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160. MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE CORPORATE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE May 11, 1970 Present: Messrs. E. J. Bock, Chairman H. H. Bible J. R. Eck J. L. Gil 11s C. H. Sommer M. C. Throdahl ORGANIC DIVISION - REPORT ON PCB STATUS . Present: Messrs. H. L. Minckler, John Mason, C. J.-Smith, Rodney Harris, Jr., R. E. Kelly The Division's actions and plans concerning PCBs were reviewed, and the following approved: ., - Discontinue sale of Aroclor 1242 to NCR and replace with HB-40 in U.K., and MIBP in U.S.A. Complete: U.K.-July 1, 1970; U.S.-January 30, 1971. - Close the loop on heat transfer applications where fire resistance is. vital ,and replace, with .alternates in other cases. Complete: December 30, 1-970. - Replace all non-btodegradab1e chlorinated biphenyls in hydraulic applications. . Complete 2.0$; August 1, 1970 Complete 40$: . November 1, 1970 . Complete 100$: December 30, 1970 ....................... - Close the loop on all non-blodegradable chlorinated biphenyls in transformer applications. Complete: August 1, 1970. - Close the loop on capacitors as far as possible and replace 1242 with 1242B. Complete: December 31, 1970. - Terminate sales of all non-blodegradable chlorinated biphenyls to various non-controllable end uses. Complete: August 30, 1970. The Committee asked that there be no delay with reference to the action taken to achieve the above plans without CMC approval. The Division is to review progress made against achieving the above objectives with the CMC in September 1970. ' 1 Li MON-MT-003504 LEXOLDMONOOQ253 161. The action to be taken will require considerable expense and investment on the part of the company in terms of developing new products and installing the necessary manufacturing facilities for the new products. Estimated new cap.ital required is $3,585,000 and is not included In the present Construction Program. The Division was requested to be certain the pricing policy set on these products in the future is sufficient to give Monsanto an acceptable return on its invest ment, taking Into" account the expenses which are necessary to accomplish the overall objectives.. (Excerpt to Messrs. H. L. Minckier, Rodney Harris, Jr., R. E. Kelly, T. K. Smith.) MON-MT-003505 LEXOLDMONOOQ254 i boot D. H. Beohtold - Chicago G. W* Buhrmann - GBUHR P. M* Luokett - Chicago .. \< Hay U, 1970 Mr. J. V. 8chrage American Mineral Spirits Company 3100 South Meaoham Road Palatine, 111mole 60067 Pear Mr. Sehraget 7ou have received our letter mailed on February 87, 1970 notifying you of the allegations that certain polychlor inated biphenyls (PCBs) had been found in the environ* went and were contaminants. By now you will have Informed your customers of this possible environmental problem. Subsequent to our earlier letter, other reports concern ing PCBs have been published. An examination of the FOB matter haB Indicated that their use in oertaln applications may be a source of the alleged environmental contamination. For this reason, no sales or shipments of the Aroclor 1200 series produots for the following applications will be made after June 1, I97O1 Shoe Polish Cleaning Compounds Perfumes Catheters Bust Control Agents Dental Adhesives/Moids Optioal Uses Sprinkler Systems Christmas Tree Flame Retardants We are notifying dlreot customers using the above-mentioned products In these applications immediately of this decision. As a distributor of these products, it would seem appropriate that you follow the same oourse of action. Our records show the following produots and applications being serviced by youj MON-MT-OO 873 7 LEXOLDMONOOQ255 Mr , J. V, Schrage -2* May 11, 1970 Application Shoe Polish Speolfio Suggested Replacement Customer Aroclor Replacement Bulletin No. Name Served Prom 1242 1254 Hone Kiwi Polish Conshohocken, Pa. Cleaning Compound 1254 Santlciaer O/Pt-351 148 Harleoo Conshohocken Pa. Cleaning Compound 1254 Santloleer 0/Wi*351 148 AmeraoeEsna Carteret, N. J. Dental