Types of asbestos minerals most commonly used in commercial products were Chrysotile, Amosite and Crocidolite with other forms being less common.
Asbestos is known to pose human health hazards.
Inhalation into the lungs is the main route of entry into the body for asbestos fibers. Prolonged exposure to elevated amounts of airborne asbestos fibers can result in Asbestosis, a fibrotic lung disease. Most workers at UNC are not likely to encounter asbestos in the normal course of their work. However, hazards may be present that are not readily identifiable. Visit the first link provided below for an example of building materials that may contain asbestos.