Asbestos manufacturing plants in Poland
Journal Title: Miscellanea Geographica - Regional Studies on Development - Year 2014, Vol 18, Issue 2
Abstract
The unique set of physical and chemical properties of asbestos has led to its many industrial applications, such as roof coverings, textiles, rope, cord and yarn, paper, friction and composition materials, household product, acid-resistant filters, packing, insulation, and certain types of lagging, amongst others. In Poland asbestos-containing products were manufactured from raw materials imported mainly from the former Soviet Union, with production launched at the beginning of 20th century. According to Annex 4 to the Act of 19 June 1997 on the prohibition of the use of asbestos-containing products, there were 28 asbestos manufacturing plants in Poland located in 11 provinces throughout the country. The current survey was undertaken to enable asbestos manufacturing plants to be arranged, described and divided in order to contribute to further surveys.
Authors and Affiliations
Ewa Wilk, Małgorzata Krówczyńska, Bogdan Zagajewski
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