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[-] Shikadi@wirebase.org 1 points 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

[-] Rufio@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 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.

[-] Shikadi@wirebase.org 1 points 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

[-] VinnieFarsheds@lemmy.fmhy.ml 1 points 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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