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FILE NAME Firestone FIRE DATE 1978 Jan 12 DOC FIRE035 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION Interoffice memo recommending use of Code 17 in specific paint product be ended Ex 931 B.C. Notes - IH RD Hofer memo Replacement of Code 17 Vanderbilt Talc recommends that Code 17 use by Firestone be ended Code 17 is believed to be composed largely of Asbestiform tremolite and anthphyllite fibers based on analysis from Firestone Chemical Laboratory Traveler's Insurance Laboratory and NIOSH Study of Vanderbilt's Products Memo goes on to say that asbestos is carcinogenic & describes regulatory and media exposure from continued use as well as the availability of satisfactory replacements Firestone F | MR C. L. RHOADS MFG LAB SERVICES / MR A. W. WARREN GEN DEV MGMT DATE FROM JANUARY 12 1978 R. D. HOFER REFERENCE SUBJECT REPLACEMENT OF CODE 17 A decision must radial blemish paint material our office where it is in use be made on the continued use of 919 If Firestone continues must initiate a testing program Code 17 in to use this at all plants The recommendation of this office is that Code 17 be used in Firestone plants This is based 17 no longer on the following following 1 Code 17 is believed to be composed largely of asbestiform tremolite and anthophyllite fibers based on analysis from Firestone Chemical Laboratory Laboratory Traveler's Insurance Laboratory and NIOSH Study of Vanderbuilt's Products 2 Asbestos presents a health hazard in which is its known carcinogenicity many ways one of 3 Carcinogens and asbestos are high publicity items for the press 4 The cost to comply with OSHA standards possible workmen's on asbestos and compensation cases will be very high 5 Replacements do exist that are blemish paint satisfactory for use as a Some plants have from use already removed Code 17 Please advise our office of your decision on this matter RDH jk CC Dr. L. H. Ballou Mr. N. A. Daigle B.D. ---- -- INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST ee ee ep S1273A CONFIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE RESTRICTION 10722 10722 JACKSON 062512