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(e) Abex friction products specifically, its brake linings, are generally designed to assist in the stopping or control of a moving object. (f) Asbestos-containing automotive friction products manufactured and sold by Abex were generally packaged in cardboard boxes according to size. The brand name appeared on the package as did the product name. Abex further states that Ln the mid-1970's at the latest, and perhaps earlier, Abex commenced the placement of warning labels on its asbestos - containing automotive friction products. This label reads as follows: Caution Contains Asbestos Fibers Avoid Creating Dust Breathing Asbestos Dust May Cause Bodily Harm Serious Abex believes this warning was first placed on its asbestos- containing automotive friction products in order to comply with OSHA regulations. Abex does not believe the wording of this warning was ever changed. Discovery investigation is ongoing. Abex expressly reserves the right to supplement this answer. (g) Abex's asbestos-containing automotive friction products contained approximately 25 to 70 percent cbnrysotile asbestos only. Discovery and inve'shiga'Cron" is ongoing. Abex expressly reserves the right to supplement this answer. (h) See Answer to Interrogatory No. 5(g). (i) See Answer to Interrogatory No. 5(c). Nyi-40895. 04/20/95 5:18pm 9