The products are normally packaged in collapsible tubes in j. 1, and 4 ounce sizes and, obviously, this limits the amount of lead available from a single tube.

They claim that this has been done on medical advice to oounteruct the dryness of the throat caused by inhaling fumes of leaded gaaalines -aid paints* We have consulted our own medical adviser and the Chief Inspector of factories* fhey explained that about twenty years ago it us thou ht that milk acted as a solvent for any lead imbibed by painters; this was subse quently discounted by the medical profession, but many firms continued to issue m# partly because it is al aye difficult to withdraw a firrn ineos partly in the interest of general health, and higher productivity* Hence the demand by painters elsewhere for similar trestaasstte *1 We feel that the criteria* should be whether milk Is necessary to ounter possible ill effects on, the health at the individual resulting from his particular Job) we issue tank cleaners.

I then calculated the actual quantities of lead absorbed per day in accordance with the postulations in the table attached to my statement, and came out with the figure of 2.14 micrograms when the calculation was based upon the lead retained in the respiratory tract during respiration, and as 3.09 micrograms when calculated on the basis of that inhaled {rather than that retained).

1 1733 0 LEAD INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION.

1 1733 0 LEAD INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION.

A great deal of our concern is over spillage due to equip ment not being automated adequately at this time. (2) Lead dust - There is a considerable amount of lead dust hazard due to powder metallurgy process involving a metallic mixture of lead, and iron, cobalt and antimony.

Further, we will make every effort to instruct our new interns in the proper^collection of lead levels.

I quite agree with you, in view of the information which you have given me, that contamination of most of California wine with lead from the capsules does not occur.

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At the location where the asbestos and lead litharge will be dumped dry into the transfer carts, a hood will be installed with a 2' x 2' opening on the top.

Kehoei It certainly was nice to hear from you by way of your letter of April 25, 1961, and to learn of your willingness to undertake the revision of the APHA report, "Occupational Lead Exposure and Lead Poisoning."

to 10,000 lone of lead In U.S.A.

LEAD INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION, In c .

s' LEAD INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION, Inc.

Meltk Secretary N 3981 t LEAD INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION, INC, 292 Madison Avenue ' New York, New York 10017 National Lead Company 3,13.