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TELEPHONE NATIONAL 8-2383 Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc L-133 (FOUNDED 1872) 1625 Eye Street, N. W. Washington 6, D. C Minutes of Meeting Labels and Precautionary Information Committee SHOREHAM HOTEL - WASHINGTON, D.C. February l-l6, 195>6 The meeting was called to order at 9*30 a.m. on February l$t 1956. MEMBERS PRESENT J, S. Walker (Chairman) Hooker Electrochemical Co., Niagara Falls, N.Y. J. S. Williamson (Vice Chairman) American Cyanamid Co., 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York 20, N.Y. G. E. Brewer, Shell Chemical Corp., $0 W. 0th St., New York 20, N.Y. A. G. Cranch, M.D., Union Carbide and Carbon Corp., 30 E. U2nd St., New York 17, N.Y. C. L. French, Mallinckrodt Chemical Works, St. Louis 7, Mo. J.. T. Fuess, Eastman Organic Chemicals Dept., Distillation Products Industries, Rochester 3, N.Y. S. J. Hill, E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc., Wilmington 98, Del. E. J. Hogan, Barrett Division, Allied Chemical & Dye Corp., 1|0 Rector St., New York 6, N.Y. R. D. Minteer, Monsanto Chemical Company, St. Louis U, Missouri. F. D. Sparre (For Dr. J. H. Foulger) E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc., Wil mington 98, Del. W. W. Sunderland, The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan. R. G. Troup, J. T. Baker Chemical Company, Phillipsburg, N.J. J. B. Tuttle, Enjay Company, Inc. 1J? W. lst Street, New York 19, N.Y. N. M. Walker, Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company, Three Penn Center Plaza, Philadelphia, Pa. J. D. Kittelton (Secretary) Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc. GUESTS F. H. Carman (Thursday a.m. only) Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc. i K. Crean, General Aniline & Film Corporation, 230 Park Ave., New York 17, N.Y. R. H. Dewey, Commercial Solvents Corp., South 1st Street, Terra Haute, Ind. J. E. Hull, (Thursday a.m. only) Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc. E. W. Ligon, Jr., Department of Agriculture, Washington 2?, D.C. L. Lykken, Shell Chemical Corp., 0 W. 5>0th Street, New York 20, N.Y. T. W. Nale, M.D., Union Carbide and Carbon Corp., 30 E. U2nd Street, New York 17, N.Y. E. L. Weinberg, Matal & Thermit Corp., 100 E. U2nd Street, New York 17, N.Y. J. A. Wilhelm, Celanese Corporation of America, 180 Madison Ave., New York 16, N.Y. MEMBERS ABSENT F. S. Low, Chemical Division, Food Machinery and Chemical Corp., l6l E. ij.2nd St., New York 17, N.Y. { In tbs absence of the Chairman, Mr. J. S. Walker, the Vice Chairman, Mr. Williamson took over the Chair and presided February 15th. Mr. Williamson welcomed several guests tfio were present. MINUTES . It was moved, seconded and adopted THAT, the minutes of the roe ting of September 28 - 29, 19f# be approved. 1.2 DISCUSSION OF COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP The Secretary pointed out that a number of MCA companies including a Canadian company may ask for membership on the LAPI Committee. After discussion of this subject, it was the sense of the Committee that the membership be retained at l. However, under the proposed rules of Organization and Procedure the Com mittee may increase or decrease its size if it' so desires. Dr. Cranch formally advised the Committee of his retirement from Union Carbide and Carbon Corp. and he suggested Dr. Nale be narod to replace him on the Committee. It was moved, seconded and unanimously adopted THAT, the LAPI Committee expresses its appreciation to Dr. Cranch for the excellent work and guidance which Dr. Cranch has given in his many years of association with the Committee and -the Committee regrets the resignation and it was further moved that Dr. Cranch be replaced by Dr. Nale. 1.3 ALLIED COMMITTEE ACTIVITY 1.3.1 CSMA The CSMA labeling committee has discussed the possibility of meeting with Dr. Bernard Conley of AMA and a decision has finally been made to hold such an exploratory conference with the discussion devoted to education and legislation. The CSMA Committee has appointed a legislative subcommittee consisting of Messrs. Hill, N. Walker, and Ackerly. This Committee will con sider the preparation of revised federal legislation and then later will meet with the MCA subcommittee considering the same material. 1.3.2 API Mr. Ttrtrtle reported on the activities of the API labeling Com mittee and stated that the API Committee had endorsed labeling legislation by regulation rather than by statute. L-135 The API Committee is studying the "Kerosene situation" and will prepare a label for this if it becomes necessary. However, the Committee feels that this is more a matter of education. In both California and Arkansas efforts are being made to see that labels are applied to Kerosene when it is transferred from a drum to a smaller container. The API Committee has adopted a new classification for liquids flashing above 80F to 120? inclusive. API feels that the three statements of hazards should be as follows:- A. Flash point 20F or Below - Extremely Flammable B. Flash point above 20F to 80F inclusive - Highly Flammable C. Flash point above 80F to 120F inclusive- Flammable 1.3.3 NPV&L Mr. Hill reported that there have not been any recent meetings of the NPV&L labeling committee. However, theifr system of labeling is the same as ours. One state is now attempting to require the registration as a pesticide of mildew resistant paint. 