Sweet gums are so called because they exude a fragrant yellow resinous gum.. The tree is known by a wide variety of names, among them alligator-tree and alligator wood (probably a reference to the warty knobs on the tree's bark), incense tree and liquidambar.
What is asbestos? Asbestos is the name given to a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals that are resistant to heat and corrosion. Because of these properties, asbestos has been used in commercial products such as insulation and fireproofing materials, automotive brakes, and wallboard materials.
This fact sheet provides an overview of approaches for reducing ex. -. posures to naturally occurring asbestos (NOA). It is intended to make. general information about management options available to state and. local government ofï¬cials, project managers, and environmental profes.