Lead oxide aerosol was generated by bubbling propane through a solution of tetraethyl lead in dodccanc and burning the resultant vapor in a highly oxidizing flame.

WHAT DOES TETRAETHYL LEAD DO?

A STUDY OF THE POSSIELE PURLIC HEALTH HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE USE OF TETRAETHYL LEAD IN THE AUTOMOBILE by FRED.

/yr. lead of low cost, by product, lead residues from tetraethyl lead manufacture at the Chambers Works has repeatedly given rise to inquiries as to its potential use in the manufacture of chrome yellows.

In addition, a research study by the Midwest Research Institute in 1958 provided laboratory evidence on lead to this conclusion: "It is concluded that the addition of tetraethyl lead to gasoline does not contribute to the Los Angeles smog problem." ** * Six: Lead in the atmosphere -- whether from auto exhausts or other sources -- has not been shown to present a health hazard to the public.

One aspect of the coordination referred to was accomplished through the multiple role O. while acting as chief medical consultant UMedical Director; to Ethyl Corporation# and medical consultant# in relation to the manufacture oi tetraethyl lead# to Du ront.

The oth er sid e of the problem is that which d e r iv es from the ex p erim en ta l work which we have done in relation to the toxic hazards of tetraethyl lead and gasolin e containing it.

With the exception of certain organic lead compounds, such as tetraethyl lead, no absorption can be achieved through whole skin.

Tilth the exception of certain organic lead compounds, such as tetraethyl lead, no absorption can be achieved through whole skin.

Consequently manufacturers of tetraethyl laad arc planning expanded production facilities, but no effect of this expansion will probably be fait before late this yoar.

Consequently manufacturers of tetraethyl laad arc planning expanded production facilities, but no effect of this expansion will probably be fait before late this yoar.

In these cars the gaso line used contained no lead.

\ni acre important as our mires be -oxc progressively exhausted* But the :act remains that the postwar demand for lead has out stripped the ability of the domestic mine* to meet it alone* Jbu will note that Z have eonfined this analysis so far to only throe uses of lead* 1 have not given any consideration to other large uses such es white lead, which can consume around 75,000 to 100,000 tons of lead a year, red lead, lead for tho chealoal construction industry* lead In ammu nition, foil, bearing metals* collapsible tubes* solder* type motel and a multitude of other uses* It is well to note that lead is in a most-enviable position In that it Is generally indispensable for all these applications* The following table will give you Jtt a glance the prewar and 1945 rate# of consumption and show how the 1 ,000*000 tons of lead a year is ueoounted fort COKSIVPIIOK LEAD iIn Short Tons) / 1940 _1945*# Storage Batteries Cable Covering Chamlealt Ammunition Tetraethyl Sheet and Pipe Solder Bearing Metal foil Collapsible Tubes Brass and Bronte Type Metal Terse Metal heights A Ballast Beat Treating Seals* Ralls, Hasher* Other and Unolasslfied 220,200 107,400 124.900(a) 64,000 44*000 C5,000(b) 24,000 14*000 23*500 w(e; 16,000 (oj (o) (j (o) 04,200 310,000 109,000 135*000 66,000 77,000 75,000 47,000 40*000 19*000 17*000 38,000 27,000 4,000 12,000 3*500 3,600 85,000 Total 762,000 1*068,000 A*V*i>*S* dstineted (a) Exclusive of oxides for storage batteries, (b) Includes lead used in chealoal oonstructi'S (o) Included in "Other and Unclassified'."

NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH* J.

This depends primarily on the quantity and character of the halogen carrier mixed with tetraethyl lead to make the antiknock compound.