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RECEIVED 7 JRM JRM JRM BS ee Johnson & Johnson WHA . ps. BAB+ Y PROD UCTS | COMPA NY a | file Removal SMLC SEP SEP 1.6 1975 1975 7 - a NEW BRUNSWICK, N. 3. Proj2e0ct0 6Pr.o0je1ct a a gs September 15, 1975 no GEORGE GEORGE GEORGE GEORGE GEORGE GEORGE LEE SUBJECT: Respirable Non - Talc for ~~ os - JOHNSON's * Baby Powder To: Mr. D. D. Johnston Up to the present, our scientific resources have concentrated on ..-.* ye._ the development of techniques and data (1) to demonstrate that our powder is free of asbestos and 2 () to support our contention that under normal product - use dust exposure concentratia onn s, talc i . of J & J purity should not present health hazards. - Despite our comprehensive presentation to the FDA - OTC Antiperspirant ae . Panel during its July 9th review of talc safety, the Panel gave talc only a " qualified " approval for its use in aerosol anti- 2" a perspirants. - It concluded that " the use of talc in antiperspi- ~:~. rants constituted only a small portion of the potential problem experience with talc in the environment in view of the much larger experience:.- |! : oo. @ .s*s saacfceotmyp aonfy itnagl ct hine pursoed uocft sb,a boyt hpeorw dtehrasn "a nstiicp e(r)s.p iTrhaen tqsu,e sitsi oyne to ft othe ee wo abe be dealt with by other OTC Panels. - At a future date there could abeh afzuartrhdesr noefw asasfseotcy iiastseueds mriainseerda closn cmerentianlg ss ;ua snpaesdc teevdi idnehnacleatdi oinn itnhhaelation - questioning statements by Dr. A. Miller of Sinai Mt during the antiperspirant hearings. The recent new issue of USP has intro- duced for the first time, a do " not inhale " talc warning. We: also expect controversial talc impurity data to be presented by Dr. Langer at the upcoming Edinburgh International Symposium. It is obvious that the entire safety issue concerning | inhalation hazard could be negated by presenting a tale which is devoid of ct or contains significantly fewer respirable particles. The approach -. od.. of having Windsor Minerals produce a " low respirables talc " has.- reo os. long been advocated by Research. To our best knowledge, competitive oe talc producers have been wholly complacent in the development of : safer talcs. In view of resurging consumerist concerns with talc .inhalation hazards, we would urge Windsor Minerals to give this development development its immediate and highest priority. This development. would provide & J J with a unique product position which would protect tahne iCmTpFoAr tmaonvte sf rtaonwcahridsse aa sw ewaeklelr. tTahlics ssteaenmdsa reds paencdi awlel ym ayt ibmee l-y as talcs f. orced to dissociate. Baby Products Company from other cosmetic | lI iplkaen plyaon utro pucrosume mtehinst wsit:h Teede and Roger on my return,w oaon.d would 7 lite lite - - DRP / mm | D. Rli.te | Petterson CC: E. West Miller R. Miller- G. 2 Ce 000235206 G. Lee Lee R. R. Stites Stites ite. JNJJ NJ 000235206