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November 18, 1971 Hr. Stephen L. ELuestone Attorney at Law U&5 19th Street, H. V. Suite 506 Washington, D. C. 20036 Sear Hr. BLuestone: Tour letter of November 16 to Dr. Dodd S. Carr has been referred to me for reply. From the information you have included in your letter, it cannot be stated that the glaze in question either is or is not safe. The mere fact that it contains lead does not mean that is is unsafe, since various factors including firing temperature and formulation of the glaze determine the ultimate lead release. Enclosed for your information is a copy of the LXA. booklet, "Facts About Lead Glazes for Art Potters and Hobbyists," which should J^eoride you with much useful information. I suggest that if you have further questions on the use of lead in glazes, please contact Mr. J. F. Smith of the Lead Industries Association at the address on the letterhead. Sincerely, d** F. Cole, Sc. D., Director, Environmental HeAlth eb: Ebc. cc. D. S. Carr J. F Smith LIA-7 6988