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TELEPHONE HUDSON 3-6149 Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc. (FOUNDED 1372) 1825 Connecticut Avenue, N. W. L-267 Washington 9, D. C. Meeting of LABELS AMD PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION COMMITTEE Shoreham Hotel January 27 & 28, 1959 Washington, D. C. The meeting came to order at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27> 1959. MEMBERS PRESENT N. M. Walker, (Chairman), Pennsalt Chemicals Corporation C. L. French, (Vice Chairman), Mallinckrodt Chemical Works R. H. Dewey, Commercial Solvents Corporation j, H. Foulger, M. D., E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc. J. T. Fuess, Eastman Organic Chemicals Dept., Distillation Products Industries S. J. Hill, E. I. flu Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc. E. J. Hogan, Allied Chemical Corporation F. S. Low, Chemical Divisions, Food Machinery and Chemical Corporation H. H. McIntyre, The Dow Chemical Company E. J. Masek, Diamond Alkali Company T. W. Nale, M. D., Union Carbide Corporation J. F. Osterritter, M. D. Celanese Corporation of America R. F. Philpitt, Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation R. G. Troup, J. T. Baker Chemical Company J. B. Tuttle, Esso Standard Oil Company L. J. Waldbauer, General Aniline & Film Corporation N. E. Wendt, American Potash & Chemical Corporation N. G. White, Shell Chemical Corporation J-. B. Williamson, American Cyanamid Company J. D. Kittelton, (Secretary), Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc. GUESTS A. Biondi, Nopco Chemical Company A. Girard Granch, M. D. Celanese Corporation of America James F. King, Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc. J. A. Mooney, Food Machinery and Chemical Corporation Boyd Shaffer, American Cyanamid Company F. D, Sparre, E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc. 1.2 SUBCOMMITTEE ACTIVITIES (a) Pesticide Mr. Sparre, Chairman of the Pesticide Subcommittee, reported on two meetings which had taken place since the last meeting of the LAPI Comnittee. Mr. Sparre said that progress has been made in the drafting of labels. Most of the work of the subcommittee has been concerned with label texts. However, the subcommittee considered a letter which was written by Mr. Henry Moras of Stauffer Chemical Company. In this letter Mr. Moras l-268 raised, the question as to when the statement of hazard, should read "May be fatal if swallowed" and when the statement "Poisonous if swallowed" should be used. Mr. Sparre said that his subcommittee believed this was a matter which the full LAPI Committee should discuss. Committee members considered this and it was stated that when Table I was originally drawn up, there was an attempt to have a gradation of state ments of hazard. Thus the statement "Poisonous if swallowed" is used for sub stances which are poiaaas by the MCA deflation, while the statement "May be fatal if swallowed" is used for substances which are not poisons by definition. After this discussion It was moved, seconded and voted THAT, The LAPI Committee recommends that the gradation of Statements of Hazard appearing in Table I, Item X, be continued, except that the statement "Poisonous if swallowed'.' be only used for those subjects which are poisonous or highly toxic by the MCA definition. The secretary was instructed to draft a letter to Mr. Moras setting out the conclusions of the LAPI Committee. (b) Membership The chairman reported that Mr. Robert Minteer had submitted his resignation from the committee. Committee membership was then briefly dis cussed. Following this, it was moved, seconded and voted: THAT, The LAPI Committee requests that Mr. M. F. Crass, Jr. address a letter to Mr. Minteer's Executive Contact thanking him for the fine service to the chemical in dustry which Mr. Minteer has rendered by his membership on the LAPI Committee over a period of a number of years. This motion was passed unanimously. (c) Rules of Organization and Procedure The chairman said that he would appoint a subcommittee to consider the Rules of Organization and Procedure and to suggest changes in them. It was the general feeling of the committee that there should be some provision regarding absence from committee meetings. The secretary was directed to send all new members a copy of the rules. 