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E-227 TELEPHONE NATIONAL 8-2388 Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc. (FOUNDED 1872) 1625 Eyb Street, N. W. , D. CWashington 6 Minutes of Meeting ___ LABELS AND PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION COMMITTEE Tuesday, April 29, 1958 - Venetian Room Thursday, May 1, 1958 - Walnut Room Shamrock Hilton Hotel Houston, Texas The meeting was called to order at 9:30 A. M. on Tuesday, April 29, 1958. MEMBERS PRESENT* * J. B. Williamson (Chairman). American Cyanamid Company N. M. Walker (Vice Chairman), Pennsalt Chemicals Corporation George E. Brewer, Shell Chemical Corporation Chester L. French, Mallinckrodt Chemical Works J. T. Fuess, Distillation Products Industries Sanford J. Hill, E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc. Edward J. Hogan, Allied Chemical Corporation Frank S. Low, Food Machinery and Chemical Corporation H. H. McIntyre, The Dow Chemical Company Thomas W. Nale, M.D., Union Carbide Corporation F. Dallas Sparre (for Dr. Foulger), E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc. R. G. Troup, J. T. Baker Chemical Co. John B. Tuttle, Esso Standard Oil Co. James D. Kittelton (Secretary), Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc. | GUESTS i * A. G. Crunch, M.D., Celanese Corporation of America (Joseph E. Flanagan, Jr., Robert A. Taft Sanitary Engineering Center . J. G. Lambertsen, Amoco Chemicals Corporation j H. G. Lederer, R. M. Hollingshead Corporation ( Lyman R. Mornings tar. The Dow Chemical Company A. A. Mulliken, Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Association Richard F. Philpitt, Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation C. C. Stevens, The Association of British Chemical Manufacturers L. J. Waldbauer, General Aniline and Film Corporation Fred H. Walmsley, The Association of British Chemical Manufacturers ABSENT R. D. MInteer, Monsanto Chemical Company L-228 The Chairman, Mr. Williamson, welcomed the guests who were present and especially Messrs. Stevens and Walmsley, repre senting the Association of British Chemical Manufacturers' Mark ing of Containers Committee. Mr. Williamson said that he was very pleased to have these gentlemen present and he hoped that their presence would further the close cooperation which exists between ABCM and MCA. Review of Minutes of January 28-29, 1958 On motion unduly made and seconded, it was voted to amend the Minutes of January 28 - 29 in the following respects: Cl) Under Guests, *M.D." should be deleted following the name of L. J. Waldbauer, and Mr. E. L. We inburg's company designation should be changed from General Aniline & Film Corpora tion to Metal and Thermit Corporation. On page L-211, the last two sentences on the page should be amended to read as follows: "The Chairman appointed a sub committee, consisting of Mr. George Brewer as Chairman and Messrs. Walker and Fuess as members." 1.1 REPORT OF NOMINATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE Mr. Frank Low reported that the Nominations Subcommittee offered in nomination, the names of Mr. N. M. Walker as Chairman and Dr. C. L. French a3 Vice Chairman. Following this report It was moved, seconded' and voted THAT, the Secretary cast a unanimous ballot for Mr. N. M. Walker as Chairman and Dr. C. L. French as Vice Chairman. Although Mr. J. B. Williamson's term of office will not expire until June 30, 1958, he took the opportunity of thanking all Committee members present for the fine spirit of cooperation which they had displayed during his term of office. Mr. Williamson said he enjoyed being Chairman very much and that it was with a feeling of regret that he left office. It was then moved, seconded and voted THAT, the LAPI Committee expresses its sincere appreciation to Mr. Williamson for his fine leadership during the past two years as Chairman of the LAPI Committee and for his untiring efforts in its behalf, and It was further moved, seconded and voted THAT, a copy of this motion be sent to the Executive Contact of the American Cyanamia Company by the Secretary, Mr. M. F. Crass, Jr. L-229 1.2 SUBCOMMITTEE ACTIVITIES (a) Pesticides Mr. Dallas Sparre reported that this subcommittee had held two meetings since the January meeting of the LAPI Com mittee. One set of Minutes has already been sent out and the other set was sent out on Tuesday, April 29th. Mr. Sparre reported briefly on the second meeting and stated that the primary purpose was to prepare a draft of a letter to be sent to producers of certain pesticides requesting information to be used in the preparation of pesticide labels. Mr. Sparre said that the subcommittee considered some 100 chemicals which the U. S. Department of Agriculture