REN R360 Lecture Notes - Volatile Organic Compound, Asbestosis, Soil Horizon
4 Mar 2013
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It is a fibrous material (group of six different minerals natural minerals) which is separable, long, strong and flexible heating resistant fibers. Used in: building materials, paper products, automobile industry, special packaging and coatings. Can"t be dissolved in water, cannot evaporate into the air, or even break down into elements (it remains solid throughout) therefore, cannot reduce its toxic effects. If it deposited on the soil surface, it remains on the soil surface and cannot move through the soil profile. Human health affect: affects the lungs and the membranes surrounding the lungs. Asbestosis: a scar like tissue forming inside the lungs and are not common (found in those exposed to high concentration). Symptoms: difficulty breathing; heart enlargement; disability and may lead to death, increase the risk of attaining cancer. If someone is smoking in the presence of asbestos increases their chances of getting affected and harmed by asbestos. However, asbestos are not related to birth defects.
