What is asbestos? Several fibrous mineral silicates a commonly called asbestos, including: Chrysotile (white asbestos) CAS No: 12001-29-5 Amosite (brown asbestos) CAS No: 12171-73-5 Crocidolite (blue asbestos) CAS No: 12001-28-4 Asbestos is a loose fibre, broken down from rock material, that has been mined in both Africa and Australia for decades. Asbestos has been incorporated … Continue reading What is Asbestos?