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Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc.
Minutes of Meeting
LABELS AND PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION COMMITTEE
Sheraton-Park Hotel -- Washington, D. C.
January 28-29,

1958

The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 28,

1958.

members PRESENT

J. B. Williamson (Chairman), American Cyanamid Company
N. M. Walker (Vice Chairman), Pennsalt Chemicals Corporation
George E. Brewer, Shell Chemical Corporation
J. H. Foulger, M. D. (Wed. Only), E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc.
G. L. French, Mallinckrodt Chemical Works
J. T. Fuess, Eastman Organic Chemicals Dept., Distillation Products Industries
S. J. Hill, E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc.
Edward J. Hogan, Allied Chemical & Dye Corporation
Frank S. Low, Food Machinery and Chemical Corporation
H. H. McIntyre, The Dow Chemical Company
R. D. Minteer, Monsanto Chemical Company
Thomas W. Nale, M.D., Union Carbide Corporation
R. G. Troup, J. T. Baker Chemical Co.
John B. Tuttle, Enjay Company, Inc.
J. S. Walker, Hooker Electrochemical Company
J. D. Kittelton (Secretary), Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc.
GUESTS
R. E. Bradshaw,

Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation

Daniel W. Byles, Vick Chemical Company
A. G. Cranch, M. D., Celanese Corporation of America
R. H. Dewey, Commercial Solvents Corporation
J. E. Flanagan, Jr., Robert A. Taft Sanitary Engineering Center
George Hopper, Procter & Gamble Company
O. A. Mooney, Food Machinery and Chemical Corporation
R. F. Philpitt, Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation

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F. L. Rider, Stauffer Chemical Company
Dr. C. B. Shaffer (Wed. A.M.), American Cyanamid Company
F. D. Sparre, E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co'., Inc.
E. M. Swisher, Rohm & Haas Company
L. J. Waldbaur, M.D., General Aniline & Film Corporation
E. L. Weinburg,

General Aniline & Film Corporation

General J. E. Hull (Tues. A.M.), Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc.
Frank H. Carman (Tups. A.M.), Manufacturing Chemists1 Association, Inc.
The Chairman, Mr. Williamson, welcomed the guests who were present at
the meeting and stated that the LAPI Committee was especially pleased to have
General Hull and Mr. Carman present.

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Appointment of Nominations Subcommittee
Mr. Williamson reminded the Committee that his term of office would

expire June 1,

1958,

For that reason he appointed a Nominations Subcommittee,

consisting of Messrs. Minteer and Low to report to the next meeting of the Com­
mittee with recommendations for individuals to serve as Chairman and Vice
Chairman for the term 1958-60.
1.2 Industry Subcommittees
(a) Pesticide Subcommittee
Mr. Sparre, Chairman of the Pesticide Subcommittee, reported that
a meeting of the group had been held the previous day,
of the nine subcommittee members were present.

January 27, and that seven

Most of the meeting was devoted

to a discussion of the LAPI Manual and the current state statutes and regulations on
labeling.

The subcommittee also discussed Interpretation #18 issued by the U.S,

Department of Agriculture.
for Tuesday, April 1,

The next meeting of the subcommittee is scheduled

1958.

The Chairman instructed the Secretary to insert in the Minutes the
names of the members of Mr. Sparre's subcommittee.

These are as follows:

F. D. Sparre, Chairman, E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc.
J. R. Noone, Secretary, National Agricultural Chemicals Association
G. A. Brandes, Rohm & Haas Company
J. P. Frawley, Hercules Powder Company, Inc.
Leo R. Gardner, California Spray-Chemical Corporation
Henry Moras, Stauffer Chemical Company
R. F. Philpitt, Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation
H. D. Tate, Naugatuck Chemical Division, U. S. Rubber Company
Alternate:

T. W. Reed (for Leo R. Gardner) California Spray-Chemical
Corporation

(b) Other Subcommittees
The Committee discussed the plans of Messrs. Minteer and Williamsoa
for reorganization of the LAJPI Committee.

