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TSJBFHONB NATIONAL 1-23S# Manufacturing Chemists' Association, (POUNDED 1372) 1625 Eye Street, N. W. Washington 6, D. C Minutes of Meeting Labels and Precautionary Information Committee SHERATON-HROCK HOTEL - NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA September 28-29, 1955 The meeting was called to order at IOiOO a.ra. on September 28, 1955. MEMBERS PRESENT # j, S. Walker (Chairman) Hooker Electrochemical Co., Niagara Falls, N.Y. j. B. Williamson (Vice Chairman) American Cyanamid Co., 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York 20, N.Y. 0. E. Brewer, Shell Chemical Corp., 50 W. 50th St., New York 20, N.Y. A. Q. Cranch, M.D., Union Carbide and Carbon Corp., 30 E. i*2nd St., New York 17, N.Y. j. H. Foulger, M.D., E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc., Wilmington 98, Del. j, T. Fuess, Eastman Organic Chemicals Dept., Distillation Products Industries, Rochester 3, N.Y. S. J. Hill, E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc., Wilmington 98, Del. E. J. Hogan, Barrett Division, Allied Chemical & Eye Corp., 1*0 Rector St., New York 6, New York. F. S. Low, Chemical Division, Food Machinery and Chemical Corp., 161 E. l*2nd St.., New York 17, N.Y. R. D. Minteer, Monsanto Chemical Co., St. Louis !*, Mo. W. W. Sunderland, The Dow Chemical Co., Midland, Mich. R. G. Troup, J. T. Baker Chemical Co., Phillipsburg, N.J. J. B. Tuttle, Esso Standard Oil Company, 1$ W. 5lst St., New York 19, N.Y. N. M. Walter, Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co., Three Penn Center Plaza, Philadelphia 2, Pa. J. D. Kittelton (Secretary) Manufacturing Chemists' Association Inc., 1625 Eye St., N.W. Washington 6, D.C. GUESTS R. H. Dewey, Commercial Solvents Corp., South 1st St., Terra Haute, Ind. P. L. Fairbanks, Solvay Process Division, Allied Chemical &. Dye Corp., Syracuse, N.Y. J. E. Flanagan, Robert A. Taft Sanitary Engineering Center, 1*676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati 26, Ohio. T. W. Nale, M.D., Union Carbide & Carbon Corp., 30 E. U2nd St., New York 17, N.Y. M. 7. Snow, Legal Department, Celanese Corportation of America, 170 Madison Ave., New York 16, N.Y. E. L. Weinberg, Metal & Thermit Corp., P. 0. Box 1*71, Rahway, N.J. members ABSENT c L. French, Mallinckrodt Chemical Works, St. Louis 7, Mo. ^ mIn tihe absence of the Chairman, Mr. J. S. Walter, the Vice Chairman, Mr. Williamson M toookk over the chair and welcomed several visitors who were present. El'* Present afternoon of September 28 and Morning of September 29. j L-122 It was moved, seconded and adopted THAT, the minutes of the meeting of April 20 , 21 & 22 be approved. 1. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP CHANGES 1.2 Replacement of Committee Personnel The Secretary reported that as a result of a letter ballot which he conducted, Mr. Tuttle of Esso Standard Oil Co. had been elected a member of the LAPI Committee to replace the Merck representative. Mr. Edward Hogan's nomination by Allied Chemical & Dye Co., was discussed by the Committee and. It was moved, seconded and adopted THAT, the Secretary cast a unanimous ballot for Mr. Hogan as a replacement for Mr. Fisk. 1.3 Allied Committee Activities 1.3.1 CSMA - Mr. Nicholas Walker said that an attempt will be made co secure reprints of the CSMA publication on the principles of labeling for the members of the LAPI Committee. !at the end of the article. This publication contains a list of labeling laws Mr. Walker said that the CSMA Committee has now broadened its | scope and is actively cooperating with other committees.' 1.3.2 API - Mr. Tuttle reported that an API Labeling Goramittee had been established and that members included representatives of major oil companies drawn 'from marketing, refining, transportation and medical staffs. This Committee had its first meeting on September 19, but due to organizational difficulties the committee was unable to approve a finished statement of policy. Mr. Tuttle said that he hopes the committee will adopt LAPI principles. He also pointed out that the .committee would only cover standard petroleum products and would not attempt to prepare labels for petro-chemicals. Mr. Tuttle said that the committee also briefly discussed legislative developments. 