 ACM :
asbestos containing material.
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Area or static sampling :
this is carried out at a fixed station and in general over a longer period than personal sampling, and can be carried out with a higher flow rate. This type of sample is specifically intended for assessing workplace pollution.
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Asbestos :
fibrous silicates consisting of two mineralogical groups : the serpentines, which consist of a single type (chrysotile), and the amphiboles, of which the most commonly used types are amosite and crocidolite.
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