What does it look like?

Chrysotile (white) asbestos mineral fibres
© Larry Carr

Compressed asbestos fibre gaskets
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Civilian anti-gas respirator containing a filtration material of blue asbestos and merino wool
© Imperial War Museum

Asbestos millboard pad for a Merx self-heating soldering iron
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Asbestos cloth textile
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Asbestos electrical cable braiding for connecting to a light bulb fitting
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Pair of asbestos resin composite brake shoes for a road vehicle
© Larry Carr