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FILE NAME: Reynolds Metals (RM) DATE: 1983 Aug 23 DOC#: RM022 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Memo 'It is the Policy of Reynolds Metals Company That We Will No Longer Purchase Asbestos Products' K FROM: DATE: E. C. Irby, M.D. August 22, 1983 After considerable deliberation, it is my feeling that it will be impossible to put the necessary words together on a purchase order to cover all products containing asbestos. We would, either have so many words they would not be read, or the vendor would decline to sign. Instead of trying to put together an airtight clause, I would be in favor of simply using your first sentence, "It is the policy of Reynolds Metals Company that we no longer purchase asbestos products." This would be read by everyone, would put them on notice, and would take care of the more obvious problems such as marinite and other products fabricated from asbestos. If we retain the word "containing", it would simply end up in the hands of lawyers again, without significant progress. ECI/aae Enel E. Claiborne Irby, M.D. 004426 T X T IN ER RMCOOOS90 it is the policy of Reynolds Metals Company that we no longer purchase asbestos containing products. If, however, an asbestos product is quoted or furnished it must be noted and labeled os "asbestos containing material or equipment*1. 7/ ` 73^ pot'-/ f& y 064427 TX TIMER RMC000390