"Talc deposits tend to contain the most toxic forms of asbestos, such as tremolite or anthophyllite. These forms are more carcinogenic than chrysotile, the most-used type of asbestos," the group says.

Chrysotile (white asbestos) is the major type used in manufacture of asbestos ... It is often found in insulation, floor tiles, joint compound and other components of homes and other buildings, [6] ...

The report from Ninyo & Moore also mentioned asbestos-tainted transite pipe and fiber-reinforced rubber tile they found nearby but did not provide their specific location. In all three cases, lab ...

So, for more than 30 years, companies have continued to import and use chrysotile asbestos. But in March, the EPA issued a new rule banning this last form of asbestos in the US. Number of ...