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produces an excellent product. This part of the work is being 

 continued and is subject to a later report. 



Oleic acid, and also copper oleate, are readily oxidizable. 

 Heating of nets piled up closely is well known to be caused by 

 oxidation of reducing substances in or on the nets. If oleic acid 

 or unoxidized copper oleate is present in large quantities, it is 

 possible that the nets might heat. For this reason, the process of 

 manufacture should include "blowing" the melted copper oleate ^ 

 with air until it becomes saturated with oxygen before packing. 



The general summary of the work is presented herewith 

 in tabular form : 



