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ITARN TO DO TOUR PART IN THE PREVENTION Of DISEASE l HUNTINGTON WILLIAMS, M. D . Dr . P. H. COMMISSIONER WILLIAM H. F. WARTHEN. M. 0. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER BUREAU OF OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES JOHN M. MCDONALD, M. D.. D. P. H. DIRECTOR r e e d GAITHER SECRETARY / Ba l t imo r e Cit y He a l t h De p a r t me n t o .~ July 17, 1937 Dr. G. H. Gehrmann Medical Director, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company Villnlngton, Delaware Dear Dr. Gehrmann: In the last three years twenty-two Baltimore children have died of lead poisoning. Every one of these deaths has been investigated and we have found that in every case there was a history of the childs chewing a repainted surface, usually a crih. I am therefore anxious to get information regarding paints which are safe for use in repainting children's furniture. I have been recomnending the use of lithopone or titanium paint for this purpose. The question has arisen as to the possibility of obtaining colors such as greens, yellows and oranges which are made of lead free materials. It occurred to me that the HaskBll Laboratory might be able to furnish information regarding these paints and colorings. If so, will you be kind enough to advise me as to the safety of lithopone and titanium, and also as to what lead free greens, yellows and oranges are commercially available at a reasonably low price. Very truly yours JlMeD/fc Din _ , __________ _____________________ N 3142 DUP 000337