1.3.U ACGIH It was reported that ACGIH is in the process of developing a set of model labeling regulations based upon the New York City Regulations which MCA helped to prepare. The ACGIH is meeting in Philadelphia soon but attendance will be by invitation only. 1.3.5 CGA The Compressed Gas Association recently appointed a Safety Com mittee to consider what precautionary labeling is necessary for compressed gas cylinders. This Association has not actively pursued a labeling policy. At the recent Annual Meeting of CGA, Messrs. J. Walker and Brewer participated on a panel which discussed the necessity for precautionary labeling. 2.0 INTERNATIONAL 2.0.3 Report on ABCM - ILO Trip A. Meeting with ABCM A written report of the European trip has already been submitted to Committee members, but Mess*s. Walker and Minteer briefly reviewed for the Committee some details of their visit. Mr. Minteer pointed out that the British have a permanent display of the various containers used by the chemical industry. It was thought that MCA should consider a labeling show, similar to the British, at one of their meetings. I All phases of the labeling picture were discussed by our rep resentatives and representatives of ABCM. It was pointed out that the ABCM Committee has been restricted to a very small number and their main function is to prepare labels Then requested by member companies. The British are more concerned with the legal element of labeling than MCA is, although this is als0 an important MCA consideration. Mr. J. Walker stated that the British agreed to consider the use of the word "Flammable" and also standardization of signal words. The LAPI Com mittee should also give thought to the possibility of revising some signal words which indicate a different degree of hazard than do the ABCM labels. Mr. Walter pointed out that the British have largely standardized their labels by size and insist on a white background with a black border. It is hoped to secure several British labels as examples for distribution to LAPI mem bers. Messrs. Minteer and Walter found the border and background treatment veryeffective. B. Meeting with HQ Officials It was stressed by Messrs. J. Walter and Minteer that neither of them had had a chance to go over the draft of the Chemical Week article which was concerned with their visit. The draft was read to them over the telephone and they were promised a copy prior to publication. However, this did not arrive until the day before the magazine was published. Our representatives were given advice by the British regarding the manner of negotiation with the ILO officials. The ILO apparently did not appreci ate the many practical problems faced by them; our representatives accomplished much in their conversations with ILO officials. The obstacle in using colors for labels was mentioned by our rep resentatives. It was felt that in overseas shipments some difficulties might be encountered in keeping color "fast". Representatives also stressed the point that the symbol should be supplemented with an educational system. They also pointed out to the ILO officials that they need a separate symbol for flammability and a separate symbol for oxidizing substances. The ILO officials are insisting upon development of a list of hazardous chemicals and as a start, it is planned to provide them with ICC lists. The ILO Secretariat wishes to accomplish the following- 1. Prepare a list of the most hazardous chemicals. 2. Reach agreement with other groups such as U.N. and IATA on the use of symbols. 3. Prepare data sheets on the most hazardous chemicals. (Messrs. Walker and Minteer agreed to secure a set of MCA data sheets and send them to Mr. Marcel Robert.) There will be a meeting in May or June of U.N. experts and it is hoped to have an MCA representative present at this meeting. L-137 FEDERAL LEGISLATION Following the last meeting of the LAPI Committee a subcommittee consisting of Dr. French and Messrs. Troup and Tuttle was appointed to consider the draft of a Federal Hazardous Substances Act. It was thought desirable to begin work on this Act so that it might be available in case the need arises. CSMA appointed a similar committee which was thought desirable so that the two committees could cooperate in a common approach to the problem. Mr. Tuttle sent out a preliminary draft of a proposed act and the jtCA and CSMA subcommittees decided to meet to consider this. In addition Mr. Boland of NPV&L and Mr. Noone of NAC were invited to the meeting. This meeting was held at the MCA office but proved to be quite unproductive. Dr. French reported that it was finally agreed that the 2 subcom mittees should prepare their own drafts and then later meet to reconcile any differences. Dr. French said that several changes had been made by the MCA sub committee in Mr. Tuttle's draft. He advised Committee members to avoid discussion of this matter since premature publicity might result in the preparation of a federal act by other groups. Dr. French also stressed that we will have this draft in reserve, and he urged any Committee members who have any suggestions to write to him. The Chairman accepted the report of Dr. French's subcommittee with thanks. 