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OFFICE COPY f-a TELEPHONE NATIONAL *46* NATIONAL *4W> Manufacturing Chemists' Association OF THE UNITED STATES ATSON (FOUNDED 187*) 608 Woodwasd Building Washington 5, D. C. Ir-39 MINUTES OF MEETING LABELS AND PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION COMMITTEE Hotel New Yorker New York, N. Y. : Thursday and Friday, April 19-20, lSk$ rting was called to order by Chairman W. N. Watson at 10tl5> A.M, following members were present: .. W. N.` T.'atson, Chairman L, L- Hedgepeth T. R. Aalto S J Hill Carl M* Anderson D. D. Irish T. pat Callahan R W. Lahey (Friday only)' A. G'.'Cranch' Frank, S. Low * J. D#'Gunther Dr* Wta* A* Knapp (Alt. for R.F*Hansen) r1-' I- J. T. Fuess J* B* Williamson (Alt* for R* W, Lahey) A 7j.l5 4 ^ Guests: C,P*NejLdig, Heyden Chemical Company (Thursday only) Robert E. Mumford, General Chemical Company (Thursday only) Dr* D* 0. Hamblin, American Cyanaraid Company (Friday A.M*only) I. MANUAL L-l The subcommittee draft of Manual L-l ("A Guide for the -Preparation of Warning for Hazardous Chemicals"), previously circulated to the members, was discussed h by paragraph* Num.oous additions, corrections, and revisions were adopted, be amended draft approved for printing* It was agreed that if questions on the form and content of the Manual arise future they shall be referred to Mr. Lahey, Chairman of the subcommittee. II. MANUAL L-2 Manual L-2, containing product caution labels approved by the LAPI Committee Submitted to members on Maroh 20, 19l;5>> was reviewed and many of the labels revised to correct inconsistencies in the use of warnings and cautions, and ttform with principles set forth in Manual L-l* One of the changes consisted ding the word "Poison" without the skull and crossbones to the label for Other changes agreed upon included* 1* A preface reading as follows: "This Manual contains product caution labels suggested by the Manufacturing Chemists1 Association for'use on a selected group r L - UO 'of chemical products. These labels have been prepared in accordance with the procedure outlined in the companion M.C.A. Manual L-l, "A Guide for the Preparation of Warning Labels for Hazardous Chemicals"; the user should familiarize himself with Manual L-l before adapting any of the label statements contained in Manual L-2 to his products* It is anticipated that Manual L-2 will be supplemented from time to time as additional illustrative labels are suggested or revisions are made*" 2. A statement on the last page of Manual L-2, as follows: "Manual L-2 and companion Manual L-l are supplied by Manu facturing Chemists* Association of the United States, 608 Woodward Building, Washington 5>, D.C* Pricecents each*" It was thereupon unanimously voted that Manual L-2 as revised should be sprinted, incorporating the labels adopted since the first printing and the labels adopted at this meeting* (Substitution of the revised L-2 will involve destruction M' the inventory of the first printing of this Manual,) i. hi llcity* The question of effectively publicizing Manuals L-l and L-2 to promote adequate labeling and information was referred to the M.C.A. Executive Committee* : Phosphoric Acid Label for Carboys* :to be necessary for this product. It was decided to adopt the standard cautions for handling carboys* No drum label appears Label for Trichlorc- and Dichlorophenols* dichlorophenols: The following precautionary label state ments were adopted for trichloro- and Trichlorophenols Dichlorophenols CAUTIONl MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION WARNINGl MAY CAUSE BURNS Avoid prolonged or repeated contact* Do not take internally. Avoid contact with skin* Avoid breathing vapor. Do not take internally. In case of contact> immediately wash with soap and plenty of water* III, FUTURE PROGRAM OF COMMITTEE Preparation of Labels for an Additional Selected Group of Hazardous Products* Several members presented for consideration of the committee - in response to the i M.C.A, request of March 2k - lists of products for preparation of labels. The following assignments were made, with the tinderstanding that the chairman of each 'subcommittee might add other members, and that the subcommittees might either preIpare recommended labels, or recommend against the preparation of specific labels for the individual products in question: iI Product Subcommittee garium Compounds----------------------------- ------- F S Low, Ch.5 S.J.Hill f' ` Bromine - methyl and ethyl bromide, i: e and ethylene dibromide----- --------------Bromoform-------------------------------- ---------- F. S. Low, Ch.i D. D. Irish