Document 71baJ8Lyn7Z88mRzeK3jo0G2e
July 29, 1971
Mr. Jack Quinn Great American Insurance Company 914 Silver Spring Avenue Silver Spring. Maryland 29910
Dear Mr. Quinnt
Your letter concerning the lead content of certain Du Pont products has been sent to me for reply.
The Lucite Acrylic Lacquer line consists of shout 4,990 colors, most of which do not contain lead. There are soma colors, particularly the yellows and oranges, which use lead containing pigments. The maximum amount of lead found in any one particular color It 24% based on solids. Thus, the amount of lead in Lucite* Acrylic Lacquer ranges from none to 24% with most colors containing no lead.
Similarly. Lulux Mixing Enamels consist of about 6.999 different colors, most of which are lead-free. The maximum amount of lead found in any one color la 23% based on solids. In general, enamel thinnera consist of blends of various types of solvents and are lead-free.
If you need further information, particularly with regard to specific colors, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Very truly yours.
WWM/pa
William W. Millar Toxicity Coordinator
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