Chrysotile asbestos is found in products such as brake blocks, asbestos diaphragms and sheet gaskets and was banned under the Toxic Substances Control Act, which was broadened in 2016.

WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration is dropping plans to permit continued use of the last type of asbestos legally allowed in U.S. manufacturing after an outcry from asbestos opponents.

Chrysotile asbestos is found in products such as brake blocks, asbestos diaphragms, and sheet gaskets and was banned under the Toxic Substances Control Act, which was broadened in 2016.

Chrysotile asbestos is found in products such as brake blocks, asbestos diaphragms and sheet gaskets and was banned under the Toxic Substances Control Act, which was broadened in 2016.

Chrysotile asbestos is found in products such as brake blocks, asbestos diaphragms and sheet gaskets and was banned under the Toxic Substances Control Act, which was broadened in 2016.