Both believe that some new subcom­

mittees should be formed in addition to a possible enlargement of the parent Com­
mittee.

The idea of membership rotation was also discussed.

Members felt that

subcommittees should be established as the need arises, and it was pointed out that,
under the Rules of Organization and Procedure, the Committee already has this
right,
After this discussion.

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It was moved,

seconded, and voted

THAT Section 3, Paragraph 3, of the Rules of
Organization and Procedure be amended to change
the number of members from 15 to 20, with the
understanding that the LAPI Committee would
have the right to pass upon the qualifications
of any additional members who may be appointed.
(This motion carried by a vote of ten to three).
It was then moved, seconded, and voted
THAT no action be taken at this time on the
proposal calling for rotation of membership.
(This motion passed with two abstentions).
1.3

Allied Committee Activities
1.3.1

CSMA
Mr, Sanford Hill said.that the. CSMA Labeling Committee met recently

and discussed the Model State Household Products Labeling Bill.

Committee

members voiced the opinion that we should try to work as closely with CSMA as
possible.
Committee members discussed the LAPI Committee's relationship
with CSMA and concluded that MCA should retain an interest in labeling legislation
relating to household or consumer products.

Members felt that this was important

since any legislation might later be extended to cover industrial chemicals also.
After this discussion, the following motion was voted:
WHEREAS, many MCA member companies manufacture
and sell household chemicals and WHEREAS, any such
legislation passed will serve as a model for legislation
affecting industrial chemicals,
NOW, therefore, be it moved, seconded and voted
THAT the MCA continue its active interest in
legislation affecting the labeling of household chemicals
to insure that such legislation follow the principles
of labeling set forth in Warning Labels, Manual L-l.
Committee members further discussed our relations with OSMA and
voiced the opinion that it would be desirable for MCA and CSMA representatives
to meet occasionally as they did recently in Philadelphia.

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1.3.2 API
Mr. Tuttle said that the API had approved the publication of their
manual on labeling.

This should be available soon from API, and Mr. Tuttle will

see that each LAPI Committee member receives a copy.
Mr. Tuttle said that at the last meeting of the API Labeling Com­
mittee, the matter of API approaching ASA was discussed.

Mr. Elmer Mattocks

was asked to discuss with ASA the publication of the API labeling manual as an.
ASA Standard.

Mr. Mattocks has done this and has found that it will be necessary

to use the Sectional Committee Method for revisions of the manual.

Mr. Mattocks'

report on this meeting with ASA staff members is as follows:
"A conference was held with members of the ASA staff.

They agreed

that if the API would submit Bulletin 2511 to the American Standards Association,
requesting approval as an American Standard, they would be willing to make the
necessary canvass and determine if there were any objections to having Bulletin
2511 made into an American Standard.

This would be in accordance with their

so-called Existing Standards Method.
"The ASA procedure has a requirement which states 'The Sectional
Committee Method should be used in cases where, in the opinion of the Council,
a Standard is intended to be used as mandatory rules of regulatory bodies having
police power. '

It is the opinion of the ASA staff that because of this rule, it will

be necessary to set up a Sectional Committee to handle revisions to the proposed
Bulletin 2511 if it were made an American Standard.

While this does not ncessarily

present a problem, it should be recognized that a Sectional Committee might have
to be set up in due time to consider the labeling of petroleum products."
1.3.3

NPV&L
Dr. Foulger attended a meeting of the Legislative Committee of the

National Paint, Varnish & Lacquer Association and stressed the importance of
precautionary labeling.

Plans for the reactivation of their Labeling Committee

are progressing.
1.3.4

ACGIH
Dr. Elkins of Massachusetts will talk on the labeling of mixtures

at the forthcoming 1958 Industrial Health Conference.

MCA has received an

invitation to have a spokesman appear who would present the chemical industry's
opinion on the labeling of such mixtures.