has mentioned for possible inclusion in the next issue of Interpreta tion 18. Of these 100 chemicals, it is planned to include some 30 in Part III of the LAPI Manual. At the present time, only five or six of these labels are in Manual L-l. Mr. Sparre said that the next meeting of the Pesti cide Committee would be held on June 17 in Wilmington, Delaware. The LAPI Committee then discussed its relationship with the Pesticide Subcommittee and Mr. Sparre summarized this discussion as followsr (1) Copies of all Pesticide Subcommittee Minutes will be sent to the LAPI Committee. Mr. Sparre will make a brief summary report at each LAPI Committee Meeting. (2) The Revision Subcommittee will carefully consider warning labels recommended by the Pesticide Subcommittee and submit any criticisms It might have to Mr. Sparre, (3) All other LAPI Committee members will be asked to submit any comments they may have on the Pesticide Minutes. (ij.) Warning labels suggested by the Pesticide Sub committee 3hall not be publicized until finally accepted by the full LAPI Committee. (b) Membership Standards Subcommittee The Chairman, Mr. Williamson, reported to the Com mittee that Mr. J. S. Walker of the Hooker Electrochemical Company submitted his resignation from the Committee to Mr. M. F. Crass, Jr., Secretary of MCA. It was moved, seconded and voted THAT, the LAPI Committee accepts the resignation of Mr. J. S. Walker with regret, and THAT, the MCA Secretary advise Mr. Walker of this fact. L-230 The Chairman, Mr. Williamson, reported that he had named a Membership Standards Subcommittee consisting of S. J. Hill as Chairman and Messrs. Fuess and N. Walker as members. This Subcommittee will draft a recommended policy for recruitment of members to fill the present and future vacancies. The Secretary, Mr. Kittelton, will convey to the Subcommittee the Washington Staff's suggestions in this regard. The Committee agreed that it would be desirable to expand the membership slowly so that new members might be more readily integrated. The MCA by-laws have been revised and a group of metals manufacturers recently admitted to membership. Because some of their problems differ from those of other manufacturers of chemicals, they should be represented on LAPI. Mr. Williamson asked the Secretary, Mr. Kittelton, to request that the metals group nominate at least three individuals from which the LAPI Committee will select one for membership. Mr. Williamson asked the Membership Subcommittee to continue its work and to make a formal report at the September meeting. (c) Need for Other Subcommittees The Chairman asked for the Committees' opinion on the need for other subcommittees. He mentioned two, one for dyestuffs and one for plastics and resins. The Committee discussed the need for a dyestuffs subcommittee and it was the sense of the Committee that such a subcommittee should not be established at this time. The Committee then proceeded to discuss the need for a plastics and resins subcommittee. It was mentioned that this had been previously discussed some years ago, but at that time, It was found that it was not possible to arrive at generic labels due to the many different compositions of plastic products. It was mentioned that the Society of the Plastics Industry is becomming interested in the matter of precautionary labeling, Mr. Kittelton said that he would investigate this and advise the Committee. It was decided to defer any additional considera tion of this item until the next meeting of the Committee. !.3 ALLIED COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES 1.3.1 CSMA Mr. Hill reported on CSMA activities and said that at thds time, CSMA was preparing a compilation of labeling laws. This will be issued in a loose leaf form. L-231 Dr. Lederer also stated that CSMA was engaged in work on a publication regarding the labeling of household chemi cals, including mixtures. This will be similar to the MCA LAP! Manual, "Warning Labels." 1.3.2 API Mr. John B. Tuttle, reported that the API Manual, Bulletin 2^11, seems to be generally accepted in the oil industry. API is now considering the formation of a legisla tive subcommittee. Mr. Tuttle said that the consensus is that API will go along with the CSMA model bill and not prepare one I of its own. Mr. Tuttle said that he had urged API to accept the CSMA bill. Committee members asked Mr. Tuttle what API was currently doing in regard to securing ASA approval of the API Manual. t Mr. Tuttle stated that this matter was still undecided, due to | the fact that a tie vote had occurred. However, Mr. Tuttle, whose vote was against the proposal and broke the tie, was cast late but he believed was accepted. !.3.3 NPV&L Mr. Hill stated that he had been requested to deliver a speech at the next NPV&L Annual Meeting on precautionary labeling. A meeting of the NPV&L labeling committee has been requested and it is likely that they will meet In the near future. The general consensus Is that the paint companies are definitely improving their precautionary labeling. 