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ATI-131 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE MINUTES 1968 MS 005621 MT-005027 PRODUCED JM -83 ATI-131 Minut es Asbestos Textile Institute Technical Committee Meeting February 7, 1968 Page -1 The meeting was held at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. IN ATTENDANCE: Phil Rogers G.E. Houghton D.T. Austin . Wm. Maas leant D.F. Quealy Ed Morris J.D. I.icCluer P.0. Nicodemus George Harris Paul Smith John Hawkins J ohns-Manville Garlock, Inc. Uniroyal, Inc. American Asbestos Textile Corp. American Asbestos Textile Corp. U.S. Rubber Co. H.K. Porter Co. General Electric Co. H.K. Porter Co., Inc. A STM Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED; ASTM D 1061: The asbestos lap specification was completed at this meeting. The Editorial Committee of ASTM suggested several changes in format which were not acceptable to the Technical Committee. Other minor changes were incorporated into D 1061 and this speci fication will be published in October without further changes. ASTM D 628: This tubular sleeving method as presently published covers Test Methods only. The sections pertaining to test methods have been completely rewritten. It was decided that in addition to test methods that this method would also include specifications and tolerances. These additional sections will be incorporated into the method after consideration by the committee. The Technical Committee met briefly with the Fiber Testing Committee to hear their report on the Round Robin test series on magnetic rating recently completed by that committee. These tests considered asbestos fibers only. A joint session was held between ASTM Committee A-4 and the Technical Committee on February 8. Mr. Nicodemus acted as chairman and matters of mutual interest were discussed. A Round Robin test will be con ducted on the magnetic rating of asbestos products - lap, roving, yarn, tape, and cloth. It was also decided that when these tests are complete the specification on magnetic rating would be written up to specify the Turner Analyzer as the preferred method, and the Mapes as an alternate. The other remaining method to be revised is the Heat Aging Specification. MS 005622 MT-005028 ATI-131 r? h . Agenda BOARD OF GOVERNOR'S MEETING Asbestos Textile Institute February 8, 1968, 3:00 pm. Hotel Roosevelt, N.Y. C. Call to Order - John L. Rainey, Chairman Introductions ( Dr. L.J. Cralley - U.S. P. H. S. Environmental Health Program Minutes of the last meeting Financial Report - N.L.A. Martucci, Treasurer Disposition of A.T.I. Exhibit (now in storage) A.T.I. Dust Counting Equipment: (a) Equipment was delivered to Johns-Manville, Kanville,N.J. on December 4th, 1967. (b) Insurance coverage is by Inland Marine Policy No. 18CM 102086, expires 12-1-63. in amount ^4785.00, annual premium 120.00 (c) Responsibility for repairs, if and when needed, schedule of rotation for use of equipment by members, and method of transpor tation between members, remain to be decided. "Asbestos Worker's Health Protection Act" - Bill H.R. 12913, was introduced by Congressman Patten of N.J. on Sept.14, 1967. It has been referred to the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Government Supply Contracts for Asbestos Textile Products (Mr. Flocken may have further comment on this subject) A.T.I. support for J.A.Bettes proj ect:1*" Hi story of Asbestos Textiles in U.S.A. " MS 005623 Typewriter for A.T.I. office Speaker for the June 1968 meeting * MT-005029 s' Approval of locations for future meetings: r June 6-7th, 1968, Regency Hyatt House, Atlanta, Ga. (Firm) October 3-4th, 1968 - Hotel Hershey, Hershey,Pa. (Firm) February 6-7, 1969 - Grand Hotel, Point Clear, Ala.(near Mobile) (Firm) June 5-6, 1969 - Open - suggestions welcomed. October 9-10, 1969'- Our 25th Anniversary Meeting, and a location suitable for the proper celebration of that event should be chosen. We have been offered these dates by The Carolina, Pinehurst, N.C. and the Secretary has to advise them if we will accept. Other business Adj ournment PRODUCED JM-83 ATI-131 i Minutes BOARD OF GOVERNOR'S MEETING - February 8, 1968 Hotel Roosevelt, New York, N. Y. In attendance: J. L. Rainey - American Asbestos Textile Corporation E. A. Schuman - Johns-Manville Corporation M. Q. Scowcroft - Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. J. L. Mitchell - Tallman-McCluskey Fabrics Company L. E. Moody - H. K. Porter Company, Inc. Alex. Kuzmuk - Garlock Inc. R. P. Clark - Uniroyal, Inc. N. L. A. Martucci - Treasurer A.T.I. P. Jay Flocken - Legal Counsel H. E. Sunbury - Secretary A.T.I. MS 005624 Guests: . E.M.Nesvig,V.P. & Gen.Mgr.,Thermoid Div.,H.K.Porter Co.,Inc. Dr.J.H.Wolfsie. Medical Director, Uniroyal, Inc. A.C.Link, Uniroyal, Inc. C.L.Sheckler, Johns-Manville Corp. M.P.Carson, V.P. - Asbestos Corporation Limited R. Dodds-Hebron, V.P. - Bell Asbestos Mines Limited E.A.Farrell, Lake Asbestos of Quebec, Ltd. Dr. J.L.Goodman, Raybestos-Manhattan,Inc.,North Charleston,S,C. Dr. J.L.Cralley, U.S.P.H.Service, Cincinnati, Ohio H.H.Walter, American Asbestos Textile Corp. L. C.Williams, Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. - ***-*-::-*** Minutes I. President Rainey called the meeting to order at 3:00 P.M, Stated that he had received a letter from Mr.G.P.Wiess, Garlock Inc., authorizing Mr.Alex.Kuzmuk to represent that company at this meeting. Alo,that he had a letter from Mr. J.A. Brown, Jr., of Raybestos-Man- hattan, Inc.,authorizing Mr.M.Q.Scowcroft "to represent that company at this meeting. Further, that he had been advised by Mr.E.M.Nesvig, V.P. Sc Gen.Mgr., Thermoid Division, H.K.Porter Co.,Inc., that Mr.L.E. Moody would henceforth be that company's representative on the A.T.I. Board of Governors. All of these gentlemen were extended a most cordial welcome. 2, The regular order of business was changed for the convenience of our guests who were invited to hear Dr.L.J. Cralley report on the Environmental Health Study being conducted by the U.S.Public Health Service. Dr. Cralley, Scientist Director, has been a key figure in the Health Study since Its inception several years ago. Dr. Cralley reported on the progress of the Health Study to date,and plans for its continuation. Expects tc resume plant studies in June of this year, but no firm schedule has been set up as to order of visiting plants. Mentioned that exposure to trace metals, as well as asbestos, was of interest as they are trying to find out if trace metals such as nickel, cobalt, manganese. etc., are hazardous and to what extent. PRODUCED Jin-83 MT-005030 ATI-131 Minutes of the Board of Governor's meeting, continued: Page -2 In connection with the plant study a ''profile" is to be developed on each person, and it is hoped that this can be correlated with the person's health. The past record stuc[y of individuals is con sidered important, even though there is considerable work involved to examine past records. Dr. Cralley suggests they micro-film as a minimum degree of expense to individual companies. Should be ready to start this very soon. The U.I.C.C. and Asbestosis Research Council will sponsor a Seminar in the sumnrejr of 1969, and the tentative location is Cardiff, Wales. The British Occupational Health Association have set up certain standards, by fiber length, for M.P.P.C.F. Dr. Cralley feels that by good engineering practices the level of dust concentration can be kept at 5 MPPCF as a maximum, and this would mean safety for operators exposed to chrysotile asbestos fibre For Amosite fibre, however, respirators should be used. Cliff Sheckler, of Johns-Manville Corporation commented that, while important progress has been made in dust control, it could well be that changes in manufacturing operations will need to be made in future, as removal of dust by air suction may not be sufficient. Johns-Manville is trying to find an answer to the problem of better dust control. He believes also that the asbestos industry must be prepared to answer their customer's questions as to what hazards, if any, exist in handling and using products containing asbestos fibre. Mr. Sheckler said that in his opinion we don't know the dose level as yet, that constitutes a hazard of exposure. A long discussion period followed the report by Dr. Cralley, President Rainey thanked Dr. Cralley for his attendance at this meeting. Our guests left the meeting at this point, and routine matters on the Agenda were taken up. 3. The minutes of the last meeting were presented for reading. On motion made by E.A.Schuman, seconded by L.E. Moody, it was voted to omit the reading of the minutes. 4. In the absence of Treasurer Martucci (who had to leave early) the Secretary presented the Financial Report for_the period of four' months ending January 9, 1968. On motion by' E. A. Schuman, seconded by J.L. Mitchell, it was voted unanimously to accept the report. It is made a part of these minutes. 