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o me ied e ctri. ca; -3 in -lable i 'ons ide: j I TELEPHONE HUDSON 3-6126 Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc. (FOUNDED 14741 1825 Connecticut Avenue, N. W, Washington, D. C. 20009 MINUTES OF MEETING PLASTICS COMMITTEE Baltusrol Golf Club Springfield, New Jersey May 5, 1966 PRESENT: Messrs. W. C. Brown (Chairman), Hercules Incorporated G. L. Pitzer (Vice Chairman), Union Carbide Corporation R. G. Askew, Phillips Petroleum Company E. S. Ebers, U. S. Rubber Company J. E. Donalds (for W. C. Goggin), The Dow Chemical Company G. M. Hale, Shawinigan Chemicals Limited C. A. Setterstrom (for R. M. Knight), Rexall Chemical Co. L. B. Kuhn, Firestone Plastics Company T. B. Nantz, B. F. Goodrich Chemical Company F. H. Carman (Committee Secretary), MCA and W. F. Bartoe (Chairman, Weatherability Project Steering Committee), Rohm and Haas Company Plastics Financial Package Costs for this fiscal year should be within the estimates previously circulated to the Committee. Question was raised on the need for continued memberships in the three leading national con ferences of building officials (approximately $800 per year annual fees), and support of the West Coast consultant through the SPI ($2,500 per year), since most activities in the building field had been turned over to the SPI's Plastics in Construction Council. It was the general consensus that these expenditures may no longer be appropriate, and it was agreed the SPI Council would be con sulted as to whether these should be continued. Mr. Pitzer agreed to assist in making this contact with the SPI. Taking into account the anticipated surplus and level of assessments in the previous year, it had been estimated an 8 per cent increase in fees would be required. Following discussion, motion was made that the assessments for the next fiscal year be in the range of $485 minimum to $5675 maximum (an increase of 3 per cent over the 1965-66 range). This was duly seconded and passed unanimously. CMA 078730 gpmi-A.nnual Meeting The Committee reviewed suggestions made in the past year arding a panel program that would be oriented specifically on rS1? .... pia sties* The pros and cons of such a session in the Semi-Annual }[es ting were considered at length. There was no unanimity of opin- that a panel specifically on plastics would be appropriate for i on sn MCA meeting; but, if the Program Committee specifically asks ""out a panel of this nature, it would again be reviewed During this discussion, the Committee suggested the Program Committee might ./ell consider panels on chemical marketing, GATT negotiations, oil import regulations for petrochemical operations, FTC position on oint ventures, FDA regulations on chemical additives, and capital investments in relation to balance of payments. 'jaw committee Nominees The Nominating Committee, composed of Glenn L. Pitzer, Chairman, Earle S. Ebers, and Frank M. Norton, recommended: (1) E. J. Sullivan of Borden Chemical, D. C. Williams of Eastman Chemical, and H. B. Sutherland of Shell Chemical to replace Messrs. Knight, Kuhn, and Richards, respectively, who have completed their two-year terms; (2) John Ryan of Hercules to fill the unexpired term (one year) of Werner Brown, who is resigning at the close of this fiscal year; and (3) Thomas B. Nantz of B. F. Goodrich Chemical to be the Vice Chairman of the Committee in the next fiscal year. These nominees were approved by the Committee and will be reported to the membership in advance of the June meeting. SOCMA News Release on Plastics Attention was called to the news release covering a study by members of the SOCMA Plastics and Resins Task Force (another copy is being supplied each member with these minutes). In limited discussion it was mentioned that in regard to GATT negotiations affecting plastic materials, this release stated that foreign con cessions are not likely to increase U- S. exports. This position on increasing U. S. exports is consistent with the Association's statement to the Trade Information Committee and in hearings on the Trade Expansion Act of 1962; however, no objection was taken to the 50 per cent reduction of domestic duties as long as reci procity is obtained, and the Association generally endeavored to support the Act in principle. Members were then reminded that U. S. exports of plastics and resins are far in excess of imports (?424 million versus $40 million); and, although imports increased 29.3% while exports increased but 8.8% in 1965, there is still an CMA 078731 3 ceedingly favorable trade balance. Very few industries have such 6 avorable position. Members were asked to review this news release for further discussion in the June meeting. ^j-herability Project Dr. W. F. Bartoe, Chairman of the Steering Committee, reported that the administration of the program at the NBS had been serially improved through consultations with Dr. W. W. Walton, Chief the Materials and Composite Section of the Bureau's Institute for applied Technology, and with the Research Associates. Shortly after june 1/ the Steering Committee plans to re-evaluate the project progr-gss from the standpoint of administration and leadership. In dis cussing the objectives. Dr. Bartoe stressed the importance of finding ways of reliably accelerating the types of failure found in weather, jle stated that immediate attention is being given to use of highintensity light sources to detect the onset of failure and the factors 3f the weather that are known to cause failure. Even though within the next year a "black box" for evaluating all plastic materials in accelerated test methods may not be possible, it still may be feasible to have a test or tests which with certain adjustments will be useful for different generic types of materials. This in part can be based on information already available on the first weathering effects cn various plastic materials and those types which have a good history of weather resistance. By March 1967 it is expected that definite information on the importance of various components of radiation, the effect of atmospheric contaminants, specific limits on UV effect on thin materials, and the general effects of infrared and heat on aging can be evaluated. The Chairman then reminded the Committee that a "hard look" is to be taken of this project in March 1967 and asked for comments m the program. It was brought out that (1) generally, the advan tages of the program outweigh the disadvantages for a group activity of this nature; (2) there is considerable data available in the various members' laboratories which would be useful in the project; on this it was pointed out that considerable information has already seen supplied but that continued liaison with member company labo ratories could prove very useful; (3) one comment stressed the need making sure those on the job are following the right avenues of research, that the objectives are good for the industry, and support is correct on the part of the industry. Several joined in this iatter comment. The discussion was concluded with the following resolution unanimously adopted: The Plastics Committee wishes to express t ; : i < i, i 1 > I | J , CMA 078732 4 3ppreciation to the Steering Committee and the Liaison Committee fojr their attention being given this project. The importance of program and the fact that it is a big undertaking for the industry is recognized; and, to those working on the program as e\\ as members of the steering group, the Committee wishes to reit erate their continued interest and support of the project. ;1, arellaneous Following discussion, it was concluded that the fall meeting should continue at Oyster Harbors with the same general format and attendance limitation as in the past. To assist in awarding of prizes for the Golf Tournament at galtusrol, the Chairman had requested the assistance of Messrs. D. P. jones of Shell and Zenas Crocker of Nixon-Baldwin Division of Tenneco Chemicals. The next meeting of the Committee will be June 9 breakfast at the Greenbrier,, and it was understood this is to include present and new Committee members for the coming year. Respectfully submitted. F. H. Carman, Secretary Plastics Committee FHC/bk Enclosure cc: Plastics Committee Members and Alternates New Committee Members Dr. W. F. Bartoe Mr. Lloyd Symington Mr. Harry B. Warner, Board Liaison May 16, 1966 CMA 078733