1.3.14. ACOIH Dr. Elkins representing ACGIH, and Dr. Nale repre senting MCA, recently addressed the 1958 Industrial Health Con ference in Atlantic City. Dr. Elkins spoke first and acknowledged that the LAPI Committee was doing a good job. Mr. Flanagan reported that both Dr. Elkins' and Dr. Nale's talks were well received by those In attendance. A copy of Dr. Nale's talk has already been distributed to the LAPI Committee. The Secretary will endeavor to secure a copy of Dr. Elkins' talk for distribution to the LAPI Committee. The Chair man said that he felt that Dr. Nale and Mr. Sanford Hill had both been doing a fine job in working with ACGIH. It was the general consensus of the Committee that we should continue to work with ACGIH and that we would try to reach some agreement with the group. This Is especially true In the field of mixtures. It seemed to be the general consensus that it would be possible to work something out with ACGIH. It was agreed that the Chair man, Mr. Williamson, and Dr. Nale would meet in an attempt to prepare a letter to ACGIH suggesting that a meeting of the two groups be held. L-232 Mr. Hill reported that at the 195>8 Industrial Health Conference, he had talked to Mr. Sullivan of Oregon who stated that certain chemical manufacturers had labeling on their products which was not in accord with MCA LAPI recommendations. He asked Mr. Hill's advice and aid in regards to this. 1.3.6 NFPA Mr. McIntyre stated that the name of the NPPA Committee had been changed to "Committee on Fire Hazards of Materials". Mr. McIntyre stated that he had been appointed Chairman of a subcommittee to develop a system of evaluating health hazards in fire situations. 1.3.8 AMA Mr. Williamson briefly reviewed the recent New York Emergency Meeting of the LAPI Committee. Mr. Walker then reported on the meeting which had been held in Philadelphia and attended by representatives of MCA, CSMA, NPV&L, API, and of the Soj. Association. As a result of the two meetings, Mr. N. Walker pre_ ^ pared a letter which has been sent to Congressman Curtis in reply to his letter requesting MCA's opinion on the AMA model labeling bill. Mr. Walker noted the changes which the Committee suggested be made In the letter. Dr. Cranch stated that he had received a notice of the AMA meeting on May 9 which will be held to acquaint AMA members and regulatory officials with the AMA model bill. Mr. Williamson will contact Mr. Crass to ascertain if it will be possible for Dr. Cranch to attend this meeting. Mr. Flanagan reported that Dr. Magnuson would represent the U. S. Public Health Service at the May 9th meeting. - At the emergency meeting of the LAPI Committee, held in New York City on April 10, 19o, It was decided that MCA should issue an invitation to AMA to meet and discuss the AMA Bill. However, at the Inter-Association meeting the following week, the group decided that this would be inappropriate and that no meeting should take place with AMA, even if the invitation is extended to industry. The LAPI Committee discussed this situation, and It was pointed out that the Committee should try to work with, and cooperate with the AMA Council of Industrial Health. This group will hold a meeting on May l and it will be attended by Dr. Fleming, the Medical Director of du Pont. Mr. Hill agreed that he and Dr. Foulger would talk to Dr. Fleming on this subject so that he would be acquainted 'with the LAPI position on the AMA proposed labeling law. Mr. Flanagan also suggested that LAPI might seriously consider working with the Council of State Governments in develops a uniform precautionary labeling law. The Secretary, Mr. Hi 0 tali-" will look into this matter. E-233 After this discussion, It was moved, seconded and voted THAT, MCA accept an invitation, if tendered, to attend a meeting to discuss with AMA, their proposed law on precau tionary labeling. 1.3.1k apha Dr. Nale stated that he had sent a letter and a LAPI Manual to Dr. Mitchell P. Zavon in Cincinnati regarding the APHA resolution on precautionary labeling. 