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r TO BE SENT IMMEDIATELY Monsanto LETTER NO, 1 Montin10 (uropt S A. Pile* Midou 1 1030 BfUMOtl Belgium ft. C. B. 294.BB4 - C.C P. B7B7 Til (02) 19.11.01 - TUM 22110 TV A B.TW. 4 00500.9*3 Y/Rel. O/Ref. Pleat! quote ihi* reitrenee *n you< reply LETTER TO CAPACITOR AND TRANSFORMER MANUFACTURERS Dear Sirs, You may be aware that there is information that certain products, namely polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), have been discovered at some points in some marine, aquatic and wild life environments. Recent information suggests PCBs may be accumulating in the environment. A copy of an article published in the 20th November 1971 issue of "Chemistry and Industry" is enclosed which gives some background details of information on the situation as it has developed. Pyroclor, Pyroclor 5 (Pyroclor S PE 7115), Aroclor 1232, 1242, 1246, 1254, 1260, 1262, 1268, 1016, 1242 El contain PCBs and because of Monsanto's concern over the pollution problem we have decided that effective from the date of this letter we are restricting the sale of these products to a few selected applications which include the use in transformer and capacitor manufacture. . - '" ' ) The purpose of this letter is to make you aware of the growing concern felt by ourselves and others on the problem of environ mental pollution and to urge you to continue to take every precaution in the handling and disposal of these products. Please feel free to contact us for further information on these points. Yours faithfully, MOWS 09^59 N'T_OKLV A FT E R __ CON S U LTATION yiTLLTB^NSFORMER MANUFACTURERS Monsanto LETTER NO. 2 LETTER TO TRANSFORMER USERS Dear Sirs, We should like to confirm our recent discussions in which we advised you of information available that certain products, namely the polychlorinated biphenyls (RGBs), have been dis covered at some points in some marine, aquatic and wild life environments. Recent information suggests PCBs may be accum ulating in the environment. A copy of an article published in 20th November 1971 issue of "Chemistry and Industry" is enclosed which gives some background details of information on the situation as it has developed. As mentioned to you, Pyroclor contains PCBs and because of Monsanto's concern over the pollution problem we have decided that effective from the date of this letter we are restricting the sale of these products to a few selected applications which include the use in transformer manufacture. The purpose of this letter is to confirm to you the growing concern felt by ourselves and others on the problem of environ mental pollution and to urge you to continue to take every pre caution in the handling and disoosal of these products. Please fool free to contact us for further information on these points. We should also like to confirm to you that, to minimise th risk of leakage into the environment Monsanto is only selling these products in bulk quantities to transformer manufacturers. For this reason we shall no longer be able to supply your top-up needs. However, we have made arrangements with your transfor mer manufacturer to make available to you the quantities you will require until further notice. We very much regret any inconvenience this change in policy may cause you. Yours faithfully MOMS 09i6O Monsanto12. LETTER ?;3, 2 a LETTER TO AROCLOR PYROCLOR SERVICE USERS Dear Sirs, You may be aware that there is information available that certain products namely the polychlorinated biohenyls (PCBs) have been discovered a` some ooints in some marine aquatic and wild life environments. Recent information suggests PCBs may be accumulating in the environment A cooy of an article oublished in the 2oth November 1971 issue of "Chemistry and Industry" is enclosed which gives some background details of information on the situation as it has been develoDed Pyroclor 1, Pyroclor 5, Aroclor 1232, 1242, 1248, 1254, 1260, 1262, 1268, 1016, 1242 E 1 contain PCBs and because of Monsanto's concern over the pollution problem we have decided that effective from the date of this letter we are restricting the sale of these products to a few selected applications which include the use in transformer and capacitor manufacture. The purpose of this letter is to confirm to you that in view of the growing concern felt by ourselves and others on the problem of environmental pollution and to avoid the problems that could well occur should there be accidental leakages of