How pathetic, read this one about packaging !

[Guest guest]

Manufacturers' Legal Documents

CAB100170330

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA 16802

MATERIALS RESEARCH LABORATORY TELEPHONE (814) 865-1107

August 27, 1979

G. Pepin

207 Materials Research Lab

Penn State University

University Park, PA 16802

Dear Sir,

Recently we received two free samples of Cab-O-Sil, grade M-5. In both samples, the packaging was so poor that the lid had come off the plastic cask and emptied a substantial amount of fumed silica into the surrounding box. This resulted in leakage of fumed silica into postal bags and made a general, and dangerous mess. One of our secretaries, not knowing any better, emptied a sack and spewed Cab-O-Sil around our mail room causing herself and others to breathe a substantial quantity of fumed silica. The secretary, Mrs. Ellen Burr, went into a convulsive coughing fit and may possibly have suffered injuries to her lungs.

Our health physics department has been notified and the rest of the Materials Science Department warned of the dangers of the packaging of Cab-O-Sil. I for one know I won’t be dealing with Cab-O-Sil any more.

Signed by G. Pepin

Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food.