-Manufacturing Chemists Association received TEBQ6 1978 R .

Breathing high levels of asbestos fibers for a long time can lead to.an increased risk of asbestosis, lung can cer, and mesothelioma.

Street a : believes that PCBs can cause ster< 1 degradation, which may lead to altc; . endocrine relationships. ' Very little data is available about PC v in people.

Examples; - June 1979: ASSE mailing to 15,000 members (completed) Follow up leads with questionnaires - August 1979: Article on diffusion monitors in special monitoring issue of National Safety News (submitted for publication)

Conners, vice president of Diamond well lead to muttering.* that enough is ride investigations; the industry is a Shamrock Chemical, told the hearings.

Some preliminary studies HONS 063056 -6- I indicate that exposure levels of cadmium from sources present in the everyday environment may lead to hypertension, heart disease, and emphysema and perhaps to cancer.

Because time was of the essence, I suggested that we propose the 10:1 ratio of ASTM Designation D2946-71T; 3. that we not try to redefine asbestos to specifically ex clude tremolite since assuredly this could only lead to a long-term technical and scientific debate; 4. that any presentation to the FDA or to the Bureau of Mines Symposium which had been-arranged at Vanderbilt's behest should concentrate OS the medical.evidence regarding the difference in biological effect of tremolite and other amphibole fibers; and, 5. that we propose a single definition of commercial talc which would include all types of talc and, therefore, eliminate the need for differentiating between "pure" talc and talc (fibrous)-Tremolite as defined by the ACGIH.

Frederick de Serres of the mehs, a leading authority in the field, predicts good tests for chemicals within a year.

FILE NAME: Allied Signal Bendix (ASB) DATE: 1972 Aug 15 DOC#: ASB040 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Memo - Asbestos Health Seminar with Attached Report l'-m DHQ - Asbestos Fiber Sales August 15, 1972 N.

734 THF, LANCET, Al'KIL 3, 1976 Occasional Survey GENETIC RISKS OF VINYL CHLORIDE Peter F.

Observes a Firestone executive: "Individual com pany confidence in being able to attain compliance with even the SPI recommen dations has been eroding as lead limes for obtaining equipment expand, as capi tal costs rise rapidly, and as the prospect for financing these projects becomes dim mer."

Used as a degreaser, a scavenger in leaded gasoline, as an intermediate in the manufacture of vinyl chloride, in paint removers, in wetting and penetration agents, in ore flotation processes, as a fumigant, and as a solvent for fats, oils, waxes, and gums.

Bowman lead research to determine effects of low-level exposure to PCB's.

Manufacturing Chemists Association Record of Meeting VINYL CHLORIDE RESEARCH COORDINATORS MCA Headquarters Washington, D.C.

Fay stated the Association might inquire as to availability of federal funds for studies into equipment, techniques and procedures, much as the government is investigating asbestos-health effects, to lead to simplifications , uniformity ar.d reduction of costs to industry for research and development ir. these areas.