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Monsanto Monsanto Company 600 N. Lindbergh Boulevard St lou-e. Missouri 63160 Phone: (314) 694-1000 . QBQANtC CHEMICALS OMUOM September 30, 1971 Dear Sir: As you may recall, on August 31, 1970, Monsanto terminated sales of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) as plasticizers and resin modifiers because It appeared that these products might be associated with some problems In the environment. Monsanto Is now selling a line of non-PCB plasticizers under the same trade-name - Aroclor* - as was used in the past. This letter is Intended to eliminate any confusion which might result from the fact that this trade-name has been used on both PCB and non-PCB products. Our Aroclor product line is now made up of polychlorinated terphenyls, monochlorlnated biphenyl, and blends of these products. None of these materials has been shown to create any environmental problems. On the other hand, Food and Drug Administration approval has not been obtained for any of these products. Accordingly, the Aroclor plasticizers should not be used In connection with food or food-related products, with food wrapping or food container materials. Further, Monsanto strongly recommends that these products not be used In any other application such as non-FDA re gulated food systems. In potable water systems. In any animal feeding systems, or in pharmaceuticals. Very respectfully, /dbw W. E. Schalk Director of Sales Plasticizers MONS 092959 32