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BRAKE UNINGS/ASBESTOS . .. health hazard than the ordinary chrysotile form, because much of it is further deformed. And deformation in asbestos fibers, say increasing numbers of scientists, may play a significant role in causing lung disease or cancer. 'There are many factors that contribute to environmental pollution," says Seshan. "But what we have shown is that brake drum dust certainly introduces deformed asbestos into the atmosphere." Samples for the research were prepared by G.R. Smith of the California State Health Department's Air and Industrial Hygiene Laboratory. Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory is operated by the University of California under contract with the U.S. Department of Energy. now it's Andersen Samplers Andersen 2000 Inc., manufacturer of the widely-known Andersen samplers and control equipment line known as HEAF and CHEAF, has sold the sampler division in its entirety, including patents, tooling, manufacturing rights and existing contracts to Thomas P. Roth, who was President of Andersen 2000 Inc. for the past eight years. Mr. Roth announced that the sampler division will be changing its name from Andersen 2000 Instruments to Andersen Samplers Inc. and that plans are underway to expand the product line as rapidly as possible. Mr. Roth further stated that the sales rate this year indicates that the company will experience its best year since inception. The new company is located at 4215-C Wendell Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30336. Phones: (404) 691-1910 and (800) 241-6898. A 26 Am. tnd HyR. Assoc. J. (39) April. 1376 BOOe! 0*16