2.2 STATE REGULATIONS 2.2.1 MINNESOTA Mr. Sunderland reported that the Department of Labor, in Minnesota, has received copies of the IAGLO regulations and will use them as a basis for labeling regulations in Minnesota. Mr. Sunderland attended a meeting in December but there was very little discussion of the proposed labeling regulations. Last year an amendment was passed to the Minnesota Caustic Poison j and Hazardous Substances Act. The Attorney General now indicates that the only l action which may be taken by the Department of Agriculture pursuant to the amend| nent is the listing of chemicals which require labeling. Apparently Minnesota will take the federal list plus cyanides. Minnesota also considered an economic poison regulation. Mr. Dallas Sparre attended the hearing and represented MCA. 2.2.5 MASSACHUSETTS Mr. Tuttle reviewed briefly for the Committee, developments in the Massachusetts labeling situation. The Massachusetts Advisory Committee met for I the first time on November 9 - 10, 1955 and at that time Mr. Tuttle was elected Chairman with Mr. J. B. Williamson, Vice Chairman and Mr. Robert Ackerly, Secretary. A report of this meeting has been distributed to LAPI Committee members. At the tine of the first meeting it was not possible to reach agreement with the Massachusetts State Authorities, but following this meeting, Mr. Tuttle contacted Commissioner Johnson who indicated he would consider a revision of the proposed regulations. Mr. Tuttle submitted regulations calling for the labeling of Benzol and Carbon Tetrachloride in accordance with the desire of the Massachusetts State Officials. No reply has been received as yet from the Massachusetts Authorities. j I Mr. Williamson reviewed for the Committee the steps which had been taken to secure a revision of the Massachusetts Law. Mr. Williamson pointed out that Commissioner Johnson had written Mr. Hill indicating a desire to talk to him. At the time of the meeting between Commissioner Johnson and Mr. Hill, Commissioner Johnson said that he would consider the LAPI label but with the "POISON" addition. ' The Massachusetts State Officials held to their position that type size was necessary in the regulations. Following the above discussion, it was concluded that the LAPI Chair, man should make a decision regarding the continuation or changing of the represent ation on the Massachusetts Advisory Committee. 2.2.22 CONNECTICUT A Connecticut legislative committee recently held hearings on a proposed labeling bill. Dr. Cranch was unable to attend but Mr. Tuttle attended in his place as MCA representative. A report of this meeting has been sent to Committee members. ' The Connecticut legislative committee desires the aid of all in terested parties in the development of the legislation. LAPI members felt that the Search and Seizure section was especially objectionable. Mr. Tuttle stated that Mr. Purcells said his report would not be issued for two months. , In connection with Connecticut legislation, Mr. Tuttle again called to the attention of Committee members Public Act 131 which was adopted last year. This act amended existing legislation by providing that the Commissioner of State Police may issue regulations concerning "TJse" of flammable liquids. Mr. Tuttle said that the Connecticut law has a very confusing classification of flammable liquids. Mr. Tuttle asked that Committee members be on the alert for any hearings which might be called to promulgate regulations pursuant to this act. * It was suggested that LAPI members send their comments on the Con necticut bill, S.B.33, to the Secretary. These will then be taken by Mr. Hobbs and Mr. Kittelton, and a revised labeling bill prepared. 2.2.23 MISSOURI Mr. Minteer said that he recently attended a hearing in Missouri on Economic Poisons and that the basis of the regulations would be the federal regula tions. r* &a r 2 c t C t t L-139 2.2.2? INDIANA The Secretary reported that Mr. Mayhood believes that an amendment will be made in the Indiana regulations regarding the exemption of original shipping Containers of Flammable Liauids from the requirement that the containers be painted red. 2.3 CITY REGULATIONS 2.3.1 NEW YORK FIRE COIE The Secretary reported that he had recently talked to Mr. Boland of NPV&L who stated that an attempt was being made to secure the endorsement of the New York City Fire Department for the proposed changes in the Code. 3.0 MISCELLANEOUS LABELING 3.6.1 Benzol Following the action taken in regard to Carbon Tetrachloride the Committee decided that it would be well to change the Benzol label to drop the word "Poison" from the statement of hazard but to place it below with the skull and cross bones. It was moved, seconded and adopted THAT, the word "Poison" be dropped from the statement of hazard and that the word "Poison" and the skull and cross bones be added to the bottom of the label. The label now reads as follows: BENZOL DANGER! EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE VAPOR HARMFUL Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of vapor. