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FRICLI Of; MATERIALS STANDARD INSTITUTE, INC., E-210 ROUTE 4, PARAMUS, N. J. 07652 March 10, 1975 PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT AB-287 To: Asbestos Study Committee Subject: Various Papers Concerning Asbestos Mr. I. H. Weaver, Chairman, forwarded three papers concerning the asbestis problem which he suggested I send on to the Committee. Internal Ravhestos Report bv I. H. Weaver 3/4/75 This concerned ameeting at Rutgers University for the Occupational Health Conference. The safety of the 2 fiber/cc limit (JUne 1976) was questioned. Also concern was expressed for fibers less than 5 microns in length. Industrial Hvoiene Procress Resorts Dr. Selikoff is Program Director for these Reports. In it is a fairly'strong push for reducing the standard to 1 fiber per cc or less. Mesotheliomata in Rats - - ----- This is a British paper that indicated mesotheliomata was observed in a considerable proportion of animals with all the samples of asbes Weaver indicated that this was ba3news tor those " "Roping that chrysotile would be proven not to be associated with mesothelioma. The foregoing is for ycur information. ii'JD/erc Enclosure: ' E. Drislane Executive Director