Asbestos is the generic term for naturally occurring silicate minerals with fibrous structure. The most commonly used types of asbestos are chrysotile (white asbestos) and crocidolite (blue asbestos). Asbestos is a known carcinogen.
An impressive array of physical and technical characteristics, helped the asbestos in achieving to a high penetration rate, especially for use of fire protection but also for sound and heat insulation.