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L-749 Manufacturing Chemists Association * MINUTES OF MEETING LABELS AND PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION COMMITTEE June 14-15, 1973 Windsor Park Hotel Washington, D. C. ******* Members Present A. W. Sheldon, Chairman R. C. Andrews G. S. Batchelor 5. W. Beckstead H. A. Birnbaum W. C. Broad (for R. G. Troup) D. E. Brown C. P. Brush (6/14) C. U. Dernehl R. H. Dewey R. H. Dunlap (for J. T. J. W. Hammond E. L. Hobson W. H. Jones M. B. Lore Clarence Lowery T. R. Madden J. S. Mackay D. G. MacKellar H. H. McIntyre C. J. O'Connor L. N. Ortkiese Loretta Petrauskas (for L. W. Burnette) R. F. Philpitt R. E. Rutherford C. B. Shaffer G. R. Sido (6/14) J. R. Taylor Judy Tims (for E. M. Dixon) Gormally) M&T Chemicals, Inc. Diamond Shamrock Chemical company Virginia Chemicals Inc. Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation 3 M Company J. T. Baker Chemical Company Mallinckrodt Chemical Works Koppers company Union Carbide Corporation Commercial Solvents Corporation Pennwalt Corporation Exxon Company, U.S.A. Shell Chemical Company Eastman Kodak Company E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company MC&B Manufacturing Chemists Reichhold Chemicals, Inc. USS Chemicals FMC Corporation The Dow Chemical Company Stauffer chemical company Amoco Chemicals Corporation GAF Corporation Olin corporation Gulf Oil Corporation American Cyanamid Company Monsanto Company Allied Chemical Corporation Celanese Corporation L-750 Members Present (Cont'd) Joseph Urenovitch A. G. Wheeler M. M. Hoover, Secretary Air Products and Chemicals jnc ICI America, Inc. MCA Staff Guests Present Arnold Dater S. J. Lederman A. E. Meadowcroft J. J. Robinson Philip Sonneborn J. J. Trexel Peggy Walton Conrad Woods (6/14) Witco Chemical Corporation Hooker Chemical Corporation Monsanto Chemicals Ltd. Mobil Chemical Company Fisher Scientific Company E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Compan>. MCA Staff V The Dow Chemical Company Members Absent L. W. Burnette E. M. Dixon J. T. Gormally C. J. Stroemple R. G. Troup, Vice Chairman - GAF Corporation Celanese Corporation Pennwalt Corporation PPG Industries, Inc. J. T. Baker Chemical Company 1. MEETINGS a. Minutes of Last Meeting - The minutes of the February 21-22, 1973 meeting were approved as distributed. b. Next Meeting - It was decided to hold the next meeting September 19-20, 1973 with the location to be determined. 2. PERSONNEL The committee voted unanimously to recommend to the MCA Boarc of Directors that the follwoing be appointed members of the com mittee: G. S. Batchelor of Virginia Chemicals, J. S. Mackay of USS Chemicals, T. R. Madden of Reichhold Chemicals, J. R. Taylor of Allied Chemical, and Joseph Urenovitch of Air Products and Chemicals. T 3. LIAISON ACTIVITIES L-751 1 a. American Congress of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Mr. Hammond distributed copies of the TLV Committee chair man's report dated May 21 concerning changes to adopted and tentative TLV listings, as well as copies of the report of the physical Agents Committee dated May 20, and commented on both. b. American National Standards'Institute (Safety Technical Advisory Board) The secretary reported on two items in the minutes of the March 27 STAB meeting^ _ J . One concerned various ANSI projects (K61 - Storage and Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia and Ammonia Solutions, K68 - Safety Require ments for Epoxy Resins, Z37 - Acceptable Concentrations of Toxic Dusts and Gases, and Z129 - Informative Labeling of Hazardous Sub stances). It was suggested at the STAB meeting that STAB investi gate the need for these projects since their scopes overlap the scope_of the ASTM E^34 Committee on Occupational Health and Safety Aspects of Materials, Physical and Biological Agents, and that these groups either merge or hold meetings in conjunction with each other to avoid duplication of effort. The other concerned the Z129 project specifically. It was reported at the STAB meeting that this proprietary standard, sponsored by MCA, had been pending for two years without sufficient progress. Discussion centered in the difficulty the contributing groups were having in deciding on testing procedures. It was suggested that all interested parties meet to discuss the standard, and that MCA report its progress at the next STAB meeting. 4i j The secretary reported further that no communication has been received by MCA following the March 27 STAB meeting. Mr. Lore pointed out that the ASTM E-34 committee is proceeding along the path of developing labels for individual substances, and is current ly at least not making any effort to develop a generalized labeling scheme to apply to all. j There was general agreement that MCA should be fully prepared to respond to the OSHA proposal regarding a generalized labeling scheme when it appears, and that the Manual Revision Subcommittee should actively deal with the issues to be faced. No decision was reached regarding additional MCA activity in the area of national standardization. L-752 c. American National Standards Institute (Z35 Standard Committee - Symbols) No report on 235 activities was received in the absence of Mr. Troup. d. American Petroleum Institute Mr. Hammond distributed copies of his June 8 report concerning activities of the API Committee on Precautionary Labeling, and commented on it. e. American Society for Testing and Materials As noted in Minute 3b, Mr. Lore reported that the ASTM