1.3.3 NPV & L - Dr,. Foulger reviewed for the cownittee the activities ' of this association pointing out that NPV & L has already issued suggested labels and now it is simply a matter of educating the members of the association, I. 3.U ACGIH - Mr. Hill reported that ha had delivered a talk on label Ling to this group at their recent meeting in Buffalo. '"oving closer to LAPI principles. L It appears that the ACGIH is 2.0 INTERNATIONAL 2.0.3 Proposed ABCM Visit The Chairman, Mr, Walker reviewed for the Committee the back ground leading up to the appointment of two members to represent the association in the visit to Europe. The MCA Board of Directors felt that three individuals were too many and that two could handle the job. Since Mr. Minteer was the last Chairman of the Committee and also the Chairman of the present Revision Committee, and Mr. Walker is the present Chairman of the LAPI Committee, these two individuals were felt to be the logical choices. Mr. Walker said that he and Mr. Minteer would visit the ABCM representatives on October 17 and 18, and that on the following Monday they would see HO representatives in Geneva including Mr. Marcel Robert. The Chairman reviewed with tbs Committee the position which should be taken in the discussions with the British and with the HO. It was realized that the British and Americans have certain language differences and that these should be taken into consideration when discussions take place with ABCM. ! ( ; ! In general the Committee felt that the two members are well ex perienced in the work of the Committee and that they should use their own dis cretion in dealing with the British and with the HO. 2.1 FEDERAL LEGISLATION Federal Caustic Poison Act Mr. Sanford Hill reported that the present Commissioner of Food and Drugs Mr. Larrick feels that the Caustic Poison Act is in need of revision and that some initiative along this line should cane from industry. Eevision of tte Act was discussed and it was the consenses that MCA should take the lead in such a revision. After discussion. It was moved, seconded and adopted l f THAT, a subcommittee be formed to propose a new federal law based on LAPI principles to regulate the labeling of all hazardous chemicals and that such an act be substituted for the present federal Caustic Poison Act. * j The Chairman, Mr. J. S. Walker, subsequently appointed Dr. French Chairman ! with Messrs.Troup and Tuttle members of the subcommittee. Mr. S. J. Hill volunteered J aid to the subcommittee . , L-121; STATS REGULATIONS W 2.2.2 Minnesota Mr. Minteer reported that he adapted the IAGLO regulations to cover packages sold as household chemicals (to which the Minnesota law is restricted) and ^hat these were then sent to Dr. Hoffman of the state of Minnesota. Nothing further has been heard from Dr. Hoffman about these regulations but it' is very likely that a public hearing will be held in Minnesota and either Mr. Minteer or Mr. Sunderland yjjl attend.. The Secretary will contact Dr. Hoffman and will keep the Committee advised as to the date of hearings. 2.2.$ Massachusetts The Massachusetts Labeling Law has been passed but the old regulations remain in effect until promulgation of new ones. It appears that the Massachusetts officials are now quite favorably disposed to the LAPI point of view. Dr. Cranch and Mr. Williamson have been named as representatives of MCA on the Massachusetts Advisory Board which will present its recommendation re garding new regulations. Mr. John Tuttle has also been appointed to this board as representative of his company. 2.2.22 Connecticut Dr. Cranch reported that at the present time the_Connecticut Legis lature is in recess. At the last session the Senate passed but* the House rejected the proposed labeling bill. The matter of the Labeling Law has been referred to the Legislative Council for study. Dr. Cranch has had correspondence with Representa tive Turner who suggested to the Majority Leader that Dr. Cranch cooperate in the development of a Labeling Law. | mants. Dr. Cranch will keep the Committee advised of any future develop- 2.3 CITY REGULATIONS 2.3.1 New York City Fire Code Mr. Boland, Counsel for N P V & L, has prepared a revised ordnance which he submitted to New York City Authorities. He has made a number of contacts in New York City and this matter is progressing nicely. The New York City Depart ment of Health appears to be backing the revision. 3.0 MISCELLANEOUS LABELING 3.