1.3.16 Inter-Association Labeling Meeting Mr. Williamson reported on the meeting held on March 28 in New York City. He briefly outlined the objectives of the group which are in the Minutes of the first Inter-Association meeting. These Minutes were prepared by one of the API representa tives present. Another meeting of the group will be held on June 17th. Each Association will be asked to submit any items they may have for discussion by the group. Mr. Hill suggested that it might be desirable to notify state administrators of the existence of this group and to have the group offer its services in helping administrators with their problems. Mr. Tuttle inquired as to who would be the contact man with the state. Mr. Williamson voiced the opinion that it was a bit too early to work out all these details. 2.0 INTERNATIONAL 2.0.3 ABCM -- Visit of Messrs. Stevens and Walmsley Messrs. Stevens and Walmsley said that they felt quite privileged to be in attendance at the LAPI Committee meeting. They stated that they were Indebted to the LAPI Committee for the start of the ABCM scheme of marking containers. Mr. Stevens said that the ABCM scheme began as a result of a threat of legislation in Britain. Committee members agreed with Mr. Stevens that exchanging Minutes as we do, has proved very valuable. Mr. Stevens indicated that ABCM, itself, was quite surprised to see how rigid their labeling scheme has become. This Is in contrast to the LAPI Committee system of precautionary labeling which is still rather flexible, although it may become more rigid as additional laws and regulations are enacted. Mr. Stevens said that, as a lawyer, he believed one of the most important results of the ABCM Precautionary Label ing Scheme was to set up a standard of care which manufacturers must observe. Thus, anyone who does less than this will find himself in trouble in a negligence suit. J 1 f I I L-23i; Mr. Stevens remarked briefly on the discussion which the Committee had on labeling dyestuffs. He indicated that in Britain they felt there was a greater duty to label in this field than in some others. The Secretary, Mr. Kittelton, distributed several copies of the second edition of the ABCM publication, "Marking Containers", Mr. Walmsley briefly explained the changes which had been made in the second edition of thi3 publication. He said that the publication now suggests only one size of label regardless of the size of the container. ABCM goes further then MCA does and actually tries to list all labels in their publica tion. The MCA publication, "Warning Labels" indicates that the labels appearing in the booklet are illustrative only. This is a major difference in the two labeling schemes. 2.3. FEDERAL LEGISLATION Federal Hazardous Substances'Bills (a) Request from Representative Curtis for Review of AMA Model Bill This matter was discussed under the American Medical Association heading 1.3.8. (b) Progress of Subcommittee Drafting Statement At a previous meeting it was decided that the Committee should be prepared in case hearings were called suddenly on any of the three pending bills on precautionary labeling. Mr. Williamson said that he would contact the Chairman of this Subcommittee, Mr. Brewer, to speed up action on preparing a state ment to be used in the event hearings are called this year. (c) Possible Action on Pending Bills Mr. Kittelton reported that Mr. Ackerly and he had met with Representative Curtis and his administrative assistant and had briefly discussed the proposed AMA bill as well as Congress man Curtis' bill, H. R. 7388. Mr. Curtis' opinion seemed to be that he would continue with his old bill, rather than substitute the AMA bill for it. The Secretary, Mr. Kittelton, also reported that there appeared little likelihood that a hearing would be held this year on the Federal bills, although this is not definite. 2.2 STATE LEGISLATION 2.2.7 New Jersey The Chairman, Mr. Williamson, reported that the final draft of the new edition of the New Jersey Regulations would be issued soon. The Secretary will see that copies are sent to the LAPI Committee. L-235 2.2.11 Virginia The Secretary, Mr. Kittelton, reported that S. 3k had been approved by the Virginia Governor. As finally passed and approved, it contained an exemption for industrial chemicals. However, this "drug and poison" law did not contain a definition of poison. A definition of poison will be developed and will appear in the regulation. The Chairman, Mr. Williamson, instruct ed the Secretary to write Mr. Claggett Jones offering aid in the development of the definition of poison. The Secretary was also instructed to send copies of S. 34 to the members of the LAPI Committee. 2.2.22 Connecticut Mr. John B. Tuttle reported on the recent Connecticut public hearing which considered proposed labeling regulations. His comments were contained in a letter which he sent to each member of the LAPI Committee. Mr. Tuttle said that he had advised Connecticut officials that there was an ASA standard on paints. Mr. Tuttle said that one important development was that the Connecticut of ficials had abandoned their attempt to introduce a numerical system into the regulations, to determine which of the three signal words should be used on a product. 