5. The Secretary reported that the Bausch & Lomb Dust Counting Equipment, purchase of which was approved by the Board of Governors at their meeting in June, 1967, had been received. Total cost was $4814.00. The equipment was delivered to Johns-Manville plant at Manville, N.J. on December 4th, 1967, and has been used by that company to a limited extent since that time. The equipment was brought to the Air Hygiene & Mfg. Committee meeting on Dec. 8th, and demonstrated. It was turned over to Raybestos-MahhattaJhpIoc.., at Manheim, Pa., for a tour of use at that location. PRUUUvfcU JM-83 MT-005031 MS ATI-131 Minutes of the Board of Governor's meeting, continued: Page -3-7 The Secretary reported that he had covered the equipment with insurance, in the amount of $4785.00, by inland Marine Policy No. 18CM 102086, expiring 12-1-68. Annual premium is $120.00. 6. President Rainey reported that The A.T.I. Exhibit, now in storage, was to be retired on recommendation of the Sales Promotion Committee. That it had been offered to the Q.A.M.Association, but they'were not interested in it. That member companies had been asked to suggest what disposition should be made of the exhibit, and the only suggestion to date was from Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. A letter from Mr.J.A. Brown, Jr.,of that company, offered to store the exhibit without charge, with the intent to use it in the lobby of their new office building in Manheim,Pa., when same was completed. Mr. Brown stated in his letter, that should the A.T.I. want the exhibit back at some future time that it could be returned to the Institute. Mr. J.L. Mitchell moved that the Raybestos-Manhattan offer be accepted. Mr. R.P. Clark seconded this motion. So voted, unanimously. The Secretary was instructed to arrange for imnediate shipment of the exhibit to Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. at Manheim, Pa. 7. The Secretary reported that the Fiber Testing Committee had recommended that custody of the Standard Magnetite samples, turned over to Mr.P.0. Nicodemus of General Electric Co.,Lowell, Mass.,by Dr. Shaw, should revert to the Secretary of the A.T.I. as Mr. Nicodemus wished to be relieved of that responsibility. On motion made by Mr. J.L.Mitchell, seconded by Mr. R.P. Clark, it was voted unanimously that the Secretary should be responsible for the Standard Magnetite samples. 8. The Secretary asked the Board to approve purchase of a typewriter, stating that the Institute had never owned a typewriter so far as he could determine, as Dr. Shaw, .his predecessor, used his personal typewriter, and the Secretary has been using his own typewriter since taking over from Dr. Shaw in July of 1963. Mr. J.L. Mitchell moved that the Secretary be authorized to purchase a new typewriter at a cost not to exceed #300.00. This motion was seconded by Mr. E.A.Schuman. So voted, unanimously. 9. The Secretary informed the Board that Mr. J.A.Bettes, Jr., (retired) a former president of A.T.I., had undertaken to write a wHistory of Asbestos Textiles in U.S.A.", that it was a very worth while project in his opinion, and asked the Board what, if any, support should be given this project of A.T.I. There was general agreement that it was an admirable project, but inasmuch as Mr. Bettes had not asked for any support from A.T.I., that it would suffice for the Secretary to inform Mr. Bettes that the Board had been informed of his project, thought it an admir able one, and commended him for undertaking it. 10. In regard to a speaker for the June meeting, scheduled to be held June 6-7th, 1968 at the Regency Hyatt House, Atlanta, <j^QQyQQ MS 005626 MT-005032 JM - 83 ATI-131 Minutes - Board of Governor's Meeting - continued: Page -4- Mr. M.Q. Scowcroft, of Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc., on learning that it was time, once again, for his company to accept responsibility for providing a speaker, offered to try ahd get one. Asked whether it was necessary to have a technical paper, and was assured that any appropriate subject would be acceptable. 11. Approval of location for future A.T.I. meetings: The Secretary reported that he had received confirmed reservations for previously approved locations, namely: June 6-7, 1968 at the Regency Hyatt House in Atlanta, Ga .; and October 3-4, 1968 at the Hotel Hershey, Hershey, Penna. He asked f or approval of February 6-7, 1969, at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Ala., saying that it had been very highly recommended by Mr. K.W.Nelson (Lake Asbestos of Quebec. Ltd) who had attended a meeting there a year or so earlier. A brochure was passed around. Mr. L.B. Moody moved that the Grand Hotel be approved. Mr.Scowcroft seconded the motion. So voted unanimously. The Secretary then asked for approval of The Carolina, Pinehurst,N.C., as a location for our A.T.I. meeting to be held October 9-10, 1969, stating that this would be the 25th Anniversary meeting of the Institute, and a suitable location should be chosen. There was favorable reaction to the suggestion that we return to the Carolina Hotel at Pinehurst, N.C.(we held our meeting there in Feb. 1965), and Mr. Kuzmuk moved that the'Secretary accept T'he Carolina's offer to host our October 1969 meeting. Mr. R.P.Clark seconded this motion. So voted, unanimously. Still open for suggestions is a location for our A.T.I. meeting to be held June 5-6, 1969. 12. There being no further business to come before this meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn. Respectfully submitted, I MS 005627 PRODUCED JM - 83 MT-005033 ATI-131 MINUTES - BOARD OF GOVERNORS' MEETING - February 8, 1968 Hotel Roosevelt, New York City ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE In Attendance: J. L. Rainey, American Asbestos Textile Corporation E. A. Schumann - Johns-Manville Corporation M. Q. Scowcroft - Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. J. L. -Mitchell - Tallman-McCluskey Fabrics Company L. E. Moody - H. K. Porter Company, Inc. A. Kuzmuk - Garlock Inc. R. P. Clark - Uniroyal, Inc. N. L. A. Martucci - Treasurer ATI P. J. Flocken - Legal Counsel H. E. Sunbury - Secretary ATI Page 1, paragraph 2: The regular order of business was changed for the convenience of our guests who were invited to hear Dr. L. J. Cralley report on the Environmental Health Study being conducted by the U.S. Pub lic Health Service. Dr. Cralley, Scientist Director, has been a key figure in the Health Study since its inception several years ago. Dr. Cralley reported on the progress of the Health Study to date, and plans for its continuation. Expects to resume plant studies in June of this year, but no firm schedule has been set up as to order of visiting plants. Mentioned that exposure to trace metals, as well as asbestos, was of interest as they are trying to find out if trace metals such as mickel, cobalt, manga nese, etc., are hazardous and to what extent. In connection with theplant study a "profile" is to be developed on each person, and it is hoped that this can be correlated with the person's health. The past record study of individuals is considered important, even though there is considerable work involved to examine past records. Dr. Cralley suggests they micro-film at a minimum degree of expense to individual companies. Should be ready to start this very soon. The U.I.C.C. and Asbestosis Research Council will sponsor a Seminar in the summer of 1969, and the tentative location is Cardiff, Wales. The British Occupational Health Association have set up certain standards, by fiber length, for M.P.P.C.F. Dr. Cralley feels that by good engineering practices the level of dust concentration can be kept at 5 MPPCF as a maximum, and would mean safety for operators exposed to chrysotile asbestos fiber. For Amosite fiber, however, respirators should be used. Cliff Sheckler, of Johns-Manville Corporation, commented that n while important progress has been made in dust control, it could well be that changes in manufacturing operations will need to be made in future, as removal of dust by air suction may not be sufficient. Johns-Manville is trying to find an answer to the problem of better dust control. He believes also that the more MS 005628 MT-005034 N ATI-131 Page 2 - Minutes - Board of Governors' Meeting - 2/8/68 Asbestos Textile Institute n asbestos industry must be prepared to answer their customer's ques tions as to what hazards, if any, exist in handling and using products containing asbestos fiber. Mr. Sheckler said that in his opinion we don't know the dose level as yet, that constitutes a hazard of exposure. A long discussion period followed the report by Dr. Cralley. President Rainey thanked Dr. Cralley for his attendance at this meeting. ' n MS 005629 MT-005035 : - ATI-131 MINUTES - SALES PROMOTION COMMITTEE - February 8, 1968 Hotel Roosevelt, New York City ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE Page 1, paragraph 5: A detailed discussion was held concerning the hazards involved in .the processing and use of asbestos textiles and the affect of adverse publicity concerning asbestos in the market place. While the subject of Heaith Hazards is of proper concern to the Sales Promotion Committee it was felt that anything we might do at this time in the form of attempting to set industry standards on what might be called "Dust Free" or "Lint Free" fabrics would introduce far more problems than benefits for the Industry. 