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Amosite asbestos

CAS RN: 12172-73-5

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600-900 deg C (decomposes)

Virta R; Asbestos. Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. (1999-2018). New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons. Online Posting Date: 15 Jul 2011.

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