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FILE NAME Corning OC DATE 1966 Oct 27 DOC OC025 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION Memo RE Health Hazards ag gel _ <e . $522 522" Qese Db ick Shannon Copiesto R.S.6 R.S.s (EAE) - er C. C. Starlin - Doleto October 27 1966 . ne Reyne Johnson - New York oy HEALTH HAZARDS Y. H. Edvards - Toledo D. V. Ladd Jr. - New York , } | { p| | . d ~ You asked before we for get our recommendations into them however on bealth hazards which are shova you should understand some of the belos background This is more than a union dispute between the asbestos workers and the sheet natal workars over who is to put in the insulation on duct systems We know of investigations belog carried on by the University of California and Mount Sinai Hospital both with Federal funds There is rumit of one at MIII Congress has been interested and the entire problem of enviromental hazards is receiving a new look So far as we are able to determina there is no evidence that glass fibers of any aire or diameter Cause Cancer lung disease etc. On the other hand there is enough smoke about asbestos so that it is our lay- man's opinion a fire is involved Durveys of union locals in Cincinnati Bev York and New Jersey reveal a substantially higher incidence of cancer than the general population and no reason has been brought forward except exposurteo . estestos OCF cannot disassociate itself from asbestos as we buy dearly one million dollars worth as reinforcement for Keylo It is conceivable that there will be state or federal legislation restricting the use of asbestos in insulating terials Already Bath Iron Works has notified the Navy they will not use in- mulation with more than 20 asbestos liber because of the death of an employee employee New England Insulation has reported the first state claim against Keylo A Works Magaged in making fittings from Kaylo has allegedly contracted asbestosis and is claiming Workne Comption on that basis We have good evidence of the sefety of glass fibers but it has not been pulled together edited and published by a recognized medical authority who is not asocisted with or hired by Corning In our opinion we abould do three ss thingst ; 1. Ask a reputable independent medical authority to review our records and any others be may need and publish his findings on glass fibers 2 with this background of medical fact ws should launch a publicity car _ page on the story of glass fibers Voy ne ...ped = eer ANE Rt RO RA OTe 0 6 ac d 348 348 ; - PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT . OCF e eee ee an : Inem C. C. Staulia October 17 1966 = tevest {este 3. Ve should again in Leylo . the use of other reinforcing materials ry After you've read this over please no docht has abother point of view telephomo discuss further th^>ch you will wish to obtala Mr. Edwards Thera la urgency in this this metter - branches ance our franchised Contractors ve may well start losing are cobing losing specifications bilities is required are calling or writing in for galdadvice on what they should do and progrm with dua dates and respona . d Woide Bayan Johnson 1 ee to a ed see 213 213 C. G. Staelin - Toledo Wayne Johnson - New York HEALTH HAZARDS October 27 1966 F. H. Edwards - Toledo D. W. Ladd Jr. - New York You asked for our recommendations on health below Before we get the background into them however you hazards which are shown should understand some of This is more than a union dispute between the asbestos workers and the sheet metal workers over who is to put in the insulation on duct systems We know of investigations being California and Mount Sinai Hospital carried on by the University of both with Federal Funds There is a rumor of one at MIT Congress has been interest and the entire problem of environmental hazards is receiving a new look So far as we care able to determine there is no size or diameter cause cancer lung there is enough smoke about asbestos a fire is involved Surveys of union evidence that glass fibers of any disease etc. On the other hand so that it is our layman's opinion locals in Cincinnati New York and New Jersey reveal a substantially higher incidence of cancer than the general population and no reason has been brought forward except exposure to asbestos OCF cannot disassociate itself from asbestos as we buy nearly one million dollars worth as reinforcement for Kaylo It is conceivable that there will be state or Federal legislation restricting the use of asbestos in insulations materials Already Bath Iron Works has notified the Navy they will not use insulation with more than 20 asbestos fiber because of the death of an employee New England Insulation has reported the first state claim against Kaylo A workman engaged in making fittings from Kaylo has allegedly contracted asbestosis and is claiming Workmen's Compensation on that basis We have good evidence of the safety of glass fibers but it has not been pulled together edited and published by a recognized medical authority who is not associated with or hired by Corning In our opinion we should do three things 1. Ask a reputable independent medical authority to review our records and any others he may need and publish his findings on glass fibers 2. With this background of medical fact we should launch a publicity campaign on the safety of glass fibers Verbatim Transcription Castleman File Corning Fiberglas w = with cover letter or memo If DATE = 0 undated ROM Document # OCF 26 26 DATE 1966 article in newspaper __ medical journal __ trade journal published presentation from conference published government report government inspection results unpublished internal report from conference 11/10/66 11/10/66 memo 1/10/6 1 /10/6 letter warning label sales literature * medical records meeting agenda minutes _..__ legal filing of defense legal filing of plaintiff legal deposition of other attendee list " POCF aR J. F. Vyverberg - New York November 10 1966 7. L. Winne- rNetw York HEALTH HAZARDS - KATTO om -- J. H. - BrilTe oley do W. Johnson - New Toledo 134- ~~ GERALD DONIS C.S.R. similarly to that now being done by In a letter of October 24 Ed Edwards suggested that we consider labeling our Kaylo products your J.H. This would mean that we would put on a statement similar to the following Rasardous product and respirator should be worn I would appreciaa dvitsie ng what steps you are going to take in facing this problem and the possibility of including this state- ment on our curtains us I would also like Marshall's suggestions in this regard as it in- volves not only protecting ourselves now but the legal liability we mig gethint to on claims brought againbes fot re we started to label the product in this way We must make a deciswii thoan ll the facts at hand and we should be given direction and guidance from Marshall before a decision is made Will look for you to follow through on the above and keep be advised FEW jm . = . PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT OCF