Signs and protective equipment requirements for a vinyl chloride hazardous operation.

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April 1, 1981

Dr. John M. Hochstrasser
Tenneco Chemicals
Park 80 Plaza West - 1
Saddle Brook, New Jersey 07662

Dear Dr. Hochstrasser:

This is in response to your inquiry of February 23, 1981, concerning the requirements for respiratory protection in the regulated areas which you have established on the basis of a hazard presented by vinyl chloride. Please accept my apology for the delay in replying.