these products, that Monsanto will only supply these products in bulk quantities to transformer and capacitor manufacturers. For this reason we shall no longer be able to supply your needs. Monsanto is taking this action only after very careful consideration of the whole problem of environmental pollution and believes this decision is in the best interest of all its customers using these products. We very much regret any difficulties this decision may cause you, but feel you will agree that Monsanto, in taking this course of action, has made the correct decision. Yours faithfully, MONS 092261 TO BE SENT IMMEDIATELY Monsanto LETTER NO, 3 B 10'tO 5e-? n C 8 2 3 a -i 3 - Z : t In iC 7 > 19 '' C ' - U n T V A 9 T A' f', !><iO LETTER TO BE SENT TO SANTOTHERM FR SERIES CUSTOMERS Dear Sirs, You may be aware that Monsanto has, in the past twelve months, restricted the sale of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) for certain applications, since recent information indicates PCBs may be accumulating in the environment. A copy of an article published in 20th November 1971 issue of "Chemistry and Industry" is enclosed which gives some background details of the situation as it has developed. The SANTOTHERM FR series of products (FR-LO-Temp. FRO FR1 FR2 FR3) contain PCBs and, because of Monsanto's concern over the pollution problem, we have decided to stop supplying these products as from the date of this letter. This decision has been taken to avoid the problems that could well occur should there be accidental leakages of Santotherm FR from heat transfer systems. Monsanto is taking this action only after very careful consideration of the whole question of environmental pollution and believes this decision is in the best interest of all its customers using these products. In order to facilitate your conversion to another heat transfer fluid, we shall be happy to offer you the advisory services of our technical staff. If you decide to convert to Santotherm 55 or 66 the enclosed conversion procedure may well be of assistance to you. We urge you to take every care and precaution in the handling and disposal of these products. Please contact Monsanto for further details. We very much regret any difficulties this decision may cause you but feel you will agree that Monsanto, in taking this course of action, has made the correct decision. Yours faithfully MQN5 92262 TO_BE_SgNX_IMMEDIATEL.V LETTER NO. 3a BY REGISTERED MAIL Monstmo (uinot S.A. Place Madou I 9 10 30 Brussels Belgium *CB 204694 CCP R B > T I. (0?) I9U0I - Ti0, 22110 tVA 8 TW 406 `>9 0943 *1 Hat 0/Bet a ,cie s DRAFT OF LETTER TO BE SENT TO FLORIGO PER POMMES FRITES MANN Dear Sirs, In of 1971 we advised you by letter that we would no longer supply you with SANTOTHERM FR heat transfer fluid, this was because of certain information that had become available suggesting the product may be polluting the environment. We requested you to confirm to us that all plants operating on this product had been converted to another heat transfer fluid, but to date we have not received your comments. Once again, we urge you to ensure all plants are converted, and for your assistance we are enclosing a suggested conversion procedure. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter. n Yours faithfully, MQNS 092263 TcOsaBBESfSSENaT-- IM--M-- sE--DsIAsTsE--LsYa Monsanto M0MJ*ni0 EufOO* 5 A piaet Madou ' 6 '030 Brussels Belgium R. C. B 294 694 - C C P. 8?87 Tel. (021 19 I' Ol - fe'e 2 ?' '0 TVA 8 T W. 406 58 0 943 LETTER NO. 5 YfRel 0<Be' p^esje Qooie 'Dii re'eaence n ^o .f'eoit LETTER TO BE SENT TO PYDRAUL PCB SERIES USERS Dear Sirs, You may be aware that there is information that certain products, namely polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) have been discovered at some points in some marine, aquatic and wild life environments. Recent information suggests PCBs may be accumulating in the environment. A copy of an article pub lished in 20th November 1971 issue of "Chemistry and Industry" is enclosed, which gives some background to the situation as it has developed. Pydraul (Grade) contains PCB and because of Monsanto's concern over the pollution problem we have decided to stop supplying this product as from the date of this letter. This decision has been taken to avoid the problems that could well occur should there be accidental leakage of Pydraul (Grade). Monsanto is taking this action only after very careful consid eration of the whole question of environmental pollution and believes this decision is in the best interests of all its customers using these products. We should like to suggest you place future orders for one of the "A" series Pydrauls, technical details of which are attached. Our District Sales Office in contact Mr. will be in touch with you to discuss details of the conversion procedures which are involved should you wish. We very much regret any difficulties this decision may cause you, but feel you will agree that Monsanto, in taking this course of action, has made the correct decision. Yours faithfully, MOMS 092265 TO BE SENT IMMEDIATELY rirncpnfo ' u ; i. v 3# S A S i-?3 5 3'-.iie!s 3e' 3 c 9 : i * ? 