We would like to review with you the facts leading up to the Litton Bionetics, Inc.

As many of you know by this time, Russell Train, EPA Administrator, held a meeting last Tuesday with executives of many of the country's leading VC and PVC producers.

As I stated at the time of our meeting, there aro several factors Which lead Monsanto to this price Increase decision.

The tone is that of a decision looking for support, rather than a demonstrated progression of facts leading to a decision.

Severe exposure may lead to more serious effects.

Steel and Kaiser Aluminum The question was asked of the medical directors what type of protective clothing program was in force in their corporations to protect employees from both carcinogenic agents as well as other potentially harmful materials All of the companies responded some in more detail than others In summary we may make the following conclusions 1 All the major companies do furnish protective clothing to various employee groups The decision to furnish clothing is based upon the potential hazard of the materials handled The chemical and oil companies are protecting employees against materials that may soak into an employee's clothing and be absorbed through the skin Memo to file September 7 Page 2 1977 Others are concerned with an employee exposure as well as a family exposure to such items as toxic dusts including lead Most large firms also furnish specialized protective clothing which will protect an employee against heat cold flame molten metal water chemical splashes etc.

Without such evaluation participation in recommendations on the establishment of standards would lead to considerable litigation.

This does lead to some biphenyl carryover in the off-gas early In the batch.

Most of the control valves have now been installed and are ready for instrument leads.

Contains no lead pigment to harm livestock that may lick or chew painted surfaces.

JOE MINERALS CORPORATION Lead Smelting Division Herculaneum, Missouri 63048 To: J.

After erection scuffed and burned spots will be spot primed with red lead.

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Lead Status Report Solvent Based Products Report of July 5, 1972 See Distribution List Selow Distribution Lists Mr.

As I stated at the time of our meeting, there are several factors Which lead Monsanto to this price Increase decision.