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Fiberglass Fabrication
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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).
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Chrysotile
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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.
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Synthetic Mineral Fibers
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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.
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Glass Fibers
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Extensive technical article about the manufacturing processes, physical and mechanical properties, and commercial uses of glass fibers. From PPG Industries, Inc.
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Inorganic fibers
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Article describing the chemical properties and characteristics of glass, carbon, boron and ceramic fibers, including production and market information, and a list of global manufacturers. From New Fibre magazine.
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