Fireproofing substance (8)

I believe the answer is:

asbestos

(Other definitions for asbestos that I've seen before include "Fire-resistant material dangerous to health" , "Fire defence" , "Once used for safety, it proved dangerous" , "Fire-resistant material, a danger to health" , "condemned building material" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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