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Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc. (FOUNDED 1872) 1625 Eye Street, N.W. h. cabman fMCAL DIKECT01 Washington 6, D. C ' MINUTES OF MEETING -- PLASTICS COMMITTEE Manhattan Club, New York City December 9, 1958 PRESENT: Messrs. Quests: Messrs. R. A. Hoekelman, American Cyanamid Company T. J. Kinsella, Allied Chemical Corporation David L. Eynon, Jr., Koppers Company, Inc. Elmer F. Hinner, Hercules Powder Company, Inc. Harry Krehbiel, Catalin Corporation of America R. K. Mueller, Monsanto Chemical Company Russell C. Weigel (for Walter H. Salzenberg), E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc. G. L. Pitzer (for R. K. Turner), Union Carbide Corp. F. H. Carman, Manufacturing Chemists' Association C. B. Branch, Dow Chemical Company E. J. Sullivan, Borden Chemical Company Marx Leva, Manufacturing Chemists' Association The meeting was called to order at 1:15 p.m, by Chairman R. A. Hoekelman. He explained that several former Committee mem bers had been invited to attend and that Mr. Marx Leva, general counsel, was present to assist us in considering the scope of the Committee programs. FUSTICS COMMITTEE PROGRAM Members reviewed the suggestion that the scope of the Com mittee be enlarged to include synthetic elastomers and discussed lt length the pros and cons of such a move and over-all activ ities that would be appropriate on behalf of the members. Com ments of counsel as expressed in a memorandum of November 20 were enlarged upon during the meeting. All present were asked to give their opinions. Some commenta that member manufacturers of elastomers could have been Includ ed In the past if they desired to cooperate in the existing programs. Others felt that it would dilute the Committee's f*orts in handling Industry problems to the extent that we would c. accomplish as much as Is now possible; here it was mentioned ne Plastics Committee is not now doing all it should in behalf * the Industry. 1 J i CMA 078333 -2 In view of the dilution that would occur, it was the general concensus that the scope should not be broadened at this time, but if MCA or those proposing such a step can point out advan tages not known to this group, it should be brought up for further consideration. On motion, duly seconded, and by a vote of seven yes and one abstention, it was concluded that we do not wish to broaden the scope of activities for the Plastics Committee, but this question will be reopened if the Policy Committee finds it appropriate and desirable. FOOD ADDITIVE LEGISLATION Several commented on the problems raised within their organ izations and concern over the PDA administration of the new food additives statute, particularly from a standpoint of plastics for packaging and food handling. Mr. Leva, who has been active with the MCA Committee, discussed the major aspects of the new law, the plans of the Pood Additives Committee of MCA, and the proposed regulations just issued for review. The Secretary advised that a number of the technical representatives had voiced concern about the administration of the revised statute, and some had suggested that standard methods of test might be desirable. It was the general opinion that most companies which have been working with the PDA on use of plastics for packaging will have no insurmountable problem In complying with the new regula tions. Further, knowledgeable parties feel that standard test procedures are not now desirable; however, the Food Protection Committee of the NRC has published test procedures which will be useful to those not having a better procedure available to them. This subject may become part of a proposed questionnaire to be circulated to the Technical Representatives in the near future. APPLICATION RESEARCH Results of the"discussion on this subject in the recent tech nical meeting were briefly reviewed and a copy of the minutes of that meeting is enclosed. No further action was taken by the Plastics Committee. COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN Hr. R. A. Hoekelman advised that recent changes in his company take him out of direct management of the Plastics and Resins Dlviaion, therefore he felt it necessary to tender his resignation from the Plastics Committee and as chairman effective immediately. His term of office would continue through May 31t I960. Following dis cussion, the resignation was not accepted and by resolution, duly econded, the Committee unanimously requested Mr. Hoekelman to con tinue his chairmanship at least through the current fiscal year l*ay 31, 1959) or until the next annual business meeting of the entire group. This action was taken with full knowledge of his change in official activities with the American Cyanamid Company. Hr. Hoekelman thanked the members for their continued support agreed to continue on this basis. jSXT MEETTrn ia scheduled for February 3 in New York City, beginning luncheon at 112*^0 np,mm> Respectfully submitted. fccber 18, 1958 . Carman CMA 078334