2.2.25 Indiana The Secretary, Mr. Kittelton, reported that as instructed at the last LAPI Committee meeting, he had written to Mr. Sullivan of Indiana. This letter is included as Appendix A I to these Minutes. However, Mr. Kittelton said that as yet, he I has not received a reply to the letter. 2.2.30 Kentucky The Secretary, Mr. Kittelton, said that he had contacted the Kentucky Manufacturers* Association asking for aid and suggestions and as a result of this contact. Me. Ackerly submitted a number of suggestions. Since it was quite late In the legislative year, there was not sufficient time to work out amendments and for that reason the bill died. 2.3 CITY REGULATIONS 2.3.1 Hew York City (a) New York City Fire Code The Secretary, Mr. Kittelton, reported that Mr. Boland and Mr. Fisher of NPV&L had recently met with New York City Fire officials and that the Fire officials had Informally agreed to a number of changes In the Fire Code. However, they still Insisted upon the C. of A. number on all flammable materials. L-236 Mr. Boland is following up this visit with a letter to Commission-. Cavanaugh and will submit with it suggested amendments to the Nev 11 York City Fire Code. As soon as this letter and amendments are sent, Mr. Kittelton will send a copy to the LAPI Committee. Code (b) Proposed Revision of New York City Sanitary The Chairman, Mr. Williamson observed that the LAPI Committee would hold a special meeting on May 22, in Room 5180 at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, to discuss the proposed revision of the New York City Sanitary Code and to establish a LAPI Committee position. Later it is hoped to meet with other Association representatives and to develop a common approach. 3.0 LABELS -- SAFETY DATA SHEETS 3.65 Vinyl Acetate The Secretary, Mr. Kittelton, said that the Medical Section for this safety data sheet was still not available, In-view of this, the Committee decided to defer consideration of the label which Dr. Nale had drafted and which appeared in the Minutes of the meeting of October 10-11, 195?. However, the Com mittee gave some consideration to the statement appearing on Dr. Nale's label which reads as follows? "Ground drums and equipment before transferring to avoid static sparks." The Committee sug gested that Mr. Kittelton refer this statement to the MCA Chemical Packaging Committee for their opinion as to its appropriateness on the label. 3.66 Benzoyl Peroxide The Chairman, Mr. Williamson, had previously ap pointed Mr. Dallas Sparre to prepare a label for this chemical. Since the principal manufacture of this chemical is the Lucidol Division of Wallace and Tiernan, Mr. Sparre has been in touch with Mr. Visser * t Hooft of this Company. Mr. Visser * t Hooft informed Mr. Sparre by telephone, that he felt the label which Mr. Sparre drafted was too strong as far as personal precautions were con cerned. Mr. Sparre replied that he based the label upon the draft of the safety data sheet which he had prepared. Mr. Williamson said that he was accepting this report as an interim one and that any decision on the label would await further correspondence between Messrs. Sparre and Visser 11 Hooft. The Committee also instructed the Secretary, Mr. Kittelton, to ascertain whether the Health Section of this safety data sheet has been approved. When it Is approved Mr. Kittelton was Instructed to notify Mr. Sparre of this fact. L-237 3,,67 Furfural Mr. James Fuess reported that nothing additional had been done concerning a label for this chemical. It is Mr. Fuess' understanding that the safety data sheet itself is being revised. Following this revision, Mr. Fuess will determine whether the label he has drafted is correct for the revised safety data sheet, 3.68 Tolylene Dllsocyanate The Chairman previously appointed Mr. E. J. Hogan as Chairman of this Subcommittee to draft a label for tolylene diisocyanate. Mr. Hogan said that he hoped to secure comments from the National Aniline Division of Allied Chemical Corporation. The drafting of a label will be deferred until these comments on toxicity are secured from Dr. Morgan of National Aniline Division. 3.69 Boron Hydrides Mr. Kittelton reported that there was not a draft of this safety data sheet available yet and for this reason the Committee deferred consideration of a label for it. 3.70 Isopropylamine Mr. Kittelton said that the General Safety Com mittee had prepared a draft on this chemical, and had copies available for distribution. Pennsalt had prepared the draft, but Mr. Walker reported that his Company did not have a Medical Depart ment. For this reason, the LAPI Committee decided to defer consider ation until the Secretary, Mr. Kittelton, ascertained if the Medical Section had been approved by the MCA Medical Advisory Committee. 