tab 1221 1248 1224 Santloleer 261 Santlolser 160 Plasticiser Catalogue k (Blue Book) ft-160 Opotow Dental Prod. Carteret, N. J. You win note that we have suggested a replacement for each application. We attach a copy of the letter we will send to our direct customers. We suggest you send a similar letter with your letter-head to your customers. We further suggest you attach a oopy of the bulletin ooverlng the re* placement product to your letter and also to mall a standard sample of the replacement to the oustomer for evaluation. MON-MT-008738 LEXOLDMONOOQ256 Kr. J. W. Schrage 3 Kay 11, 1970 Ve apologize for the Inconvenience this may cause you but are sure you understand that the potential environmental hazard Involved leaves no alternative. Your cooperation In this matter Is greatly appreciated. Please notify us when you have notified all customers concerned. Very truly yours. /dbw V. fi. Schalk Director of Sales Plasticisers MON-MT-008739 LEXOLDMONOOQ257 boo: D. H. Bechtold - Chicago 0. W. Buhrmann - GBUHR F. M, Buckett - Chicago pC P May 11, 1970 Mr. Karl F. Oiloth Vice Freaident Central Solvents & ChetnioalB Company 2J>40 West Fiuornoy Street Chleago# Illinois 6o6l2 Pear Mr. Oilothi Vou have received our letter mailed on February 27, 1970 notifying you of the allegations that oertain polychlor inated biphenyls (FCBb) had been found In the environ ment and were oontaminants. By now you will have informed your oustomere of this possible environmental problem. Subsequent to our earlier letter# other reports concern ing FCBs have been published. An examination of the FCB matter has indicated that their use In certain applications may be a source of the alleged environmental contamination. For this reason# no sales or shipments of the Aroolor 1200 series products for the following applications will be made after June 1# 1970: Shoe Polish Cleaning Compounds Ferfumes Catheters Bust Control Agents Dental Adheslves/Molds Optioal Uses Sprinkler Syeterns Christmas Tree Flame Retardants We are notifying dlreot customers using the above-mentioned roducts in these applications Immediately of this decision, s a distributor of these products# It would seem appropriate that you follow the same course of aotion. Our reoords show the following products and applications being serviced by you 1 MON-MT-008740 LEXOLDMONOOQ258 Mr. K. F. Olloth 2 May11, 1970 Speolflo Suggested Application.... Aroolor Replacement Dental tab 1248 Santiolzer 261 Santiolzer 160 Replacement Customer Bulletin Mo. Name Plasticizer Kerr Mfg. Catalogue . (Blue Book) PL-160 Served From Western-Eaton Solvents Dental tab 4465 Santiolzer 261 Santiolzer 160 Piaetlolzer Catalogue FL-160 Tel Dental Lab. Western-Baton Solvents Dental tab 4465 Santiolzer 61 Santiolzer l6o Plasticizer Catalogue Pt-160 Ueraloy Western-Eaton Dental Prod. Solvents Chrlatmaa Tree 1254 Flameproofing and Sealing Santiolzer O/ft-351 148 Halvoraon Tree Co. Wisconsin Solvents tens Polishing 1262 Adhesive ( Cleaning Compounds 1254 Santiolzer 160 Santollte MS-80# FL-160 0/PL-320 Santiolzer 148 O/Pt-351 Bausoh & tomb Turoo Products Buffalo Solvents Central Solvents Chicago Dust Control 1248 . Santiolzer 148 O/Pt-351 * Hooaler Solvents MON-MT-008741 LEXOLDMONOOQ259 Nr. K. F. Giloth 3 May 11* 1970 You will note that we have suggested a replacement for eaoh application. We attach a copy of the letter we will send to our direct customers. We suggest you send a similar letter with your letter-head to your customers. We further suggest you attach a copy of the bulletin oovering the re placement product to your letter and also to mall a standard sample of the replacement to the oustomer for evaluation. We apologize for the Inconvenienoe this may oause you but are sure you understand that the potential environmental hazard Involved leaves no alternative. Your cooperation In this matter is greatly appreciated. Please notify us when you have notified all customers concerned. Very truly yours# /dbw V. E. Sohalk Director of Sales Plasticisers MON-MT-008742 LEXOLDMONOOQ260