Dr. Nale has agreed to give this talk,

and it was suggested that Mr. Brewer's ACGIH Subcommittee supply him with
any material they may have, including the report of the meeting with ACGIH
representatives.

If possible. Dr. Nale would like a copy of the paper presented

by Dr. Elkins in advance of the meeting so that he will know how to answer him.

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1.3.5

CGA
Mr. Williamson discharged with thanks the Acetylene Subcommittee.

1.3.6

NFPA
Mr. McIntyre reported that there had been a recent meeting of the

Subcommittee on Classification of Materials.

He stated that the first job of the

subcommittee was to define the types of hazards.

The subcommittee is con­

sidering the system which has been developed by Mr. Duggan of Union Carbide
Corporation.

Mr. McIntyre will send to Mr. Kittelton for distribution to members

of the Committee a brief summary of NFPA developments.
1.3.9

AIHA -- Invitation for MCA to Exhibit at 1958 Industrial Health
Conference
The Committee discussed this invitation and directed the Secretary to

reply to AIHA,

stating that we regretfully decline the invitation due to the fact that

the LAPI Committee will sponsor a conference in Houston the week following the
AIHA meeting.

Since we have only one suitable exhibit, and this will be required

at Houston, time will not permit showing it at Atlantic City.
1.3.10

Public Health Service Labeling Committee

Mr. Flanagan reported that this Committee had not held any meetings
since the last LAPI meeting.

He said that he would talk with Dr. Brady about

Public Health Service labeling activities when Dr. Brady visits Cincinnati soon.
1.3.12

Industrial Hygiene Foundation

The Chairman thanked Messrs. Low and Troup for their efforts in
manning the labeling exhibit at the Annual Meeting of the Industrial Hygiene
Foundation of America.
1.3.13 AAPCO
The Secretary reported that he had given a talk at the Annual Meeting
of this Association and that it was well received.

Mr. Hill said that the speech

will be printed in the proceedings of the meeting.
1.3.14

APHA

The Committee discussed a recent resolution of this association which
members had received.

It was agreed that it would be desirable to acquaint APHA

with the LAPI Committee's efforts in the field of precautionary labeling.

Dr.

Nale agreed to do this, and the Secretary will send to him a copy of Mr. Williamson's
speech which was presented before the Drug Trade Conference, a copy of the
CSMA Model Labeling Law, and copies of the three Federal bills which have been

introduced on the subject of household product labeling.
2.0

INTERNATIONAL
2.0.3

ABCM - - Plans for Visit of British Representatives
The Secretary reviewed the plans of Messrs. Stevens and Walxnsley

to visit the United States.
and then would attend the LAPI conference and meeting in Houston.

Following thiB ^

they plan to visit St. Louis and Niagara Falls and to end their visit with a trip to
Canada.
Mr. Williamson suggested to Mr. McIntyre that he appoint an indivi^
to be responsible for the entertainment of the British during their visit at Houston.
2.1

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FEDERAL LEGISLATION
(a)

MCA Board Action
The Secretary, Mr. Kittelton, reported that the MCA Board of

Directors discussed the pending Federal bills and agreed that MCA should not press
for hearings.

MCA support for the legislation will be made known to interested

legislators on an informal basis.

Active espousal will be left in the hands of the

trade association representing household product manufacturers.
(b)

Review of Bills by Counsel
The Secretary reported that Mr. Hobbs had informally considered

the pending Federal bills on labeling and had discussed the matter with other
company attorneys.

It was Mr. Hobbs' opinion, and it was shared by the others,

that the bills would definitely increase the Common Law Standard of Care to be
observed by the chemical manufacturer.
other considerations,

However, this may be outweighed by

such as the desirability of securing acceptable Federal

legislation which would help promote uniformity.
(c)

Appointment of Subcommittee to Draft Statement for Submission to
Congress if Hearings are held
Committee members agreed it would be desirable to draft a state­

ment in advance of any hearings for submission to Congress when the hearings
are held.

