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[–] MutilationWave@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Makes me wonder if modern materials engineering could make asbestos safe? It's either not financially viable or the fear of asbestos is too great for society.

[–] SmoothLiquidation@lemmy.world 9 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Most asbestos is safe, until you need to dispose of it. You could make a glove that is encased in another material so you get the insulation with no health hazard, but once it gets worn or thrown in a landfill it will be a problem.

[–] MutilationWave@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 6 months ago

That's fair. I know it's the particulates in the lungs that make it unsafe. It would need special disposal facilities. Economically unviable.

[–] Akasazh@feddit.nl 1 points 6 months ago

I would say the production process would be a problem too