Recent scientific studies show that consumers of drywall e patching compounds containing asbestos are exposed to a substantial rick studies quantities of asbestos of cancer These fibers in in the air after patching compounds compounds containing asbestos varo rooms inhaled risks fatal close by consumers exposing them to a substantial increase in the of lung cancer and mesothelioma Mesothelioma is an always malignancy of the pleura and peritoneum membranes which en- the lungs and abdomen Brief exposures to asbestos fibers_sych fibers_sych as those experienced by consumers patching compounds shown subst inca rean se t theiria sk ol f cl ancy er This evidence is summarized in the attached petition which asks the Consumer Product Safety Commission to protect the public health by issuing an order declaring patching compounds containing asbestos to be banned hazardous substances thus prohibiting their interstate sale and requiring their repurchase by the manufacturer Hundreds of other consumer products including fake fireplace ash and papier mache contain asbestos which may be released into the air exposing consumers to increased risks of cancer We request the | e Dba te FD oe yede ct tepire aa a ~ ASBESTOS INFORMATION ASSOCIATION / North America 402 1835 K Street W.

AND ASSOCIATES COUNSELLORS AT LAW PROCTORS IN AQMiRALTV 3Bth Floor Btu Atlantic Tower Building 1717 Arch Street Philadelphia.

That is the period in which we find ourselves now with asbestos fiber.

A favorable reaction to this pu blication has been steadily multiplying in recent years, and more and more it is being _cited as an authoritative source for "information pertaining to the U.S. shipbuilding/shiprepairing industry."

Asbestos Corporation, Ltd.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1975 PLAINTIFFS EXHIBIT KM-365 PART II: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking KMX 01286 Asbestos Information Association North America 1660 L Street, N.

Did you send any documents which relate, refer or pertain to the non-disclosure of health hazards associated with exposure to asbestos or asbestos-containing products?

< Carney's consultants, Kamp Associates.

bit*** IZ\ENVIRONMENTAL FACTS /Asbestos A Condensation of Environmental Facts On ASBESTOS and HEALTH Presented at a Series of Customer Seminars by JOHNS-MANVILLE CORPORATION PRODUCED JM -83 For further information on this subject please contact: Environmental Affairs Department Johns-Manville Greenwood Plaza Denver, CO 80217 produced JM-83 i TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction to Asbestos and Health.................................................................................. 1 Overview................................................................................................. ...................... 1 The Health Problem.................................................... ................... ............................. 1 Medical Aspects..................................

While AIA/NA feels the agencies should be seeking full and accurate information on asbestos substitutes, the format of the draft, detailed program made available to the Association by EPA appears to go beyond collection of information and to conduct a session the purpose of which will be to promote use of such substitutes.

This publication gives the pertinent scientific information and data .with reference to literature sources that were used to base each limit.

Dougherty has served as President of the Asbestos Information Association/n.a. since September 1975.

YOUR use of RAW ASBESTOS and/or ASBESTOS CONTAINING H PRODUCTS; 15 C.

QUEBEC ASBESTOS WINING ASSOCIATION FALL MEETING - PALACE HOTEL, TORQUAY, ENGLAND LIST OF ATTENDANTS Room NUM8ER ASBESTOS CORPORATION BELL ASSCST05 MINES CANADIAN JOHNS-MAKVILLE CAREY-CANAOIAN WINES LAKE ASBESTOS OF QUEBEC NATIONAL ASBESTOS WINES H3Ptai uo inr uni'in i iura ASSOCIATION - UK.

OCF is now aware of medical literature associating various health concerns with the inhalation of asbestos fibers.