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StMtMOT XKDOSTRXAL BVaZBOB FOCNDATIOS PROSFSCTQS FOIL AH XHVKSTXGATXOH OFt July 14, 1966 Thu Specificity of Asbestos Bodies and Thu Biologic Refects of Trace Substances Associated with Chrysotile Asbestos P'ur?99g To obtain factual information concerning the biological effects of asbestos, glass and other materials. This information will be used to refute erroneous and misleading statements which are being made concerning the health hazards associated with the use of asbestos and related fibrous materials. Scone A research laboratory program is proposed to study the biologic effects of asbestos fibers, fibrous glass and related fibrous material*. Sub stances to be investigated will include naturally-occurring chryaotlla, aaosite, crocidolite asbestos fibers, synthetic chrysotile, fibres* glass, asbestos fibers known to cause cancer in animals, aa well as trace elements on the surface of asbestos which may cause cancer. Sponsors Certain-Teed Products Corp. Johns-Kanville Corp, Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. Pittsburgh Plate Glass Corp. Pittsburgh Coming Corp, U. S. Rubber Company Research Acencv The Industrial Hygiene Foundation, Fittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Dr, Paul Oroe< .- Sach sponsor wlli jdemtrlbute $20,000 per year for three years, and $10,000 for the fourth year. This cost may be reduced as the research progresses if additional companies agree to become sponsors. Recommendation It is strongly recommended that Johns-Manville be a co-sponsor in this research project. Approval is requested now eo that the program may be initiated at once. Personnel, materials and facilities are avail able at the present time. p#003GtO HIM *'S3