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^IliedSignal AUTOMOTIVE Memo AlliedSignai Inc. Friction Materials 1746 Thunderbird Street Troy, MI 48084 To: From. Date: Re: Distribution Craig R. Larson June 21,1993 Asbestos Institute Brochure Attached is recent quarterly report from the Asbestos Institute which discusses carcin materials and the effect of asbestos fibers in the general environment. Of particular interest is the discussion of fibrous materials; I've provided the underline of certain statements. The article provides additional discussion on the potential healt other than those typically associated with fiber dimensions. Essentially, the biopersist key aspect of the fibers ability to induce an adverse response by the surrounding tissi fibers of similar dimensions may vary significantly in their health effects" is an; in our understanding the pathogenic potential of respirable fibers. There is also a ver depicting the durability of common fibers which clearly shows that chrysotile asbestos the spectrum in regards to fiber durability. I would also like to point out the discussion of mass versus fiber dosage which provid' discrepancies when using mass dose experiments due to the significant differences ii of the particle or fiber involved. Basically, its the old story of comparing "apples to ora Its something to keep in mind when reading toxicological studies or when contemplati development. Also attached is an organizational announcement for the appointment of Dan Levine: Product Safety and Integrity. Distribution: HSE Friction Materials Worldwide Product Engineering Troy, Michigan S. Jenkins K. Macon D. Tarnowski 930621 HWBUI0012233 ^AlliedSignal automotive AlliedSignal Inc. Friction Materials 1746 Thunderbird Street Troy, MI 48084 HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL DISTRIBUTION LIST NORTH AMERICA OPERATIONS: AlliedSignal Automotive 20th Street Extension PO Box 2610 Cleveland, TN 37320-2610 (615) 478-0700 S' D. Carter (TRAC) N. Gaytan S. Key S. Kisselberg S Martin (TRACT/ _______M. Davis AlliedSignal Automotive Mineral Springs & Highway 72 PO Box 578 Elberton, GA 30635 (706) 283-7920 S' G . Bell (TRAC) J. Deschenes J. Feirick E. Lester AlliedSignal Automotive 1006 Arthur Drive Lynn Haven, FL 32444 (904) 265-6993 _jS_ L. Andrews F. Jeansonne V. Keim (TRAC) _______W. Sowers INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS: Bendix Friction Materials Europe 13, rue Dieumegard 93585 Saint-Ouen, France 011-33-1/4945 6200 S' j. Berger P. Launay (TRAC) ' J. Loubeyre A. Picard R. Riutort Jurid Werke GmbH 2057 Reinbek/Hamburg Postfach 1249 W-2057 Hamburg, Germany 011-49-40/72710 _______M. Burger I. Claussen _______M. Muhs Dr. G. Schroiff \s A. Weiss (TRAC) Bendix Mintex Pty. Ltd. Elizabeth St., PO Box 631 Ballarat, Vic. 3350 AUSTRALIA 011-61-53/35-0211 p. Crouch (TRAC) R. Jackman R. Stovall M. Turley (TRAC) AlliedSignal Automotive Cohoes Rd. & Tibbits Ave. PO Box 238 Troy, NY 12181 (518) 270-0200 S s. Berner _______G. Guba i/ N.Johnson C. Little T. Walsh (TRAC) CRL4193 Jurid Iberica S.A. Poiigono IZ Franca Sector B, Calle B, Parcela 1298 08004 Barcelona, Spain 011-34-3/336-4359 S F. Sanchez (TRAC) M. Vargas HWBUI0012234