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FILE NAME Corning OC DATE 1966 Nov 1 DOC OC334 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION Memo RE Kaylo & a cer rn et <a Ot ak _ SS etch FB a - 00115 J. H. Thomas - Toledo . M. Hardwick - Berlin = - KAYLOR D . i R. S. Grant - Joledo R. J. McEvoy Granville ' Wayne Johnson - New York The attached article was taken from the Chemical and Engincering News magazine October 24 1966 edition I thought you would be interested in this article in relation to our conversation at Sunnybrook of several wecks back at I thought it particularly interesting that glass composi- tions containinngo boron were actually alkali resistant enough to contribute the modulus of rupture and strength characteristics in silica compounds equivalent to 10 approximately of asbestos fibers As they state in the article such glass fibers in slabs after a month have shown no signs of deterioration Apparently this article has received some attention in the Granville area Inasmuch as Bob McEvoy mentioned it to me I have also covered Wayne Johnson with a copy of this memo since in recent discussion he has Indicated that the Marketing Division would be most interested in supporting a program whereby a substitute for asbestos in Kaylo could be found to give them an alternate solution to the current asbestosis problem in the insulation industry Wayne also indicated that if a program could be developed the & C Marketing Division would be interested in supporting same As I indicated to you I am convinced beyond a shadow of any doubt that this program is a must in the long range plans of marketing our calcium silicates Costs health hazards ability etc. are all prime considerations I would appreciate your comments JEM M. Hardwick ziz