Non-chemists are so easily duped. You would probably outlaw dihydrogen monoxide just because it kills thousands of people every year.
"Asbestos" is a whole family of materials.
Thailand: Understanding 21st Century Science in Support of the Correct use of Chrysotile
...Chrysotile, which is the sole fibre present in 90% of "asbestos-containing" materials worldwide, is often confused with the harmful amphibole fibres due to the fact that the trade name "asbestos" has been used indiscriminately to describe them both. This has resulted in crippling regulations costing businesses billions of dollars.
Vested interests in the anti-asbestos lobby have deliberately used outdated science and confusion between the different fibres to advocate for a total ban on all asbestos products (including chrysotile products) which was brought about by the EU in January 2005...
...Chrysotile (white asbestos) is a naturally occurring mineral which is widely used world-wide. Chrysotile is often confused with amphibole fibres creating a climate of fear around products which present no measurable risk to health. This fear stems from the dangerous effects of the 'amphibole family' of asbestos fibres.
Chrysotile is the same mineral as talcum powder...
It's extremely dangerous and should be banned but not before I run in and take my shower.