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. g POISON g j (First Aid - Antidote) i 3.8.1 Carbon Tetrachloride The Committee thoroughly discussed the advisablility of adding the word "Poison" and the skull and cross bones to the carbon tetrachloride label. Some Committee members felt that such an action would depart from the definition of poison which appears in Manual L-l, while others pointed out that human experience with a chemical takes precedence over experiments conducted with animals, Mr. Fuess stated that a public relations problem is involved here since carbon tetrachloride is a straight chemical. Most members seemed to feel that enough human experience was on hand to indicate the fatal nature of carbon tetrachloride. After this discussion. It was moved, seconded and adopted THAT, the carbon tetrachloride label be amended to include the words "Poison" and the skull and cross bones. The label now reads as follows* CARBON TETRACHLORIEE DANGER! HAZARDOUS VAPOR AND LIQUID MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED Use only with adequate -ventilation. Do not breathe vapor. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Do not take internally. POISON First Aid Treatment-Antidote 3.58 Barium Chloride The Committee considered the Barium Chloride and Barium Nitrate labels which were prepared by Mr. Low. After discussion. It was moved, seconded and adopted THAT, the labels for barium chloride and barium nitrate now appearing in the third revision of Manual L-l, be retained in their present form. It was the consensus of the Committee that this matter be referred back to the Subcommittee for further study. 3.59 Mercuric Chloride After a brief discussion. L-lUl It was moved, seconded and adopted THAT, the following label for mercuric chloride be approved by the Committeei MERCURIC CHLORIIE (MERCURY BICHLORIDE) DANGER1 MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with eyes or prolonged contact with skin. Keep away from feed or food products. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking. Use fresh clothing daily. Take hot shower after work using plenty of soap. g POISON 8 (First Aid - Antidote) luO NEW LABELING U.9 Label for 2 Ethyl Butyl Alcohol The Committee indicated that some differences existed among manufacturers regarding a label for this chemical but they felt that it was not their function to approve a specific label. REVISION OF MANUAL L-l Parts I & II 1. Color of Manual J It was the consensus of the Committee that the Subcommittee should decide the color of the manual. 2. Example Explaining Use of Table The Committee thoroughly discussed the advisability of including an example of the preparation of a label following the table. The majority of the Committee felt that this was a good idea and the Chairman directed that Messrs. Fuess, N. Walker, French, and Minteer cooperate in the preparation of the example. Members who desire to aid in the preparation of the example were asked to send any suggestions which they might have to the Subcommittee. i 3. Addition of "Combustible" to Table 1 \ The Committee again considered whether a specific statement of hazard was necessary for liouids flashing above 80F. to l30F. inclusive. After this discussion. 1 It was moved, seconded and adopted THAT, the word "Combustible1' in parenthesis be added as a statement of hazard in column 2 opposite I C and that an asterisk be added to (Combustible) with a foot note "Where re quired by local regulation". The vote on this motion was 8 to 3 in favor of it U. Miscellaneous Amendments On the contents page the statement "Terms as Used in This Manual.... ...7 was moved up to precede "Part I". On page 10 of the manual the title of Part I was changed from "Principles" to "Preparation of Warning Labels". After discussion. It was moved, seconded and adopted .THAT, the statement of hazard opposite II Oxidizing Agents now reading "Contact with Other-Material-May Cause Fire" be changed to read "Contact with Combustible (other) Material May Cause Fire". The Committee felt that on Page 21 there should be some explanation of the statements appearing under "Aerosol handling and storage", and that some indication should be made of its source. Mr. Hill agreed to supply a corrected statement together with the explanation. 5. DI-ISO-BUTYL KETONE On Page i;2 of the Manual the following will appeari- DI - ISO - BUTYL KETONE SAME LABEL AS ISO AMYLACETATE 6. Hydrofluoric Acid, Anhydrous > The statement under First Aid - Skin, reading "Immediately flush with large quantities of cold water until all acid is removed, paying particular attention to skin under nails (up to 3-li hours or until medical attention is ob tained)", was changed to read, "Immediately flush with large quantities of cold water until all acid is removed (up to 3-U hours or until medical attention is obtained), paying particular attention to skin under nails. 