This statement would support the bills.
The Chairman appointed a subcommittee, consisting of Mr. Nicholas

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Walker as Chairman and Messrs. Brewer and Fuess as members.

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2.2 STATE LEGISLATION
2.2, 1

California -- Official Antidotes Booklet
The Secretary distributed copies of this booklet recently to

Committee members.

Mr. Troup pointed out that there were several inconsistences

in the poison label requirements in this publication and in the General Safety
ton

Orders.

Mr. Williamson stated that he felt that this was a matter for individual

companies to work out with the California authorities.
Committee members said that they had not yet received copies of
proposed regulations which Mr. Kittelton distributed to them a few days ago.

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The

Chairman suggested that the members study these regulations carefully and notify
him if they thought any action should be taken.

Mr. Hill requested that copies of

the Proceedings of the 1957 Precautionary Labeling Conference be sent to West
Coast officials.
2.2.4

The Secretary will take care of this.

City of Chicago
The Secretary recently received a letter from an official of the City

of-Chicago asking -for information-on-precautionary labeling-ordinances.

Mr.

Williamson reviewed the Secretary's reply and suggested that, in addition to the
information which had already been submitted, the Secretary should supplement
it by another letter referring to the fact that the State of Illinois has a labeling law
covering use of chemicals in industrial employment.
2.2.7

New Jersey
Messrs. Hill and Williamson met with New Jersey officials to discuss

a reissue of their labeling regulations.

Several changes were pointed out to the

officials which should be made in the regulations to bring them up to date with
current LAPI Manual requirements.
In connection with the discussion of changes in the New Jersey
regulations, Mr. Hill stated that more and more Government officials will want
guidance on the subject of precautionary labeling.

He felt that there should be a

source from which they would be able to obtain such guidance.

Committee members

discussed this subject thoroughly and concluded that they best way to handle it
would be to set up an advisory committee consisting of representatives of associations
interested in precautionary labeling.

This would include MCA, CSMA, NPV&L,

and API.
Following this discussion.
It was moved,

seconded, and voted

THAT the Chairman of the LAPI Committee
approach the chairmen of the other association
committees and explore with them the possibility
of forming an inter-association advisory com­
mittee on precautionary labeling.
(This motion was passed unanimously).
2.2.11 Virginia
Messrs. Williamson and Kittelton attended a hearing held on
January 27 in Richmond on Senate Bill 34.

This bill would amend the Virginia

Pharmacy Code to require a poison label on all caustic and corrosive substances
listed in the Federal Caustic Poisons Act, whether sold at retail or not.

In

addition, it would require a poison label for any other "poison" without defining
what is meant by the term "poison."

There also is a possibility that it would requjrt

manufacturers of industrial chemicals to obtain a permit from the Virginia Depart­
ment of Health in order to distribute their products.
At the hearing, Mr. Williamson delivered a statement pointing out
MCA's efforts in the field of precautionary labeling and also pointing out the defects
in the“bill.' The Senate Committee Chairman announced that a subcommittee would
be appointed to study amendments to the bill.

MCA and CSMA were asked to submit

to this subcommittee their suggestions for amendments.
Mr. Nicholas Walker was asked to meet with Mr. Ackerly on the
second day of the LAPI Committee meeting in an attempt to work out some amend­
ments to S.B. 34.

The Chairman asked Mr. Kittelton to follow up on this matter

and to attend the subcommittee meeting in Richmond on February 3.
2.2.14

Kansas

Copies of the revised Kansas regulations were distributed at the
meeting, and Committee members were very pleased with their contents.

The

Chairman said that Mr. Minteer was to be congratulated for his success in guiding
the final form of these regulations.
2.2.18

Washington

Mr. Hill reported that Mr. Walter Poppe had delivered a speech
in the State of Washington on precautionary labeling.
importance of Manual L-l,

This talk stressed the

"Warning Labels, " and the work of the LAPI Committee.