1.3 ALLIED COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES 1.3.1 CSMA Committee members discussed the growing cooperation between MCA CSMA end it was agreed that this should be continued. T ,_,, I A L-269 Dr, Klannann is the new chairman of the CSMA Precautionary Labeling Committee, The next meeting of the CSMA Committee will take place in March, 1.3.<2 API Mr. John B. Tuttle reported on API activities and said that one formal committee meeting had taken place. API has again designated Mr. Tuttle as its official liaison representative with the LAPI Committee. Mr. Tuttle said that API state representatives have been sent copies of Bulletin #25-11# the API labeling manual. He also reported that Dr. Osborn of Sohio and Mr. Gjerde, Chairman of the API labeling committee# have participated in all of the negotiations with the AMA. The vote is still tied in the API Committee regarding submission of API Bulletin #25-11 to ASA for possible promulgation as a standard. With the tie vote no action will be taken. 1.3.3 NFV&L ------ Sanford Hill reported on NFV&L activities. He said that although NPV&L is backing the model industry hazardous substances bill# the Association is proceeding with plans to draft special paint bills which will be used in states where bills relating specifically to paint are introduced. 1.3.^ ACGIH Mr. Hill said that he had informally discussed with Dr, Elkins the current situation regarding ACGIH regulations. Mr. Hill said that he suggested a meeting between ACGIH representatives and MCA representatives# but that no agreement has been reached for such a meeting. A copy of the industry Model Hazardous Substances Labeling Bill will be distributed to the members of the ACGIH Committee. 1.3.6 NFPA Mr. H. H. McIntyre, representative on the HFPA Committee on Fire Hazards of Materials reported. He said that a plan was being discussed to use a triangle on all tanks. This triangle would be divided into three parts to indicate hazards to health# flammability and stability of the chemical. 1.3.8 AMA During the evening of January 27# 1958# the chairman met with in terested members of the LAPI Committee and explained to them negotiations which has taken place with AMA and which led to the issuance of the joint industry precautionary labeling bill. 1.3.11 ASA Mr. Walker reported on the panel on precautionary labeling which had been held at the 9th National Conference on Standards of the American Standards L-270 Association on November 20th at the Hotel Roosevelt in Nev York City. Messrs. Walker, Tuttle, Stamer and Quinn participated in this panel as representatives of associations interested in this matter. Dr. Foulger was scheduled to also speak, but was unable to attend, and his paper was read by Mr. Walker. A number of questions were asked and ASA stated that they thought this was one of the best panels on their program. Committee members agreed that it would be desirable to promote as much of this activity as possible. 1.3.17 INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE FOUNDATION fir, James Fuess reported on a panel which had been held at the recent Annual Meeting of the Industrial Hygiene Foundation. This panel had for its theme a discussion of the proposed AMA Model Hazardous Substances Labeling Bill, All of the AMA members of the Committee on Toxicology had been invited to attend the panel but none of them did so. The general attitude of those in attendance was one of opposition to the AMA bill. Mr. Fuess said that he received several favorable comments on the talks which he gave at this meeting. He said that Dr.' Stockinger was present and commented on the mixture problem. 2.0 INTERNATIONAL 2.0.3 ABCM Mr. Crass, reported to the LAPI Committee on recent international developments. He reviewed for the committee meetings which had taken place between ABCM and MCA representatives. Mr. Crass said that in 1955 the fourth chemical industry's committee met and that five symbols were adopted by the International Labor Organization. In 1956 a committee of experts met and developed a list of chemicals which would need symbols. Also in 1956 a sixth symbol was added. Mr. Crass said that several foreign countries, including, Italy, Belgium, and India have already adopted the symbols. He reviewed for committee members, the dispute which has taken place concerning the withered hand which was the proposed corrosive liquid symbol. A suggestion has been made that two symbols be adopted, one for corrosion to flesh and one for corrosion to metal. Last February Mr. Crass and Dr. Foulger attended the 5th Chemical Industry's Committee Meeting and at that time the drafting of chemical safety data sheets was discussed. A condensed