7. Methanol In the galley proofs under the Methanol label, information for preparing a label for a methanol mixture was omitted. The Committee discussed this and. L-1U3 It was moved, seconded and adopted THAT, this material be reinserted. It reads as follows*- "For products containing methanol in proportions sufficient to create hazard because of methanol content", use same state ments as above, with addition of: CONTAINS OVER -----% of METHANOL The word "Flammable" may be omitted from the label if the product has a flash point above 80F. 8. Perchloric Acid The Committee agreed that the statements "Strong Oxident" and "Contact with Other Material May Cause Fire or Explosion Especially If Heated" should be separated on the label and carried as 2 statements. 9. Quantity of Manual The Secretary agreed to discuss this matter with Mr. Crass. It was the consensus of the Committee that since U00 copies of the Third Revision were purchased, it would be desirable to purchase J>000 copies of this revision. 10. Additions and Deletions For Fourth Edition of Manual L-l Mr. Hill suggested that when the Fourth Edition of Manual L-l is issued a sheet should be sent along listing new labels which have been added to tte Manual, labels which have been changed, and labels *hich have been deleted. Mr. Minteer agreed to prepare these lists for Parts I & II and Mr. Sparre will do the same thing for Part III. Part HI 1. Aldrin The Committee agreed to certain changes in the Aldrin labels. These corrected labels now are as follows* ALDRIN Technical and Formulations (60% and over); WARNING' POISONOUS BY SKIN CONTACT, INHALATION OR SWALLOWING ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid breathing spray mist or powder. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating or smoking. Do not use indoors without adequate ventilation. Use clean clothing daily. In case of contact, immediately remove all contaminated clothing and flush skin or eyes with plenty of water for at least 1> minutes for eyes, get medical attention. Wash clothing before re-use. H POISON g (Antidote) ALERIN Formulations (less than 10%) CAUTIONi HARMFUL BY SKIN OONTACT, INHALATION OR SWALLOWING. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing spray mist or dust. Wash with soap and water after handling and before eating or smoking. Avoid contamination of feed and foodstuffs. Note: Directions far Use should include instructions for appropriate respiratory protection. Labels should bear a statement relative to protection of. persons and animals in treated and adjacent areas. The Committee also agreed that the foot note following labels 2 and 3 should be expanded. 2. Demeton EEMETON (0,0-DIETHYL-O-,/?-(ETHYLMERCAPT0 )-ETHYL7THI0PH0SPHATE) Same Label as Parathion ( : f 3. Endrin ENER2N Technical and Formulations (2.$% and over): DANGERI POISONOUS BY SKIN CONTACT, INHALATION OR SWALLOWING RAPIDLY ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN Do not get in eyes, on skin , on clothing. Do not breathe spray mist or powder. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating or smoking. Clean up spillage. Do not use indoors without adequate ventilation. Use clean clothing daily. In case of contact, immediately remove all contaminated clothing and flush skin or eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutesj for eyes, get medical atten tion. Wash clothing before re-use. j j j j | J 8 POISON 8 t (Antidote) I The Committee also suggested that the foot note under "Formulations (less than 25%)n be expanded, in the same way as the foot notes for the Aldrin labels* T L-UiS U. London Purple The Comraittee agreed to delete this label from the Manual. 5. Malathion ' The statement for the malathion technical label, "Wear Clean Clothing Daily", was deleted so that the label now reads as follows: MALATHION Technical] CAUTION] MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED I Avoid breathing vapor or dust. ; Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin. Wash thoroughly after handling. 6. Sodium Chlorate SODIUM CHLORATE WARNING! STRONG OXIDANT CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE All clothing contaminated with chlorate or its solu tions is DANGEROUSLY FLAMMABLE. Remove clothing and wash thoroughly with water. Keep persons and animals off freshly treated areas. Spillage may cause fires. Do not get on floor. Sweep up and remove immediately. When not in use keep tightly closed in original metal container. Keep away from fire. Store separately from flammable material. 