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aELIENOPLB ** Merchandise Bulletin MANVILLE CORPORATION/INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION No: 83-14 Effective: Immediately Cancels: MANVILLE REFRACTORY FIBER HANDLING RECOMMENDATIONS =saBsaBsaB KsaaoBaESB asaeMiBs =aosxBmKB=: For many years Manville has recommended that personal protective equipment be worn, along with the exercise of good personal and industrial practices, by those employees exposed to refractory fiber. The purpose is to minimize ahy potential irritation from the manufacture or handling of our products. Beginning Monday, October 3, 1983, we are recommending similar precautions to our customers, distributors, and installers of our products. All domestic producers are also doing this. It will be accomplished by affixing or printing the following label on all future packaging. ri Caution LA Contact with refractory fiber can cause temporary skin and upper respiratory irritation Whan handling this malarial: Wear long sleeved, loose fitting clothing, gloves and eye protection. Use a respirator such as a 3M model 8710 or equivalent for protection against nuisance dusts. Wash exposed skin areas gently with soap and warm water after handling. Wash work clothing separately from other clothing; then rinse washer thoroughly. L-7SS5 1-83 Studies continue to indicate that exposure to some refractory fibers may cause irritation of the skin and less frequently of the eyes, nose, and throat. Evidence still suggests no long-term health effects. ARD 007469