$.8 and 3.5.9 Changes in Barium Chloride and Mercuric Chloride Labels Mr. Minteer read a letter which was received from Mr. Eichom of Harshaw Chemical Co# L-125 The labels for Barium Chloride were discussed and it was pointed out that although this chemical is a highly toxic compound there have been no known ca^ of Barium poisoning in this country. The Chairman appointed Mr. Frank Low to a s^,8 committee to make recommendations for changes in the Barium Chloride label and Vtc.il selected Sanford Hill as another member of this subcommittee. Barium Reduction wUj be consulted in the development of the proper labeling. After the appointment of this subcommittee. It was moved, seconded and adopted THAT, the Barium Chloride label which will appear in the revised manual be the one approved by the Committee after a letter ballot. Mr. Troup was then appointed Chairman of a subcommittee to prepare a label for Mercuric Chloride. Dr. French was also appointed a member of this committe. It was moved, seconded and adopted THAT, the Mercuric Chloride label which will appear in the revised manual be the one approved by the Committee after a letter ballot. U HEW LABELS U.6 Labels for Tricresyl Phosphate Mr. Minteer reported that he has had considerable correspondence and discussions with Celanese Corp. regarding a label for Tricresyl Phosphate.. The label suggested was as followst TRICRESYL PHOSPHATE CAUTION I HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED I Do not takB internally. I > There was considerable discussion regarding this label and Dr. Foulger ' recounted details of some cases of Tricresyl Phosphate poisoning with which he was acquainted. It was pointed out however, that the paralytic effects of Tricresyl Phos phate are due to the Ortho content of the product and not due to the Meta and Para forms of the product. It* was stated that the Ortho content of the commercial product is below 1%. After this discussion. It was moved, seconded and adopted THAT, because of the incomplete data available on the amount of TrI-ortho-cresyl Phosphate present in the commercial Tricresyl Phosphate, and because of the known toxicity of Tri-orthocresyl Phosphate, it is felt that the information is not sufficient to permit approval of the pro posed label. U9 Copper Sulphate 'V Dr. Cranoh reported that a request had been received from the state of Oregon regarding the need for a warning label for Copper Sulphate. The Secretaryrelayed this request to Dr. Cranch and an answer was sent to the Oregon State Au thorities. $. REVISION OF MANUAL L-l Part3 I & II Mr. Minteer, Chairman of the Revision Subcommittee reported that he and Dr. French spent one entire day going over Parts I & H and that the printer is now preparing galley proofs* Mr. Minteer distributed the first four pages of the manual and the Committee considered the make-up of these pages. It was decided that the comb should be retained and that a new'color should be selected for the manual, I ACETIC ANHYDRITE The Committee discussed the present label for this chemical and. It was moved, seconded and adopted 'THAT, the following label appear in the revised manual: ACETIC ANHTERH33 DANGER! CAUSES SEVERE BURNS VAPOR HARMFUL Do not get liquid or vapor in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Do not breathe vapor. In case of contact, immediately flush skin or eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 rainutesj for eyes, get medical attention. CALCIUM ARSENATE Dr. Foulger pointed out that in Part IH of the manual under the heading Calcium Arsenate we state "Same labeling as lead Arsenate". Dr. Foulger feels that this leads to unnecessary confusion and that people will believe thfc hazards of the two chemicals are much the same. It was moved, seconded and adopted THAT, under Calcium Arsenate we insert the following label: CALCIUM ARSENATE WARNING' POISONOUS IF SWALLOWED Avoid breathing dust or spray mist. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling. POISON (Antidote) CALCIUM CTANUE Mr. John Williamson will check the label for this chemical for in clusion in Part III of the manual. DICHLOROETHIL ETHER After discussion. It was move, seconded and adopted THAT, the label for this chemical in Part HI be the same as the new label which will appear in Part H. This label is as followst DICHLOROETHHi ETHER DANCER1 HAZARDOUS LIQUID AND VAPOR MAI BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED Do not breathe vapor. