Is Floor Tile considered friable or non-friable under normal conditions?

Floor tile is considered non-friable under normal conditions because it is made from dense materials that do not easily crumble or release fibers into the air when damaged or disturbed. Non-friable asbestos-containing materials are those that, when intact and undisturbed, do not pose a significant risk of asbestos exposure because they are structurally stable. Therefore, unless subjected to extreme conditions like grinding or breaking, floor tiles maintain their integrity and do not emit harmful asbestos fibers. This characteristic distinguishes them from friable materials, which can be easily broken down into powder and release asbestos fibers, posing a health risk.