestos first used in Italy?

   • In the early 1700s, Italy began using asbestos in paper, and by the 1800s, the Italian government used asbestos fibres in bank notes. The manufacture of asbestos didn’t flourish until the late 1800s, when the start of the Industrial Revolution motivated strong and steady demand.

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   How did asbestos grow in the 1900s?

   • By the early 1900s, asbestos production had grown worldwide to more than 30,000 tons annually. Children and women were added to the asbestos industry workforce, preparing, carding and spinning the raw fibers, while men toiled in the mines. The uses of asbestos expanded just as rapidly as its manufacture.

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   The term asbestos is traceable to Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder's first-century manuscript Natural History and his use of the term asbestinon, meaning "unquenchable"; he described the mineral as being more expensive than pearls.

4. www.mesotheliomahelp.org › asbestos › historyThe History of Asbestos: Timelines of When Asbestos Was First ...

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   The use of Asbestos dates back at least 4,500 years. Asbestos has been shown to cause a number of life-threatening illnesses such as mesothelioma. Discover how asbestos use developed through our the history of asbestos timeline.

5. www.imperial.ac.uk › history-of-asbestos-timelineHistory of asbestos timeline | Faculty of Medicine | Imperial ...

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   The history of asbestos in the UK dates back to the late 1870s when the use of the material started, mainly on ships, steam engines and in power generating plants. By early 1900s the dangers of asbestos started becoming known – yet it wasn’t until 1999 when all types of asbestos were banned in the UK.

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   Feb 7, 2024 · In fact, the extraordinary fire-resistance of asbestos had been discovered several thousand years before – and has a long history of use in rituals and entertainment.

8. www.asbestos.com › asbestos › historyHistory of Asbestos Around the Globe - The Mesothelioma Center

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   Jul 12, 2024 · Although the use of asbestos dates back to prehistoric times, the mineral came into popularity during the Industrial Age. The U.S. began regulating asbestos in the 1970s, but it has yet to ban the mineral. Learn more about mesothelioma, asbestos and the steps you can take to fight this disease.

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9. www.historyhit.com › inextinguishable-the-historyThe Surprising Ancient Origins of Asbestos - History Hit

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   Sep 27, 2022 · Here’s a rundown of the history of asbestos. Ancient Egyptian pharaohs were wrapped in asbestos. The use of asbestos throughout history is well-documented. Between 2,000 – 3,000BC, embalmed bodies of Egyptian pharaohs were wrapped in asbestos cloth as a means of protecting them from deteriorating.

10. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsAsbestos - World Health Organization (WHO)

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    Sep 27, 2024 · Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring mineral fibres. It has widespread current or historical commercial uses because of its material properties (strong, heat resistant). There are six main forms of asbestos, and the main form in current use is chrysotile (white asbestos).