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact of liquid with skin. Do not take internally. HUBOCEN PEROXIDE Mr. Sanford Hill suggested sons changes in the Hydrogen Peroxide label and also a new label for Hydrogen Peroxide of a strength greater than $2%. After discussion. It was moved, seconded and adopted THAT, the text as read by Mr. Hill be approved tentatively subject to further approval by the manufacturer of the product. Mr. HOI was appointed Chairman of the Subcommittee to prepare labels and Mr. Franch Low was designated a member of the Conmittee. L-128 LEAD ACETATE After discussion. It was moved, seconded and adopted THAT, the present lead acetate label be amended to eliminate the sentence, "Wear dust mask approved by U. S. Bureau of Mines for this purpose, " so that the label now reads as follows: LEAD ACETATE WARNING! HARMFUL 'DUST Avoid breathing dust. j Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking. I Keep away from feed or food products. | Part III I In the absence of Mr. Sparre, Mr. Sanford Hill read a statement which had been prepared by Mr. Sparre. This statement reviewed the discussion and decisions which were made at the last meeting of the Committee regarding Part HI of the manual. Mr. Sparre also pointed out the considerations which led to the original inclusion of Part IH in the manual. It was emphasized that an expansion of Part HI would aid the pesticide control officials who may later take over Part III as a part of their annual publij cation. .In conclusion it was urged that Part III be expanded to include an addition' al number of pesticides. | After this discussion, * It was moved, seconded and adopted , THAT, the labels for the following list of chemicals be inserted in | Part III of the revised manual: Antimony Potassium Tartrate Aramite Captan Chloranil Chloro IPC p-Chlorophenyl p-Chlorobenzenesulfonate (ovex) Demeton Dichlone Dalapon Dinitro-o-eresol Endrin Ethyl Mercury Acetate Glyodin Heptachlor Hypochlorites Isodrin IPC Maleic Hydrazide MCP Methyl Mercury Dicyanidiamide Methyl Parathion Phenyl Mercury Acetate Potassium Cyanate Sodium Trichloroacetate Thallium Sulfate Warfarin Zinc Phosphide L-129 16 MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES Poison Control Centers The establishment of Poison Control Centers throughout the country was discussed by the Committee members, especially Dr. Fouiger and Dr. Crunch,ooth of whom felt that the establishment of these centers was an excellent idea and that any member companies approached should supply what information is requested. After discussion. It was moved, seconded, and adopted THAT, a set of MCA safety data sheets, a Manual L-l and a covering letter be sent to each poison control center. It was also felt that committee members near the ranters should drop in whenever possible and acquaint the supervisors of the center^ with the LAPI Program Hazard of Static Generation Mr. Minteer's subcommittee reported that there is a possible hazard involved in the use of Polyethylene bags or in using any plastic bags for that matter. However, the Committee did not feel that this was a matter properly within its juris diction nor should it prepare a label. It was moved, seconded and adopted THAT, the subject of hazards from the use of plastic bags and sheeting be dropped from the docket. Statement for Lachrymators A possible statement was discussed for Lachrymators and Dr. Fouiger pointed out that Lachrymators are not primarily an irritant. After discussion. It was moved, seconded and adopted THAT, the following statement be used for labeling Lachrymators8 Causes flow of tears which may blur vision. HANDLING OF CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS Dr. Cranch and Mr. Sunderland reported on the question as to whether a warning statement should be prepared when chlorinated hydrocarbons are handled in aluminum or magnesium containers. The Committee thoroughly discussed this matter and it was the consensus that the Question of reactivity of containers is not a subject for LAPI consideration- 1-130 pr, Cranch said that this type of information belonged in the safety date sheets, jt was emphasized that if you begin putting a statement regarding this on the con tainer you open the door to statements regarding improper use and a label could not possibly cover all contingencies. Mr. Minteer stated that the Benson Manufacturing Company in Kansas City manufactures aluminum drums and has been suggesting that a certain list of chemicals be shipped in their drums. It was suggested that it