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RG-6Q0 ACTION PLAN
PLAINTIFFS EXHIBIT
UC-905
I. THERMOPLASTIC REINFORCEMENT
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A. Demonstrate that ecology grade DMP dispersion can produce equivalent
properties to DMBP syrup when used as coupling agent -for asbestos reinforced
thermoplastics
1. Evaluate effects on state of DMBP advancement on end
product properties.
(a) Produce DMBP dispersion in various states of advance
ment; min quantity 30 gal. each higher & lower
advancement.
Responsibility:
M. Leung/BB Pilot Plant
Schedule:
October, 1975.
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0}) Produce RG-600 at Niagara Falls pilot plant using (1)
above.
Responsibility:
R. E. Byrne/J. E. Skvarla
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November 1, 1975 completion.
Cc) Evaluate asbestos-reinforced composites using material
produced in (2) above.
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Responsibility:
M. Leung
Schedule:
January 1, 1976 completion. .
2. Produce RGr-600 in Niagara Falls Pilot Plant as required to
meet 1976 sales.
Responsibility:
J. E. Skvarla
Schedule:
Continuing
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B. Obtain price quotes a:,h commitment. iron. Boone Brook pilot plant to
produce DHBP dispersion for near tern, (i.o. 1976) requirements.
Responsibility:
M. Leung
Schedule:
October 15, 1975.
C. Obtain tentative comm:tment and planning purpose pricing from C & P
operations to meet longer tern. (i.e. beyond 1976) commitments.
Responsibility:
F. Ancker
Schedule: .
July 1, 1976
D. Resolve molding problems vith RG-600 reinforced polyethylene structural
foam.
Responsibility:
K. Sauers
Schedule:
4th Quarter 1975
E. Establish whether or not C l P is interested in producing and marketing
HPPE compounded with RG-600 to structural foam licensees or ether natural markets
Responsibility:
V. C. Thurber/R. E. Byrne
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4th Quarter 1975
F. Complete engineering studies, cost and schedule for integrating DM3F
treatment facilities into King City Plant.
Responsibility:
D. Furlani/O. J. Mala came
' ` Schedule:
3rd Quarter 1975
NOTE: Work has been completed and reported in Design Memo
No. 1, File 1175 "KG 600 Blending'
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'Facility" dated August 26,' 1975- This facility is
estimated to cost fAOO M based upon project authorization
1-76, equipment delivery 10-76, and start-up 2-77.
Money for this program has not been included in the 1976
Working Budget.
G. ' Develop and .imp lemoni vigorous marketing program for RG-600. Sale
goafs are summarised in Table A.
1. Domestic marketing.
(a) Initial Customer visits
i) Major polyolefin producers.
Responsibility: E. E. Byrne
Schedule:
May 1, 1976 completion,
ii) Compounders
Responsibility:
E. Byrne'
Schedule:
July 1, 1976 completion,
iii) End Users
Responsibility: R. E. Byrne
Schedule:
September 1, 1976 completion.
2. Advertising & Sales Promotion.
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Trade journal advertisements
Responsibility:
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J. Crane
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Schedule:
April-May 1976
(b) Direct mail follov-up to advertising
. Responsibility: ; J. Crane
Schedule:
June-July 1976
(c) Prepare technical paper on RG-600 processing
characteristics and property benefits.
. Responsibility:
F. Ancker
Schedule:
. July 1, 1976
3. Sales Training
(a) Work vith Eoundbrook to provide in residence training
re plastics for one or more Calidria sales people.
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Responsibility: Schedule:
R. E. Byrne/F. Ancker 1st Quarter 1976 completion
4. Export Sales
(a) Japan
i) Supply Tomoe with advertisiiig/sales promotion
information.
Responsibility: R.E. Byrne/J. L. Myers
Schedule:
June 1, 1976
/ ii) Visit Japan for sales training & customer calls.
Responsibility: R. E. Byrne/J. L. Myers
Schedule:
July 1, 1976
(b) Europe
i) Obtain decision from U.C. Europe as to whether
they will handle RG-600 marketing.
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W. C. Thurber
Schedule:
4th Quarter 1976
ii) Develop alternate sales agent if required
/ Responsibility:
R. E. Byrne/W. C. Thurber
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As Required.
iii) Provide sales training for European sales agent.
Responsibility:
R. E. Byrne
Schedule:
1st Quarter 1976
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li. Implement Bound Brook technical support program to complement
working activities.
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1. Develop processing information in various resins
. particularly polyolefins.,
Responsibility:
F. Ancker
Schedule:
1st Quarter 1976
2. Develop cost comparison and cost benefit data vis-a-vis
fiberglass and other fillers.
Responsibility:
' F. Ancker
Schedule:
1st Quarter 1976
3. Provide technical service manpower to support sales
calls.
