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MEDICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minute* of Meeting May 7-8, 19^5 Hotel St&tler St, Louis, Missouri MEMBERS PRESENT: Melver Woody Chairman D, V, Stroop Secretary J. U, Adams f, 0. Armstrong V. C. Baird F, I. Boys D. M. English T. M. Prank A. X, Hoag E. A, Jewett M. N. Newquiet I, S. Percy B. Reeve 0. S, Somerville M1MRFRS ABSENT; 1st. Russell Levis W. A. Morrison J. ?* Peattie B. S. Thomson ASSOCIATES PRESENT: S, H, Adeuss L, C, Beard, Jr, R, S, Bonsih R.'C. Cole Ijti. Grant, Jr. H. S, Kemmerer A, J, Koowing, Jr K. P. Lankslmn. H, E, Warrick F. M. Watkins Standard Oil Cot (Indiana), Chicago, 111. , Socoxy-Vacuun Oil Co., Inc. New York, N. Y. , Standard Oil Co, (N.J.) , New York, N, Y, Phillips Petroleum Co, Bartlesville, Okla. Bumble Oil & Refining Co. Houston, Texas , Shell Oil Company Wood River, 111. Soceay-Vaeuuo Oil Co., (Lubrite Div.) East St, Louis,111. Standard Oil Co, (OhioV . Cleveland, Ohio T^e Texas Compan;: New York, N. Y. Sinclair Refining Co, last Chicago, Ind. GUESTS:. . Wa. VT. Brooks, H.D: Phillips Petroleum Co. R E, Gould " "" F, F, Eeyroth, M.D. Kettering Laboratory Phillips, Texas Bartlesville, Okla, University of Cincin nati I Choice of Chairman for 1945. Following a review of the origin and purpose of the Medical Advisory Committee, Mclver Woody was chosen to serve as chairman for 19^5* II Medical Problems in Hydrocarbons API 06766 By invitation Doctor Eeyroth reviewed data and sources of data cn the toxieology of hydrocarbons which recontlj have becoat important because of the rapid growtr. i*. their production. SC-API-1665 -2- The committee tendered Doctor Eeyroth a voti? of appreciation and thanks for his presentation and requested him to send a copy of his review to the secretary so that copies could he distributed to nenbers and asso ciates. Ill List of Current Medical Problems A canvass of nenbers resulted in the listing of a nunber of substances and mixtures which nay be injurious to persons through contact, absorption, or inhala tion. In addition a nunber of subjects involving natters of policy and administra tive practices were suggested for connittae consideration. The committee discussed several bases for classifying problems for inclusion in its program of work, as follows; 1. By groups of substances or mixtures, such as types of hydrocarbons, inhibitors, additives, catalysts, or acids. _ 2. 3y the manner in which substances nay injure persons, such as Bkin contact, absorption, or inhalation. 3. 3y the method of solution to be used on problems, such as cooperative compilation of clinical data, literary research, or laboratory research. Action; The committee did not agree upon a comprehensive classification of the full list of problems but it was in agreement on four studies which should be initiated in 19^5. 58 follows; 1. The study of medical policies ani practices and formulation of tentative procedures for guidance of medical men in industry. 2. A study of chlorinated compounds, particularly chlorinated cutting oils used in petroleum products, and of their effects. 3. A study of possible carcinogenic properties of hydrocarbons ani petroleum products. -. Preliminary reviews ani studies as to the toxic effects ani properties of hydrocarbons, products and substances other than those included in items 2 and 3* The chairman was authorized to appoint four subcommittees to undertake these studies. Notes by Secretary; (1) An outline of the field of interest of nenbers, as developed at the meeting, is appended to these minutes. (2) The chairman announced the memberships of subcommittees, as follows: API 06767 -3- a. Subcommittee on Medical Policies and Practices R. A. Jewett, Chairman----- J. U. Alans T. U, Prank W. A. Morrison -- -- J. F. Peattie- ' I. E. Percy K, S. Thomson -- Mclver Woody, Xz Officio D. V. Stroop, " " b. Subcommittee on Chlorinatel Compounds F. F. Boys, Chairnan A. E. Hoag M. N. Newquist 3, 3. Reeve Mclver Woody, Ex Officio . D. V. Stroop " * * . e. Subcommittee on Carcinogenicity M. N. Newquist, Chairnan J. M, Adana A. E. Hoag Wn. Russell Levis I. E. Percy Mclver Woody, Ex Officio D. V, Stroop, " " d. Subcommittee cn Permissible Concentrations V, C, Baird, Chairnan W. 0, Armstrong " D. U. English T. U. Frank 0. S. Somerville Mclver Woody, Ex Officio D. V. Stroop, " " IV Contribution and Dissemination of Information Contributions of literature reviews were contributed to the Comnittee by the following: . 