2.2.22 Connecticut
The Connecticut Household Products Labeling Law, enacted last
year, became effective on January 1,
been issued under it.

1958;

however, to date no regulations 1

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An informal meeting was held in Commissioner Frassinelli's office
jn Hartford on Monday,

January 20.

meeting and represented MCA.

Messrs. Tuttle and Kittelton attended this

Mr. Tuttle reported that the major proposal, which

made by Assistant Commissioner Plank at the time of the meeting, was to use
professor Hodge's book to determine which products require the "Danger, "
nWarning, 11 or "Caution" signal word.

This book is entitled "Clinical Toxicology

0f Commercial Products" and is published by the Williams and Wilkins Company
of Baltimore, Maryland.
podge classifies as 6,

Mr. Plank suggested that for products which Professor

5, or 4, the signal word "Danger" be used.

as 3 "Warning" be used,

Those classified

and those classified as 2 "Caution" be used.

The Committee discussed this thoroughly and were of the opinion that
Commissioner Plank's proposal should not be accepted.
book is that Hodge considered only oral toxicity.

A major criticism of the

In addition, many of the com­

mercial products classified have had changes in their formulation since the book
was published.

Mr. Tuttle said that in the case of his own company,

several of

their products were incorrectly listed in the book.
Dr. Foulger said that Professor Hodge makes an erroneous assumption;
namely, that the toxicity in a mixture is due to the most toxic member of the mixture.
Dr.-Foulger cited-the example of a.mixture of carbon.tetrachloride with alcohol.
In this case,
alone.

such a mixture would be much more toxic than carbon tetrachloride

Dr. Foulger said that Professor Hodge's principle could lead to very serious

results since many mixtures might be either considerably more or less toxic than
the toxicity of the most hazardous component.
Dr. Shaffer of American Cyanamid Company said that he did not see
any objection to using a numbering system to determine the right signal word.

How­

ever, he agreed that it would be important to include other modes of entry besides
oral.
Mr. Tuttle, in writing the Connecticut authorities, was instructed
to point out the fallacies of Hodge's book and to inform Commissioner Plank that
the LAPI Committee did not favor using the book for precautionary labeling purposes.
Committee members were of the opinion that Mr. Plank may have
attached undue significance to the signal word and that he should be convinced,
if possible, to de-emphasize the importance of the word.
Mr. Kittelton reported that at the Hartford meeting, he had stressed
the importance of including in the Connecticut regulations the MCA table appear­
ing on pages 16 and 17 of Manual L-l.

The Committee agreed that this was

important and the Chairman suggested that Mr. Kittelton prepare the table for
submission to the Connecticut authorities.

Mr.' Tuttle will prepare a letter and

will send it to the Secretary for signature by Mr. Crass or General Hull.

L2.2.25 Indiana
Dr. Foulger reported that he had visited recently with Indiana
authorities and had suggested to them that they use the ICC classification in
determining which products should be labeled as poison.

The Secretary stated

that Mr. Crass had written a letter to Mr. Sullivan also making this suggestion.
An unsatisfactory answer was received but in the MCA reply it was suggested
that a meeting be arranged between Indiana officials and MCA representatives.
Mr. Tuttle stated that on December 27 API representatives met
with Indiana officials, and Mr. Sullivan stated at that time that he was not using
the MCA definition of poison, although it is specifically required by law.

Mr.

Tuttle said that API had received a letter listing certain products which would
require registration.

This letter is included as Appendix A to these Minutes.

The Secretary was instructed to write the Indiana authorities
informing them that we were sympathetic with their efforts to secure adequate
labeling of household products but that we did not believe that the present Indiana
law gave them authority to require registration and labeling of the products
which they have listed.

It was also recommended that he express the belief

that manufacturers would strongly oppose any attempt they make to exceed the
authority granted them under the law but, on the other hand, would cooperate
in helping them work out acceptable amendments broadening its scope.

