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January 12., 1933 Dr. Graham Edgar Ethyl Gasoline Corporation Chrysler Building New York City New York Dear Doctor Edgars r In replying to letters requesting Information on the possible effects of Remo, such as you enclosed inyour latter of January 6th, I think it would be wise to point out that there is no reason to anticipate poisoning from the handling of this material. I do not believe anyone is likely to absorb a sufficient amount of any of these materials to cause'injury. On the other hand, I think it would le wise in vary Instance to en courage a certain caution in any un-necessary spillage and skin Cv.nfcp.Gt with the material, since almost undoubtedly, certain persons will be found to have a sensitive skin which will be irritated by some one of the ingredients of Remo. Dermatitis is,such a common condition and It arises from so many skin irritants and voluble solvents, that it may as well be recognized that occasional difficulties may arise fr-oi this cause. As you know, gasoline Is responsible for skin irritation on 'which various skin infections may be readily implanted. Benzol, Xylol, and other similar materials will undoubtedly have a similar effect. In fact. Xylol is much more irritating than most of the other materials of this type. I think it might; be wise* therefore, to advise against un-necessary skin contact with the'material. This can be done, I believe, without producing any undue alarm, and perhaps it can be done best by calling attention to the irritating effects of gasoline upon the skin. Cordially yours. BA"': IS