3.72 Phosphorus Pentasulflde At the last meeting of the LAPI Committee, Mr. Troup was appointed Chairman, and Mr. Minteer a member, to draft a label for this chemical for inclusion In the safety data sheet. Mr. Troup reported that the label which the Sub committee suggests Is as follows: PHOSPHORUS PENTASULFIDE WARNING t CONTACT WITH WATER OR ACIDS SLOWLY LIBERATES POISONOUS AND FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN SULFIDE GAS Harmful Dust Avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of dust or evolved gas. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid friction or rough handling because of fire hazard. Smother fires with Carbon Dioxide or Sand. Use only with ADEQUATE ventilation. Mr. Troup said that the label which he suggested was being used at the present time by the Monsanto Chemical Company and Hooker Electrochemical Company. Committee members discussed the label and were of the opinion that there were certain discrepancies In the label. -The label did not agree completely with LAPI principles. After this discussion, It was moved, seconded and voted THAT, the label be referred back to Mr. R. D. MInteer for his suggestions for putting it in proper form to accord with LAPI principles. $.0 REVISION OF MANUAL L-l (a) Further Discussion of Definition of "Irritant* " 11 1 ' ................. .. 11 ' i .............. . The Committee discussed this matter, and it was the consensus that additional thought should be given to a revision of the definition of "irritant". However, due to a resignation from the Committee, It will be necessary to reconstitute the Sub committee considering the revision of "irritant". After this discussion. It was moved, seconded and voted THAT, the Subcommittee, considering the definition of "Irritant", be continued with a new Chairman appointed. * The Chairman, Mr. Williamson, subsequently appointed Dr. C. L. French as Chairman of this Subcommittee. Drs. Foulger and Nale will continue as members. k. L-239 r (b) Report on Item 8, Page 11, of LAPI Manual Mr. Fuess, Chairman of this Subcommittee, said that his group had not yet met for a discussion of the matter. However, since its formation, one of the members of the Subcommittee, Mr. J. S. Walker, ha3 resigned from membership on the LAPI Committee and consequently it will be necessary to appoint an addition to the Subcommittee. The Chairman, Mr. Williamson, indicated that he would select an alternate after consultation with Mr. Fuess. Cc) Consideration of Items in Mr. H. H. McIntyre's Letter of March 10th ---------- ---- The first item listed in Mr. McIntyre's letter of March 10th concerned the use of the terms "flammable" and "extremely flammable." The Revision Subcommittee felt that all of the LAPI labels using these terms should be looked at with a view as to whether or not the flash point classification is correct. Committee members agreed that the flash point of a given product would vary, depending upon the purity and composition of it. The LAPI Committee suggested that the Revision Subcommittee present to the full Committee specific examples of where the classification should be changed. The-second item-in Harry-McIntyre*s letter of March 10th, recommended that a paragraph be added to Manual L-l, emphasiz ing that changes in processing may change a hazard by changing residual amounts of other material. The Committee agreed that this might be desirable and it was suggested that the Revision Subcommittee prepare a paragraph which would expand the first paragraph now ap pearing In Manual L-l on page 10 of the Manual. Item 3 of Mr. McIntyre's letter states that where a handling hazard is dependent on an Inherent characteristic of a material, the Manual should warn against such hazards In the label ing. The Revision Subcommittee believes that this is done in some cases, such as the label for sulfur chloride, but that the Manual Is not entirely consistent. After a discussion on this particular point. It was moved, seconded and voted THAT, the Revision Subcommittee submit a list of pertinent cases where it would be necessary to do this. ln view of the fact that the LAPI Committee desires more specific details concerning the items in Mr. McIntyre's letter, Mr. McIntyre asked that the items ij. - 6 be deferred until the next meeting of the Committee. The Chairman, Mr. Williamson, granted this request. i I I ! i I 1 6.0 LABELING CONFERENCES (a) Appointment of Subcommittee to Prepare New Labeling Exhibit The Secretary, Mr. Kittelton, reported that the Exhibit had been received from Mr. Williamson's