E-34 Committee (Occupational Health and Safety Aspects of Materials, Physical and Biological Agents), which met in Washington immediate' prior to the June 14-15 LAPIC meeting, is proceeding along the path of developing labels for individual substances rather than making any effort to develop a generalized labeling scheme. f. -Association of American Pesticide Control Officials Mr. Lore reported that he had nothing to mention regarding AAPCO activities beyond what he reported at the last LAPIC meeting. g. Chemical Industries Association Ltd. Mr. Meadowcroft, chairman of the CIAL Hazard warning Committee, described the status of hazardous materials labeling in Europe as chaotic. He pointed out that CIAL is now concerned with labeling for the user as opposed to transportation labeling, since the U.K. is now a member of the European Economic Community and the EEC directives are directed to the user. He referred to the 1967 directive with its three degrees of toxicity, amendments to this directive, and to the directives on preparations including solvent mixtures where toxicity is arrived at by formula. He also mentioned that countries outside the EEC must conform to the requirements of individual EEC member countries where they are more stringent than the basic directives, whereas EEC member countries have only to conform to the basic directives. The secretary called attention to Mr. J. L. Denny's retirement, and Mr. Meadowcroft said that Mr. Roy Eaton will succeed him as secretary of the Hazard Warning Committee. L-753 h. Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Association Mr. Lore reported that the CSMA Labeling and Regulatoryadvisory Committee is now concerning itself with "misuse" label ing. i. Institute of Petroleum Mr. Hammond distributed copies of his June 8 report concern ing activities of this British organization, and commented on it. j. Inter-Industry Advisory Committee on Product Information Mr. McIntyre reviewed activities of the inter-industry com mittee as reported in the minutes of the March 20 and April 17 meetings which were sent to LAPIC, and indicated the next meeting will be held June 19. The secretary reported that Mr. Troup was appointed MCA representative. k. MCA Board of Directors . .The secretary .reported that .the decision has been made to abandon the various Board Liaison Committees which were established to improve communication with the various MCA committees, in favor of more effective means to include more frequent reporting by committee chairmen at Board meetings. l. MCA Ad Hoc Committee on Chemicals Regulation Dr. Shaffer reported that the ad hoc committee prepared testimony concerning toxic substances control wich was presented by the MCA president before the Subcommittee on Commerce and Finance of the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, and that the legislation is moving steadily through both bodies of congress. m. MCA Occupational Health Committee Dr. Birnbaum reported that the OHC prepared MCA comments in response to the OSHA proposal for an emergency temporary standard for carcinogens, and that the committee will sponsor a workshop to be held in September in the mid-south. n. MCA Public Relations Department Mrs. Walton mentioned that some plants may be getting in quiries in connection with the MCA - General' Federation of Women's Clubs one-year safety awards communications program entitled L-754 "Safety, Everyone's Responsibility - Read the Label." o. National Agricultural Chemicals Association Mr. Sido reported chat NACA decided not to participate in activities of the ASTM E-35 Committee having to do with agri cultural chemicals, since the area is already well-covered by EPA regulations. p. National Fire Protection Association Mr. McIntyre reported that there has been no recent NFPA activity of interest to LAPIC. q. National Paint and Coatings Association Mr. Lore reported he had nothing further to mention concerning NPCA activities since his last report. r. State of Michigan Mr. McIntyre reported that there is little activity with respect to the Michigan labeling standard, and that he thinks the Michigan authorities are waiting for the promulgation of OSHA labeling regulations. s. state of New York Mr. Lore reported briefly on New York Assembly Bill 6735, which appears to require that the label of any product containing a hazardous substance shall include the antidote. t. U.S. Department of HEW (NIOSH) The secretary reported that NIOSH sent its draft generalized labeling scheme to about ten consultants for their comments in late Eebruary, that Mr. Mackison was unsuccessful in getting per mission for MCA to participate in the development of this scheme, and that OSHA may go directly to publication of the NIOSH document rather than referring it to their advisory committee. With respect to material safety data sheets, which are a part of the NIOSH scheme, the secretary reported chat (at a meeting of the MCA Inter-Committee Task Group held May 2) the task group recommended participating committees be balloted on the proposal of the Safety and Fire Protection Committee, which outlined in formation the employer should provide the employee. He indicated that the results of this ballot were inconclusive. Mr. Sido re viewed the minutes of the May 2 meeting, which were sent to LAPIC- L-755 u. U.S. Department of Transportation The secretary reported on the status of various DOT dockets, based on information received from the secretary of the Chemical packaging Committee, as follows: With respect to HM-8 (Pictorial Symbols), the DOT notice has been sent to LAPIC. Voluntary compliance is authorized now. Old labels on hand as of January 1, 1974 may be used during 1974. Any new labels printed in 1974 have to be per HM-8. After January 1, 1975, old labels cannot be used at all. With respect to HM-57 (Classification and Packaging of Corrosive Materials), MCA on April 25 recommended a postponement of the effective date. It has been postponed from June 30 until January 1, 1974 to permit rime for clearing up packaging require ments . 