They seem to be in no way concerned with the toxic properties of tetraethyl lead, and also seam to feel that their experience in handling this typo o?

H.: Lead Intoxication by Inhalation,.

There is very little information on the danger of carrying potable water in tanks that have been used in hauling leaded gasoline, or the proced ure required for their proper cleansing.

Tou will probably recall that this was the case in which we requested assistance of the Ethyl Corporation in our defense, in view of the fact that this man, Raber, was alleging lead poisoning, the allegation also being that the condition came about through contact with gasoline containing lead.

Description of Sample Lead Content 241 Liver 3.2 mgs*/l00 grams 242 Kidney 1.1 mgs.

You will probably recall that this was the case in which we requested assistance of the Ethyl Corporation in our defense, in view of the fact that this man, Raber, was alleging lead poisoning, the allegation also being that the condition came about through contact with gasoline containing lead. .f In your letter of September 3, 1941 you expressed considerable interest in the opinion and testimony of Dr.

On this point is where I will need some help fromyou, in your study of lead poisoning have you embraced the subject of en cephalopathy, and if you have, can you qualify as an expert on this particular phase of lead poisoning.

In the middle of toe third page of your letter regard ing hazards from line breaks at refineries you state that four of our men have been hospitalised as a result of lead poisoning.

Dear Doctor Stovall: Yo u r letter of Februari* 19, requesting an opinion a s to the advisability of increasing the tetraethyl lead content of aviation gasoline fro m 3.0 cc. to 4.6 cc. for commercial aircraft, has been viven consideration. .

In this case, there would be no question of thermal decomposition and filtration of the lead.

. , Bydrogen Sulfide Becovery Unit ^etra Ethyl Lead Blending Plant Lead-- mist at ground le v e l from aeration in doctor regeneration.

They thought they had gum trouble but does it not sound like lead deposit?

On the other hand the question is now of paramount importance in view of the considerable quantities of leaded gasoline which are and will be shipped by tanker.

From the best information which is available to me I would feel that the hazard of the handling of your present "Vitol " mixture, from the aspect of evaporation of tetraethyl lead, would be approximately equivalent to that of handling gasoline containing 350 c.c. tetraethyl lead per gallon.

Smith from the Matioaal Lead Company in Maw Perk; is now here at oar offlea to cheek oyer profit and loos of oar Llnaood Cll Department.