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states that in 1972 at the latest, and perhaps earlier, Abex commenced the placement of warning labels on its asbestos- containing automotive friction products. This label read as follows: Caution Contains Asbestos Fibers Avoid Creating Dust Breathing Asbestos Dust May Cause Serious Bodily Harm Abex believes this warning was first placed on its asbestos- containing automotive friction products in order to comply with OSHA regulations. Abex does not believe the wording of this warning was ever changed. 20. Prior to releasing the asbestos product(s) listed in interrogatory 6 for sale, were any tests conducted on same to determine potential health hazards involved in the use, handling or exposure of the materials contained therein: If so, state: (a) The identity of each individual or firm who conducted such tests test; (b) The date, purpose and result of each such (c) to such tests; Identify and produce all documents relating ANSWER TO INTERROGATORY NO. 20: Abex objects to this interrogatory on the grounds it is overly broad and burdensome. Abex further objects to the term "asbestos products." Abex never manufactured "asbestos products," but rather automotive friction products, some of which contained chrysotile asbestos as one of their components. Subject to and without waiving 12/21/90 DISK: ABEX/edpa-33/abex interrogs/marcinowski -20-