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Mr* H. K. S e l l A. K. Chenau 11 General Atom ics 'an Diego, Ce lI f o r n la New Yo rk Los AngeI es Sept em ber 30 193^ D ear Hank* I am a t t a c h in g a cop y o f * Crsfcin e' s A c t iv it y Report c o v e r in g a d is c u s s i o n w it h D r . R. A* Sh ar p o f Ge n e r a l A t o m ics I n Gan D ie g o , C a l i f o r n i a , on t h e h a n d lin g o f A K - 3 ^ * I t I s p o ssib le t h a t you m ight want t o forw ard t h ?3 r e p o r t on t o o u r D e t r o it la b o r a t o r y so t h a t t h ey w ould be aw are o f D r . Gharp* s a t t 1t u d e-- sh o u ld ho r e q u e st an a d d it io n a l su p p ly . I f you have f u r t h e r su g g e st io n s, p le a se le t u s know. Yours v ery t r u I y , A iCie m Attch . A. H. Ch en au lt ACTIVITY REPORT Company. General Atomics_________________ __ Date_2/ll/5fi. Location__San Diego, California___________________ _________ Subject_____AK-SSX Sample_______________;____.. ........................ (One subject only. Separate reports on separate subjects.) Name Dr. R. A. Sharp______________ Title - -_______________ Do not write in this space ______Contacted General Atomics at San Diego. Talked to Purchasing Agent and a Dr. R. A. Sharp. Left copy of "Laboratory Use of Ethyl Antiknock Compound" with AK-3^X supplement for Dr. Sharp. He disagreed vith our handling methods. He said he planned to handle this material as he would benzene. I explained our recommended handling procedures. He expressed his own views pointing out the fact he had worked with the man -who discovered a solid manganese compound much like our product, but without the methyl group.___________________________________ _________ , ________He stated this material AK-33Xwas not hazardous. It would he handled in a. , hood as it was the easiest method of using it.................................................. ............. ________Told him I'd relay his views on handling product to our people and suggested he handle product per our instructions ._________.________.___________;_______________________ * ' ' ________Sharp interested in price on product. At this contact Sharp said sample had not been used.___________________ . ......... .. ... :. ; .. ________Conversation with Sharp was via phone. Hood inspection not made.______________ Action taken or required BYWRITER: Regardless of our suggested precautions in handling material, I feel Sharp will handle as he sees fit. Please advise.______ (Use separate communication to request action by other people or departments) cc: A. H. Chenault Signed E. R. Erskine Region .. W Hatrs. L A. Re spon sible Region ,