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Mr* H. K. Sell A. K. Chensu 11 General Atomics 'an Diego, CelIfornla New York Los AngeIes September J0 I9!>3 Dear Hank t I am attaching a copy of E. Crr4elne's Activity Report covering a discussion with Dr. R. A* Sharp of General Atomics In Gan Diego, California, on the handling of AK-3^* It Is possible that you might want to forward thi3 re port on to our Detroit laboratory so that they would be aware of Dr. Gharp*s attltude--should ho request an additional supply. If you have further suggestions, please let us know. Yours very truIy. AiCem Attch. A. H. Chenault ACTIVITY REPORT Company. General Atomics Date 9/11/58- c Location San Diego. California Subject_____ AK-SSX Sample (One subject only. Separate reports on separate subjects.) Name Dr . R . A . Sham Title -- Do not write in this space . -- ' ' --" ` _________Contacted General Atomics at San Diego. Talked to Purchasing Agent and a_____ Dr. R. A. Sharp. Left copy of "Laboratory Use of Ethyl Antiknock Compound" with_____ AK-^HX supplement for Dr. Sharp. He disagreed with our handling methods. He said he planned to handle this material as he would benzene. I explained our recommended handling procedures. He expressed his own views pointing out the fact he had worked with the rran who discovered a solid manganese compound much like our product, but without the methyl group. c He stated this material AK-33X was not hazardous. It would he handled in a. hood as it was the easiest method of using it. Told him I'd relay his views on handling product to our people and suggested he handle product per our instructions, Sharp interested in price on product. At this contact Sharp said sample had not been used. Conversation with Sharp was via phone. Hood inspection not made. .... : , ....... -i ' Action taken or required BY WRITER: Regardless of our suggested precautions in handling c material, I feel Sharp will handle as he sees fit. Please advise. (Use separate communication to request action by other people or departments) cc: A. H. Chenault Responsible Region Signed Region. E. R. Erskine ___ w .Hqtrs. E A . FORM SO 323 REV. 4-56-5M HM . 00193x0 N22238.01