4 - c :c Te>< ? 211 c ;ttlr :.o. 6 LETTER TO BE SENT TO PYDRAUL DISTRIBUTORS Dear Sirs, You may be aware that there is information that certain products, namely polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) have been discovered at some points in some marine, aquatic and wild life environments. Recent information suggests PCBs may be accumulating in the environment, A copy of an article published in 2oth November 1971 issue of "Chemistry and Industry'* is enclosed, which gives some background to the situation as it has developed. Pydraul 90, 135, A-200, 230, 280, 231, ?-9, 312 bJo, ^25 , AC, AC-WG contain PCB and because of Monsanto's concern over the pollution problem we have decided to stop supplying these products as from the date of this letter. This decision has been taken to avoid the problems that could well occur should there be accidental leakages of Pydraul. Monsanto is taking this action only after very careful consideration of the whole question of environmental pollution and believes this decision is in the best interest of all its customers using these products. W very much regret any difficulties this decision may cause you, but feel you will agree that Monsanto, in taking this course of action, has made the correct decision. Yours faithfully 092266 MOMS TcOisnBEMsSaENnTssIMsMssEsDsIAsTsEsLsY Mo"!)VO ';n p g S A Piece Vgdou l 0 - 1030 Brussels Belgium A C 0 ? 0 J 6 9 4 - CCP 0?fl T p l n ? ` ' 0 M 0 \ - T : ,, , ; ? i 0 r v a 'j ' 4 o <3 a- 0 9 a LETTER NO. 11 LETTER TO BE SENT TO WYNN'S BELGIUM CINCINNATI HOLLAND (WALKERS I.K. CONCENTRATE BRI) ~~ Dear Sirs, In view of our recent announcement that Monsanto will stop selling polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), we must now advise you that Monsanto has also decided to phase out of the sale of polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) which are of the same general family. Those AROCLORS affected are AROCLOR 5432, 5442, 5460, 6040, 6050, 6062, 6070, 6090, MCS 1004. These products will no longer be sold after June 30th 1972. Furthermore, we are restricting supplies up to this date to that quantity supplied in the last six months of 1971. We very much regret any difficulties this decision may cause you, but feel you will agree that Monsanto, in taking this course of action, has made the correct decision. Yours faithfully M0NS 092271 TO BE SENT s;sssc:s3s immediately J * ` LETTER NO. 7 LETTER TO BE SENT TO PYDRAUL OEM's Dear Sirs, You may be aware that there is information that certain products, namely polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) have been discovered at some points in some marine, aquatic and wild life environments. Recent information suggests PCSs may be accumulating in the environment. A copy of an article pub lished in 20th November 1971 issue of "Chemistry and Industry ' is enclosed, which gives some background to the situation as it has developed. Pydraul 90, 135, ISO, A-200, 230, 280, 281, F-9, 312, 540, 625, AC, AC-WG contain PCB and because of Monsanto's concern over the pollution problem we have decided to stop supplying these products as from the date of this letter. This decision has been taken to avoid the problems that could well occur should there be accidental leakages of Pydraul. Monsanto is taking this action only after very careful consideration of the whole question of environmental pollution and believes this decision is in the best interest of all its customers using these products. We very much regret any difficulties this decision may cause you, but feel you will agree that Monsanto, in taking this course of action, has made the correct decision. Yours faithfully, mons TO BE SENT 1st FEBRUARY 1972 MonsantoEESEEEESSSaSSE=ESsasES:S~:efi MoniMio tu*np S * Plica Miaou i B '03^ Bmss*it B*'1"kti PCfl ? ? I i 9 - CCtf 8 T A > t i i e 7 ' t ' * c* - 11 v : ? 