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FILE NAME Manville JMA DATE 1977-1979 DOC JMA389 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION Report - Use of Asbestos Containing Products from a Health Standpoint with Relevant Memos & Letters | B- B-jo'-DY 355 FILE M27 OM OM Manville Internal Correspondence To M. Harris From D. Poutiatine Copies J. Brown - 2-18 Date April 27 1979 Subject AFD SALES POLICY YOUR NOTICE OF APRIL 10 1979 Our basic sales policy is guided by the attached table issued on Sept. 15 1977 and developed with the assistance of E. M. Fenner of H.S. It is implemented fully in the domestic market it is used as a guideline in the international market since in some cases we do not know the use for which our not the fibre is ordered To the best of our sell fibre to more adverse situations 2 classification knowledge we do than described by With specific reference to your notice and if our policy is to differ from that which is described above we would need a clear definition of products which are considered to be friable insulation ... end products which tend to flake or crumble in application or use My suggestion is that if any new products are to be added to our list or be reclassified we review them and make appropriate recommendations An interesting thought occurs to me how would we have classified asbestos paper in hair dryers back in September 1977 On the basis of our most recent press release I would have to assume that it would fall into classification 1 both for consumers and fabricators Om D. Poutiatine Attach Manville Internal Correspondence To D. Poutiatine 2-04 Date September 15 1977 From D. M. Kelleher 2-04 Copies JRM M. G. Hutcheson Harris Wright Asbestos 2-04 1-06 E.M. R.P. J.F. Fenner Carter Reis Subject USE OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING HEALTH STANDPOINT PRODUCTS FROM 1-06 1-06 2-04 Attached is a summary list of asbestos We have categorized them in accordance to generate airborne asbestos fiber in containing with their their use products potential In summary most asbestos containing products present a risk of health hazard during their fabrication for installaation either into a product a building or other end use However few products present an appreciable risk when used by the consumer The list is not necessarily an all containing products There may be some asbestos which are unknown to inclusive list of asbestos many products containing us ----,--" D. M. Kelleher DMK Page one USE OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING PRODUCTS FROM A HEALTH STANDPOINT Potential for Airborne Asbestos Fiber Generation During any reasonably forseeable use including fabrication handling and application the product would fall into one of the following categories From a health standpoint a of airborne asbestos fiber generated significant amount would not be Categories From a health standpoint a significant amount of airborne asbestos fiber would not be gener- ated except when using fabricating methods that generate enough energy to tear fibers loose Significant levels of airborne can be generated in the normal : product asbestos fibers use of the Discontinued uses Page two POTENTIAL FIBER FOR THE GENERATION OF AIRBORNE ASBESTOS FROM THE USE OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING PRODUCTS PRODUCT CATEGORIES A. Products frequently containing asbestos paper felt or mill- board Electrical Appliances Use by Consumers 1 Use by Others Including Fab- ricators stallers and Assemblers of Equipt Incorporating ASB Containing Products 2 transformers electric motor armature coils Roll Roofing 1 1 ; Asbestos felt impregnated with asphalt Gaskets 1 2 Sealing the junction of two stationary pieces of metal against the passage of liquids or gasses e.g. pipe flanges automotive engines Ironing Board Covers 1 2 Insulated Electrical Wire 1 2 . Electrical cable insulated with combination of asbestos paper and textile products Asbestos Paper l 2 Specialty papers for electrical insulation Quinterra Stoves and Heaters 1 2 Insulation for industrial furnaces drying ovens electric heaters incubators Page three PRODUCT CATEGORIES continued Products frequently containing asbestos felt or mill- board continued Use by Consumers Fire Resistant Storage Cabinets Linings for resistant safes Heat Resistant