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SUMCAKT XHOOsntzAZi HYGznrz foondatios PROSPECTUS YOB AH INVMTIGATIOH OF l July 14, 1966 a. The Specificity of Asbestos Bodies and b. The Biologic Effects of Trace Substances Associated with Chrysotile Asbestos Purpgsf 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 uae of asbestos and related fibrous materials. A research laboratory program is proposed to study the biologic effects of asbestos fibers, fibrous glass and related fibrous material*. Bub- stances to be investigated will include naturally-occurring chryaotils, amosite, crocidolite asbestos fibers, synthetic chrysotile, fibrocs glass, asbestos fibers known to cause cancer in animals, as 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 Corning Corp. U. s. Rubber Company The Industrial Hygiene Foundation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Dr. Paul Groe*^; $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-Hanville be a co-sponsor in this research project. Approval is requested now so that the program may be initiated at once. Personnel, materials and facilities ara avail able at the present time. PMKEEO 1 START COPY .r BOX NO./FILE DRAWER NO. SIGNIFICANT NOTES INITIALS DATE SEGMENT NO.