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National Paint. Barniolf and 3Canjii?r Aaandation INC ORPORATE D 1300 RHOOC ISLAND AVt.. N.W-. WASHINGTON 3. O. C. OFFICERS PRESIDENT--* JOSEPH F. SATTUEY. WASHINGTON VICE FRE310CNTSERNHARO MAUTZ. MADISON TREASURER-- H. SRAITH OAVtS. SAVTiMORt SCCRETARYM. VANDENORIESSCHE* Washington OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT September lh9 1952* REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS NEW lKaLANO-WILU L. !*. IIOVIHHCI ea.team-e. r. eo. ahilaoclah.a CENT.AL-LEO *. SUTHHAN. CniCAae iouthian-o. c. a.tao.v. JR.. Richmond OUTHWHTIN-. w. LAIR. JR , OALIA1 WHTHM-JOHN V. VAU9MN, LOS ANSELS* DIVISIONAL VICE PRESIDENT WHOLESALE OISTPIEUTOPS OIVIEION M. I. WlATMCArORO. PICMMONO TO MEMBERS OP TIE EXECUTIVE COHTTEE and REGIONAL VICE PRESHBNTSi Precautionary Labeling The enclosed le the consensus of the Executive Coundttee's vote taken on the recommendations concerning precautionary labels made by the Subcommittee on Modal Labeling* Certain revisions in Group n were made to accomodate suggestions made by representatives of the Chicago and New York Boards of Health when the orig inal recommendations were discussed with then by our New York and Chicago subcommittee members. Every one is convinced we oust have sene type of precautionary label on our products containing store than 1% of lead. However, we have been able to get some concessions. Or. Trtchter stated that paints containing less than l of lead can be labeled In any manner the industry chooses. He is agreeable to substituting the word "harmful" in place of either "poison" or "poisonous". He is also willing to exclude industrial finishes, roof coatings, auto refin ish lacquers and enamels, and heavy marine paints. Or. Trichter* s efforts are directed at trade sales items sold to consumers and painters. Through Hr. Markin we were able to persuade the Hew York Board of Health to postpone consideration of proposed labeling until October 8. The Model Label ing Subcommittee will meet during the week of September 27 to prepare our presentation to the Board of Health conforming to the above, to which Dr. Trichter has practically agreed. With New York and Chicago practically together on this, we will have estab lished precedence for convincing other states to adopt the same type of labeling* if the necessity arises* I would appreciate receiving, prior to September 27, any suggestions you have o to present to the Model Labeling Subcommittee for inclusion in our presentation CD CD With warm personal regards, Sincerely yours, JFBtme enclosure pros wees ROUSH COOPERATION <or 2 N 4431 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ACTION CONFIRMING REPORT OP SUBCCMMITTEB ON MODEL ZABEUNO COIEEHN- ___________ INO BtECAUTIOmJg- LA*ET* Precautionary labeling for paints should be applied to groups as indicated* GROUP I - Products containing a advent flashing below l0F and having not scare than 1 percent of lead* Flash Point above 80F, Caution! Combustible Seep away from heat and open flans* Keep container dosed when not in use* Use with adequate vwtilation# Avoid prolonged or repeated contact frith skin* Avoid prolonged breathing of vapor or spray sdat* Flash Point above 20P* to 80F., inelusive Naming! Flammable Keep sway from heat, sparks, and open fleas* Keep container dosed vfaen not in nee* Uae with adequate ventilation* Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin* Avoid prolonged breathing of vapor or spray mist* Flash Point 20F. or below Danger! Extreudy Flammable Keep sway from heat, sparks, and open fle&e* Keep container dosed when not in use* Use with adequate ventilation* Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with akin* Avoid prolonged breathing of vapor or spray adst* (a) "Do not take internally" sugr be omitted from Group I except in the case of dear liquids, such as thlnners* Regardless of flash point, these dear liquids should bear appropriate Group I label plus warning "Do NCA' :c CC551 N 4431.01 not take internally*, because clear liquids say be attractive nuisances or mistaken for beverages* (b) Flash point determinations, in all cases, refer to Tag Open Cup Method, as specified in ASTM Method D 13U*-51iT. (c) Products containing "odorless* solvents bear appropriate Oroip I labels vdth the naming "Use with adequate ventilation" prominently displayed in type, two points larger than the type used for the caution statement. GROUP n - Products of more than 1 percent lead compound containing solvents of following flash pointst Flash Point above 80F. Warningl Combustible and Harmful Contains Mors Than 1? Lead Compound Keep away from heat and open flame. Harmful if eaten. Do not apply to aurfaoes which might be chewed by child ren. Keep awey from feed and food products. Keep container closed ifcsn not in use. Uae with adequate ventilation. void breathing vapor or spray mist. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Wash thoroughly after handling sad before eating or smoking. Flash Point above 20F*. to 807. ' - Warning! Flammable and Harmful Contains More Than 2% Lead Conpound Keep away from heat, sparks, and open llaae. Harmful if eaten. Do not apply to aurfaoes which might be chewed by children. Keep away tram feed and food products. Keep container closed when not in use. Use with adequate venti lation. Avoid breathing vapor or spray mist. Avoid pro longed or repeated contact with skin. Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating or smoking. MCA M0 0G5 92 Flash Point 20F. or Below Dangerl Extremely Flammable and Harmful Contains More Than 1 Lead Compound Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Harmful if eaten. Do not apply to surfaces which might be chewed by children. Keep away from feed and food products. keep container dosed when not in use. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapor or spray mist. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating or smoking* (a) The percent of lead is determined as Pb (Lead Metal) on the sclids of the paint GROQF HI - Products containing significant amounts of oospounds other than lead and solvent ffcich m^ be harmful. When harmful substances, other than lead, are used in point, due to formulation variables, it is Impossible to establish a general waning label. The paint manufacturer is cautioned to alert himself to such hazards and use an appro priate precautionary label* Extra vigilance ahould be the rule in labeling harmful Group HI products and they should not be'solfffor children's furniture and toys. Labeling of Group IH products contactwing; hazardous chemicals be guided by MCA Manual L-l Waning , i. * Labels applying to* those particular chemicals. GROUP 17 - Paint and Vanish Removers A. Non-Flammable Removers, such as specified in Fed. Spec. TT-R 251C, Type H. Such removers contain substantial amounts of Methylene Chloride. NCA no 00593 -1*- . CAUTIONt Contains Methylene Chloride Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid prolonged or re peated contact with skin. Avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of vapor. Do not take internally. B. Flammable Removers, such as specified in Fed. Spec. TT-R 251C, Type I. Such removers contain substantial amounts of benzol. DANGERl SXTIiEMELI FUUKAHLJ5 VAPOR HARMFUL - FGEISCB Contains Benzol Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Keep con tainer closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of vapor. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. * * * * *.* September lit, 195U NCA'OO 00594