Web01. nov 2003. · Abstract Thirty samples of amphibole-rich rock from the largest mined vermiculite deposit in the world in the Rainy Creek alkaline-ultramafic complex near Libby, Montana, were collected and analyzed. The amphibole-rich rock is the suspected cause of an abnormally high number of asbestos-related diseases reported in the residents of … WebThis protocol was developed to characterize amphibole particles that occur as accessory minerals around the former vermiculite mine located near Libby, Montana. Media and public attention has been focused on Libby since the fall of 1999 due to health concerns over potential amphibole asbestos exposure occurring in and around the community.
Libby Amphibole Contamination in Tree Bark Surrounding …
WebAbstract. Objective: This article describes radiologic and pulmonary function findings among miners exposed to Libby amphibole. Computed tomography (CT) permits the detection … WebTesting Status of Libby Amphibole 2007 09075 . CASRN: LA2007 Related: Tremolite, Edenite, Richterite, and Winchite Short-Term Toxicity. 7 months (Inhalation) (C09075) … the wild ones 1998
Libby Amphibole Asbestos - Case Studies
Web01. okt 2000. · Richterite-asbestos and winchite-asbestos are not listed in the Federal regulations governing asbestos. However, asbestiform winchite is found in the gangue at … Web01. nov 2003. · Mining, handling, processing, and personal or commercial use of asbestos-contaminated vermiculite have led to widespread contamination of the Libby, Montana, area. We initiated a medical testing program in response to reports of respiratory illness in the community. The purpose of this analysis was to identify and quantify asbestos … WebThe amphibole asbestos from the Vermiculite Mountain vermiculite deposit near Libby, Mont. (Libby amphibole) is unusual in the sense that it is currently not classified as one … the wild ones history channel