Table Pads and Mats Use by Others Including Fab- ricatorIns- stallers and Assemblers of Equipt Incorporating ASB Containing Product 2 Domestic iron stands Insulation in Electrical Apparatus As used in ordnance equipment oil burners agricultural equipment lighting mining and construction equipment Vinyl Roll Goods Flooring with Asbestos Latex Felt Backing Latex bound asbestos paper base for vinyl surface Mits for Handling Hot Pans Products asbestos agent or frequently fiber as a filler containing reinforcing Asbestos filled bulk molding compounds - dry Asbestos Filled Bulk Molding Compounds - Wet Molded Plastics Automobile air conditioner heater housing kitchen utensil handles Friction Materials brake linings clutch facings etc. Heat resistance scoring Page four PRODUCT CATEGORIES Use by Consumers Products asbestos agent or frequently containing fiber as a reinforcing filler continued Asbestos Cement Sheets Asbestos Cement Pipe and Shingles 2 Sealants Caulks and Coatings bitumastic bound and other Asbestos to fill and toughen compounds Vinyl Asbestos Floor Tile Asbestos is a reinforcing filler and gives lateral and compressive strength Plastic Laminates Use by Others Including Fab- ricatorIns- stallers and Assemblers of Equipt Incorporating ASB Containing Products 2 2 Reinforcing filler Products containing asbestos textiles Advantages include fire and heat resistance and durability Asbestos Cord Rope Wicks and Tape - Unimpregnated dust sup Asbestos Cord Rope - Tape Impregnated Wicks and Boiler expansion joints elec- trical and Thermal insulation Asbestos Compressed Sheet Packing Impregnated binders for gaskets and with various manufacture of packings Page five PRODUCT C. Products containing asbestos textiles continued Asbestos Braided Packing Rubberized and graphited for high pressure and high temperature applications D. Other Products CATEGORIES Use by Consumers 1 Use by Others Including Fab- ricators stallers and Assemblers of Equipt Incorporating ASB Containing Product 1 Spackling Compounds 4 4 Art and Craft Materials 4 4 Paper Mache Paints - when sanded 1 2 Pumped Concrete Mixes 1 2 Asbestos provides better flow characteristics Asphalt - Asbestos Waterproofing 1 1 Membranes Low Density Insulating Board 2 2 Marinite Panels Loose Asbestos Fiber 3 3 Fertilizer 4 4 Spray Insulation 4 4 Low Density Insulated Material 4 4 85 Magnesia and thermobestos Chlorine Cell Diaphragm 2 - Drilling Mud Filters Filter Aids dry - 2 2 2 4 4 DIMITRY Re Marinite Only used Bellerica in the molton is within the metals Industry two fiber standard Carl Webber Marketing Manager reports that OSHA has been in at most cutters audit has not been run He hopes to have a substitute in 6 months or so Asbestos Paper A substitute paper has been developed using refractory fibers It is in the Product Proposal stage It will be 20 to 30 higher on a per square foot basis compared with asbestos We are continuing our development work on a dust suppressed asbestos paper Re Millboard Our program progressing shortly to develop very well a dust suppressed millboard is A research report will be issued IPD has developed a formula for don't have a process to make it a substitute as yet but they JJMM Manville 0 ee / Internal Correspondence To DR PAUL KOTIN 1-06 Date DECEMBER 15 1978 From M. HARRIS 2-13 Copies SEE BELOW Subject ASBESTCOAUTIONS LABEL WE ARE PROCEEDING TO INAUGURATE THE NEW LABEL ON ALL ASBESTOS BAGS WE DO HAVE A SMALL PROBLEM IN TRYING TO GET ALL OF THIS PRINT IN SIX DIFFERENT LANGUAGES ON THE BAG SO THAT IT IS LEGIBLE HOWEVER WE HAVE RESOLVED THIS TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY ON THE OLD SIZE BAG AND WE ARE WORKING ON IT WITH THE SMALLER HIGH DENSITY BLOCK PACKAGE . AS OF NOW ALL FUTURE ORDERS FOR BAGS WILL CONTAIN THE NEW LABEL AND WE WOULD EXPECT TO RUN OUT OF THE PRESENT INVEN- TORY OF BAGS WITH THE OLD LABEL BY APPROXIMATELY 1979 COPIES MH CN J. A. MCKINNEY F. H. MAY F. L. PUNDSACK C. J. DERIASE L. J. BARTOLANZO C. E. SHEPPERLY 1-03 1-03 1-03 3-15 3-19 1-04 D. H. MARKUSSON J. R. M. HutCHESON R. E. SAMPSON D. POUTIATINE E. M. FENNER 2-18 JEF JEF 2-13 1-06 PRODUCED PRODUCED PRODUCED 83 4/18 Dimitry This has plans to NOT been released Mr. Harris discuss with Dr. Pundsack and discuss with Please peruse when he returns on April 30 Mr. Harris Char EM Manville To