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/I .A. "ML O EC E 2& PRODUCTS, Ino. AMBLER, PENNA. 19002 Pl-tASK REPLY TO P. O. BOX 9>S PHILADELPHIA. PA. 113 June 30, 1975 Union Carbide Corp. Metals Division P. 0. Box 579 4625 Royal Avenue Niagara Falls, New York 14302 Gentlemen: We would appreciate having comments on the potential health hazard of "Calidria" asbestos when incorporated as a thickener in adhesives and coatings. We believe the presence of minor quantities of Calidria in a compounded product would not present a hazard to the user of that product, but we would appreciate having your reasoning and opinion on this question. Yours very truly, AMCHEM PRODUCTS INC. Foster Division WPE:nfl W. P. Ellis, Director of Research y r^* -* I c UCC-CALIDRIA A ! 9 tjr J o I INTERNAL CORRESPONDENCE MINING AND METALS DIVISION To (Name) Division Location Messrs. R. E. Byrne, < G. L. Dickson J. L. Myers W. C. Thurber Cooy to File 4625 ROYAL AVE., P. 0. SOX 579. NIAGARA FALLS. NEW YORK 145 Date Jgly IQ, 1975 On9,nat,n9 od:. -- TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT "Calidria" Asbestos Answering letter date Sut,,ect Amchem Products, Inc. Attached is a draft of a response to an asbestos-health inquiry from Amchem Products, Inc. I talked to Mr. Ellis by phone along the lines described in the draft and he seemed quite satisfied. He pushed very hard, however, to get it in writing. Your comments and suggestions are requested. HBR:pcr Enel. H. B. Rhodes v/ BC: OLM WCT Is it necessary to clear this with our Law Department? If so, it would be appreciated if WCT would send it in to RFXF. Thanks. HBR:pcr H. B. Rhodes A; 4