Asbestos was extensively used in buildings from 1930 to 1970 due to its electrical insulation and fire-resistant properties. Its use was heavily restricted in the 1980s when its toxic effects on human health became apparent to the common people. Even though asbestos mining has been banned, it is still found in many construction, automotive and materials industries which puts homeowners, workers and others under major health risk. There are many Asbestos Analysis Labs in Chennai offering various tests for companies in the area. What is Asbestos? It is a naturally occurring mineral which has soft yet malleable fibres that are heat, electricity and corrosion-resistant. Due to these properties, asbestos was deemed to be useful. But it has been found that with repeat exposure asbestos can be highly toxic. It is especially dangerous as asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can be degraded to virtually undetectable microscopic fibres and released into the air posing a great risk to the health ...