Chippys_mittensApr 1

What do you think is the modern day equivalent to asbestos in 1960?

https://lemmy.world/post/45033326

What do you think is the modern day equivalent to asbestos in 1960? - Lemmy.World

So people kind of knew asbestos was harmful wayyy before it mostly stopped being used in 1979 (USA). But, it was still used constantly in many industries and ended up everywhere. What do you think is an example of something we find out is DRASTICALLY harmful 10-50 years from now? My guess would be screen time.

Show threadPirkyApr 1
If you want a more literal, chemist answer: carbon fiber. Carbon fiber’s chemical structure is surprisingly similar to Asbestos. Even though we barely use it for anything due to the difficulty in producing it, it’s most likely just as harmful to us as asbestos.
Show threadryannathansApr 1
How do you inhale carbon fiber? Are there friable forms?
Show threadscutiger
Most carbon fiber you might see in the world is sealed with resin. But under that resin, it’s just sheets of woven or non-carbon fiber fabric. And those fibers are just nanometers thick and can easily puncture cell walls the same way as asbestos.
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