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E W , .. .* J ATI-131 Minutes ' - TECHNICAL COMMITTEE Meeting? Asbestos Textile Institute April 4-5,1968 at the Sheraton-Park Hotel. Washington,D.C. In Attendance: ~ . William Maaskant - American Asbestos Textile Corp, G.E. Houghton - Garlock, Inc. J.D. McCluer - H.K. Porter Company,Inc. D.T. Austin,Jr. - Uniroyal,Inc. E.A. Morris - Uniroyal,Inc. P.J. Smith - ASTM J.W. Hawkins - Raybestos-Iianhattan,Inc. (Chm) The minutes of the Washington meeting are being combined with the minutes of the June meeting, below. June 5 and 6, 1968, at the Regency Hyatt House, Atlanta, Ga. In Attendance: - Minutes: G.E. Houghton J.D. McCluer E.A. Morris D.F. Quealy P.J. Smith J.w. Hawkins H.E, Sunbury - Garlock, Inc. - H.K. Porter Company,Inc. - Uniroyal, Inc. - American Asbestos Textile Corp. - ASTM - Raybestos-Hanhattan,Inc. (Chm) - A.T.I. The Washington meeting was devoted to completing the draft of ASTM Standard D 628 on Braided and Woven Sleeving. This was accom plished and submitted to Dr, Scroggie for editorial comments. At the Washington meeting Mr. Irving Barnett of J/M was recommended to serve on USASI representing Sc.A-4 of ASTM D-13 and Mr. William Maaskant would be an alternate. The group will work on "Protective Occupation Apparel". At the Atlanta meeting comments from Dr. Scroggie were reviewed on ASTM D 628 (Braided Sleeving).The 4th draft of this specification is complete and should be ready for a letter ballot before October. Work has been started on the 1st draft of the Heat Aging Specific ation D 1573. The round-robin test on asbestos textile products is underway and will be completed prior to the October meeting. A joint meeting will be held in October between the Fiber Testing Committee and the Technical Committee, also', a joint meeting will be held with Sc.A-4 of ASTii D-13. Respectfully submitted, John W. Hawkins Chairman MS 005634 WIT-005040 / ATI-131 \ j ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE --FOUNDED 1*44-- GENERAL MEETING MS 005635 produced JM-83 MT-005041 ATI-131 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE President ------------------ J.L. Rainey Vice President ------- E.A. Schuman Treasurer ------------------ N.L.A.Martucci Exec. Sec'y------------- H.E. Sunbury Legal Counsel--------- P.Jay Flocken BOARD OF GOVERNORS J.L.Rainey, Chairman J.A. Brown,Jr., R.P. Clark, L.B, Moody J.L. Mitchell, E.A, Schuman, G.P. Wiess . AIR HYGIENE fc IvIFG. COMMITTEE H.H. Walter, Chairman A.C. Link, L.E. Moody, K.W.Nelson C. L. Sheckler, R.B. Smith, L.C. Williams H.M. Willingham TECHNICAL COMMITTEE J'.W'. Hawkins^ Chairman D. T. Austin,Jr.,G.B. Houghton, J.D.McCluer Wm.Maaskant, E.A. Morris, D.F. Quealy SALES PROMOTION COMMITTEE . M.Q. Scov.'crofChairman J .A.Brown,Jr. ,J .W.Christeribury,R.P.Clark N.L.A.Martucci,J.L. Mitchell,J.L.Rainey E.A. Schuman FIBER TESTING COMMITTEE "G7F.A. BrTIK, ChairSSn I.Barnett, D.E.Childers, R. Dodds-Hebron E. A. Farr ell, J A1'.Hawkins, B. Lincoln W.C. Streib, T.T. Tigert, J.P.Wronski ! FIBRE COMMITTEE M.P.Carson, J.D. Christian, N.W.Hendry M.J. Mess el, W.W. Oughtred, F.P. Smith Wm.J.W. Smith MS 005636 PRODUCEO JM -83 MT-005042 ATI-131 About the Speaker*.- Mr. Paul 0. Nicodemus is Senior Insulation Application Chemist^ General Electric Co.,Wire & Cable Dept., Lowell, Mass. He holds a B.S. degree from Penn. State, and an M.S. degree from the University of Pennsylvania. After five years as chemist for a consult ing laboratory, he joined the General Elec tric Company as a chemist, and has been with their Wire & Cable Dept, for 26 years. 'I One of his responsibilities has been applic ations development of asbestos wire insul ation. This includes both the asbestos pro ducts involved and the treating compounds for these products. He has two patents in this field; one for a modified silicone used as a saturant and finish for asbestos insulations; the Other for an asbestos tape insulated magnet wire and method of preparation of the tape (Saturating and Finishing compounds). Mr. Nicodemus is G.E.'s representative to ASTM Com:, ittee D-13, and Chairman of its Sub-committee A-4, which has responsibility for asbestos textiles. He is also ASTM* s Committee D-131s representative to USASI, Committee C-59 on Insulating Materials. He is author of a paper entitled: " Sig nificance of Iron in Asbestos Textile In sulation" that appeared in the ASTM Jour nal sevei'al years ago. "Nic", as he is known to his many friends in the asbestos textile industry, is married, has two children, and resides at 14 Clear Street, Chelmsford, Mass. MS 005637 JM MT-005043 <U3 } ATI-131 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE GENERAL MEETING February 9, 1968 Agenda Call to Order - 9:30 am - J.L. Rainey,Pres. Introductions Minutes of the last meeting Financial Report - N.L.A. Martucci, Treas. Legal Counsel Report - P.Jay Flocken Fibre Producers Report - N.W. Hendry (*) Talk:- "Asbestos Textile Electrical Insul ations - Properties, Present and Future Importance", by Mr. P.O.Nicodemus. General Electric Company. Committee Reports ' Air Hygiene & Mfg.- H.H. Walter, Chairman Sales Promotion - M.Q.. Scow croft. Chairman Technical - J.W. Hawkins, Chairman Fiber Testing - G.F.A. Brink, Chairman Other business Reception - 12:00 noon. Luncheon - 12:30 pm (Vanderbilt, Rooms 3-4-5) Adj ournment (*-) V.P.and General Sales Manager, Canadian JOHNS-MANVILLE Asbestos,Ltd. Asbestos, P.Q., Canada MS 005638 PRODUCED JM -83 MT-005044 AT igiMauh'i ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE February 1968 Meeting Place; The Hotel Roosevelt, Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. Wednesday, February 7, 1968 Registration Technical Committee meeting - 1:00 pm (-::-) Social Hour - 6:00 pm (Rooms E c: F ) Thursday, February 8., 1968 Committee meetings - 9:00 am to. 5:00 pm (-::-) Board of Governors meeting - 3:00 pm (-::-) Social Hour - 6:00 pm ( Madison Room ) Friday, February 9, 1968 GENERAL MEETING - 9:30 am (Madison Room ) Reception t Luncheon - 12:00 noon (Vanderbilt, Rooms 3-4-5 ) Adj ournment (#) Location of meetings to be posted. Note;;Ladies are invited to Social Hours, also the Reception L Luncheon on Friday. PRODUCED ATI-131 ROSTER ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE P. 0. Box 239, Pompton Lakes, N. J. 07442 **** AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE CORP. . Norristown, Pa. GARLOCK INC. Palmyra, New York JOHNS-MANVILLE CORPORATION New York, N. Y. H. K. PORTER CO. INC. . Charlotte, N. C. RAYBESTOS-MANHATTAN, INC. . Manheim, Pa. TALLMAN-McCLUSKEY FABRICS CO. St. Louis, Mo. UNIROYAL, INC. New York, N. Y. ASBESTOS CORPORATION, LTD. Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada BELL ASBESTOS MINES, LTD. Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada BRITISH BELTING AND ASBESTOS, LTD. Cleckheaton, Yorkshire, England CASSIAR ASBESTOS CORP., LTD. Toronto, Canada HILADOS Y TEJIDOS DE ASBESTO, S. A. Toluca, Mexico LAKE ASBESTOS OF QUEBEC, LTD. Black Lake, Quebec, Canada SOCIETE ANONYME FRANCAISE DU FERODO Paris, France . TURNER BROTHERS ASBESTOS CO., LTD. Rochdale, England ' ' ' ` MS 005640 PRODUCED Jltf - 83 WIT-005046 ATI-131 Minutes GENERAL MEETING - February 9, 1968 Asbestos Textile Institute - Hotel Roosevelt, New York, N. Y. In attendance: AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE CORP. J.L. Rainey ' J.W.Christenbury H.H. Walter D.F.Quealy Wm. Maaskant GARLOCK INC. N.L.A. Martucci G.E. Houghton Alex. Kuzmuk TALLMAN-McCLUSKEY FABRICS CO. J.L. Mitchell - UNIROYAL. INC. ft.P. Clark A.C. Link D.T. Austin, Jr. E.A. Morris W.C. Hitchcock Dr. J.H. Wolfsie R. Roderic JOHNS-MANVILLE CORP. E.H. Wells E.A. Schuman W.C. Streib C.L. Sheckler R. Hindmarch P.A. Rogers N.W.Hendry (Can.Johns-Manville) W.S.Hough (Retired) B. K. PORTER COMPANY. E.M. Nesvig Geo. Bohrer L.E. Moody J.D. McCluer D.E. Childers J .W.Echerd G.J. Harris INC. RAYBESTOS-MANHATTAN.INC. M.Q. Scowcroft J.P. Wronski L.C. Williams J.W. Hawkins J.A. Bettes, Jr. (Retired) Dr. J.L. Goodman ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE H.E. Sunbury,(Secretary). A.S.T.M. P.J. Smith ASBESTOS CORPORATION LIMITED M.P. Carson G.F.A. Brink P.E. Leclerc BELL ASBESTOS MINES LIMITED Wm. J.W. Smith R. Dodds-Hebron ' C.H. Schoch W.H. Smith CASSIAR ASBESTOS CORPORATION.Ltd. T.T. Tigert LAKE ASBESTOS of QUEBEC.LTD. E.A. frarrell TURNER & NEWALL. Ltd. B. Lincoln CADWALADER; WICKERSHAM & TAFT P. Jay Flocken (Legal Counsel) GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY P.0. Nicodemus (Guest speaker) U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE >r. L. J . Cralley TURNER BROS. ASBESTOS CO.LTD. W.M. Deckman D.F. Roberts LUNCHEON GUESTS - Feb. 9th David A. Caruso, C.P.A. Mrs. T.T. Tigert Mrs. N.L.A. Martucci PRODUCED JM -83 MS 005641 MT-005047 ATI-131 Minutes of the General Meeting: Page -2 1. President Rainey called the meeting to order at 9:40 A.M. and asked each person to stand and identify himself and his company affiliation. He expressed appreciation that so many company offi cials were in attendance. Special mention was made of the fact that two former presidents of A.T.I. were present, namely: Messrs. J.A. Bettes, Jr., and W.S. Hough. We were pleased also to have Mr. B. Lincoln, of Turner & Newall, Ltd., Manchester, England; and Dr. L.J. Cralley, of U.S.P.H.S., in attendance. i 2. The minutes of the last meeting were presented for reading. It was moved by Mr. J.W. Christehbury that reading be omitted. His motion was seconded by Mr. M.Q.Scowcroft. So voted. 