John L. Myers to F. G. Bertics Transmitting Calidria Asbestos Coatings Grade Data Sheet for Latex Paint (1971)

Internal memo from John L. Myers to F. G. Bertics enclosing a technical information sheet on Calidria Asbestos Coatings Grade for latex paint. The memo says the sheet rests on preliminary information and laboratory formulations and proposes to introduce the product through the regional sales offices. The enclosed Research and Development sheet describes the product forms, properties, test results, formulations and test procedures.

What the document holds

• Page 1: Internal memo, J. L. Myers to F. G. Bertics, Calidria Asbestos for Latex Paint, March 8, 1971
• Pages 2-5: Technical information sheet: Calidria Asbestos Coatings Grade for latex paint systems (introduction, product characteristics, paint formulation results)
• Page 6: Table I, paint test results comparing asbestos and standard formulations
• Pages 7-9: Tables II-IV: formulations with and without CG asbestos, and CG asbestos slurry procedure
• Pages 10-11: Appendix of test procedures

People and organizations

From John L. Myers (CALIDRIA Asbestos-Marketing, Mining and Metals Division) to Mr. F. G. Bertics (New York, NY); Mr. R. E. Byrne (copy); Mr. J. W. Rawlings (copy); Dr. H. B. Rhodes (copy).

• John L. Myers (author)
• F. G. Bertics (recipient)
• Robert E. Byrne, Jr. (copied)
• James W. Rawlings (copied)
• Harrison B. Rhodes (copied)
• Mining and Metals Division (its organization)
• Union Carbide Corporation (its organization)
• Calidria Asbestos (named)
• DeSoto (named)
• Research and Development Department (named)

Related pages

Pages on our site about what this document covers: Calidria · New York Asbestos Exposure Sites: Worksites, Industries, and Trust Coverage.

About this copy

This is document UC-384 of the Union Carbide documents, documents produced and used as evidence in asbestos lawsuits against Union Carbide, 11 pages.