Mr,

Dewey stated that he had a number of contacts in the Indiana Legislature and could
be of help, if we wished to secure amendment of the Indiana law.
3.0 LABELS -- SAFETY DATA SHEETS
3.61

Picric Acid
The Secretary reported that the General Safety Committee had

decided not to proceed with preparation of a safety data sheet on this chemical.
3.64

Mercury and Mercury Oxides
Consideration of a label for these chemicals was deferred pending

more information from the General Safety Committee on the status of the safety
data sheet.
3.65

Vinyl Acetate
Dr. Nale has prepared a label for this chemical, but consideration

on it was deferred by the Committee until the health hazard section of the safety
data sheet is available.
3.66

Benzoyl Peroxide
Mr. Williamson deferred appointment of a subcommittee pending

receipt of the first draft of the safety data sheet from the General Safety Com­
mittee.

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3.67 Furfural

Mr. Fuess reported on correspondence he has had with The Quaker
Oats Company and stated that this company is now in the process of amending
the medical section of the safety data sheet.
The Secretary was instructed to record in the Minutes that the
label adopted at the last meeting should be deleted pending receipt of the amended
medical section on furfural.

The Secretary was further instructed to inform Mr.

Stephenson that a label will be submitted to the General Safety Committee after
the revised safety data sheet has been received.
3.68

Tolylene Diisocyanate
Appointment of a subcommittee to draft a label for this chemical

was deferred pending receipt of a draft of the safety data sheet.
3.69

Boron Hydrides
Appointment of a subcommittee to draft a label for this chemical

was deferred pending receipt of a draft of the safety data sheet.
3.70

Isopropylamine
Appointment of a subcommittee to draft a label for this chemical

was deferred pending receipt of a draft of the safety data sheet.
3.71

Methyl and Ethyl Acrylates
Appointment of a subcommittee to draft a label for this chemical

was deferred pending receipt of a draft of the safety data sheet.
3.72

Phosphorus Pentasulfide
Appointment of a subcommittee to draft a label for this chemical

was deferred pending receipt of a draft of the safety data sheet.i
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Mr. Minteer stated that he would be willing to serve on a subcommittee
to prepare a label for this chemical.

He gave the Secretary a copy of a proposed

label which is as follows:
PHOSPHORUS PENTASULFIDE
WARNING!

Contact with water or acid slowly liberates poisonous
and flammable hydrogen sulfide gas
Harmful Dust

Avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of dust or evolved gas.
Avoid contact with skin,

eyes, and clothing.

Keep container tightly closed.
Avoid frinction or rough handling because of fire hazard.
fires with carbon dioxide or sand.
Use only with ADEQUATE ventilation.

Smother

The formic and oxalic acid label was referred to a subcommittee consistine
of S. J. Hill* chairman; Dr. Aalto, and Mr. Gillet, with the request that they
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promptly circularize the producers and report back to the M.C.A. Washington office
a revised, or agreed upon, label.
The labels on phosphorus and chlorides thereof, and phosphoric acids, were
referred to a subcommittee of which T. p. Callahan is chairman, with the request that

they circularize the producers and report back to the M.C.A* Washington office on
the final labels.
These labels will then be cleared with the concerned container committees and
submitted to the LAPI Committee.
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IX. CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AGREEMENTS COMMITTEE
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The Chairman advised that a meeting of this committee would be held in the
near future and that the committee had been requested by the M.C.A. to submit names
0f any products which were inadequately labelled, or without labels. Such a list will
be promptly referred to the LAPI Committee.

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X. H. R. 1+708
This bill amends Sec.£02 0f the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetics Act to require
the label “poisonous if used internally1' for substances containing any quantity of
boric acid or of any other substance which is poisonous when used internally, and
which is similar in appearance to another drug which is for use internally.
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It was agreed that this bill should be opposed on the basis that (1) it is
unworkable; ( 2) ample powers exist in the F&D Act to require necessary labels; and
(3) it will not prevent carelessness.
XI,

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
W. N. Watson
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It.SjJ&tautes subject to approval.

