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122 The Journal of the Royal Institute of Thailand Volume III - 2011 122 Asbestos and Mesothelioma in Thailand A comparative study of strength and durability between asbestos-cement tiles and asbestos-free cement tiles (35) In Thailand, asbestos-cement roof tiles have been used widely for over seven decades in favor of its strength and durability. Presently, for its known pathogenic property, other materials have been used as substitute. However, despite the effective control of the related governmental authorities, has been apparent that the dangers in the producing processes and to the Thais at large are none, some tile industries have substituted asbestos with other less toxic materials. The present study was carried just for curiosity regarding the comparative strength and durability of the asbestos cemented tiles and the cemented tiles with substitute. The results disclose that asbestos cement tiles are much stronger and more durable than the non-asbestos cement tiles. Asbestos Contaminant in Body Soothing Powders (36) There have been reports revealing asbestos contamination of commercial body soothing powders and possibly the cause of lung inflammation in the case of talc pneumoconiosis. Figure 10. showing asbestos body in the lung and in the body-soothing powder 113-125_mac9 5/3/12, 11:19 PM 122