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17. Prior to releasing the products listed in Interrogatory No., 6 to the public for sale, were any tests (including dust level counts) conducted on same to determine potential health hazards involved in the use of materials contained therein?
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY NO. 17: Because the asbestos in Abex's asbestos-containing automotive friction products was resin-bonded and capsulated, Abex maintains that no asbestos fibers are released during proper usage of such products. Therefore, Abex conducted no tests on its automotive friction products related to asbestos.
18. If so, please state: (a) The name, address, and job classification of
each individual who conducted such tests. (b) The results of such said test. (c) Date of such studies.
ANSWER..TQ_INTERRQSATQSY NO. 18: See answer to interrogatory No. 17.
19. Did Defendant or any of its subsidiary companies make any design changes as a result of such tests?
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY NO. 19: See answer to interrogatory No. 17.
20. If so, please state: (a) The nature of the change made. (b) The name, address, and job classification of
each person in charge of making a change. ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY NO. 20.: See answer to
interrogatory No. 17.
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