Phosphate Fibers is a singular detailed account of the discovery,
chemistry, synthesis, properties, manufacture, toxicology, and uses of
calcium and sodium calcium polyphosphate fibers. Author Edward J.
Griffith-the inventor and developer of this safe, biodegradable
material-takes a multidisciplinary approach to this subject, considering
the social, legal, medical, and industrial issues surrounding the use of
asbestos and other mineral fibers. This compelling study is a beneficial
resource to both readers interested in mineral fibers as well as those
who want to understand the complexities of bringing new substances into
the modern marketplace.