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r PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION CHEMICALS AND PLASTICS p.o. sox ai, tcxmcttv, tom* mtt Nirdl 29, 1977 I j i i. i Flexltillic Gasket Coagtaqy Inc. 6915 LaPorte Road Deer Park. Texas 77536 Gmtlemen: Due to aany factors, health hazards, unavailability In the united States, stringent ordering requirements, etc., blue African asbestos as a filler material In spiral wound gaskets has become Increasingly difficult to obtain. Please briefly outline your company's position concerning this and your forecast as to Its future availability. Very truly yours. EWP:bv E.9. Perty * Regional Purchasing Gulf Coast Plants I 0 ( I P 'L >