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5 PLAINTIFF'S 1 EXHIBIT 1 DOW-100 IV THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY LUDINGTON October 7, 1968 SIUUb/bU H. H. Hoyle Biochemical Research Lab 1701 Building Dear Harold: Ve are Interested in finding out what Safety Frecuatlons are being used by the Pipe Coverers in the Midland Division* We are using three types of material In the'plant* .Our Pipe Coverers work and 5s0p%endinsaipdper*oximately 50 of their time on outside The materials used are Fiberglass, which has no precautions on the bag* and a product called "Kaylo", which has the following warning on the bag* THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS ASBESTOS gram If dust is created when this product is handled, avoid breathing the dust. If adequate ventilation -control is not possible, wear respirator approved by U* S. Bureau of Mines* There is another product which has the following information on the bag* CAPTION---- ASBESTOS SHORTS This product contains Asbestos Fiber* Inhalation of Asbestos, in excessive quantities, over long periods of time, may be harmful* us ,_ZI1 MBIT NO If dust is created when this product is handled, avoid breathing the dust* If adequate ventilation control is not possible, wear a respirator approved by the U. S. Bureau of Mines for pneumoconiosis producing dusts* t IQ /Q O n lC -2I would appreciate it If you would check into these materials as to the harmful! effects to the employee and what Safety Equipment, If any, is used fcy the Midland Division* R. C. Middleton Safety Director cr t