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Asbestos is a friable fibrous mineral related to magnesium silicates that is highly appreciated for its excellent insulating, fireproofing and refractory properties. There are several types of asbestos, including, among the most frequently used forms, chrysotile or « white » asbestos, and the amphibole class with its five varieties including crocidolite or « blue » asbestos and amosite, or « brown » asbestos. Russia, Kazakhstan, China, Canada and Brazil are the world’s largest producers of asbestos.

Mold is the general term used to designate microscopic fungi, which are generally organisms that live from the assimilation of decomposed organic matter. They are brought indoors by drafts, pets and humans. Mold develops in humid areas where the temperatures vary from 2° C to 40° c (35°F to 104° F) and where there are available nutriments like food products (fruit, vegetables, pet foods…) carpets and rugs, books and documents, damp clothing or cloth, organic glues and coatings, wood, cardboard, and plaster blocks. Mold is often found in basements, kitchens, and bathrooms, as well as in storage areas, behind furniture or in bookcases, especially if ventilation is insufficient. It can also be found on other moist surfaces such as walls and window frames where humidity from leaks or condensation is present.