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Acting Chairman

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5.0

REVISION OF MANUAL L-1
(a)

Revision of LAPI Definition of "Irritant"
Committee members discussed Dr. Foulger's original proposed

revision of this definition, together with later separate proposals made by Dr.
Nale and Mr. Williamson.
Following this discussion.
It was moved, seconded, and voted
THAT at this time no change be made in the
definition of "irritant" as it now appears in
the fourth revision of Manual L-l.
(This motion was carried by a vote of eight to three).
After this voting, another motion was made as follows:
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It was moved,

seconded, and voted

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THAT a subcommittee be appointed to prepare
a revision of the definition of "irritant" for
possible future use by the LAPI Committee
in the event that the need becomes clear to
make such a change in the definition.
The Chairman appointed a subcommittee consisting of Mr. J. S.
Walker as Chairman and Drs. Nale and Foulger as members.
(b)

Report of Subcommittee on Item 8, Page 11, of LAPI Manual
Mr. Fuess stated that he did not have a report at this time but would

probably have a report for the next meeting of the Committee.
(c)

Report of Manual Revision Subcommittee
Mr. McIntyre said that most of the members of this subcommittee

were also members of the Houston Conference Subcommittee and that, con­
sequently, they did not have a report at this time.
6.0

LABELING CONFERENCES
(a)

Offer of New Labeling Exhibit
Committee members discussed the offer of the Lederle Laboratories

Division, American Cyanamid Company, to donate an exhibit to MCA.

It was

pointed out that it would require an expenditure of approximately $400 to put this

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exhibit into shape for use at the Houston Labeling Conference and future conferences.
After this discussion,
It was moved,

seconded, and voted

THAT the Lederle exhibit be shipped to
Washington and that the Secretary make
arrangements to have the exhibit put into
proper condition.
(b)

Plans for Houston Conference
Mr. McIntyre, Chairman of the Houston Conference Subcommittee,

reported that he met recently with Mr. Harry Whitworth of the Texas Chemical
Council and Messrs. Lakey and Doughty of the Texas State Department of Health.
Mr. Doughty stated that he was quite pleased that the Labeling Conference was
being held in the Houston Area.

He offered to supply us with the names of

individuals in the Departments of Health of neighboring states for invitation to the
Conference.
Mr. McIntyre said that he investigated the facilities of the Shamrock
Hotel and that he was quite pleased with them.

The Conference will be held in the

Emerald Room, which is large enough for all the Conference activities.
Mr. McIntyre discussed the tentative program briefly.

The Con­

ference will begin with an introductory speech and this will be followed by a
paper on the manufacturers legal responsibilities.

As a result of the discussion

with his subcommittee members, Mr. McIntyre suggested that we attempt to
secure Mr. John Connor, Counsel for CSMA, to give the talk on the manufacturers
legal responsibilities.

When Mr. Connor is approached, it will be made clear

that all expenses incurred will be paid by MCA and made a part of the Conference
expenses.
The second paper in the morning will be devoted to a history of
precautionary labeling, and the third paper will be a review of existing labeling
laws.

The remainder of the time in the morning will be devoted to a question and

answer period.

Mr. Whitworth will be asked to introduce Mr. Lakey, who will

give a short talk at the noon luncheon.
In the afternoon, the first paper presented will cover the basic
principles of warning labels, and the second paper will cover "Future Principles
of Warning Labels. "

This paper will, in part, be devoted to the labeling of small

packages.
The third paper in the afternoon will be given by one of our
toxicologists.

The last paper will be a philosophical one and will have a title

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such as "From Principles to Practice. "

Following these papers, there will be

an afternoon question and answer period.
Mr. McIntyre said that one thought which the subcommittee had wa8
that registrants will be asked to submit questions in advance of the Conference
so that the panels will be able to prepare their answers to them.
Mr. Hogan has agreed to work with the MCA Public Relations
Department in their publicity endeavors for this Conference.