7. Thallium Sulfate (1% and over) The Committee agreed that the label for this chemical should read as' follows: THALLIUM SULFATE (1% and over) i ! DANGER! CUMULATIVE POISON ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN i Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating or I smoking. i Store away from and do not contaminate feed and foodstuffs. Keep children pets and domestic animals away, especially from baited areas. Burn all pests killed. POISON (Antidote) I, 18 PROPOSED RULES OF ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE The Committee again considered the proposed Rules of Organization and Procedure and a number of changes were suggested to Mr. Brewer. On Page 3 line 2 it was suggested that "commencing June 30" be changed to "commencing July 1st". On Page 3 the statement concerning the Vice Chairman was changed to read as followsj- In the event the Chairman is unable to pursue his chairmanship duties, the Vice Chairman is vested with all the powers of tte Chairman and may perform all acts in furtherance of his duty. as follows On Page 5> point 5 regarding letter ballots was changed to read Voting by letter ballot is allowed. Affirmative action shall be taken only following a favorable vote by a majority of the Committee. The ballot shall be conducted by the Secretary under the direction of the Chairman. All letter ballots shall be recorded in the minutes of the next meeting of the Committee. On Page 5, point 7, lines 5 through 7 were amended as followsj- Prior authority of the Board of Directors must be obtained for any such appearance as a member of the Committee for the purpose of any other activity of the Association. followsi- On Page 5, point 1, under Subcommittees, was amended to read as The Chairman may establish subcommittees and designate the membership and duties thereof. On Page 6, point f>, line 2, the word "significant" was inserted so that this item now reads"all significant correspondence". Mr. Brewer agreed to consider these changes and to prepare another revision of the Rules of Organization and Procedure. The Secretary will submit this to the members of the Committee for their approval by letter ballot. 31 PUBLIC RELATIONS ACTIVITIES The Secretary stated that there was nothing new to report at this time concerning the proposed "Read the Label" program. It is still hoped to co operate with the Proprietary Association. One of the Committee members had a flyer from the State of California entitled "The Label Must Tell the Story", and it was the consensus of the Committee that MCA might very well distribute such a flyer and supply it to association mem bers at cost. After this discussion. It was moved, seconded and adopted THAT, the LAPI Committee recommends to the MCA Public Relations Department that they investigate the various flyers which are available on the subject of Precautionary Labeling and which are used to instruct the public on the proposed reading of the label; and further that it is recommended to the MCA Public Re lations Department that they investigate the possibility of printing such a flyer for use by the Association and by member companies. 32 POISON CONTROL CENTERS Mr. N. Walker reported that Philadelphia has one of the most recent Poison Control Centers and that he is an alternate on the Advisory Committee. Mr. Walker urged that Committee members actively cooperate with these centers whenever possible. The Committee discussed the advisability of including the telephone numbers of member companies with the listing which is published by MCA. There was also some discussion of the possibility of each company naming an individual who might be contacted regarding the proper treatment for injuries involving chemicals. After this discussion. It was moved, seconded and adopted THAT, the LAPI Committee goes on record as favoring the principle that the telephone numbers of member companies should be made available as requested by the Poison Control Center and that the telephone numbers of member companies should appear in the annual booklet which lists Officials, the Board, Committees, and members of MCA-*. The Secretary reported that as instructed at the last meeting a complete set of safety data sheets have been sent out to the known Poison Control Centers. Several acknowledgments have been received and the heads of the centers indicate that the sheets will be of value to them. MISCELLANEOUS Point System Mr. Hogan had material on the point system duplicated and this was distributed to the members of the Committee. * The point system had been discussed with the British; Committee members should consider the system carefully and forward any ideas they may Lnave to the Chairman, Mr. J. S. Walker. I, AMA SYMPOSIUM - HEALTH HAZARDS OF CHEMICALS Mr. Tuttle said that he had submitted a report concerning this to the members of the Committee, but he emphasized that a federal official present, in answer to a question from the floor, stated that consideration was being given to the strengthening of federal legislation. NOMINATING COMMITTEE The Chairman appointed Messrs. Fuess, Minteer and Brewer as a Nominating Committee to select a Chairman and Vice Chairman for the next two years. NEXT MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE It was the consensus of the Committee that the next meeting should be held in Boston during the month of May, Subsequently, a meeting was called for Wednesday and Thursday, May 16 and 17. It will be held at the Sheraton Plaza in Boston, Massachusetts. JDK/sb Labels and Precautionary Information Committee