1. Library of the Technical and Research Division, The Texas Company . "The Carcinogenicity of 3iturainous Compounds," April 30, I9U5 2. Chemical Division, Soco iy-'Vacuum Oil Co., Inc. "Carcinogenic Hydrocarbons," April 27, I9U5 API 06768 Another contribution will be made by a thlri company if, as, ani when brought u.. to late ani authorized for release to the committee, ctiou: ** On notion it was agreed that the nane of each duly authorized associate should be placed on the committee mailing list to receive contributed material as well as other committee communications, V Medical Research Program following luncheon meetings of three of the four subcommittees, informal reports containing preliminary recommendations on research work were presented by subcommittee chaimnen. The committee's conclusions ani recommendations on the subject of research were incorporated in a draft of letter addressed to the president of the American Petroleum Institute, ** "V Action: On motion it was voted unanimously that the secretary should transmit the following letter: Mr, Wm, 1, Boyd, Jr,, President American Petroleum Institute 50 West 50th Street New York 20, II, Y, Medical Research Program ' Dear Sir: Pursuant to your appointment of February 23, 19^5* the Insti tute's Medical Advisory Committee held its organization meeting in St, Louis, Mo,, on May 7 and 8, 19^5* Thirteen of its seventeen members and all of its associate members were present. Discussion developed a broad field of interest in subjects of importance to the petroleum industry, particularly to petroleum refiners. The committee selected four groups of these subjects upoij which to start work in 19^5 Subcommittees were appointed to prepare detailed plans for cooperative and research work on these problems. Three of the subcommittees have found there is need for research work in their assignments. The medical advisory committee concurs in these findings ani recommends to the Executive Committee cf the Board of Directors that it should authorize a three-year program of medical re search to be conducted under the auspices of the American Petroleum Institute with the guidance and advice of the Medical Advisory Committee ani including general provisions as follows: 1. The Institute should be authorized to solicit contributions for the establishment of a Special Medical Beseareh Pond in the amount of $25,OCX) with which to initiate the program, 2, There should be three medical research projects established to investigate ani to report on subjects as follows: API 06769 a. Chlorinated compounds used in petroleum products. b. The effect of refinery processes upon carcinogenic properties of petroleum products. c. The determination of best values for permissible concentrations of toxic substances used and produced in the petroleum industry. Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Medical Advisory Committee - By (D. V. Stroop) Secretary VI Publicity There was a consensus that the secretary should prepare such press release as nav be deemed necessary in connection with the organization of the Medical Advisory Committee. VII Next Meeting There was a consensus that,the next meeting should be held during October or November, 19^5. and immediately prior to the 25th Annual Meeting of the Institute if it i9 held in November, 19^5* VIII Adjournment The committee meeting was adjourned. APPROVED McIVZR WOODY Chairman D. V. STROOP Secretary f 5-13-45 API 06770 Appendix to Minutes of Meeting Medical Advisory Committee Held May 7-3, 1^5 An Outline of the Field of Interest of the API Medical Advisory Committee Industrial Health and Related Subjects * A. Matters Incident to Employment of Persons in Petroleum Industry, such as |I 1, Preplacement examination procedures ti 2, Reexamination practices 3, Rehabilitation of returning war veterans 4, Treatment of employee sickness and sick benefits *V -v 5, Acceptable standards in sanitation and healthful working condition! S, Effect of air conditioning on health B, Matters Incident to Possible Injury to Employees, such as: a 1. From skin contact with substances which may result in: a. Injury to skin, including (1) Possible carcinogenic effects (2) Other injurious effects' on skjn, by substances such as (a) Chlorinated compounds (b) H F burns (c) Radio-active substances . b. Absorption through Bkin of toxic substances 2, From Inhalation of: a, Hydrocarbon vapors and gases b, Solid particles including catalysts and sand-blasting sand . c. Poisons, suoh as K2S, TEL, CS, HF C, Matters Incident to treatment of Injured Employees 1. Exchange of information on acceptable methods of treatment API 06771 Apper.iix -2- 2, General 1. Legislative factors 2. Research work and programs 3. Educational activities U. Correlation of medical work with other operations in petroleum industry II Public Health and Related Subjects A. Labels and precautionary information 3. Pooling information to defend against fraudulent actions C. Legislative problems. '4 ' ! 1 API 06772