3 With respect to HM-102 (Combustibles, Flammables), this docket is still in conference with DOL. A final notice is ex pected this summer. Mixtures are a problem with DOL. | With respect to HM-103 (Hazard Information System), the first | rule-making notice is expected sometime this summer. It will be I phased with HM-8. 4. INTERNAL ACTIVITIES a. Manual Revision The committee noted a number of topics for consideration by the Manual Revision Subcommittee. Included are label language to cover misuse of a product, instability to thermal or mechanical shock,- compressed gases, hazardous polymerization, generation of pressure, peroxide formers, explosion hazard, substances that react violently with water, substances that in contact with water or acid yield hazardous decomposition products, anaesthetic effects, inert gas suffocation, and cryogenic burns. Also recom mended was consideration of a statement of hazard whenever there is a precuationary statement, and a precise definition for corro sives. (See also Minute 3b.) b. Label for SD-1 (Formaldehyde) Birnbaum reported that needed information from the OccuHealth Committee is still lacking. Action was tabled. L-756 c. Label for SD-6 (Paraformaldehyde) Dr. Birnbaum reported that needed information from the Occupational Health Committee is still lacking. Action was tabl d. Label for SD-19 (Dimethyl Sulfate) The secretary reported that preparation of revision to the data sheet has been assigned. e. Label for SD-26 (Phosphorus Oxychloride) An amended version of the draft label prepared by Mr. Lowerv and sent to the committee September 1, 1972 was approved. y f. Label for SD-31 (Acrylonitrile) Mr. Lore reported that a draft label is still under consideration by the task group. ! g. Label for SD-52 (Sulfur Dioxide) An amended version of the printout label was approved. h. Label for SD-54 (Dichlorobenzene) The draft label distributed at the last meeting was returned to the task group to resolve the question of irritation. i. Label for SD-55 (Butadiene) An amended version of the printout label was approved. j. Label for SD-57 (Methylamines) It was agreed to add "Wash thoroughly after handling" to the label for anhydrous methylamines approved at the last meeting. k. Label for SD-58 (Naphthalene) An amended version of the draft label distributed at the meeting was approved. l. Label for SD-59 (Propylene) The label approved at the last meeting was amended to include a first aid statement. c 1 L-757 m. Label for SD-60 (Arsenic Trioxide) An amended version of the printout label was approved. n. Label for SD-61 (Phthalic Anhydride) Consideration of the draft label sent to the committee May ]_4 was tabled. Mr. Hammond asked for comments from the committee, o. Label for SD-62 (Aluminum Chloride) Action on the draft label sent to the committee May 14 was tabled pending consideration of pressure generation. Label for SD-63 (Toluene) Consideration of the draft label sent to the committee May 14 was tabled. Mr. Hammond asked for comments from the committee. q. Label for SD-64 (Lead Oxides) An amended version of the label appearing on page 40 (bottom) of the manual was approved. Deletion of a separate label for red Lead was also approved. r. Label for SD-65 (Mixed Acid) Consideration of the draft label sent to the committee May L4 was tabled. Mr. Hammond asked for comments from the committee. s. Label for SD-66 (Antimony Trichloride-Anhydrous) Action on the draft label sent to the committee May 14 was tabled pending consideration by the task group of an ingestion statement of hazard. t. Label for SD-67 (Hydrocyanic Acid) Action on the draft label sent to the committee May 14 was tabled pending consideration by the task group of the best way to handle the antidote. A question was raised as to the proper order of presentation vis-a-vis the first aid instruction. u. Label for SD-68 (Cyclohexane) Action on the draft label sent to the committee May 14 was tabled pending the receipt of inhalation and explosion data from the task group. I i i| if 4 ,1 i t ( r I L-758 V. Label for SD-69 (Benzyl Chloride) Consideration of the draft label sent to the committee May 14 was tabled. Mr. Hammond asked for comments from the committee w. Label for SD-70 (Phosphoric Acid) Consideration of the draft label sent to the committee May i was tabled. Mr. Hammond asked for comments from the committee x. Labels for SD-71 thru SD-80 Time did not permit consideration of the draft labels for SD-71, SD-72, SD-76, SD-77, and SD-78 which were sent to the com mittee May 29. It was noted that there is a need to make an assignment for preparation of draft labels for SD-74, SD-79, and SD-80. y. Label for SD-100 (Ethylene) An amended version of the draft label sent to the committee April 3 was approved. z. Label for Antimony Oxide Mr. Sheldon reported that the status of work on the draft label is unchanged. 2. M. M. Hoover, Secretary MMH:gr June 20, 1973 Distribution "A" M< A R G S H D C L R E W E R K M