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SUMMARY XXD08TXZAX, HYGIIK2 FOONDATIOS PROSPSCTUS m AH INVESTIGATION OFt > July 14, 1966 a* The Specificity or Asbestos Bodies and b. The Riologic Effects of Trace Substances Associated with Chrysotile Asbestos Purpyaf To obtain factual infomation concerning the biological effects of asbestos, glass and other materials* This information will be used to refute erroneous and misleading statements which are being made concerning the health hazards associated with the use of asbestos and related fibrous materials* Scope A research laboratory program is proposed to study the biologic effects of asbestos fibers, fibrous glass and related fibrous material*, tubstances to be investigated will include naturally-occurring rrluryotlla. aaosite, crocidolite asbestos fibers, synthetic chrysotile, fibroma glass, asbestos fibers known to cause cancer in animals, as well as trace elements on the surface of asbestos which may cause cancer* Sponsor* Certain-Teed Products Corp. Johns-Manville Corp* Owens-Corning Fibsrglas Corp. Pittsburgh Plate Glass Corp* Pittsburgh Coming Corp. U. S. Rubber Company The Industrial Hygiene Foundation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Dr. Paul * J Sach sponsor vlU.Mtrihute $20,000 per year for three years, and $10,000 for the fourth year* This cost may be reduced as the research progresses if additional companies agree to become sponsors. Recommendation It is strongly recommended that Johns-Manville be a co-sponsor in this research project* Approval is requested now so that the program may be initiated at once. Personnel, materials and facilities are avail able at the present time* WHtoBKO JM *'S3 START, COPY BOX NO./FILE DRAWER NO. INITIALS DATE SEGMENT NO. SIGNIFICANT NOTES O - <o / / &D