may be desirable to check this list to ascertain if there are any chemicals in the list which might react with aluminum. After the above discussion. It was moved, seconded and adopted THAT, the subject of the reactivity of containers be dropped from the docket. Dissemination of Information This item had been added to the agenda at the request of Mr. Nicholas Walker who felt that more effort should be made t o distribute information to members of the LAPI Committee. It was suggested that members who notice important information, send it to the Secretary Who could then reproduce it and transmit it to the Committee. Symbolic Labeling of Dangerous Articles for Air Transportation. Mr. Minteer reported that labels are being considered by International Air Transport Association and that these varied in some respect from the ILO labels. AMA Symposium On Health Hazards of Chemicals Mr. John Tuttle agreed to represent MCA at this Symposium which will take place in Atlanta. Dr. Foulger pointed out that he is the liaison representative between AMA and MCA. 18. PROPOSED RULES OF ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE The revised rules of organization and procedure which were sent out under date of June 17, 1955 were discussed by the Committee and it was agreed that point 1 under "(V) Meetings," should be amended to provide that there will be not less than two meetings in any fiscal year. Membership provisions of the rules were discussed and. It was moved, seconded and adopted THAT, paragraph U of section 3 be stricken from the revised draft. I Under the "General" section the Committee voted to eliminate "any" from the statement "any harmful effects." The members of the subcommittee will consider the rules again and report back to the full Committee with a new draft. L-131 31. PUBLIC RELATIONS ACTIVITIES "Read The Label'1 Program At the last meeting of the Committee several assignments were made of organizations which should be contacted regarding the MCA proposed "Read the Label" program. The organizations and their reactions were reported as followsj- ORGANIZATION 1. NACA 2. AMA 3. American Academy of Pediatricians 5. ADMA 6. President'3 Conference on Occupational Safety (Dept, of Labor) 7. APMA 9. U. S. Public Health Service RESULTS i 1. Approved in principle. Suggest^ deletion of reference to insect^ cides. 2. Dr. Cranch has not as yet had a > chance to contact this group. 3. Favored our program and will fae glad to help in any possible way. Dr. Hamilton reviewed our material and made some rather strong com. msnts. Approves program in prlnei. pie but is not in a position to actively aid. 5. Approves the program in principle, f 6. Favorably impressed by program and I approves. 7. Approves program but is itsslf not actively involved ih "Read the Label" activities. r 'he Secretary and Mr. Troup dis- ' tributed some material from the Proprietary Association explaining their campaign to raise $30,000 for a "Read The Label" program. The Secretary said that the MCA Public Relations Department felt that toil program would tie in nicely with no own "Read The Label" efforts and tia we could supply material to the "fit , al Safety Council" and the Advertic Counsel which would handle the Pro prietary Association's program. of releases. MT L-132 .--. j 10. American Red Cross 11. API 12. N P V & L 10. The Secretary reported that as a result of his visit, the Red Cross approved the plan in principle and is itself involved in "Read The Label" instructions- in the Red Cross First Aid booklet. 11. - Favorably impressed by program but has no way of actively cooperating at this time. 12. Approves but with some reservations. 1 I d After the above reports it was the consensus of the Committee that considering all ramifications it thinks that the "Read The Label" program is still desirable but that the details of participation should be developed by the Public Relations Department of MCA. The Committee also voiced Its concern regarding the publicity which AHA distributes blaming a large number of deaths on chemicals. It was pointed out that some of the deaths are suicides and that many are due to improper use of drugs, kerosene etc.. Dr. Foulger said a decreasing proportion of such deaths are due to chemicals. MBIT MEETING It was the consensus of the Committee that the next meeting be held in Washington, D. C. i s or is I our j that ! Natt4 isiutj James D. Kittelton Secretary LAPI Committee