version of some of the MCA safety data sheets were taken to Europe. The first sheet submitted was one on benzene. Mr. Crass also met with ABCM representatives including Mr. Holden. Mr. Crass reported that there has been activity by Dr. Stassens of the Brussels Treaty Organization. Dr. Stassens has issued a compendium of three volumes which contains a list of dangerous substances together with a numbering system which indicates the appropriate label for the substances. L L-271 2.1 FEDERAL LEGISLATION (a) Plans for Introduction of Hazardous Substances Bill Mr. James King, the nev MCA Federal Legislative representative, attended the meeting and discussed the introduction of the Hazardous Substances Bill in Congress. Mr. Walker reviewed for committee members, meetings which had taken place and which led to the issuance of the industry Model Hazardous Substances Labeling Bill on January 5# 1959* Mr. King said that to aid him in securing introduction of the bill, he would like a revised Federal bill which has been checked carefully. He said he would like a short summary of the bill which should also include the differences between it and the previous bills introduced by Senator Bush, Representative Curtis and Representative Williams. The chairman, read a memorandum from Mr. King concerning a telephone conversation which he had with Dr. Sterner of Eastman Kodak. Dr. Sterner attended a meeting of the AMA Board of Trustees at which time the whole situation on the precautionary labeling bill was discussed. The AMA Board has asked the Committee on Toxicology and the Council on Industrial Medicine to submit briefs to them outlining their positions. Committee members in general agreed that it would be desirable to secure the introduction of a Federal bill so that a pattern might be established which the states could follow. Mr. King said that as soon as the requested information was supplied to him, he would proceed immediately with efforts to secure intro duction of the bill. (b) Public Health Service Labeling Committee Mr. Flanagan was asked about Public Health Service labeling activity, and he replied that the Service was following the precautionary labeling situation, and had considered the AMA proposal carefully. The secretary will send copies of the model industry Hazardous Substances Labeling bill to Mr. Flanagan. (c) Bureau of Explosives Change in Definitions of Flammable Solid and Corrosive Liquids Mr. John B. Tuttle, LAPI representative on the MCA subcommittee con sidering revision of ICC regulations defining flammable solid and corrosive liquids, reported on the progress which the subcommittee had made. He said that the sub committee met the previous week and that the Bureau of Explosives had proposed some changes in the two definitions. The secretary agreed to secure copies of the latest draft of the two definitions and send them to the members of the LAPI Committee. It was suggested that members review the definitions and notify Mr. Tuttle if they did not approve of them. A carbon copy should be sent to Mr. Walker. 2.2 STATE LEGISLATION (a) 1959 Sessions i Committee members with Mr. Crass present, discussed the state legislative situation and voiced the opinion that there should be an MCA representative who L-2J2 actively visits state officials and attends hearings. After Mr. Crass departed, this matter was given additional consideration and It was moved, seconded and voter. THAT, The LAPI Committee recommends to the chairman that he prepare a statement for the MCA Board of Directors regarding the need for greater assistance in state legislative activities. This motion was passed unanimously. 2.2.1 California Mr. Hill reported on negotiations which he had been conducting with California officials. He has been in touch with Christine Eynard and also Milton P. Duffy regarding introduction of precautionary labeling legislation. Mr. Hill sent a copy of the industry bill of January 5, 1959 to Mr. Duffy and several additional copies were sent. Mr. Walker said that the entire LAPI Committee was indebted to Mr. Hill for the fine work he has been doing with the State of California. 2.2.9 Ohio Interest in precautionary labeling legislation has been evidenced in the State of Ohio. However, as yet there has not been an introduction of a bill in the Legislature. George Hopper of Proctor and Gamble and Dr. Osborn of Sohio have been following this situation. 