• Shikadi@wirebase.org
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    1 year ago

    Yes, because although it can cause irritation, it’s not known to cause cancer. It’s probably fine to be around without a mask once in a while

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      1 year ago

      it’s not know to cause cancer

      I have to laugh at the irony of your comment since this thread is about things we don’t yet know are bad for us.

      • VinnieFarsheds@lemmy.fmhy.ml
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        1 year ago

        Exactly, the same could be said about asbestos and cigarettes back in the day until the manufacturers couldn’t hide the truth anymore.

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        1 year ago

        Lol true. But it has been studied enough that I believe it, plus fiberglass wasn’t invented to replace asbestos, it was already in use