3. The Financial Report was presented by Mr.E.A. Schuman. It was moved by Mr.D.F. Quealy that the report be accepted. Mr. G.E. Houghton seconded the motion, and it was so voted. The report is attached to these minutes. MS 005642 MT-005048 5. The Fibre Producers Report was given by Mr. N.W. Hendry, V.P. & General Sales Manager, Canadian Johns-Manville Asb.estos Limited. A summary of Mr. Hendry's fine report is attached to these minutes. 6. President Rainey introduced Mr. Paul 0. Nicodemus, Senior Insula tion Application Chemist, General Electric Co., Wire & Cable Dept., Lowell, Mass. Mr. Nicodemus presented an extremely interesting and most comprehensive paper entitled: "Asbestos Textile Electrical Insulations - Properties, Present and Future Importance." At con clusion of his talk Mr. Nicodemus was given a fine round of applause for his very excellent paper-. Copies of his paper were distributed to those present. The Secretary has some extra copies and will honor requests for same on a first come first served basis, so long as the supply lasts. President Rainey expressed appreciation, on behalf of the members, to Mr. Nicodemus for his very fine paper. JM -83 ATI-131 Minutes of the General Meeting - continued: Page -3- 7. The committee reports were given by the respective committee chairmen as listed below: Air Hygiene & Mfg. Committee - H.H. Walter, Chm. - Sales Promotion Committee - M.Q.Scowcroft, Chm. Technical Committee - J.W. Hawkins, Chm. Fiber Testing Committee - G.F.A. Brink, Chm. The full text of their reports is attached to these minutes. 8. President Rainey announced that the date of the next General Meeting would be June 6th and 7th, 1968, and it will be held at the REGENCY HYATT HOUSE, Atlanta, Ga. This is a fine new hotel that opened last June. It has received national publicity for its unusual construction and fine accommodations, and we are confident that A.T.I. members, and their wives, will enjoy their stay at the Regency Hyatt House I He announced also that the fall meeting of A.T.I. would be at the Hotel Hershey, Hershey, Pennsylvania, on October 3-4, 1968. 9. There being no further business to come before the meeting it recessed for luncheon, following which the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted. r MS 005643 PRODUCED m -83 MT-005049 ATI-131 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE Report of Funds January 9. 1968 Balance on Hand at Last Report (September 11, 1967)- General Fund Savings Fund Petty Cash Fund Receipts To"SavTngs Fund (Interest) To General Fund (Book Sales) $ 832.97 24808.34 38.77 / 573.32 76.70 $ 25680.08 650.02 Total On Hand and Received Disburs ements Legal Retainer (3 mos ending 11/30/67) 500.00 Legal Expense- (3 n M 11 " " ) 270,98 Secretary's salary ( 4 mos) 478.00 F.I.C.A. Tax (3rd Qtr 1967) 33.00 Secretary* s travel 250.00 Office rent (4 mos) 300.00 Revision of ASTM Specs.(Travel exp.) 69.25 Printing & Office Supplies 34.45 Stenographic (Labor) 22.00 Meeting expense (October 4-6,1967) 793.11 Telephone (4 mos) 135.28 Exhibit expense 129.20 Accountant (Caruso-Year ending 9/67) 300.00 Dues (I.H.F. and ASTM) 135.00 Dust Counting Equipment(Baiisch b Lomb) 4814.00 Petty Cash (Vouchers 328-347 incl.) 78.92 # 26330.10 MS 005644 MT-005050 Total Disbursements Balance On Hand January 9, 1968 Funds General Fund (Bank Statement of 1/9/68) Savings Fund (Interest to 12/31/67) Petty Cash Fund $ 498.17 17467.66 21.08 (*) $ 8343.19 $ 17986.91 Assets as of Jan.9.1938 Total Funds General Fund ' 498.17 Savings Fund 17467.66 Petty Cash on Hand . 21.08 Accts Receivable (Book Sales) 65.09 Accts Receivable (Dues for 1968) 9000.00 Postage on hand 10.33 Furniture & Equipment (Nominal Value) 1.00 $ 17986.91 PRODUCED -83 Liabilities (None) Total Assets $ 27063.33 Net Worth $ 27063.33 (*) Amounts transferred from Savings to General Fund were $2500.00 on 10/2/67; $600.00 on 12/l4/67;$4814.00 on 1/8/68. Respectfully submitted. H.E. Sunbury Asst. Treasured ATI-131 FIBRE PRODUCERS REPORT Mr. N.W. Hendry, Vice Prcsiaent and General Sales Manager,Canadian Johns-Manville Asbestos Limited, Asbestos Fibre Division, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada, reported for the Fibre Producers. Mr. Hendry commented first on business conditions, and said that 1967 was a pretty good year for fibre producers although a little below the exceptionally good year of 1966. Business was rather slow in England, and Western Europe has levelled off. By contrast Japan is i "booming" and Australia is also good. Spain and Italy are doing well, as is South America. The future situation in the U.S.A. is somewhat in doubt as the political situation, credit restrictions and labor problems could affect many major manufacturers adversely. Speaking of the Textile Fibres, Mr.Hendry pointed out that there has been a marked improvement in quality during the past ten years, the producers now have a great deal more knowledge of what constitutes a good textile fibre, and work to produce even better fibre will con tinue. He mentioned that demand for textile grades is quite strong. In comparing total tonnages of asbestos fibre(all grades) produced in Canada vs.Russia, the Canadian mines for year 1967 produced about 1,443,000 tons as against 1,670,000 in Russia. An annual production of 2,200,000 tons by 1970 is forecast for Russia. World production in 1967 was in the neighborhood of 4,300,000 tons. New mines, namely:- Reeves in Northern Ontario, Clinton Creek in Yukon Territory, Aktrovak and at Kiembi Kazakhastan in Russia, and one in Brazil will add to world production of asbestos fibres. The Brazilian mine is 200 or 300 miles north of Brasilia, and the production there is about 5,000 tons annually. In commenting on the Health Aspects of asbestos, Mr.Hendry referred to the fact that the Q.A.M.A. had established the Institute of Occupa tional and Environmental Health to conduct research into all facets of the production, manufacturing and use of asbestos and asbestos pro ducts. While the Q.A.M.A. has decided not to publish interim reports on research projects because they are not complete, there is no evidence of any risk to human health in exposure to, or use of manu factured products containing asbestos fibres. A great deal of research on the health aspects of asbestos is being conducted at many centers in C the world, to which the Canadian producers are lending their support. Adverse publicity on asbestos, has prompted Johns-Manville to get out a "Position Paper" in respect to effect of asbestos on Health, for the benefit of their own organization. While this is not for general pub lication, members of A.T.I. could probably get a copy by writing direct to President Burnett of Johns-Manville. In conclusion Mr. Hendry stated that his company, from present indica tions, would discontinue shipping asbestos fibre grades in loose jute bags due to the dusty condition resulting from this type of operation. Various types of bags can be substituted, such as multi-wall paper' or polyethylene, both of which are dust proof. February 9, 1968 N. W. Hendry pR0DUCED MS 005645 MT-005051 ATI-131 ASBESTOS TEXTILE ELECTRICAL INSULATIONS - PROPERTIES PRESENT AND FUTURE IMPORTANCE by Paul O. Nicodemus ANNUAL MEETING OF ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE Hotel Roosevelt, New York, N. Y. February 9, 1968 MS 005646 MT-005052 ATI-131 ASBESTOS TEXTILE ELECTRICAL INSULATIONS - PROPERTIES PRESENT AND FUTURE IMPORTANCE By P.O. Nicodemus............................. .......... General Electric Company Wire and Cable Department Lowell, Massachusetts Presented at Annual Meeting of Asbestos Textile Institute Hotel Roosevelt New York, N.Y. February 