Company and that it was in good shape for use by the LAPI Committee. Mr. Williaai3ofi named Messrs. Tuttle and Hogan to cooperate with the Secretary, Mr. Kittelton, in making plans for changing it into a precaution^ labeling exhibit. r (b) Discussion of 1958 Conference The LAPI Committee briefly discussed the 1958 Precautionary Labeling Conference and After this discussion, It was moved, seconded and voted THAT, Mr. Kittelton thank the Texas Chemical Council and the Shamrock Hilton Hotel for their fine cooperation in sponsoring and holding this 1958 Conference. The two ABCM representatives, Messrs. Walmsley and Stevens, congratulated the LAPI Committee on the fine Conference which had been held and especially wished to thank MCA for the fine spirit of cooperation. The British representatives said that they had received excellent hospitality during their stay. They suggest, ed that the LAPI Committee repay this visit within the next two years. The LAPI Committee felt that considerable good was done by the Conference. Mr. Williamson said that he hoped that more MCA officials would attend the Conferences. He instructed Mr. Kittelton to relay this comment to the Secretary of the Associa tion, Mr. M. F. Crass, Jr. The Committee observed that there were a number of Important officials present at the Conference. The Committee next discussed the Public Relations aspects of the Conference and expressed dissatisfaction with the pre-conference publicity. Mr. Hogan and Mr. Williamson said that they would meet and compose a letter to be sent to Mr. Crass on this subject. 1 Mr. Hogan reported that he and Mr. Kittelton had visited the Houston Post and the Houston Chronicle, inviting the two papers to have a representative at the Conference. The Houston ., Post sent Mr. Nathan Broch who did three articles on the Conference. L-2i|JL (c) 1959 Precautionary Labeling Conference After a discussion of next year's Conference, It was moved, seconded and voted THAT, consideration of details for a i 1959 Precautionary Labeling Conference be deferred until the next regular meet ing of the LAPI Committee. MISCELLANEOUS C a) Article in Modem Packaging Magazine Mr. Tuttle reported that he had prepared an article of six to seven pages in length which would appear in the June Issue of Modern Packaging Magazine. Table I, which appears in Manual L-l, will be reproduced in its entirety. Mr. Tuttle said that a number of labels are also being reproduced as illustrations in the article. The Secretary will investigate the possibility of obtaining reprints of this article for distribu tion to the LAPI Committee and for future use. (b) Next Meeting of Committee The Committee decided to hold its next meeting in Washington, D. C., on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 30th and October 1, 1958. JDK/jmb ATTACHMENT James D. Klttelton Secretary Labels and Precautionary Information Committee C 0 P Y --------- April 7, 1958 "APPENDIX A" Mr. T. E. Sullivan, Director Division of Pood and Drugs Indiana State Board of Health 1330 W. Michigan Street Indianapolis, Indiana Dear Mr. Sullivan: On January 2lj., 1958, Mr. M. P. Crass, Jr., Secretary of our Association, wrote you about a possible meeting with members of our labels and Precautionary Information Committee. Soon after Mr. Crass' letter, the Committee met and gave consideration to such a meeting. They discussed the Indiana Law, together with the interpretations which you have issued to the Paint Industry and to the Oil Industry. Our Labeling Committee is certainly very sympathic with your efforts to obtain adequate precautionary labeling in the State of Indiana. However, they are quite disturbed about the very broad interpretations which you have placed upon the provisions of your law. Certainly all manufacturers desire to comply fully with the law, but they do not feel that an attempt should be made to cover products which are not under the law by its very clear wording. A suggestion was made at the last meeting of the Labeling Committee that perhaps you might find it desirable to broaden your present law so as to require adequate precautionary labeling for "hazardous substances," rather then simply for "poisons." In the past, we have cooperated with a number of States in drafting bills covering the labeling of hazardous substances. This has resulted in wide-spread uniformity in precautionary labeling legislation. We feel that this is very desirable. I know that a subcommittee of our Labels and Precau tionary Information Committee would like to discuss such a re vision of the Indiana Law with you If you believe It to be desirable. Very truly yours, JDK/jmb /s/ James D. Kittelton, Secretary Labels and Precautionary Information Committee