11 * t v A *'// < ? <j !, p ? 3 i j LETTER NO. 8 *.A*I LETTER TO PYDRAUL CUSTOMERS - ANNOUNCING WITHDRAWAL OF "A1' SERIES Dear Sirs, As you are aware, Monsanto reformulated the Pydraul range of products to remove the polychlorinated biphenyl (PC8) constituent because of information available which indicated these products were accumulating in the environment. The reformulated products, the Pydraul "A" series contain polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) but because these products are of the same general family as the PCBs, Monsanto has decided that from 30th June 1972 the Pydraul "A" series will no longer be sold. As replacement a complete new range of Phosphate Ester fluids, the "E" Range, has been developed and a data sheet on these products is enclosed. The purpose of this letter is to give you advance warning of this change in Monsanto's range of fire resistant hydraulic fluids for industrial use. Please note that up to 30th June supplies of the Pydraul "A" series will be available although we trust that in the meanwhile conversion to our new "E" Range can be effected. Mr. of our District Sales Office in will be in touch with you to discuss this action by Monsanto in greater detail. We very much regret any inconvenience this decision may cause you but feel you will understand that Monsanto, in taking this action is doing so in the best interests of its customers using these products. Yours faithfully, MQNS 09229Q ^.MonsantoTO BE SENT 1st FEBRUARY 197 ** SSSSSSSSHaaBSSCS ** SSS St M n i } n i o fci, i'. p* S A Pi icc MidOu J 0 Bp, 11 Be ? A C 0 ? 0 -i ij 9 J CCP * > A 7 r e i - ; } i > m * ' l < ; .* i o 1 V *' 0 : \\ i'.A:.P C 94j` LETTER NO. g Yjp<*l O/^I- <j\* * .......... + LETTER TO PYDRAUL DISTRIBUTORS - ANNOUNCING WITHDRAWAL OF "A" SERIES Dear Sirs, You are aware that Monsanto reformulated the Pydraul range of products to remove the polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) constituent because of information available which indicated these products were accumulating in the environment. The reformulated products, the Pydraul "A" series contain polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) but because these products are of the same general family as the PCBs, Monsanto has decided that from 30th June 1972 the Pydraul "A" series will no longer be sold. As replacement a complete new range of Phosphate Ester fluids has been developed. A temporary data sheet is enclosed pen ding publication of the final version. The purpose of this letter is to give you advance warning of this change in Monsanto's range of fire resistant hydraulic fluids for industrial use to allow you in due course to (a) notify your customers and (b) take all other actions necess ary such as obtaining approvals etc. in time for the June 30th target date. Yours faithfully. MQNS 092269 TO BE SENT IMMEDIATELY Monsanto lTTER NO. M 0 r > r> r t-jfnp* ? A, P'*t* M i *,o ' H . 1 ' to pi-m-it B*'ai",T` r ^ 3 ;ts-i)4 CC" '* . ? ^ * r * r , ' . a ') ' ' ' " "j t , . i- |6i rrj. . LETTER TO BE SENT TO WYNN'S BELGIUM AND CINCINNATI HOLLAND KORESKA AUSTRIA WALKERS U.K. CIBA/GEIOY SAND02 Dear Sirs, You may be aware that there is information that certain products, namely polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), have been discovered at some points in marine, aquatic and wild life environments. Recent information suggests PCBs may be accumulating in the environment. A copy of an article pub lished in the 20th November 1971 issue of "Chemistry and Industry" is enclosed, which gives some background details of the situation as it has developed. Some of the AROCLOR range of products (AROCLOR 1221, 12j2, 1242 1248, 1254, 1260, 1262, 1268 and 4465) contain PCBs and, because of Monsanto's concern over the pollution problem, we have decided to stop supplying these products for use in lubricant additives, cutting oils and in other open system applications as from the date of this letter. This decision has been taken to avoid problems that could well occur should there be accidental leakages of AROCLOR. Monsanto is taking this action only after very careful consideration of the question of environmental pollution and believes this decision is in the best interest of all its customers who are using these products. We very much regret any difficulties which this may cause you, but feel you will agree that Monsanto, in taking this course of action, has made the correct decision. Yours faithfully, MONS 092270 TO BE SENT.IMMEDIATELY tt*atan*Bna338>essH Monsanto -""01 S Plltl V|4]OU 1 6 <020 Br'itftJf 0<igmm ft C 0 ? } * 6 9 4 > CCP. 0 7ft? T* OJ' "5 0* ' t,:*t : :itO t / A 9 * .. 