9, 1968 MS 005647 MT-005053 ATI-131 ASBESTOS TEXTILE ELECTRICAL IKSUIATIONS - PROPERTIES PRESENT AMD FUTURE IMPORTANCE Introduction There are many asbestiform (fiberous) minerals, but only one, chrysotile, is used for electrical insulation. This is a hydrated magnesium silicate which is most correctly expressed by the formula [JoH)4SiaoJ . The hydroxyl (OH) ions are loosely bound to the remainder of the molecule and are easily liberated by heat as water, which amounts to approximately 14$ of the total weight of the asbestos. The asbestos fibers, which are actually elongated crystals, when properly opened, range in length from three-quarters of an inch downward. They are soft, silky and very flexible, which allows them to be processed into a variety of textiles and papers. , Impurities in the crystal (fiber) structure and between the fibers are the rule, and not the exception. Of importance as electrical insulation are two types of impurities which occur between the fibers - magnetite and inorganic salts. Magnetite is a conductive iron oxide which occurs between and at the ends of the fibers in the form of spicules up to one twentieth of an inch in length. Although some of the magnetite is removed from the asbestos during the fiber opening operation, when present in the finished product, it affects the dielectric properties of the fibers. The amount present in the final product is an important basis for classifying asbestos products used for electrical insulations. MS 005648 MT-005054 ATI-131 Inorganic salts which may be present, are metallic chlorides and carbonates. While not generally present in more than trace amounts, the fiber from certain mines do contain measureable quantities. As these salts are usually hydroscopic in high humidities, they take up enough water to lower the volume resistivity of asbestos products containing them. Specification for Asbestos Textiles Used for Electrical Insulating Purposes The basic specification for all asbestos textiles used for electrical insulating purposes is ASTM D 2100. This specification has been accepted as the asbestos textile standard by all electrical industry standardizing agencies such as, U.L., NEMA, IFCEA, ATEE and USASI, as well as all U.S. Government agencies. . This specification classifies asbestos textiles on the basis of the amount of magnetite present (Types) and amount of asbestos fiber (Grades) in the finished product. Types The amount of magnetite present is measured by a magnetic analyzer and is expressed empirically as the magnetic rating (MR). The method is based on the principle of comparing the electromagnetic effect of an unknown sample of asbestos with the electromagnetic effect of a standard magaetite sample. Hie Types are based on the following magnetic ratings: Maximum Magnetic Rating (MR) II .75 IV 2.00 VI k.00 MS 005649 -2- MT-005055 ATI-131 The method for determining the magnetic rating (MR) is given in ASTM Method D 1118, Magnetic Rating of Asbestos Used for Electrical Purposes. Significance of Asbestos Textile Types 3be type of asbestos roughly defines the electrical characteristics of the textile. Generally, the higher the magnetic rating, the poorer the electrical properties of the material. The three types have the following intended application: Type II is intended for thin-wall primary wire insulation, as on magnet wire and pyrometer wire. Type IV is intended for heavy-wall primary insulation, as on asbestos fixture and appliance wire (UL Types AF and Al) and smokeless lead wire ("type A). Type VI is intended for use where the electrical properties of the asbestos textile is of minor importance, i.e., overall wire and cable wraps and braids or cable fillers. Grades The word "grade" as used in the asbestos textile industry, indicates a system of classification based on the percentage of asbestos by weight, in the finished product. The standard grades with the percentage of asbestos content for each grade are listed in Table I. . Grade Table I Percentage of Asbestos by Weight Underwriters A AA AAA AAAA 80 to 85 exclusive 85 to 90 " 90 to 95 " 95 to 99 " 99 to 100 inclusive -3- MS 005650 MT-005056 ' ... ; 4' ATI-131 \^/ Significance of Grades As the percentage of long fiber asbestos available is relatively low. as compared with the short fiber, they are used in the higher grades of asbestos textiles to improve processability and to impart strength for the desired serviceability to the end product. As the grades decrease in asbestos content, the shorter the average length of asbestos fiber used. In order to process these short asbestos fibers into textiles, and give them strength, long organic fibers, usually cotton or rayon, known as carrier fibers, are blended with the asbestos fibers prior to processing. The grade of asbestos textile used is largely dependent on the service temperature required of the insulation. Electrical Properties of Asbestos Insulations ' The effect of magnetite and mineral salts on the electrical properties of asbestos has been noted. Independent of these impurities, asbestos insulations have certain characteristics. The electrical properties of untreated asbestos insulations remain fairly constant regardless of temperature. The electrical properties of treated asbestos insulations are somewhat dependent on the electrical and/or thermal characteristics of the treating compound. Treated or untreated asbestos textile insulations in general, provide no better electrical insulations than an air space of equivalent thickness, and vary with the relative humidity of the air. -h - S 00565J MT-005057 ATI-131 ft i The volume resistivity of chrysotile fiber varies from about 500 megohm inches for good chrysotile, under dry conditions, to less them .01 megohm inch for poor chrysotile at 90$ relative humidity. * The dielectric strength of asbestos textile insulations will vary from- about 75 volts per mil for Type II asbestos insulations thoroughly impregnated with wax-like materials, at low humidities, to less them 30 volts per mil for untreated and paint- or varnish-impregnated Type IV insulations at 90$ relative humidity. This is not true, however, of asbestos papers which, when saturated and surface coated with resins, give dielectric strength in excess of 300 volts per mil. Asbestos Insulation at Elevated Temperatures There are three inherent factors which have an important bearing upon the serviceability of asbestos insulations.at elevated temperature. 1. The percentage of asbestos in the insulation. ' 2. The type of compound used to saturate and/or finish the insulation. 3. The design and construction of both the asbestos textile being used and the insulating system. At temperatures above 250F, in the presence of air, any organic-carrier fiber or reinforcing strands present, rapidly oxidizes to water and carbon * Testing of Asbestos Fibers Dr. J.W. Axelson, Johns-Manville Corp. Asbestos Textile Institute Meeting October 8, 1965 MS 005652 -$- MT-005058 y y.y- ;a'- y y v- 'y v-:---' y-.yyy yJ - ' y. -. i".' ' ;;y^ . ry'; . ^.v.',i 9 ` ' . ' : . . .'' ' /. ATI-131 >mmt' dioxide. While this reduces the physical properties of the lower grades of asbestos textile, it does not affect the electrical properties except during the short time the organic fibers are oxidizing or burning off. The higher the temperature, the shorter is the time the electrical properties are affected. ; This is not true, however, if the asbestos is enclosed in a manner which will prevent the complete oxidation of the organic fibers. In this case, the organic fibers deteriorate to carbonaceous matter which decreases the electrical properties of the insulation proportional to the amount of organic fibers present, lowering both the dielectric strength and volume resistivity. At temperatures above 400F, asbestos begins to loose water of hydration. This gradually lowers the physical properties, i.e., tensile strength and/or abrasion resistance, until a temperature of 900F is reached, then the physical properties decrease rapidly. This loss of water of hydration will vary somewhat with the origin and grade of fiber. The loss of water of hydration at various times and temperature for a Canadian chrysotile fiber, Grade 4M12, is given in Table II, compiled by JM Research, 19^1. After one hour at l800F, all the water of crystallizationis lost (approximately lU$) and although the asbestos retains its fiberous form, the tensile strength and/or abrasion resistance approaches zero. . In general, the higher the asbestos content, the higher the temperature the asbestos will withstand. The effect of long term heat aging on the physical properties at various temperatures is given in Table III. -6 - 005652 MT-005059 PERCENTAGE WATER OF CRYSTALLIZATION LOST BY HEATING CANADIAN CHRYSOTILE ASBESTOS FIBER, GRADE 4ML2, AT VARIOUS TEMPERATURES AND PERIODS___________ AIL131 H (D oooo co co c cc o . oc