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/ 75. m i n u t e s OF MEETING OF THE CORPORA? DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Novambar 17 1969 Prasant: Massrs. -a E. J. Sock, C h a i r m a n H. H. S :b 1a J. R. E c k J. L. G l l l l s E .J . P u t z a 11 C . H . Sommar J N. Ehlars, Sacra t a r y ORGANIC DIVISION, LAW AND MEDICAL DEPARTMENTS -- REPORT ON POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS_____________________________________________ Prasant: Messrs. C. J. Smith, J. Mason, T. K. Smith, H. S. Sergen, J. E. Sprlnggata, R. E. Rally, E. P. Uhaalar, Rodnay Harris Jr., D. U. Millar, W. C. Robinson Monsanto's worldwlda Aroclor bus 1ness_*mounts to 104 M lbs./yr., \ 70M usad In functional fluids and 34 M In p 1as11e 1zars. This reprasants $22 M* In salas. Products ranga from monoch1orobIphenyl PLAINTIFF'S 1 EXHIBIT I 122 ^ on 78 '4 to decachlorobiphony! P r o d u c t i o n locatlofls ar ew matw nAnm nniasitwon, Alabama, wy * h, Newport U . K . and Yokkalchl, Japan. no is , nvTronmantal Aspects - E. P. Whatltr Tha 5 and.6 chlorinated btpheny.ls (Aroclor 1254 and 1260) have been found at limited locations In water. In bird's and some forms of aquatic life. Recent Indications are that such biphenyls may affect reproduction of fowl life and nay be toxic to shrimp. These products are not toxic fron the acute standpoint to man lor fish but there Is some evidence of ecological buildup In certain water deposits. In fish and ultlnately In bird life. - Aroclors 1248 and lower In number are believed to be biodegradable but this has not been conclusively estab 11shed as yet. Legal Aspects 0. W. Hiller The law In the field of manufacturer's liability Is changing rapidly. Although the law Is unsettled, the present general rule Is that If a manufacturer knows or should know that a product of Its manufacture-may cause damage If not properly used, he has a duty to give adequate warning to customers and users. Recommendations from tha legal standpoint consist of - 1. Take steps to Insure that PCB's ara contained and not dis charged In plant effluent. | 2. Provide adequate warnings to customers and users, Including advice as to disposal .methods. . 3* Establish testing program to determine precise effects of PCB's on birds, aquatic life and animals and to determine the possible escape of PCB's from plasticizers. I Plan of Action - H. $ Bergen and J. E. Sprlnggate I t The availability of alternate products to satisfy customer requirements was reviewed. Haln problems are that no replacement product Is available for capacitors and replacement products > for other uses pose a pollution problem. In plasticizer uses, evidence Is not available as to whether \ Aroclors escape from end products, either through leeching ` or by dispersal In burning. `i ** | The .recommended plan of action Is to establish a tailored program for each business -group-and each customer market situation to I assure that the loss of PCB's In the environment, if any, is minimal. . 1 (- ;la 3,1 n 1 1i STR 001541 73. / 1. Appoint a Project Manager - responsible for the overall management of the Aroclor pollution problem. He would be assisted by a Task Force from members of each business group plus Medical, Law, Engineering and Manufacturing. '2.. Notify all Aroclor customers of PC8 problem. 3; Reduce and effectively control PCS effluents from Monsanto plants. .. 4. Educate customers on need to reduce and effectively control PCB effluents at their plants. 5* Develop and implement new packaging systems for Aroclor 1254/1260. 6. Introduce to market, replacement products for Aroclor 1254/1260. 7. Continue and expand biodegradation test program with Aroclor series, particularly 1242, 1248 and 1254. 8. Continue toxicological test program. 9. Accelerate present analytical test program. 10. Determine feasibility and cost of eliminating 5/6 Cl. In Aroclors 1242 and 1248. 2 11. Study incineration products. 12. Develop business plan to offer: - Monsanto Fluid Acclamation and Recovery.w!th Enviro Chem. (Reclamation already under-way at Findett.) Cost of this program Is estimated at approximately $400M SARE and S7.00M capital to change equipment. Conclusions: In light of the reeent and developing evidence of a possible threat to certain species of bird and aquatic life, we should^ plan to discontinue the manufaeture. of Aroclors 1254 and 1260.* The Division Is instructed to develop a program to discontinue these products and report this to the Committee. The status of Aroclor 1242 should continue to be tested to determine whether It contributes to this problem. Other products which might be Involved should also be examined. (Exeerpt to Messrs. H. L. Minckler, Rodney Harris, Jr., R. E. Kelly, T. K. Smith.) <k STR 001542