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TELEPHONE HUDSON MISS L-354 Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc (POUNDED 1871) 1825 Connecticut Avenue, N. W. \ Washington 9, D. C. MINUTES OF MEETING LABELS AND PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION COMMITTEE WILLARD HOTEL - JACKSON ROOM WASHINGTON, D. C. NOVEMBER 30 & DECEMBER 1, 1960 The meeting came to order at 9 A.M. on Wednesday, November 30, 1960. PRESENT Chester L. French, Chairman E. J. Hogan, Vice Chairman Fred Ebersole J. T. Fuess J. W. Hammond Edward J. Masek Harry H. McIntyre George E. Merryman, J. A. Mooney Jr. Thomas W. Nale, M.D. John F. Osterritter, Richard F. Philpitt C. Boyd Shaffer G. Robert Sido F. Dallas Sparre M.D. Ralph G. Troup Nelson E. Wendt N. G. White James D. Kittelton, Secretary Mallinckrodt Chemical Works Allied Chemical Corporation Commercial Solvents Corporation Eastman Organic Chemicals Depart ment, Distillation Products Industries Humble Oil & Refining Company Diamond Alkali Company The Dow Chemical Company Union Carbide Canada Limited Food Machinery and Chemical Corporation Union Carbide Corporation Celanese Corporation of America Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation American Cyanamid Company Monsanto Chemical Company E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc. J. T. Baker Chemical Company American Potash & Chemical Corporation Shell Chemical Company Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc. ABSENT Robert H. Dewey Joseph T. Gormally Commercial Solvents Corporation Pennsalt Chemicals Corporation f L--355 Sanford J. Hill E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc. 2.1 FEDERAL LEGISLATION Dr. Nale reviewed for the Committee the latest proposal for regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Labeling Act being considered by the CSMA Precautionary Labeling Committee. Copies of the latest proposal have not as yet been sent to Inter association members since they are still being considered by the CSMA Labeling Committee. The Secretary was requested to send out to all LAPI Com mittee members copies of the minutes of the two inter-association meetings which were held during the fall in Wilmington and New York. The Secretary also was asked to contact Mr. Rankin of FDA to learn the current status of proposed regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Labeling Act. It was-agreed .that-it would be desirable for LAPI-Committee members who are on the CSMA Precautionary Labeling Committee to keep LAPI advised of developments and to urge that these matters be cleared by the Inter-industry Committee before they are sent to FDA. 5.0 MANUAL REVISION A. PART II CHEMICAL PAGE NUMBER OF DRAFT BY RALPH TROUP (1) ACETYLENE (page 3) The Committee carefully considered the desirability of including a label for ACETYLENE in the next revision, and It was moved, seconded and voted THAT, A label for ACETYLENE not be added to the next edition of Manual L-l. The Committee carefully considered the label currently ap pearing in the MCA Chemical Safety Data Sheet for ACETYLENE and L-356 were of the opinion that it was inadequate. Following this discussion. It was moved, seconded and voted THAT, The Chairman appoint a subcommittee to draft an acceptable label for ACETYLENE and to check it with the Compressed Gas Association. This motion was carried unanimously. The Chairman later appointed H. H. McIntyre as Chairman of the subcommittee with Ed Masek as a number. The Secretary said that it might be desirable to check with Hooker Chemical Corporation concerning their reaction, to the proposed label. (2) ACROLEIN (page 4) It was moved, seconded and voted THAT, A label for ACROLEIN be included in the next edition of the Manual. The "If swallowed statement" under First Aid was amended to read as follows: "If swallowed: If conscious, make patient vomit im mediately (finger down throat or give warm mustard water or salt water freely)." Thus, the label as approved is as follows: ACROLEIN DANGERl EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED LIQUID CAUSES SEVERE BURNS Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Keep container closed. Do not breathe vapor. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. In case of contact, immediately remove contaminated (Label continued on next page.) L-357 ACROLEIN (Continuation of label from page L-356) clothing, including shoes, and flush skin or eyes for at least 15 minutes; for eyes, get medical attention. Wash clothing thoroughly before reuse. SI POISON B Call a Physician First Aid If inhaled: Remove patient to fresh air; if breathing becomes difficult, start oxygen inhalation through suitable equipment. If swallowed: If conscious make patient vomit immediately (finger down throat or give warm mustard water or salt water freely). General: Call a physician. Keep patient warm; if conscious, give coffee. (3) ALLYL ALCOHOL (page 5) The Committee next considered the label for ALLYL ALCOHOL and agreed to retain the label now appearing on page 27 of Manual L--1. This action was approved of by a vote of 10 to 2. The label as approved is as follows: ALLYL ALCOHOL DANGER! EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS LIQUID AND VAPOR RAPIDLY ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN FLAMMABLE Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Do not breathe vapor. Do not take internally. Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Keep container closed. In case of contact, immediately remove all contaminated clothing and flush skin or eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes; for eyes, get medical at tention. Wash before re-use. E POISON E Call a Physician First Aid 1 % L-358 (4) ALLYL CHLORIDE (page 5) The Committee agreed that this chemical should carry the warning statement "EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE" and that a precautionary statement to "Use with adequate ventilation" should be added and also a precautionary statement concerning "contact" should be added. Thus, the label for this chemical would read as follows: ALLYL CHLORIDE DANGER1 VAPOR HARMFUL EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Do not breathe vapor. Use with adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Keep container closed. In case of contact, immediately, flush skin or eyes with water for at least 15 minutes; for eyes get medical attention. (5) ALUMINUM CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS (page 5} The Committee carefully considered this label and agreed that there was a pressure hazard. Following discussion of the label, it was agreed that the label should read as follows: ALUMINUM CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS WARNINGl MAY CONTAIN GAS UNDER PRESSURE CONTACT WITH WATER OR MOIST AIR LIBERATES HYDROCHLORIC ACID GAS CAUSES BURNS Loosen cover cautiously before opening. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Keep container tightly closed. In case of contact, immediately flush skin or eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes; for eyes get medical attention. MCA Chemical Safety Data Sheet, SD-62, available. L--360 BARIUM CHLORIDE and It was moved, seconded and voted THAT, A label for this chemical not be included in the next edition of the Manual. However, following this motion, It was moved, seconded and voted THAT, A subcommittee be appointed by the Chairman to re-study the label for BARIUM CHLORIDE. If this subcommittee reports in time, it would then be possible to include the label in the next edition. The Chairman appointed Mr. Mooney as chairman of the subcommittee with Ralph Troup and Dr. French as members. (9) BARIUM NITRATE (page 12) It was agreed that a label for this chemical would also be considered by the BARIUM CHLORIDE Committee. A letter ballot will be sent out for both BARIUM CHLORIDE and BARIUM NITRATE. (10) BENZENE (BENZOL) (page 12) The Committee next considered the label for BENZENE and it was pointed out that a label for this chemical had been ap proved at the September 20-22, 1960 meeting. However, it was agreed that First Aid measures would not be part of the label for inclusion in the revised Manual. The Committee considered the First Aid measure for the Safety Data Sheet and agreed that it should read as follows: "If swallowed: If conscious, make patient vomit immediately (finger down throat or give warm mustard water or salt water freely)." (11) BENZIDINE and BENZIDINE SULPHATE (page 13) The Committee decided that a label for BENZIDINE should be deleted from the revised label, but that a label for BENZIDINE L-361 SULPHATE should be inserted in the Manual. The reason for this action was that BENZIDINE is not an article of commerce, whereas BENZIDINE SULPHATE is such an article. Dr. Ebersole was appointed by the Chairman to draft a label for BENZIDINE SULPHATE. This will be sent to the Committee for approval by letter ballot. (12) BENZOYL PEROXIDE (page 13) It was pointed out that at the May 3-4, 1960 meeting, a label for BENZOYL PEROXIDE had been approved. It was agreed that this label should be included in the revised Manual. The label as approved appears on pages L-322 and L-323 of the minutes. (13) BENZYL CHLORIDE (page 14) The Committee decided that the standard contact statement should be used. Thus, the label for BENZYL CHLORIDE would read as follows: BENZYL CHLORIDE WARNING I CAUSES BURNS Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Avoid breathing vapor. In case of contact, immediately flush skin or eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes; for eyes get medical attention. (14) *The following