o oo ooo o oo oo ooi-* h-* H-* *-* 1--* >-* I--* O' Ul p Ul M Q VC sj Ov Ui p cc a cc ec n 53 o n3 3 0(0 01 ft C n c i 3 -* e- e* e-- e-* o o o oib <B p p p ui Ul Ul Ul Ul M e- e- 3a b oo oO M SJ P -* av Ul vC si 00 p O' e- c o(B M ui e- c K> Ul M VC Sl Ul av si VO CO rr M 3 eti o I (0 i-l O' 1-- f* e- o o oUl Ul Ul Ul e* p ro h- h- o09 sj Ul Ul ^4 i-- ov VO 00 09 ov O' M vC si M VC Ul H-* si vC Ul 00 rr Ho 3 O O J 3 a H* H IB O ft a CO ui e- Ul CJ ooVO Ul Ul NJ UI h* Ul Ul -* eM Ul h" p h* VO ! MM oo bb sj s4 o oa 00 p M o -4 Ul o e(B o* 3 CO CO (B (0 g e-* 3 3 ft H o 3 || eP e- e-* *>* P- o o oUl Ul Ul M p M NJ p- o00 Ul p Ov p vC M Ul VO OV si p <s| Ul Ul Ul vC Ul "4 p N1 VC h- o oUl N> p Ul M e* p Ov O' I-* M Ov vC Ul VC vO p e- OV GO Ul ur orf n> o 3" vC C* ew e- e** Ul Ul M p . Ul M e- oo 3 n oUl Ul ^4 00 M Ul Ui o o osi VO Ul M Ul vC s4 O' ov O' CO rrj 33 I-- e-1 oUl N1 * Ui Ul M e-* *-* oo oO' Ul p vC M O' oN1 p vC sj Ov Ul vC > H M 00 2 O 1-- P-- oUl Ul 00 Ul N1 M h- a o o o oO' o oUl CO Ul ui p N1 M av vC M e- c O' a u > oUl Ul Ul ON Ul M >-* e- sj O' >* Ul Vi p vC Ul OV oU 00 O' M sj Ui M Ul N1 p P"* m c 1-- - Ul Ul Ul 00 p M oe- 3- p b bO *>4 V4 NO . Ov vC Ul 00 00 oc s4 p 09 00 OV vC Ul p n CO )-* J--* o o oUl p M h- H- b b si oUl Ul M -- VC s4 vC ui vC M Ul ui Ul p if f* eUl Ul Ul M oe-* ~ o l- O' o bUl si o *sj vC vC 00 op vC ui Ul Ul M GO h- e- o oUl M OV Ul M e* Ul b Ul oUl p Ul e- si vC Ov o o MS 00565400 M Ul Sl si _1 7 MT-005060 ATI-131 L _L 1A tn Cvi EFFECT OF LONG-TIME HEAT AGING ON TENSILE 1A on CVI I 3 < Si < s> - H oi on-4- ir\ 8 m CO < % w 2 S CMO 8 OS M VO < 1 t ___________________________________r \ .-- - < in on OJ H \r\ -CT CM CO ec*. Vu3 Id Vi &e T g8 Sz i V'7 f > * ;' TT oo CO VO T w on CVJ T o 04 MS 005655 aouBcvsfsavi uofsuiq.v -lo/pcre _ fl _ apisuaji jo uof^aa^ajj ^.oso ja<j MT-005061 ATI-131 While it is impossible to give definite temperatures that the various grades of asbestos textiles will safely stand, Table IV, gives the limiting temperatures at which the various grades are generally used, based on retention of physical properties. Grade Temperature Underwriters A AA AAA AAAA 450F 550F 600F 750F 900F Table IV / Max. amount of organic reinforcing strand and/or carrier fiber allowed. 20$ 15$ 10$ 5$ l* The electrical properties of untreated asbestos insulations at these temperatures remain fairly constant and saturated asbestos insulations are dependent on the electrical and thermal properties of the saturating compound used. Where physical properties are not important, as in low-voltage pyrometer wires insulated with untreated, felted. Grade AAAA asbestos and quartz fiber braid, or with felted Grade AAAA asbestos saturated with special compounded metallic oxides combined with silicates or phosphates have been used for temperatures in excess of 1500#F. At these temperatures, the electrical properties of the asbestos is roughly equivalent to silicate clays. Other Properties of Asbestos Textiles 1. Radiation resistance Asbestos has exceptionally good resistance to nuclear radiation and will withstand an integrated epithermal neutron flux of approximately 1030 NVT -9- MS 005656 MT-005062 ATI-131 before significant structural changes occur.** 2. Saturating Characteristics of Asbestos a) As the water of crystallization of asbestos exists as negative hydroxyl (OH") ions, the fibers are wet most readily by water and polar solvents. Sat urating compounds should therefore be dissolved in water or in polar solvents. b) Paradoxically, the asbestos fibers carry a positive electrical charge, so pigment particles in treating compounds should be negatively charged so they will cling to the asbestos fibers. c) Ihe refractive index of asbestos fibers is 1.50 to 1.55* 13iis is also the refractive index of the solids of many asbestos saturating varnishes. On thin-walled insulations, as asbestos-insulated magnet wire, this results in transparent spots called "shiners" in the insulation where the conductor can be seen. Although these transparent spots are usually as thick as the remainder of the insulation and as good electrically, visually it appears as though there is no insulation at these spots. For this reason, treating compounds used for thin-walled asbestos wire insulation, usually contain finely ground pigments to minimize the incidence of these "shiners". 3. Fungus Resistance While asbestos fibers are fungus resistant, cotton or rayon carrier fibers and reinforcing strands, if present, are subject to fungus attack. Such insul ations may be made fungus resistant by incorporating a fungicide in treating ** Handbook of Asbestos Textiles Third Edition, page 33 - 10 MS 005657 MT-005063 ATI-131 V--/ compounds or by the use of cellulose acetate, nylon or polyester carrier fibers and any of these plus glass as reinforcing strands. Present Uses of Asbestos Textiles as Electrical Insulation Wire and Cable Insulation By far the largest users of asbestos textiles for electrical insulation are the wire and cable manufacturers. This industry uses almost, if not all, of the asbestos lap produced; a large percentage of the roving (either as roving or as fillers) and large quantities of yarn. In addition to these textiles, the industry uses a large portion of the non-woven asbestos tapes. Lap is the asbestos textile used in the largest poundage. This product, either alone or in combination with other insulating materials, is used as the insulation for a wide variety of wires and cables. Ihe lap is carded onto wires up to approximately one inch in diameter from sample carding machines in the form of an asbestos felt. After wrapping . around the wire, the felt may be treated with a wide variety of compounds, depending on the end use of the wire. A list of the standard wires, which account for the large majority of lap being used, with the insulating materials and treating compounds used, the maximum temperature and voltage ratings, and principle uses are given in Table V. Two nonstandard wires are also included in this table. MS 005658 11 MT-005064 ASBESTOS INSULATED WIRE S b x S 38 a(t V i aa aa \\ 3 ft -04 9 f0ffttt -4 0 * 35 X fl 1 a X0s4 3 4t4f X 2: v0 3> a 23 s! ?! 3* H* 62 a to u ft VX 3 9: 8 1| 844 2X g! b 9 2A - 4a4 a X 8 a 2 3 a 1 a $* 3 SX a w 44 fat 3 x 95 * H 9 b uWisa !* 1! .: 32 a 13 3 a 2 2 1 3 as 3S i3 2 3 O3a 8a 39 1 ill iSiX ft X > > > SI St g > | a a a | 1 58 4X> -X4 J* W *2 244 3 a *1 tO *4 ra *2 8a sa *a 31 > 1 i 3 a 4aa4 ba fOt f8t fat 5a b i 2 4* a 23 8.3 13 1X a6 >1 Hi 44 *4 44 If! pa a aXa a 8 ffct. 1 a 2 1 fat 9 u is & 52 28 H X0 fl icKft > ba 3 t ff3tt 0a3 ofl 44 ft 4. >1-2 'Qoft ta&i t-5 > 1 S 3 <fxt a a0 a ft X b 0 Xa fftt a1 ba 2 at 3* 2 1 ba a 0s3 s2 >> I S<n 1 2| 1g a U0-44"V k ft f0ftt 3k k 4 a i 0i >1 ' 2c ?. a *| 0a a fil | d a a ft 5 | o 3*4 1 a a <81 c0 4a4 1a sc 0 < fXt 5 fi > a a *a0 2a --s> ~aX 3| a IS 2 Is t* 44 ab f0t4 44 3| "d 5 9 s0c40i4 a 3 *0 ^4 ! b a' 28 28 "9 jl ft r *i.SCI f3t -T* aa 03 0 ab 434 | a 88 ~I 1.2 -- 2 8. ft a 44 *11 aO a --a aa a ab 112 3 8 Cqd -38 82 a 8C4 21 X3 --34 aa -*ab344 W0ab 20 2 2a *11 t a X a eeo X0 X1. su tr KlI i~i A *e6 TX 3a fat o < i o a ft *M4 x - a s| 18 a u to 52 <O > 44 M5 fl 8 3. 2! -4 a a 4*44 U1 a a* ft 3 12 5 _ a 23 28 3* si ft a< ci a 3 J 44 sa >a a 544 a 4fa4t Xa < a. aa 55C 28, if* ab II? >x --3 484 S 0a fat -V4 Sa* =1 u Sft b f4t4 . 2a 0aa 4fa4t aX $X aa Ilf 3b2i -0O 1-a -a4 44 a a1 - 22 1 > ft w 3> a t3 > ft a -- i: ^2 u l|i Ii 0 .xc aa 4 ) 2ftSXS ill a x ft P 3U *a3 X0 2 a a 0a a Xb 3 ?a s ab S3 0V fti ft sj ? 0 2 5 3 2.5 | 8 Ja O u9 i ffatt <fat A"ua wax t3 < A 3S Si <2. #? 