F. S# Low, Ch.j D. D. Irish Sodium sulfide-------- --------------------------- R* F* Hansen, Ch.; S.J.Hill, T. Pat Callahan Sulfur chlorides - mono- and di-, Thionyl and sulfuryl -------------------------- D. D. Irish, Ch*; John S. Coey (Hooker) Anhydrous Ammonia-------- ----------------- - - L. L. Hedgepeth. (thru C.G.M.A.) Acetic Acid and Anhydride ------------------- - A. G. Cranch, Ch.; R.F.Hansen "Mixed Acid" and Oleum-------- --- ---------- --- R. W. Lahey Lead Acetate and Lead Salts -------- -- R. F, Hansen j Sodium Silicate ----------- -------------- ---------- Chairman to take up with Philadelphia Quartz Co. Sodium and other hydrosulfites - - - Hydrogen Peroxide, all grades - -------- Hydrofluosilicic acid ----------------- --Sodium Nitrite------------ ---------------------------Chrome Alum and Acetate-------- ---------- --- > Creosote Oil Formaldehyde Zinc Chloride Tartar Emetic Maleic Anhydride Xanthates ----- - < S. J. Hill L. L Hedgepeth L. L. Hedgepeth R. F. Hansen, S. J. Hill R. F, Hansen R. F* Hansen T. R. Aalto S. J. IiLll Carl Anderson A. G. Cranch, T. Pat Callahan R. W. Lahey, D. D. Irish, T.Pat Callahan Diphenyl Amine - ----------- ----------------- --------- S* J. Hill Tar Acids--------------------------------------------------- R*`F* Hansen Thiourea-------- ---------------------------------------- R* W. Lahey Guanidine Nitrate------------------------------------- R. W. Lahey, T. Pat Callahan Aromatic Amines - -- -- -- -- -- - R W, Lahey, S.J.Hill, R.F .Hansen (This was regarded as the most important uncompleted group) Other members agreed to review their products and submit to the chairman pther items which appear to merit the preparation of labels by the LAPI Committee. Solvents. Dr. Cranch, chairman of the Solvents subcommittee, reported that the committee had compiled comprehensive lists of the various groups of organic solvents and were now engaged in eliminating those of minor commercial Importance. Progress report accepted. preparation of Product Manuals. Mr. Low,' chairman of -the subcommittee, submitted a first draft of a manual on chlorinated hydrocarbons which was reviewed and discussed at length. It was decided that each member will subnit a list of products for suggested manuals of the type recommended by the Low Subcommittee, the products to be listed in order of importance and grouped as much W* possible. The subcommittee was asked to prepare proposed manuals for three additional products along the line of the suggested manual on chlorinated hydro carbons, with the help of additional subcommittee members which the chairman was nthorized to add if desired'. It was recommended that the members discuss this *hbject with their technical service departments'. L - U2 IV. LABELING OF MIXTURES i in the absence of Chairman Hansen, 'the problem of mixtures was reviewed. \ -foe point of whether mixtures should be covered in Manual L-l it was decided | no attempt be made to discuss the labeling.of mixtures at length in this 1 jr.anual but that consideration be given to a separate manual on this subject. It was the consensus of the committee that the principles stated in Manual j>1 are applicable to mixtures as well as to individual compounds and it was decided to indicate this by referring to "each chemical product (including mixtures)" instead of merely to "each chemical" in'paragraph 1 of the section on general . principles. The subject of mixtures, and a separate manual therefor, will be continued f on the docket for further discussion. i] f V, REVISION OF ANTIDOTES | a progress report from the subcommittee headed by Dr* Carlisle on revision ji> of the official California antidotes was received. Wo action was taken pending the final report of the subcommittee. VI.. COLOR CODE FOR LABELS The chairman referred to the report of the subcommittee on a color code for !' labels, submitted to each member of the committee on March 8, containing 6 con i' elusions. In listing the points requiring further investigation, the Committee js expressed the opinion that the adoption of a color code can be beneficial as an I aid in preventing mistaken identities of these products provided it can be recon ciled with existing use of color and can be worked out practically. Subject continued on docket* VII. WATERPROOF ADHESIVES AND COATINGS | A progress report*was submitted by Mr. Gunther and Dr. Cranch. The committee I pointed out that the requirement was for a waterproof adhesive, for use over and ! under the label, which will not remove paint from drum or ink from label. The chairman was requested to present this problem to the research director of National Adhesives.Go. Subject continued on docket. | VIII. LABELS COMPLETED SINCE LAST MEETING : The chairman listed the following labels approved by the committee and sent I to members since the February meeting of the committee, and reported the printing ' and distribution of the new aqueous hydrofluoric label: (1) Sulfuric acid - carboy j and drumj Nitric acid - carboy and drum; Hydrochloric acid - carboy; Aqua ammonia . carboy and drum. i In connection with the printing of new labels for these acids (forms 11-17), the M.C.A., Washington office now has the following inventory of C-, C-6, and D-39 labels: I ] C- General carboy label for glass carboys ! containing corrosive products ........ . . .720,800 C-6 Nitric Acid carboy labels ... . ... . .. 38,200' | D-39 Label for steel drums containing aqua ammonia (ammonium hydroxide)................................... 33,000 F*' L - U3. The chairman asked the cooperation of the committee members in using these beis before the new forms are printed. Each member agreed to check his company's ventory and order requirements. In the meantime the Washington office will oceed with the preparation of plates but these will not be offered to members the public until the inventory on labels C- and 6, and D-39 has been nearly jjcha.1,usted. EC. NATIONAL SAFETY CHEMICAL CODE Chairman Watsonreported that the Executive Committee of the M.C.A..had !t up a National Safety Chemical Code Committee to formulate plans for the ' .paration of a national safety chemical code. This will include coordination the LAPI Committee work, and it is contemplated that the product manuals will come an integral part of the code. The LAPI Committee will be advised of progress. X. CALIFORNIA IAO The chairman reported that the labels recommended by the committee had been bmitted to the California IAC and that they were acceptable with only one change the addition of "poison11 to the Benzene label.) The formal hearings required for ficial adoption of these labels are reported to be held up by failure of the int and petroleum industries to act promptly on labels affecting their products., XI. CUSTOMER SERVICE Discussion revealed the very extensive technical sales service rendered to e consuming industry by chemical manufacturers, and stressed the recent new nd toward rendering service on the safe use of chemical products, involving gineering, medical and toxicological knowledge. . XII. MISCELLANEOUS PD Article "Safeguarding Poisons." Chairman Watson called attention to an editorial on safeguarding poisons in the of 3-12--]+!?. In tliis connection he stated that New York Assembly Bill Int.l8ii9, been killed in committee. This bill provided for amendment of the penal law require any article containing aniline, antimony, lead, mercury, .cyanogen, riylene, nitric acid, phenol, tar, trichlorethylene, or any one of a number of ther named substances to be labeled with the percentage of the substance contained rein. eements v/ith USPHS. The chairman reported that he had discussed with the Public Health Service the committee's recommended labels -for oducts covered by USPHS agreements* , The USPHS considers these labels a decided provement over the present agreement labels with one exception (the USPHS will isist upon the retention of "poison" on the benzol label). It is anticipated that ne USPHS will submit revised agreements. The chairman will discuss with them the rocedure involved in executing such new agreements. Car Commodity Markings. The subcommittee headed by Mr. Hedgepeth is expected to report at the next meeting. , Ison Regulation - Hawaii. Dr. Fuess called attention to a poison marking regul ation in effect in Hawaii which contains a totally orkable definition of the term "poison.,". It has been indicated that the author ities vn.ll be receptive to a suggestion that a more accurate definition be adopted the following subcommittee was appointed to prepare a recommended definition: .^Ssr3. Callahan, Irish and Fuess. A copy of the regulation will be sent to all the members of the committee. r L - 14* art LAPI Committee Meeting, It was unanimously agreed that the next meeting of the LAPI Committee should be held at the Hotel |'ew Yorker on Thursday and Friday, June 21 and 22, with arrangements the same as or this April meeting# Rooms have been tentatively reserved for Thursday night, Une 21, for the following, subject to confirmation by them direct to Mr# Royal ;van of the Hotel New Yorker well in advance of the meeting: L. L. Hedgepeth S. J, Kill L# D*. Irish J. T, Fuess T. P* Callahan XIII# ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. W. N. Watson Chairman unites subject to approval#