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Products which used to contain asbestos
Product name: Flameproof 2-wire position transmitter
Model: VOS-E, VOS-ER
Other M-System products do not contain asbestos.
Location of asbestos contained in the above products
Sealing packings of the wiring conduit 
Production period of the relevant material
VOS-E
and VOS-ER had contained asbestos since their first release, August 1991
until November 15, 2005 (shipment date).
However since November 16,
2005, we have changed into non asbestos materials for these products.
The color of the packings containing asbestos was black, while the new
packings without asbestos are blue.
Content of asbestos
The packings have asbestos*1 (Chrysotile)
content of 75%.
*1 Asbestos is a general name
of fibrous silicate minerals and there are several types of asbestos:
Amosite, Crocidolite, Chrysotile, etc. Amosite and Crocidolite were
both banned to use in Japan in 1995 due to their high carcinogenic.
Chrysotile, identified as having a relatively smaller risk, was not
outlawed, however has been barred for most uses as building, friction
and adhesive materials since October 2004 in Japan.
Instruction on handling
The asbestos contained in the packings of the products is mixed and solid
with other materials such as rubber, and processed at the given size. Therefore,
the asbestos is not released into air in general use.
However in replacing packings, breakup or tearing the packing from the body
parts may create asbestos dust. In replacing, it is recommended to wear
a dust mask as well as to moisturize the environment.
Note: This announcement is based on our survey as of November
15, 2005.
We will disclose further information on use of asbestos, if any.
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