2 <c <s << < -'12 - t Qw e i: Xa _____ U ATI-131 iV? MS 005659 65 MT-005065 ATI-131 The wires produced In the largest amounts are the Type AF and Type AI wires. These account for almost as much lap usage as all of the other types of wire combined. Two or more conductor cords and cables are made from many of the above wires, often employing asbestos fillers and braids. A cord which uses a considerable amount of lap is the so called "heater cord" Type HPD. In this cord., untreated lap or roving is used over either a cured or uncured rubber insulation to physically separate the twisted single conductors and as a thermal insulation where the cord is joined to an electrically heated appliance. On single wires with diameters in excess of approximately one inch (usually referred to as cables) where lap cannot be used, asbestos roving and asbestos paper tapes are used, either alone or in combination with other insulating materials. The wires produced in the large sizes are usually Type AVA or Type AVL cables. Notice that for the standard wires, the highest temperature rating is 200C, although low voltage thermocouple wires are used in excess of 800#C. Other Insulations Competing With Asbestos Now let us look at the insulating materials which have or are. replacing asbestos wire and cable insulations. Most of these wires have Underwriters' laboratories, Inc., approval, or are made to military specifications. The most important single wires and cables in this class are listed in Table VI. With the exception of the high-temperature aircraft, wires are arranged roughly in chronological order with respect to the dates when commercially introduced, beginning in the early 19^0's. - 13 - MS 005660 MT-005066 WIRE AMD CABLE RBPIACING ASBESTOS INSULATED TYPES- sli ifa X * 1foa s t33 ma3 3 5a <9 O* s n# fa 1 li 3S3 ** 3 a. 4 3 sa 5o u * iHs 45 3 S< B< 1I uu a*A o <*> II II Isis * a 3 3 a iat 83 aa *8 ** g tl T3 1 ti !. :i k. * I 8 33*J d 1 fl t* 4fa a %3 oa 43 S5 33 8. iat a(S a, 3 v A a E hi V hi CO E - Ik MS 005661 WIT-005067 ATI-131 The first material to challenge asbestos as a high-temperature insulating material was fiberglass. By the early 19401s, continuous filament fiberglass yarns were used for the manufacture of thin cloth and tapes which could be used in place of asbestos cloth and tapes. It was next used as exterior braids over high-temperature wire and cable insulations as asbestos or silicone rubber. In some cases, varnished glass braids replaced asbestos braids formerly used. Next came fiberglass-insulated magnet wire. This double wrapped fiberglass insulation has almost completely replaced asbestos-insulated magnet wire. Although untreated fiberglass has almost no abrasion resistance, this deficiency has been overcome to a considerable extent by treating the fiber glass insulating materials with tough high-temperature varnishes. While not normally considered a high-temperature insulation, the next material to make an inroad on asbestos wire insulation was neoprene. This material was approved by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., as the insulation for a new type of "heater cord" designated as Type HPN. This is a parallel cord, insulated with neoprene or Hypalon, which has and will continue to be used in place of the HPD cord containing asbestos. It has the same ratings as HFD cord, 90C and 300 volts. It is now being used on most small electrically heated appliances where there is no excessive heat at the appliance terminals, such as: toasters, warming trays, coffee makers, etc. HPN cord has the added advantage of being less expensive than the HPD cord. ` Two other high-temperature insulating materials introduced in the Late 1940' were polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), also known by the trade name of Teflon, and silicone rubber. - 15 - MS 005662 MT-005068 ATI-131 PTFE, introduced in the early 1940's, as a skived tape, has good electrical properties, excellent moisture resistance and is good for continuous use up to 250C. It was first used in combination with both asbestos and fiberglass. Later a method of extruding it directly on conductors was developed. Extruded, unfused tapes, which could be wrapped on wire, and then fused, were also made I' available. Wires insulated with PTFE found immediate use as special high-temperature hook-up, aircraft, thermocouple wires, coaxial cables, and control cables. Its inherent high cost has limited its use for wires and cables. It is, however, still being used in combination with asbestos and fiberglass for high-temperature aircraft, thermocouple and appliance lead wires. Introduced at about the same time as PTFE was another high-temperature wire and cable insulation - silicone rubber. Its growth in this field has also been slow because of its high cost. During the 1950's, Underwriters Laboratories; Inc., listed several types of silicone rubber fixture and appliance wires, i.e., Type SF fixture wire. As the price of silicone rubber decreases, its use will increase. It is now being used in many places where asbestos insulated wires were formerly used, because of its superior electrical properties, especially at high humidities. The approval by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., of Type TBS Switchboard wire in 1956 was the next important inroad on asbestos wire insulations. As can be seen from Table VI, the insulation of this wire is quite similar to Type TA Switchboard wire, with one important difference, there is no asbestos between the primary - 16 - Ms00$663 MT-005069 ATI-131 extruded insulation and the cotton braid. It has the same ratings as Type TA wire, 90C and 600 volts. As would be expected, customers started using this wire at the expense of Type TA wire. In 1953 > the General Electric Co., introduced a new wire and cable insul ation - Vulkene - a chemically cross-linked polyethylene. The cross-linking changes the polyethylene from a thermoplastic material which becomes soft and finally melts with increasing temperatures, to a thermosetting material which does not melt at elevated temperatures. This material has the excellent insulating qualities of polyethylene combined with higher temperature service ability. Its excellent insulating properties are maintained under conditions of high relative humidities at elevated temperatures. Since its introduction, many types of Vulkene insulated wires have been approved by the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. Several of these wires will further curtail the use of asbestos insulations. They are: - 1. Type SIS Switchboard. This wire consists of a flame resistant extruded cross-linked polyethylene insulation which requires no braid. This wire has the same ratings as Types TA and TBS Switch board wires and is replacing both of these products. 2. A cross-linked polyethylene insulated motor lead wire having ratings of I25C and 600 volts. This wire is replacing asbestos- and fiberglass insulated wires. - 17 - MS 005664 MT-005070 ATI-131 3. The wire that will probably cause the greatest replacement of asbestos as an insulating material is the recently Underwriters' laboratories, Inc., approved 150C - 300 volt appliance wire. Thi3 wire consists of a primary insulation of cross-linked polyethylene over which is applied a thin wall of felted asbestos saturated with a heat-, and flame resistant compound. Note that this wire is similar to asbestos-insuiated Type AI wire but has a temperature rating 25C higher. While this wire has limited approval for specific applications, it will probably replace a considerable amount of the present type AI wire. In addition to these Vulkene insulated wires and cables, GE recently introduced new Vulkaflex apparatus and motor lead cable. This cable has a rating of 130C at voltages up to 5000 volts. This cable is insulated with EPR., one of the new heat resistant synthetic rubbers. It will probably replace some of the type AVA wires. Other wire and cable manufacturers are now producing or will produce these types of wires within the next few years. Another class of recently introduced wire insulations are the new aromatic polyamides and polyimides. They are being used as wire enamels and for making yarns, cloth, woven-tape, and film-tapes. - In several respects the "hottest" high-temperature wire insulations at the present time are the polyimide-film tapes coated with the copolymer of "fluorinated ethylene and propylene" (FEP). These tapes can be wrapped on a conductor and fused. The wire may then be finished with a color coating of FEP, applied from a suspension. - 18 - MS 005665 MT-005071 ATI-131 This insulation is used for the newest type aircraft wire covered by MIL-W-8138I. The wire is rated at 200C and 600 volts. The insulation thickness is either 7 or 12 mils, depending on the type. Wire made with these tapes has excellent electrical properties. While the above developments made serious dents in the asbestos used for wire and cable insulations, the use of these new wires tended to stabilize and the increased production of Type AF, AI and several other types of wire during the early 1960's, led to complacency on the part of the asbestos processors. Statements to the effect that asbestos would always maintain or expand its position in the wire and cable insulating field, were common. This complacency was partially justified, for each year, the sale of asbestos laps, rovings, yarns and paper tapes to the wire and cable industry increased. However, if the relative rate of production of the HPN, SF and TBS Types of wire to the increase in production of the asbestos insulated wires were examined, it would have been noted that the production of the former types were increasing at a much faster rate than were the old stand-bys as Types AF, AI, TA, and HPD, and this trend is continuing. In 1961, asbestos insulated wires accounted for 2.6$ of the total wire and cable sales dollar. In 1967* it accounted for only 1.9$ of the total sales dollar. Between 1961 and 1967, the total wire and cable sales dollar - 19 MS 005666 ATI-131 volume increased 90$, while the sale of asbestos-insulated wires increased only 45$, only half as much growth as the