additional statements are suggested for unstabilized benzyl chloride: CONTAMINATION MAY RESULT IN DANGEROUS PRESSURE. Keep dry and handle only in suitable equipment to prevent metallic contamination. Consult manufacturer. BORON HYDRIDES (page 14) Mr. Nelson Wendt distributed to Committee members a copy of a memorandum, together with drafts of three Borane labels. Members were urged to consider this material carefully and then a letter ballot will be submitted to members. (15) BUTYRALDEHYDE (page 15) The Committee considered the inclusion of a label for this L-362 chemical and agreed on the following wording: BUTYRALDEHYDE DANGERi EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE VAPOR HARMFUL Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Keep container closed. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapor. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. In case of contact with eyes or skin, immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes; for eyes get medical attention. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes at once. Wash thoroughly before re-use. (16) BUTYLAMINE (normal) (page 16) Dr. Nale agreed to submit wording for a label for inclusion in the forthcoming revision. The Secretary will submit this label to the Committee for approval by letter ballot. (17) CALCIUM CYANIDE and CYANIDES (INORGANIC) (page 17) Dr. Shaffer agreed to consider labels for the CYANIDES label and to send his recommendations to the Secretary for dis tribution to the Committee and approval of the Labels by letter ballot. (18) CHLORINE (page 20) The Committee agreed that the precautionary measures reading "Avoid breathing air containing this gas" and "Avoid contact with skin or eyes" should be changed to read, "Do not breathe air containing this gas" and "Do not get in eyes or on skin." Thus, the label for CHLORINE would now read as follows: L-363 CHLORINE DANGER I HAZARDOUS LIQUID AND GAS UNDER PRESSURE Do not breathe air containing this gas. Do not get in eyes or on skin. Do not heat cylinders. Have available emergency gas masks approved by U. Bureau of Mines for Chlorine service. Handle and use only in accordance with practice recommended by the chlorine producer. In case of exposure, remove patient to fresh air, him warm and quiet, and send for a physician. S. keep (19) DICHLOROBENZENE (ORTHO-) (page 25) The Committee agreed that a label for this chemical should appear in the revised Manual reading as follows: DICHLOROBENZENE (ORTHO-) CAUTION1 VAPOR IRRITATING Avoid prolonged breathing of vapor. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. If liquid gets in eye, immediately flush thoroughly with plenty of water. MCA Chemical Safety Data Sheet available, SD-54. (20) DICHLOROBENZENE (para-) (page 25) The Committee decided that a label for this chemical would be left out of the revised Manual but that it would be desirable for the Chairman later to appoint a subcommittee to draft a label. (21) 2,6 DICHLOROBENZAL CHLORIDE (page 25) Committee voted not to add label. (22) DICHLOROETHYL ETHER (page 26) The Committee considered- this label but did not reach a final decision on the wording. The Chairman will appoint a sub committee to make recommendations. L-364 (23) ETHYL ACRYLATE (page 29) The Committee agreed to include a label for this chemical in the revised Manual reading as follows: ETHYL ACRYLATE (Inhibited with) WARNING 1 FLAMMABLE VAPOR HARMFUL MAY IRRITATE SKIN AND EYES Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapor. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. In case of contact, immediately flush skin or eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes? for eyes, get medical attention. Remove and --- wash contaminated clothing before re-use. MCA Chemical Safety Data heet, SD-79, available. (24) FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (page 34) The Committee agreed that the label for FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION now appearing on page L-343 should be included in the revised Manual. (25) HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (pages 39-40) At the last Committee meeting, Mr. Dallas Sparre was ap pointed Chairman with Messrs. Gormally, Hogan and Mooney as members to review the three HYDROGEN PEROXIDE labels. It was agreed that in the label for HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, 7.4% the "etc." should be changed to read "and organic materials." It was also agreed that in the label for HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (stronger than 7.4% but not exceeding 52%) the contact statement should be amended to add "skin or eyes." Thus, it would read "In case of contact immediately flush skin or eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes; for eyes, get medical attention; remove and wash clothing at once." 1 h-365 i (26) ISOPROPYLAMINE (page 41) (2 The Committee considered inclusion of this label and agreed to add the label reading as follows: ISOPROPYLAMINE DANGER! EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE VAPOR EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS LIQUID CAUSES BURNS in Sa Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Keep container closed. Do not breathe vapor. Use only with adequate ventilation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. In case of contact, immediately flush skin or eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes; for eyes get medical attention. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes at once. Wash thoroughly before reuse. MCA Chemical Safety Data Sheet, SD-72, available. (27) MERCURIC CHLORIDE (MERCURY BICHLORIDE) (page 43) It was agreed that this label should be amended to read as follows: MERCURIC CHLORIDE (MERCURY BICHLORIDE) DANGER! HARMFUL DUST MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED (2 He p C Do not breathe dust or-vapor. Avoid contact with eyes or prolonged contact with skin. Keep away from feed or food products. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking. Use fresh clothing daily. Take hot shower after work using plenty of soap. wc wc (2 B POISON B Call a Physician First Aid L-366 (28) METHYL ACRYLATE (page 45) The Committee agreed to include a label for METHYL ACRYLATE in the revised Manual. This label now appearing in MCA Chemical Safety Data Sheet, SD-79, would read as follows: METHYL ACRYLATE (Inhibited with ) WARNING I FLAMMABLE VAPOR HARMFUL MAY IRRITATE SKIN AND EYES Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapor.. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. In case of contact, immediately flush skin or eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes; for eyes, get medical attention. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use. MCA Chemical Safety Data Sheet, SD-79, available. (29) MURIATIC ACID (page 49) The Committee agreed to leave this label in the Manual. However it was decided that the reference to MURIATIC ACID in parenthesis after HYDROCHLORIC ACID should be deleted. (30) DIETHYLAMINE (page 27) It was agreed that the text of the label for DIETHYLAMINE would be deleted from the Manual, but that the following reference would be used: See METHYLAMINES, (AQUEOUS SOLUTION) (31) METHYLAMINES, (AQUEOUS SOLUTION) (page 45) It was agreed to add the following label for METHYLAMINES L-367 (AQUEOUS SOLUTION) to the Manuals METHYLAMINES, (AQUEOUS SOLUTION) DANGER! EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Keep container closed. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid exposure to vapor. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. In case of contact, flush skin or eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes; for eyes, get medical attention. MCA Chemical Safety Data Sheet, SD-57, available. (32) MIXED ACID (SULFURIC and NITRIC) (page 49) It was agreed that in the contact statement, the phrase "for eyes" should be omitted. Thus, the contact statement for MIXED ACID (SULFURIC and NITRIC) would read as follows: In case of contact, immediately flush skin or eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes; get medical attention. It was also agreed to add a.statement that a Safety Data Sheet is available for MIXED ACIDS (SULFURIC and NITRIC). (33) NITROBENZYLCHLORIDE (para-) and NITROCELLULOSE (page 51) The Committee agreed not to add labels. (34) NITROGEN DIOXIDE and NITROPHENOL (MONONITROPHENOL) (ortho or para) (page 52) The Committee agreed to delete labels. (35) NITROPROPANE (page 52) The Committee agreed not to add a label. (36) OLEUM (FUMING SULFURIC ACID) (page 53) The Committee considered the label and agreed to retain the present text for OLEUM. L-368 (37) OXALATES (page 53) Committee agreed not to add a label. (38) PENTACHLOROPHENOL (page 54) The Committee agreed todelete this label from Part II and to have it appear only in Part III. (39) TETRACHLOROPHENOL (page 70) The Committee agreed to delete a label for this chemical from the Manual, but to retain it in Part III. (40) PHENETIDINE (ortho or para) (page 56) The Committee agreed to delete the label. (41) PHENOL (page 56) The Committee agreed to addthe following hazard to the label: statement of "Hazardous liquid or solid." Thus, the label for PHENOL would now read as follows: PHENOL DANGER1 HAZARDOUS LIQUID OR SOLID RAPIDLY ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN CAUSES SEVERE BURNS Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Avoid breathing vapor. Do not take internally. In case of contact, immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including shoes, and flush skin or eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes; for