D. Poutiatine 2-13 From M. Harris 2-13 Copies Subject Internal Correspondence Date April 10 1979 Consistent with our policy of selling fiber only to responsible users it is imperative that we immediately cease any new sales to purchasers using the fiber in friable insulation The same policy of course holds true with respect to any other use where the product will tend to flake or crumble in application or use There are to be no exceptions to this policy Please advise promptly as to Until further direction from implemented unilaterally and of asbestos fiber measures taken to implement this directive the law department this policy must be not in conjunction with any other producers OM Manville -.. * Internal Correspondence To Dr. Paul Kotin From M. Harris 1-06 2-13 Date August 22 1979 Copies Subject ETERNIT SUMMIT MEETING Among the many things that we are gointgo cover with Eternit is What is a safe level At our meeting with them in London in January 1977 we stated categorically that we felt 2 fibres was safe and we would defend it if they would move in that direction in Europe and elsewhere Of course we tion of safe are getting into semantics now as to the definior acceptable or extremely low risk etc. etc. I would like to give them an updated account on exactly what we think about the 2 fibre level How about a statement such as the following 2 fibres per cc is either an acceptable or an extremely low risk level for asbestos workers providing they are smokers I don't we know want to get too technical with them but I a lot more about the 2 fibre level than we think that did in January 1977 and I need your guidance on a statement that we can stand behind I'll see you September 4 and discuss this that I feel comfortable in whatever I say ing on September 19 and 20 matter further so to them at our meet- 71141 cn 13 Asbestos & Health M. Harris We did not have a statement in response to Califano Then we had the Meet the Press debacle wherein we were accused by the Union of only meeting standards by 1t - we did not respond Then ABC - program and no statement from M Our Board of Directors met with Selikofifn late July Everybody's making studies but none are coordinated Dr. Pundsack asked Dr. Kotin to prepare and document all studies being made others as well as ours to show what is going on Then McKinney decided to set up major ) Steering Committee to handle asbestos health policy Mr. Harris then described some of the things the Committee will be discussing items to be brought group_on but asked for input from the to the committee's attention attention PRODUCED PRODUCED PRODUCED PRODUCED PRODUCED Manville Corporation Isen Caryl Ranch Denver Colorado 80217 Monroe Harris Senior Vice President Mining Group November 30 1979 Mr. Zhao Director Jing - gi of Metallic Bureau Ministry of Building Materials Peking The People's Republic of CHINA Industry Dear Mr. Zhao Under separate cover I as well as a package of send to you have sent you some of our literature the respirators that I promised to Please note that only certain types of respirators such as these actually filter out the very small fine particles of asbestos to protect the health of the workers It is my suggestion that these be utilized for those who are most exposed to asbestor fibre dust such as opening bags at the factory locations workers those Additional masks can be ordered by sending your purchase order to M Canada Ltd. PO Box 5757 London Ontario CANADA N6A 471 Sincerely Monroe Harfis . Sr. Vice President Mining Group MH PRODUCED PRODUCED PRODUCED PRODUCED JM - 83 F. L. Pundsack 1-03 M. Harris 2-13 January 3 1979 DUST COUNTS - ASBESTOS TEXTILE PLANT I was about solid a little surprised our textile plant progress by taking to hear the comments Burnett made in that I knew we were making rather drastic actions This is supported by the attached letter from Bill Reitze I'll continue to monitor this situation very closely as I realize what is at stake I have told our Jeffrey people that they will have to get the dust counts down to 2 fibres and that I want to see continuous progress towards that goal or we will shut the plant down regardless of our relations with the Quebec Province As long as we are making Reitze's letter I don't suggested by Burnett progress which is apparent from think it wise for us to move as cn Attach