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.E. 8 Katzenmeyer, Jr. j rrliSluLOO aCNNTT : O33S3T. ^i :.;3 I Akron, D/0020, B/5-H 0. S. Kurtz I Brecksvi He R s D Center, D/8506 Hov. 16, 1976 In September we received two bulk samples from your department to be analyzed for free silica and asbestos. These were handled under our Log ,t183s189. One sample was from the Union, WV plant and the other from Orange, TX. We found no free silica or asbestos in either sample. However, a routine survey by x-ray fluorescence revealed the unexpected presence of arsenic in the talc from Union, WV. We asked for and received from you a second sample of talc from the plant to confirm these findings. The concentration of arsenic was estimated to be between .2 and 2% by x-ray fluorescence and about 0.5* by v/et chemical methods. In addition to the possible industrial hygiene problem this may also involve a potential water effluent problem. cc: P. M. Zakriski C. H. Lufter J. W. Lewis ft & D Files 22446001 BFG20949