eyes, get medical attention. Wash clothing before re-use. B POISON B Call a Physician First Aid MCA Chemical Safety Data Sheet, SD-4, available. (42) PHOSGENE (page 57) The Committee declined to add this label to the Manual, but it was the consensus that it might be desirable later to appoint a subcommittee to review the label. (43) PHOSPHORUS (For Wet Shipments) (page 57) The Committee agreed to add the words "white or yellow" in parenthesis after "PHOSPHORUS." (44) PHOSPHORUS PENTACHLORIDE (page 58) It was agreed to add the precautionary measure "Open container carefully" to this label. Thus, the label for PHOSPHORUS PENTACHLORIDE would be as follows: PHOSPHORUS PENTACHLORIDE WARNING I HAZARDOUS DUST CAUSES BURNS Open container carefully. Do not breathe dust. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Wear rubber gloves and goggles. In case of contact, immediately flush skin or eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes; for eyes, get medical attention. Do not add water to contents while in a container because of violent reaction. (45) PHOSPHORUS PENTOXIDE (Phosphoric Anhydride) (page 58) The Committee agreed to change the name of this chemical to PHOSPHORIC PENTOXIDE. (46) PHOSPHORUS PENTASULFIDE (page 59) It was pointed out that the phrase "Hydrogen Sulfide Gas" should be indented slightly. 1 L-370 (47) PICRIC ACID, PIPERIDINE and POTASSIUM CHROMATE (page 60) The Committee voted not to add these labels. (48) POTASSIUM CYANATE (page 61) The Committee agreed not to add a label. (49) POTASSIUM DICHROMATE (page 61) It was agreed to include this label in the Manual with a cross reference to SODIUM DICHROMATE (50) POTASSIUM NITRITE, POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE, POTASSIUM PERSULFATE AND PROPANE (page 61-62) The Committee , agreed not to add labels. (51) iso-PROPYL ACETATE (page 62) The Committee agreed to delete the label. (52) PROPYL ALCOHOL (page 62) The Committee agreed not to add a label. (53) PROPYLENE CHLOROHYDRIN (page 63) The Committee agreed to delete the label. (54) SODIUM (metal) (page 64) It was agreed to change the designation for this chemical to SODIUM METAL. (55) SODIUM DICHROMATE (page 65) The Committee agreed to delete the label for this chemical. (56) SODIUM CYANIDE (page 65) It was agreed that Dr. Shaffer would review a label for this chemical and submit his recommendations to the Committee. (57) SODIUM FLUOSILICATE (page 65) The Committee agreed to delete the label for this chemical. L-371 (58) SODIUM HYDROSULFITE (page 65) The Committee agreed to amend this label to read as follows SODIUM HYDROSULFITE CAUTI0N1 MAY IGNITE IF ALLOWED TO BECOME DAMP Keep container tightly closed. Use only dry, clean utensils in handling. Store in a cool, dry place. In case of fire smother with SODA ASH, DRY SAND OR CARBON DIOXIDE--NEVER USE WATER (59) SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CAUSTIC SODA) (page 66) The Committee agreed to delete "CAUSTIC SODA" from the name of this chemical. The Chairman appointed a subcommittee consisting of the -following Committee members to--review-the SODIUM HYDROXIDE label: H. H. McIntyre, Chairman Joseph T. Gormally Edward J. Hogan Edward J. Masek J. A. Mooney Richard F. Philpitt R..G. Troup It was agreed that'this subcommittee would submit its recommendations at the next Committee meeting. (60) SODIUM NITRITE (page 66) The Committee agreed not to add a label (61) SODIUM PEROXIDE (page 66-67) The Committee agreed not to include a label for this chemical in the revised Manual. However, it was agreed to include the statement "Call a Physician" on the label as previously drafted. (62) SODIUM PICRAMATE The Committee agreed not to add a label. (page 67) L-372 < (63) SODIUM SULFIDE (Containing 35% or more combined water) (page 68) The Committee considered the present label for this chemi cal and agreed to amend it to read as follows: SODIUM SULFIDE (Containing 35% or more combined water) DANGER'. CONTACT WITH ACID LIBERATES POISONOUS GAS BURNS SKIN AND EYES Do not breathe dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Keep container closed and away from acids and heat. Sweep up spillage. Do not flush to sewer which may contain acid. In case of contact, immediately flush skin or eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes; for eyes, get medical attention. Remove and wash clothing before re-use. (64) STYRENE MONOMER (page 68) The Committee agreed to add a label for this chemical. It would be the same as the label for CYCLOHEXANONE and would read as follows STYRENE MONOMER CAUTION! VAPOR HARMFUL Keep away from heat and open flame. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid prolonged breathing of vapor. