Document 97yRkygvk3aMrodyRvVd61r6

January l?~t 1933 Dr, Graham Edgar Ethyl Gasoline Corporation Chrysler Building Hew York City Pew York Dear Doctor Edgars In replying to letters requesting information on the possible effects of? Remo# such as you enclosed in your latter of January 6th, I think it would be wise to point out that there is no reason to anticipate poisoning from the handling of this material I do not believe anyone is likely to absorb a sufficient amount of any of these materials to c a u s e 'injury* On the other hand, I think it would le wise in every Instance to en courage a certain caution in any un-necessary spillage and skin Cv.ntq.et with the material, since almost undoubtedly, certain persons 'will be found to have a sensitive skin which will be irritated by some one of the ingredients of Remo Dermatitis is such a common condition and it arises from so many skin irritants and voluble solvents, that it may as well be recognized that occasional difficulties may arise from this cause* As you know, gasoline is responsible for skin irritation on'which various skin infections may be readily implanted* Benzol, Xylol, and other similar materials will undoubtedly have a similar effect* In fact, Xylol is much more irritating than most of the other materials of this `type* I think it might be wise* therefore, to advise against un-necessary skin contact with the" material. This can be done, I believe, without producing any undue alarm, and perhaps it can be done best by calling attention to the irritating effects of gasoline upon the skin* Cordially yours, RA~iIS 0015550