Asbestos is a mineral that has been used for many commercial applications throughout the world including cement building products (fibro) and insulation materials.
It is commonly known in its various forms as:
- Blue asbestos (crocidolite)

- Brown asbestos (amosite)

- White asbestos (chrysotile)

The resistance of asbestos to fire, its chemical breakdown and fibrous structure are properties that made it so useful in many products.