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. (65) SULFUR CHLORIDE (page 68) The Committee agreed to add the phrase, "because of violent reaction" to the statement, "Do not allow water to get into con tainer ." (66) SULFUR DIOXIDE (page 68) The Committee agreed not to add a label. 1 I L--373 (67) TETRACHLOROPHENOL (page 70) The Committee agreed to delete the label. (68) TOLUENE (page 71) The Committee agreed to add the word "sparks" to the precautionary measure so that it would read "Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame." (69) TOLUIDINE (para) (page 71) The Committee agreed to delete this label. (70) TOLYLENE DIISOCYANATE (page 71) The Committee agreed to add a label for this chemical to the revised Manual since there is now a Safety Data Sheet for this chemical. It was agreed, however, to add as the first precautionary measure the statement, "Keep Container Closed." The label as approved would read':' TOLYLENE DIISOCYANATE DANGER: HAZARDOUS LIQUID AND VAPOR CAUSES BURNS Keep container closed. 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. MCA Safety Data Sheet, SD-73, available. (71) TRICHLOROETHANE (page 72) The Committee agreed not to add a label. (72) TRICHLOROPHENOL (page 72) The Committee agreed to delete the label from Part II since it now appears in Part III. L-374 (73) TRICRESYL PHOSPHATE (page 73) Since a label has not yet been drafted for this chemical, it was decided not to include it in the Manual. (74) TRIMETHYLAMINE (Solution) (page 73) The Committee agreed not to add a label. (75) TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXANOL (page 73) The Committee voted 7-4 to retain the label for this chemi cal in the revised Manual. (76) VINYL ACETATE (page 74) The Committee agreed to accept the label now appearing in Safety Data Sheet 75 for inclusion in the Manual but agreed to delete the reference to the fact that the product is inhibited and also to delete .the statement, "Ground drums and equipment before transferring to avoid static sparks." This latter state ment concerning grounding was deleted sincesuch a statement will now appear in the Container Handling and Storage recommendations. It was also agreed to add to the end of the label the statement, "MCA Chemical Safety Data Sheet, SD-75, available." These actions were approved by a vote of 10 to 4. (77) XYLENE (XYLOL) (page 74) It was agreed to add the word "sparks" to the precautionary measure, "Keep away from heat and open flame;" (78) ZINC ARSENATE (page 75) The Committee agreed not to add a label. B. PART III -- Introductory Material The Committee next considered the present introduction to Part III of Manual L-l and agreed to the following changes; (1) The title-was changed to read "Illustrative Labels for Pesticides." L-3T5 (2) On page 79, in the first paragraph, first 'line and last line, the word "warning" was changed to "pre cautionary ." (3) On page 79, in the last paragraph, first line, the word "warning" was changed to "precautionary." (4) On page 80, in the first paragraph, second line, the word "warning" was changed to "precautionary." (5) On page 80, in the third paragraph, third and eleventh lines, the word "warnings" was changed to "statements. (6) On page 80, in the last paragraph, first line, the word "some" was changed to-"most." (7) On page 81, at the end of te first incomplete para graph, it was agreed to insert the first sentence of the footnote from page 82. (8) On page 81, in the first incomplete paragraph, second and third lines, the phrase "in general" was deleted. (9) On page 81, in the second full paragraph, second, third and fourth lines, now reading "Any one of the signal words "DANGER," "WARNING" or "CAUTION" may be applicable even when a product is poisonous." was changed.to read: "One of the signal words 'DANGER' or 'WARNING* will be applicable when a product is poisonous." (10) On page 81, in the third full paragraph, at the end of the second line, the word "some" was changed to "most." (11) On page 81, in the third full paragraph, at the end of the second sentence, the asterisk was deleted and all but the first sentence of the footnote on page 82 was inserted. (12) On page 81,- in the fourth full paragraph, first line, the word "promiscuous" was changed to "indiscriminate. (13) On page 81, the statement at the bottom of the page, "*See footnote 82" was deleted. L-376 (14) On page 82, the phrase "Keep away from children and domestic animals" was deleted and the phrase "Avoid contamination of feed and foodstuffs" inserted. (15) On page 82, at the end of the Preface, the asterisk and the entire footnote were deleted 17.0 MEETINGS It was agreed that the next meeting of the Committee would be held in Boston, Massachusetts on Wednesday and Thursday, January 25-26, 1961. Minutes Subject to Approval January 4, 1961 James D. Kittelton, Secretary Labels and Precautionary Information Committee JDK/jmb * I i *