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FILE NAME: US Gypsum (USG) DATE: April 30, 1970 DOC#: USG111 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: 1970 Memo to WW Holloway from JN Walker regarding asbestos and joint compounds 170-1, W. Holloway $151, J. N. Walker Ashes Goa and Joint Compounds A pril 30, 1970 ce: $151, 3. W. lias vie have no major project directed towards eliminating asbestos in joint compounds. There is a national committee formed from industry that was established to develop some guidelines on the hazards involved in using asbestos. Paul Kipp and Marv Schmidt are involved in thisr ;&-rort. We have an instrument to measure fiber content per cc of air and are currently conducting an experiment to measure the .fibers released when joint compounds are sanded, tie need to determine the extent of the problem before initiating a major project in this area. We have made substantial reductions in our use of asbestos and are n o w down to a 2% level in Ready-Hix and only part of this is fiber as our purchased asbestos contains a substantial quality of rock dust. We are aware of the hazards of asbestos and are keeping abreast of proposed regulations concerning its use. JNV7: jjl L-` USG095.1