Responsibility:
F. Ancker
Schedule: ,
Continuing
4. , Extend coupling technology to polar polymers (eg. nylon)
- as-time permits.
Responsibility:
F. Ancker
Schedule: .
1976-1977
5. Prepare-2000-5000 pounds of HDPE compounded with RG-600
for customer trials. Responsib-i-lity:
F. Ancker
Schedule:
1st Quarter 1976
I- Develop additional field data on airborne asbestos fiber dust counts during processing of RG-600 and prepare revised literature on subject for
presentation to customers. Responsibility: Schedule:
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H. B. Rhodes' 1st Quarter 1976
II. DETERMINATION OF PERFORMANCE OF CK-2103 TREATED ASBESTOS AS AN
OIL BASE DRILLING FLUID ADDITIVE.
A. Determine the merits of the product in complete mud formulations
on a laboratory scale.
1. Assemble and present the information needed to motivate
Montello to undertake laboratory evaluation.
(a) Establish projected pricing for commerical quantities.
Responsibility:
W. C. Thurber
Schedule:
November 1975
(b) Establish projected costs for 10 ton batch for field trial
Responsibility:
J. E. Skvarla
Schedule:
November 1975
(c) Prepare technical information package.
Responsibility:
H. B.-Rhodes
Schedule:
November 1975
(d) Technical and business presentation to Montello.
Responsibility:
H. B. Rhodes
Schedule:
By December 15, 1975
(e) Coordination and encouragement of Montello efforts.
Responsibility:
H. B. Rhodes
Schedule:
Continuing
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2. Prep*ration of 25 lb. laboratory Latch for cuh.tojr.er resting.
(a) reparation of CK-2103 butyl-cellosclve syrup.
Responsibility:
K. Leung
Schedule:
December 30, 1975
(b) Preparation of 25 lb. of treated product.
Responsibility:
B. L. Ingalls
Schedule:
January 197 C
3. Laboratory verification of properties of sample bare)..
(a)- Test room temperature rheology properties.
Responsibility:
B. L. Ingalls
Schedule:
January-February 1976
(b) Test high temperature thermal stability.
Responsibility:
K. Leung
Schedule:
January-February 1976
B. ' Determine vhether a higher performance CsCljbrine-leached product should
be offered.
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1. Define possible manufacturing conditions and then effect on product
properties.
(a) Measure effect of brine concentration, time, temperature, shear and working and filtration procedures on product' properties
at room temperature. Responsibility: Schedule:
B. L. Ingalls/H. B. Rhodes let Quarter 1976 .
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(b) Chech thcrii.il stability on S e j. e C l 0 p r O d U C t S .
Kesponsibiliry:
K. Leung
Schedule:
1st Quarter 1976'
2. Preparation of preliminary cost estimates.
. (a) Flow sheet and estimate r.5 incremental cost to add leach
step to process.
Responsibility:
Engineering
Schedule:
2nd Quarter 1976
3. .Decision for Action.
Responsibility:
W. C. Thurber
Schedule:
June 1976
C. Obtain an on-site well test of treated product,
1. Manufacture 10 tons of product,
(a) Preparation of ' syrup.
Pvesponsibility :
M. Leung
Schedule:
3rd Quarter 1976
(b) Preparation of product.
Responsibility:
J. E. Skvarla -
Schedule:
3rd Quarter 1976
2. Coordination and observation of the test to be set-up by Montello
Responsibility:
B. B. Rhodes
Schedule:
Atli Quarter 1976
3. Measure dust exposure during test.
Responsibility:
H. B. Rhodes
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4th Quarter 1976
TABLE A RG-600 SALES GOALS & DMBP REQUIREMENTS
1976 1977 1978 1979 1980
RG-600 Sales (M Tons)
RG-600 Sales (Pounds)
0.6 1,200,000 1.0 2,000,000 2.0 4,000,000 2.5 5,000,000 3.0 6,000,000
DMBP*_ Reqm't (Pounds)
DMBP ** Dispersion Reqm't (Pound;
120 ,000 200,000 400,000 500,000
: 600,000
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240,000 400,000 ' 800,000 1,000,000 1,200,000
*At 10% **At 50% DMBP in dispersion.
N. F. Pilot Plant can produce 1.5 ton per shift per Technology Department Monthly
Report - May 1975.,
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Could easily make "13 tons/week x 50 weeks per ypar * 750 tons on 2 shifts - ..
5 days basis. This will satisfy planned 1976 requirement for Rfl-600.
RG-600 ACTION PLAN
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Plan prepared
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Plan issued (See attached)
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November, 1975 February 12, 1976
RG-600 dropped from 1977-81 LRP but shown as alternate (See attached).
Success with RG-600 could make Asbestos SPU really sing.
Sales goal - 33% of calls each month to RG-600 customers.