2.2.10 Oregon Mr. Sullivan of Oregon has received a copy of the bill and after this he requested an additional 100 copies which were sent to him. 2.2.16 Colorado Colorado officials have agreed to the substitution of the latest in dustry draft. It was suggested that the secretary address a letter to Mr. Wiemann, calling his attention to changes which have been made in the hazardous substances labeling bill. 2.2.18 Washington Mr. Hill reported that Mr. Poppe of Boeing Aircraft has received a copy of the latest precautionary labeling draft and has been kept up to date on developments. 2.2.25 Indiana Mr. Walker reported that Mr. Robert L. Ackerly of CSMA, has been actively working with Dr. Sullivan of the State of Indiana in order to secure T L-273 --^ 1 J v a change in the Indiana Poison Law. rc has been thought that the Indiana revision would be along the lines of the January 5th hazardous substances labeling draft, However, S. 103 has now been introduced and it contains a very broad definition of hazardous substance. The chairman said that an MCA representative would have to attend a hearing and voice objections to the bill. Messrs. Dewey and French went to Mr. Ackerly's office and a number of changes were made in S. 103 to attempt to bring it into line with the January 5th draft. At this point. Dr. White's objection to the requirement in the January 5th draft that rats be tested at an atmospheric concentration of 200 parts per million by volume or less of gas, vapoj; mist or dust, was discussed. Dr. White maintained that it is technically incorrect to specify 200 parts per million by volume of mist or dust. This point was thoroughly discussed by the committee and it was agreed that it was a valid objection. After this discussion. It was moved seconded and voted THAT, The LAPI Committee recognizes that 200 parts per million by volume or less would not apply to dust or mist, and therefore, the committee recommends that the test in the Indiana Law be changed to read, "At an atmospheric concentration of 2 milligrams or less per liter of mist or dust." This motion was passed unanimously. 2.2.28 New Mexico The chairman read a letter which had been received from the New Mexico Department of Public Health indicating that it was the Department's opinion that any hazardous substances legislation should be postponed and that this matter should be given additional study. j 2.2.30 Kentucky Members discussed the situation in Kentucky and it was thought that a bill would be introduced in the Kentucky Legislature which convenes next year. There were some objections to the bill which was introduced last year. Mr. Walker said that he would check with Mr. Elmer Mattocks regarding any information API J might have on the bill. r2.2.33 Tennessee Although a bill has not been introduced yet in the State of Tennessee the chairman reported that Mr. Ackerly had been in contact with Mr. Hollman of that 2.3 CITY REGULATIONS (a) Revision of New York City Sanitary Code It was reported that the revision of the New York City Sanitary Code <3 now in its third draft. Commissioner Trichter incorporated into this draft change which were agreed upon at the Cleveland meeting of AMA and industry representative8 This third draft has now been accepted in principle. The secretary agreed to S attempt to secure a copy of the third draft for the committee. Mr. Walker said that he would prepare a letter to the New York City authorities regarding needed changes in the Code. (b) New York City Fire Code Mr. Hogan promised to check into this matter and to advise the committee regarding the status. 3.0 LABELS -- SAFETY DATA SHEETS 3.65 Vinyl Acetate Status It was reported that the medical section of this safety data sheet is not yet available. 3.66 Benzoyl Peroxide Mr. Sparre reported on the status of this sheet and said that he had written a letter.to Dr. .Visser- *t Hooft regarding--the label to be included in the safety data sheet. Mr. Sparre said that he had been informed that a medical section would not be required for the sheet. In his letter to Dr. Visser 't Hooft, Mr. Sparre set out the suggested label. The secretary said that he would send a copy of this letter to the members of the committee. 3.68 Tolylene Diisocyanate A proposed label for this chemical had been distributed by the secretary in advance of the meeting. A number of ballots were received, but not a majority. this The committee considered the label which has been drafted and following It was moved, seconded and voted THAT, The following label be approved for inclusion in the safety data sheet: TOLYLENE DIISOCYANATE ' DANGER! HAZARDOUS LIQUID AND VAPOR CAUSES BURNS Do not get in eyes, on skin on clothing. Do not breathe vapor. Use only with adequate ventilation. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes; for eyes get medical attention. Remove and wash clothing before re-use. T __ I 3.69 Boron Hydrides L-275 A Mr. Wendt said that he was critical of the attempt to write a safety " data sheet on more than one chemical such as this. Dr. Eoulger said that the Medical Advisory Committee was taking the same position. 3*7 Isopropylamine Mr. Kittelton reported that the label for this chemical had been approved and that the sheet had been published. 3.71 Methyl and Ethyl Acrylates The chairman had previously appointed Mr. Sparre as a subcommittee to draft a label for these chemicals. Dr. Osterritter agreed to send Mr. Sparre the labels which are being used by Celanese Corporation. 3.75 Diethylenetriamlne The chairman announced that Mr. McIntyre and Dr. Nale had been appointed a subcommittee to draft a label for thi3 chemical. However, a medical section has not as yet been drafted and the subcommittee will not prepare their label for sub mission to the LAPI Committee until this Is done. 5.0 REVISION OF MANUAL L-l (a) Report of Revision Subcommittee Mr. H. H. McIntyre, chairman of the Revision Subcommittee, reported on the activities of his subcommittee. He believes that the Manual should be examined in the light of the model bill. The subcommittee is checking the manual for inconsistencies in the wording and Mr. McIntyre is checking labels to see whether the wording on the labels corresponds with the flashpoints as published. (b) Timing of Next Revision The committee discussed the date of the next revision of Manual L-l. The last edition of the manual was published in 1956. It was agreed that a revision was certainly in order and after this discussion. It was moved, seconded and voted THAT, A manual revision subcommittee be appointed to begin work on a revision of Manual L-l immediately with a target date for completion, and approval of the manuscript for submission to the printer by January 15, I960. This motion was passed unanimously. 6.0 LABELING CONFERENCE (a) Plans for Use of Labeling Exhibit Mr. Kittelton reported that the precautionary labeling exhibit was now ready and that the first use of it would be at the 1959 Industrial Health L-276 Conference. Dr, Nale reported that an International Medical Meeting would be hel^ in thiB country and that he thought perhaps the labeling exhibit might be used. Dr. Nale will look into this matter further. (b) Location and Plans for 1959 Conference At the last meeting of the LAP1 Committee it was agreed that committee members would notify the Secretary by December 1, 1958 whether they would attend a conference if held in San Francisco, California. It was agreed that unless three. fourths of committee members agreed to attend the conference, it would not be held ' in San Francisco, California. The secretary announced that as result of letters and calls received, only eight LAPI Committee members had agreed to attend a conference in San Francisco, California. Consequently, it was decided not to hold a meeting in California this year. Alternate locations were then discussed. A number of cities were mentioned but no location could be agreed upon. After this discussion It was moved, seconded and voted THAT, a precautionary labeling conference not be held during the year 1959 This motion passed by a vote of 13 to b-. MISCELLANEOUS (a) Caustic Labeling Problem The secretary had previously distributed with the agenda a letter received by the chairman from Mr. Edward J. Masek of Diamond Alkali Company. Diamond Alkali's problem was concerned with a suit in which the plaintiff had been injured by caustic. The label on the drum only appeared on the top, which was removable and it was not on the sides. Committee members discussed this problem and the correct trade practice. Some companies place a label only on the top, while others put the label on the top and on the 3ides. The consensus of opinion of the committee was that for safety and legal protection, a company should not depend only on a label appearing on the top. (b) Next Meeting of Committee The committee considered the date and location of the next meeting and it was decided to hold the meeting in Montreal, Canada on Wednesday and Thursday, May 20-21, 1959. It was suggested that MCA Canadian members be invited to attend. Minutes Subject to Approval March 3* 1959 JDK/amh Secretary, Labels and Precautionary Information Committee