/diy/ - Do It Yourself

>people ITT actually think there's a "safe" application or "safe" exposure level to asbestos

bros, please. It is literally made from tiny fibers from the moment it comes out of the ground, any sort of working of the material causes the tiny fibers to break apart, releasing what are essentially microscopic needles. They become airborne because they have a large surface area for their mass, they're not "safe" to inhale in ANY amount, there is no "normal background exposure" like radiation. Unless you can create a material using asbestos which does not fragment at all, it WILL release those microscopic pieces when you work it or damage it. If it's in an epoxy or some shit it will release them when you drill, sand or cut it. There's really no safe way to use the stuff for anything other than industrial or lab purposes where all who are exposed are wearing proper breathing apparatus.