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In TELEPHONE NATIONAL 23(8 " p crass, jr. JEClBTAir Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc (POUNDED 1872) 246 Woodward Building Washington 5, D. C MINUTES OF MEETING - PUSTICS GBDUP MANHATTAN CLUB. NEW YORK CITY. MARCH 8. 1951 PRESENT! American Cyanamid Company Bakelite Division, U.C.C.C. Barrett Division, A.C^D.C. Catalin Corp. of America Celanese Corp0 of America Columbia Chemical Div,,, P.P.G.C, Dow Chemical Company E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. Firestone Plastics Company General Electric Company B. F,, Goodrich Chemical Co0 Hercules Powder Company Interchemical Corporation Koppers Company, Inc0 Monsanto Chemical Company Naugatuck Chemical Nixon Nitration Works Flaskon Division, L-O-F Glass Cos Rohm & Haas Company Shell Chemical Corporation Sylvan Plastics, Inc, M0CA0 Guests at Luncheons No P, A. Acme Resins Corporation Societe Italians della Celluloide, Varese, Italy James L, Rodgers, Jr,,j C. J, Romieux Howard S, Bunn, Clinton Blount R, L,, Cammann, A H. Dean L. T* Sutherland Alan N. Mann, L. L. Beck, Alex Malashevitz W. S,, Landes, E0 W,, Ward W. F,, Newton D,, L0 Gibb, A. E. Young Es J Pechin Frank J Groten Jo E,, McMurphy J. Ho Hoover E0 Go Crum, C0 W,, Eurenius John Fo Duane To Co Keeling, Jr, Fo A0 Abbiati, J R0 Turnbull, Felix N. Williams John P. Coe Morris Breitkopf, Stanhope Nixon Wfl W0 Knight, Jr,,j Horton Spitzer Do So Frederick, Louis Klein Fo So Swackhamer Edwin F. James R,, Lo Taylor, F, H,, Carman George H. Sollenberger Myron T. Bennett Dr0 Silvio Mazzucchelli The meeting was called to order at 10s40 AM0 with Dr. Dc Se Frederick in the Chair, The minutes of the meeting of January 11, 1951 were approved as submitted. * CMA 078224 Plastics Group Me ting larch 8, 1951 I Page 2 TECHNICAL DATA BOOK The recommendations of the Technical Subcommittee regarding re-issue of the Technical Data Book had been considered by the Plastics Committee and a questionnaire cleared to all Executive Representatives during February. Several details of the former publica tions, particularly costs and distribution, were again reviewed. In a total of 21 replies to the questionnaire, 16 members were in favor of revising the book, 3 did not reply, and 2 were in the negative (one of the latter is not manufac turing materials now covered by the book). On financing by the plastics manufacturers, 15 replied that they would be willing to support the book to the extent of approximately $500,* while 7 replied in the negative or did not answer; it is known that one or more of these would be willing to contribute a proportionate share based on amount of production or sales. The group was in favor of proceeds from sale of the book being cleared back to the members if possible. Thirteen approving re-issue of the book, voted for complimentary distribution as in the past; a number of comments were received from others suggesting a carefully screened complimentary list or that free distribution be to Government peo ple only. The Chairman reported that the Plastics Committee had considered the results of the survey in the previous day's meeting. They recommended that a revised edition of the Technical Data Book, if agreed upon and if financed by the materials manufacturers as a group, be distributed free only to qualified Government employees and that it be sold to all others. Motion was than made: "That the book be republished as recommended by the Technical Subcommittee and the majority of those answering the questionnaire." On being duly sec onded, this was passed unanimously, A preliminary estimate of the cost of a re-issue of the book indicated that total cost of printing and mailing would be approximately $9300 (6,000 copies), as compared with $8236 in 1948. If allocated on a uniform basis to twenty manufacturers, this would be about $460 each. Several commented that it would be desirable that all those inter ested in plastic materials be included in the text and support of this publication, lotion was made: "That the financing be handled by dividing the membership into pos sibly three groups based on value of plastic materials manufactured in the previous year, (as with dues' assessments in P.M.M.A.) and that each company then be asked by letter if they would contribute to the support, and the income from the sales be held in some spe cial fund for future use by the materials manufacturers. It is the understanding that the three groups might be assessed approximately $100, $250, and $500 for classifications as determined by the Washington Office." On being duly seconded, this was passed unani mously. It is understood that the Technical Subcommittee will supervise re-issue of the Tech nical Data Book. CMA 078225 Plastics Group Meeting | larch 8, 1951 Page 3 MANPOWER 4 Mr, Taylor, Executive Vice President, reviewed the M.C.A, Manpower Committee activi ties. Chemical industry requirements have been presented to the Interested manpower groups and the Committee feels that they have been able to show the need for special skills and successfully stressed the importance of scientific personnel in any defereent policy. Prom contacts made with the Government groups hand! ing manpower problems, it is the opinion that many industries have not presented their case well enough on de ferment- matters. Apparently the picture on reservists is still uncertain; many companies have been successful in showing the essentiality of their personnel before notices of recall are actually received. It is suggested that such information be sent to the personnel sec tion headquarters in Washington. TARIFF AM? RECIPROCAL TRADE The recent Association activities in hearings on the Reciprocal Trade Act, which ex pires this June, were explained by Mr, Taylor, This included a report on the status of the Senate and Bouse committee determinations. CHEMICALS IN FOODS The Congressional Investigation of chemicals in foods will be continued in the present Congress with the re-establishment of the Delaney Committee, Ur. Taylor stressed the Im portance of this to the