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The importation, supply and use of all asbestos has been banned in the UK since 1999; the amhibole type has been banned since 1985<ref name="gov" />. Prior to use being banned, [[asbestos]] was used in many products including insulation material for buildings, boilers and pipes, car brakes, floor tiles and in 'artex' wall and ceiling decoration. | The importation, supply and use of all asbestos has been banned in the UK since 1999; the amhibole type has been banned since 1985<ref name="gov" />. Prior to use being banned, [[asbestos]] was used in many products including insulation material for buildings, boilers and pipes, car brakes, floor tiles and in 'artex' wall and ceiling decoration. | ||
Solid and fibrous asbestos occurs in a variety of differing forms which need to be managed in different ways. | |||
==Types of Asbestos<ref>[https://www.nationalasbestos.co.uk/types-of-asbestos/ National Asbestos Helpline]</ref>== | ==Types of Asbestos<ref>[https://www.nationalasbestos.co.uk/types-of-asbestos/ National Asbestos Helpline]</ref>== | ||