Tremolite Asbestos

**Semantic type:** Hazardous or Poisonous Substance

**Definition:** A naturally occurring, grayish, fibrous amphibole asbestos mineral and occurs as a contaminant in chrysotile asbestos. Chronic inhalation of its dust may cause asbestosis and increases the risk of respiratory tract cancer, mesothelioma and other lung cancers. Tremolite Asbestos is a known human carcinogen. (NCI05)

**Synonyms:** - TREMOLITE