plastics industry since the committee probably will interest it self in food packages. Several members questioned the representation of the plastics in- istiy on the M.C.A. Chemicals in Poods Committee, which has now been set up as a standing ommittee of the Association. The membership of this Committee 1st H. C. Spencer, chairnan, Dow Chemical Co.; T. R. Aalto, Heyden Chemical Corp.; Fred Bartenstein, Merck & Co., Inc.; J. B, Foulger, E. I, da Pont de Nemours & Co.; J. M. Gillet, Victor Chemical Works; S. J. Hill, E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.; Wilbur Miller, American Cyanamid Co.; R. D. Minteer, Monsanto Chemical Co.; N, E, Rigler, Heyden Chemical Corp.; J. Philip Smith, Ghas, Pfizer & Co.; Henry F. Smyth, Jr., Mellon Institute of Industrial Research; and G. J, Williams, Dow Chemical Co. MISCELLANEOUS " 111 J- 1 ' " The critical supply situation for plastic materials in the mobilization program and particularly the public misconception of plastics as substitutes will be discussed by lr. Carman in the forthcoming meeting of the Commercial Chemical Development Association. The Plastics Committee had considered what industry program would be appropriate on this general subject, and the possibility of institutional advertising. The Chairman announced that an attempt would be made to release one or more articles on this general subject by I Mr. Taylor in cooperation with Mr. Carman. Both the New York and Washington offices will welcome any suggestions the members may have on Such an undertaking. The recent changes in the N.P.A. Chemical Division were reported to the plastics manu facturers through a special bulletin. In the Plastics Committee meeting a representative of the N.P.A. had announced the Imminent issuance of a general chemicals allocation order. ThiB will be patterned very closely on the M-300 of W.P.B. and probably will be assigned the number M-45, This order will provide for general allocation of materials which will ^ CMA 078226 Plastics Group Meeting | larch 8, 1951 I Pag 4 be added as appendix schedules from time to time. There will be three general types of allocationsi namely, (a) those materials requiring a report or request form from both supplier and user; (b) those materials requiring a report form from the supplier but nothing from the user except possibly an end use certificate being supplied the produ cer; and (c) a combination of these procedures wherein large quantities of material will require a report form from both producer and user, while small quantities will require forms from producer only. The separate schedules of this order may carry special re strictions over-riding all other orders of the N.P.A. The allocation order will set aside priority ratings, there will be small order exemptions, special provision for stockpiling and import items, special provision to reduce the reporting by brokers and sales agents, and perhaps some provision for amaVl business. The Washington Office is having an increasing number of inquiries from the N.P.A. small business and consumers durable goods groups on general supply problems for plas tic materials and the use of these in place of metals. In the list of basic chemicals, it is possible that sulfur and sulfuric acid and ben zene will be the first to be put on the new allocation order; industry advisory committ s on these materials are scheduled for meetings on March 14 and 19, respectively. Although military requirements for plastics are not well clarified, there does appear to be better liaison between the Services, Munitions Board, and the N.P.A. Huge require ments of the Engineer Corps for polyester laminated products are still questionable; as a result of the recent Chicago meeting of the S.P.E., an industry group is meeting with the Engineer Corps in Washington on March 19. The issuance of certificates of necessity on chemicals has been delayed by the D.P.A., though recent information indicates some chlorine expansion programs will be cleared `thin the next few weeks. A recent publication by the Joint Committee on Economic Re port (Congressional) listed all certificates cleared through January 30, 1951; most of these were for steel facilities, the total amortization was approximately 93$ of the amount requested. OYSTER HARBORS MEETING Chairman Frederick again called members' attention to the scheduled meeting of the Plastics Group at Oyster Harbors Club, September 9 to 12, 1951, and announced the fol lowing Arrangements Subcommittee for this anniml meeting had been appointed; J. R. Hoover, chairman; E, F. Schumacher, and Howard S. Bunn. PLASTICS COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chairman Frederick appointed the following as a Nominating Subcommittee for members of the Plastics Committee for the coming year: Alan N. Mann, chairman; James L. Rodgers, Jr., and W. S, Landes. A report was requested during the May meeting of the Plastics Group. I.I.T: RESEARCH The T chnical Subcommittee recently visited the Institute to consider the progress on this res arch program. Eight materials manufacturers are now sponsoring this work with funds provided through June 30 of this year. Some consideration should be given to fu ture financing of this and Chairman Frederick asked Messrs, F. A. Abbiati and S. E, darner to consider appropriate acti<3i| r garding this res arch and possibly determine if group wants to continu financing this work. CMA 078227 Plastics Group Meeting Itarch 8, 1951 Page 5 NOTE: Mr. G. fl. Sollenberger of N.P.A. Chemical Division, Plastics Section, mas a guest at luncheon, at which time he outlined some of the problems now confronting that group, particularly the requirements of small business and the complications aris ing in distribution of materials for other than defense orders. KETT MgETTWI The next meeting of the Plastics Group will be Thursday, Hay 10, 1951 at. the Manhat tan Club, New lork City, business session to begin at 10:30 A.M. WHEREUPON, adjournment was taken at 2:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, P. H. Carman Assistant Secretary CMA 078228