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Posted on June 26, 2017
Russian Asbestos Facts (2017)
- Asbestos is a known carcinogen.
- In 2016, about 5% of the asbestos minerals imported into and used within the United States were shipped from Russia. This was the first time on record that the U.S. purchased deadly asbestos from Russia.
- In 2016, Russia mined 1,100,000 metric tons of chrysotile asbestos and remains the top asbestos producer.
- Russia is the largest asbestos producer in the world.
- Russia is ranked #2 of the 4 top asbestos user/ consumer.
- In 2013, the Russian Federation consumed 432,000 metric tons of asbestos.
- From 1920 – 2013, the Russian Federation consumed 40,651,944 metric tons of asbestos.
- Chrysotile producer and user countries together represent more than 2/3 of the world’s population.
- International Chrysotile Association, which creates pro-asbestos propaganda, falsely claims “Chrysotile asbestos can be used safely,” even providing a “Safe Use Manual.”
- In 2016, the chlor-alkali industry was the only chrysotile asbestos importer and consumer in the US.
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