Document qkNKR36gqgxGKp8OjYV2b6wqR

FILE NAME: Chrysler (CHRY) DATE: 1983 May 5 DOC#: CHRY145 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Memo RE Asbestos Warning Labels for Mopa Products - Caution Label Language O rt. L. Anderson D. S. .James Materials_ Planning . .Industrial .Hygiene inter Company Corresponoence -N#* **e. May 3. 1983 _____ :w$ Service & _ Parts Oper.. * * Industrial Relations Center Line Chrysler Center 423-09-0 :.ws< "* 417-05-1 9 & asbestos warning labels for mopar products \ The majority of occupational health professionals concede tht Che w i s t i n j bbdy of .ci.nUflc evidence eddreeeln, hu.n J o e S r l " isM l t o . indicated that Ion, ter. eapoaur. to asbestos fibers of a specific size range and in sufficient *incentration will result in an increased risk of respiratory U b r " il. Additionally tbeee data indicate that anbeatce exposure in concert with other environmental exposures, and S e c u l a r cigarette smoking, significantly increases the risk of respiratory cancer. The existing public sensitivity to issues of environmental hazards dictates that the Corporation exercise prudent manage ment and recognize its responsibility to the aftermarket consumers of Uopar products by providing *PPrPria** labels on asbestos containing products. Labeling should be restricted**! those products which have the potential of creating an asbestos dust hazard such as brake linings, clutch facings, transmission bands and heat resistant caskets or seals. It is the recommendation of this department that the asbestos products identified above h*ar the following legend: CAUTION This product contains asbestos Avoid creating Dust Breathing asbestos dust may result in serious bodily harm The technical resources of this department are available to assist you in this area. hm cc: M. W. Grice J. L. Koblin N. McCallum G. A. Sattelmeier D. N. James Industrial Hygiene Specialist W-STATE legal Trocs