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ETHYL c o r p o r a t io n CHRYSLER JiUlLDING 405 LEXINGTON AVENUE NEW YORK - SAfETY BEPARTSMT June 22, 1943 Dr. L 2. Edelman, Director of Research The &ke Erie Chemical Company 2200 Scranton Hoad Cleveland, Ohio Dear Dr. gdelmani We have received from Dr. Kehoe in Cincinnati, a letter describing in considerable detail the rosults of His conversation with you on June 10th. ;We are writing you at Dr. Kehoe'a suggestion to inform you that it will be possible for us to famish you Fith sufficient Tet raethyl Dead in cans containing approximately one ii saeh, to manufacture a batch of approximately 450 lbs. of the orsenious compound. :: Our Manufacturing Department fools rather strongly that Tetraethyl Lead shipped for purposes such as these should be colored with an oil soluble dye in sufficient quantity <v> give the liquid a characteristic sna.de. W are not entirely sum whether the addition of a small quantity of dye would in any way deters ere with the chemical reactions which you contemplate. If it ?ouic not, bo would greatly appreciate your permission to add the color roiora chipping. In the interest of safety .-..ad shipping convenience, we would also appreciate your ordering Tatraethyl Lead in units of 12 cans this permitting us to use our standard edae. It is suggested that every effort be made to preserve the original chipping container for use in returning empty cans, and that such amply cans be returned in units of 12 as rapidly as they become available. Do not hesitate to call upon us for any further assistance which we can give. Very truly yours, 0. B. LEWIS EOJj DLD By: