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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day 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.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 day 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.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 21 hours ago

I would say the production process would be a problem too

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day 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.