Committee member

informed General Hull of their earnest desires that adequate pre-Conference and
post-Conference publicity be obtained.

General Hull agreed that this was desirabl

He said that it would be a great help to the MCA PR Department to have the paper8
well in advance of the Conference and, if possible, a month in advance.
The Conference will conclude in the afternoon with a social hour,
which will give members a chance to talk personally with those in attendance and
especially to the Government officials present.
(c)

Future Conferences
The Committee discussed locations for future conferences and

concluded that a conference should be held in California and in the Midwest.

Some

members were in favor of holding the conference in the Fall of 1958 while others
felt that it would be better to defer such a conference until the Spring of 1959.
After this discussion,
It was moved, seconded, and voted
THAT a conference be held in California
during the early part of 1959.
(This motion was carried by a vote of nine to four).
The location of the meeting in California was then discussed.
It was moved,

seconded, and voted

THAT the meeting be held in San Francisco.
31.0 PUBLIC RELATIONS ACTIVITIES
The Chairman discharged with thanks the "Read thd Label" Subcommittee.
MIS CELLANEOUS
(a)

New York Bar Association
The Secretary reported that his attention had been called to the fact

that Dr. Conley of AMA would deliver a paper at the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic

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Section of the New York Bar Association on AMA's Model Labeling Bill.

Following

receipt of notice of this meeting, the Secretary took up the matter with Mr. Hobbs,
MCA Staff Counsel.

Arrangements were made for Mr. Hobbs to report on MCA's

activities in the field of precautionary labeling following the remarks of Dr. Conley.
(b)

Speech at Penn State Occupational Safety Institute
Mr. Nicholas Walker reported that he had delivered a speech at the

Safety Institute but that he was somewhat disappointed in the attendance.

However,

those who were present received the speech well.
(c)

Speech at National Drug Conference in New York City
Mr. Williamson reported that he had delivered a speech on the label­

ing of household products at this conference and that it was well received.

He

stated that he was especially pleased that Dr. Conley was in attendance at the
time.
(d)

LAPI Committee Position on Labels for Safety Data Sheets
The Committee discussed the drafting of labels for safety data sheets

and,
It was moved,

seconded, and voted

THAT the LAPI Committee not proceed with
the drafting of labels for safety data sheets
until the first draft of the sheets are available
from the General Safety Committee.

Labels and Precautionary
Information Committee

Attachment
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APPENDIX "A"

STATE OF INDIANA
Indiana State Board of Health
1330 West Michigan Street
Indianapolis, Indiana
January 13,

1958

Mr. Iceland K. Fishback
Executive Secretary
Indiana Petroleum Industries Committee
American Petroleum Institute
509 Circle Tower
Indianapolis, Indiana
Dear Mr. Fishback:
In accordance with our recent telephone conversation, I am enclosing
our suggested list of petroleum industry items which may come within the purview

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of the Indiana Household Poison Registration Act if they contain toxic ingredients
and are sold at retail to the general public for private use in or about the home.
This list is based on the recent conference of petroleum industry representatives
which you were so kind as to assemble for a discussion of this subject.
Our suggested list of products in this category is as follows:
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Radiator Cleaners

Glass Cleaners

Antifreezes

Tire Cleaners

Lighter Fluids

Tar Remqvers

Waxes & Polishes

Windshield Washing Solvents with
Antifreeze

Chrome Cleaners
Gasoline Line Antifreezes

Stop-Leak Compounds, (Radiator Sealers)
We appreciate very much your offer to distribute this suggested list of
products to your colleagues and associate members in the American Petroleum
Institute.
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Very truly yours,
/s/

Robert A. Tucker

Robert A. Tucker, Chief
Registration and Licensing Section
Division of Food and Drugs