Assertion: asbestos | /r/ObjectUse | used as material
Facets:
value: for fireproofing
type: PURPOSE
value: because of these qualities
type: CAUSE
value: for insulation
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: Because of these qualities, asbestos has been used as a strengthening agent in cement and plastics, as well as a material for insulation, fireproofing, and sound absorption in numerous manufacturing and building and construction industries.