4 rt . ft ? 9 4 LETTER NO. 11 i'iA*' LETTER TO BE SENT TO WYNN'S BELGIUM CINCINNATI HOLLAND (WALKERS I.K, CONCENTRATE BR1) ' Dear Sira, In view of our recent announcement that Monsanto will stop selling polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), we must now advise you that Monsanto has alto decided to phase out of the sale of polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) which are of the same general family. Those AROCLORS affected are AROCLOR 5432, 5442, 5460, 6040, 6050, 6062, 6070, 6090, MCS 1004. These products will no longer be sold after June 30th 1972. Furthermore, we are restricting supplies up to this date to that quantity supplied in the last six months of 1971. We very much regret any difficulties this decision may cause you, but feel you will agree that Monsanto, in taking this course of action, has made the correct decision. Yours faithfully. MQNS 092271 TO BE SENT FEBRUARY 1st 1972 Monsanto LETTER NO. 12 S* 0 ft $1 m Q t u # f* o Putt MidOu 1 B l "10 SA B g .m RCB ??< 59 4 - 1 r. P 0 7 A 7 T*i 0?t 19 it 0* - T>itl * ; T V A U T .V iC4 MO JO YfR*l Of**' i mi* * -t:* - LETTER TO PYDRAUL OEM's - ANNOUNCING WITHDRAWAL OF "A" SERIES Dear Sirs, You ars aware that Monsanto reformulated the Pydraul range of products to remove the polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) consti tuent because of information available which indicated these products were accumulating in the environment. The reformulated products, the Pydraul "A" series contain polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) but because these products are of the same general family as the PCBs, Monsanto has decided that from 30th June 1972 the Pydraul "A" series will no longer be sold. As replacement a complete new range of Phosphate Ester fluids, the "E" Range, has been developed. A data sheet on these pro ducts is enclosed. The purpose of this letter is to give you advance warning of this change in Monsanto's range of fire resistant hydraulic fluids for industrial use. Please note that supplies of the "A" series Pydrauls will be available up to 30th June, but in the meanwhile we trust that you will be able to give your approval for the use of the "E" Range in place of the "A" series currently recommended. Mr. of our District Sales Office in will be in touch with you to discuss this action by Monsanto in greater detail. We very much regret any inconvenience this decision may cause you, but feel you will understand that Monsanto, in taking this action is doing so in the best interests of its customers using these products. Yours faithfully. MQNS 092272 TO BE SENT IMMEDIATELY KICISCI SSBSSEXXSSCWff LETTER NO, 13 M 0 n s n i o l 11 nf-t S A Alj c M*46u 1 B 1030 Btigr'r*' A C Q ?)* CCP. S'A? * ' iO 2 I ' } M Q1 - WiBi 73-- *t A s r ft 4f ) , r ; ',j j LETTER TO BE SENT TO SANTOVAC OEM's AND USERS Y;*4 0/l*e P'*449 T -re l*'- M.**r**-- ' Dear Sirs, You may be aware that there is information that certain pro ducts, namely polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), have been dis covered at some points in some marine, aquatic and wild life environments. Recent information suggests PCBs may be accum ulating in the environment. A copy of an article published in the 20th November 1971 issue of "Chemistry and Industry" is en closed which gives some background details of information on the situation as it has developed. Santovac 1 and 2 contain PCBs and because of Monsanto's concern over the pollution problem we have decided to stop supplying these products as from the date of this letter. This decision has been taken to avoid the problems that could well occur should there be accidental leakages of Santovac. Monsanto is taking this action only after very careful consideration of the whole question of environmental pollution and believes this decision is in the best interest of all its customers using these products. Monsanto will at its own expense make arrangements for the dis posal of the Santovac 1 and 2 drained from your system, but will make a charge for the freight costs involved. We very much regret any difficulties this decision may cause you but feel you will agree that Monsanto, in taking this course of action, has made the correct decision. Yours faithfully. MOMS 092273