wire and cable industry as a whole. Now lets look at asbestos textiles used for electrical insulating purposes other than wire and cable. These are the tapes, cloth, and sleeving. The products used in the greatest quantities are the woven tapes, known in the asbestos industry / . as "decimal" tapes, as their thickness is measured in decimal portions of an inch as opposed to commercial tapes where thickness is measured in fractional portions of an inch. In the electrical industry they are known as listing. These tapes have a wide variety of uses. Type II tapes are used as the primary insulation for certain types of magnet wire and bus bar insulation. Type IV tapes have the highest and most diversified usage. Their principle uses are for secondary insulation, for end turns of large size magnet wire, and for coil wrapping. Asbestos cloths, Types II and IV, are usually impregnated with varnishes, phenolic, eopxy, and silicone, and are used as high-temperature slot insulations for motors and generators. They are also used as high-temperature, abrasionresistant panel insulations for various uses. . Although not an asbestos textile, the importance of asbestos paper as elec trical insulation should be mentioned. In tape form, impregnated with resinous materials, they are used as insulations for large-size cables and some magnet wire insulation for transformers. Its greatest use, however, is for laminated composite molded insulations, high-temperature (200C) panel and molded insulations for various uses. on MS 005667 IMT-005073 ATI-131 What materials have or are replacing these asbestos products? Woven fiberglass tapes and cloth have been used to some extent, but due to the superior abrasion resistance of the asbestos materials, this has been limited. In fact, in some instances where glass textiles were used, asbestos is again being specified. I ' Tapes and cloth, made with a combination of fiberglass and asbestos yarns, are finding increased usage. The advantage of this combination is the high strength of the glass and the abrasion resistance of the asbestos. Teflon in tape or sheet form may not be considered a competitive material for asbestos papers, but is a high temperature plastic which is widely used as electrical insulation. As with wire insulations, the new polyamide and polyimide tapes, cloth, and particularly paper, are beginning to be used for specialized applications. While this paper is at present much more expensive than asbestos paper, it is finding specialized uses as turn, layer, and barrier insulation on dry-type transformers. It can be bonded in place by pretreatment with a partially cured ("B" stage) polyimide coating. A similar paper is used for wrapping coils, thus eliminating a varnish treatment. These materials are rated-up to 220C. Dollar values are not available for asbestos textiles used for electrical insulations other than wire and cable. It is believed that there has not been the sharp downward trend which has occured in that industry. 21 - MS 005668 MT-005074 41,, > ATI-131 Now we have seen the insulating materials which are gradually but surely replacing asbestos insulation. What is being done about it? To survive, an industry must keep up with new developments. Table VI lists eighteen basic single-conductor wires and cables, developed roughly within the past 25 years. About half of these have been developed in the past ten years. Now look at Table V. How many new asbestos-insulated wires have been developed within the last 25 years? The answer is none, as all of these wire designs are over 30 years old. How many new products have been developed by the asbestos textile industry as new or improved electrical insulating materials during this time? How many products employing asbestos electrical insulation in place of other materials have been introduced during this period? The answer is very few. During the 19^0's, thin asbestos papers and tapes were introduced, which have found considerable use as electrical insulations, but this is not a textile. The only really new development in this field is the very recently developed fine cut asbestos yarns. These will find many uses in the electrical insulating field. Can it replace fiberglass braids, cloth, and tape? Only if it is pursued in an aggressive manner. Not Just by showing the yarns, tapes, and cloth, but by making, or having made end-use products. Show where and how it is better. Compare technical data. Show the end product to the processors, and also to the end-product users. Make him want it. Until you can sell the end-use product, you will not sell the yarn. MS 005669 -22- ^nT-005075 ATI-131 After examining the many materials which are making inroads on asbestos insulations, can the statement still be made that asbestos will at least maintain its present position as an electrical insulation? It is entirely up to the asbestos processors. It will be true only if they do "as best as" they know how in two areas; development and marketing. 23 - MS 00S670 MT-005076 ATI-131 Minutes ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE Air Hygiene and Manufacturing Committee February 8, 1968 Roosevelt Hotel New York, N.Y. Attended: Members: H.H. Walter, Chairman C.L. Sheckler L.E. Moody A.C. Link Dr. J . H. Wolfsie L.C. Williams American Asbestos Textile Corp. - Johns-Manville Products, Corp. - H.K.Porter, Inc. - Uni-Royal, Inc. - Uni-Royal, Inc. - Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. Absent: ' R.B. Smith H.M. Willingham K.W. Nelson - Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. - Uni-Royal, Inc. - American Smelting & Refining Visitors:Dr. L.J. Cralley R. Hindmarch R. Slocomb J.W. Brown - U.S. Dept, of Health, Education & Welfare - Johns-Manville Products, Corp. .- Bausch & Lomb - Bausch & Lomb Bausch & Lomb Automatic Dust Counter The Bausch & Lomb Dust Counter - Model 40-2 was demonstrated to the committee by Robert Slocomb, Product Engineer of Bausch & Lomb. R. Hindmarch reported that some tests had been conducted with the instrument at the J.M. plant in Manville, New Jersey and comparisons had been made with test results obtained with the Midget Impinger. Comparative studies have shown that the results are on the same level; but that a conclusive correlation between the two methods has not yet been established. The instrument was turned over to L.C. Williams, Raybestos-Manhattan, with the understanding that it will be passed on to another member company at the next meeting. The companies using the instrument will attempt to establish a correlation with the Midget Impinger and submit their findings to Dr. L.J. Cralley. Bausch & Lomb will also participate in this program. Environmental Health Survey Dr. L.J. Cralley reported on a meeting with the American Conf erence of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. Dust Control MS 005671 The committee suggests that the Board of Governors consider the advisability of wet weaving to eliminate excess dust during the operation as well as in the use of the end product. MT-005077 produced JM - 03 v/` ATI-131 i Minutes - Air Hygiene and Manufacturing Committee cont. Page -2Various other methods to reduce dust during the manufacturing process were discussed. The committee adjourned to attend a special meeting held by the Board of Governors to hear Dr. Cralley's report on the continuation and the progress of his environmental health study. H.H. Walter Chairman C MS 005672 produced JM - 83 MT-005078 ATI-131 i' Page -1 . Minutes ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE Sales Promotion Committee February 8, 1968 Hotel Roosevelt - New York City Attending this meeting were Messrs. J.L. Rainey and J.W. Christenbury ( of American Asbestos Textile Corporation, N.L.A. Martucci and Alexan der Kuzmuk of Garlock, Inc., E.A. Schuman of Johns-Manville Corp., J.L.Mitchell of Tallman-McCluskey Fabrics Company, R.P. Clark of Uniroyal, Inc., P.Jay Fiocken,(Legal counsel), H.E.Sunbury,(Secretary), and M.Q. Scowcroft of Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. Efforts to place the display cabinet owned by the Institute have now been exhausted. Raybestos-Manhattan offered to store the cabinets pending completion of their new office building in Manheim, Pennsyl vania where it will eventually be placed in their lobby. The committee voted to accept the offer and the matter was turned over to the Board of Governors for further action. - At the meeting'held in Hilton Head, S.C. last October the committee discussed a proposal presented to. it by the Edward W.Robotham Company for an advertising program aimed at promoting the use of asbestos textiles in a general rather than a specific end product usage as an effort to combat the intrusion of alternate materials in many of our traditional fields. Between that meeting and the meeting held February 8th, generally discouraging reports came back from most member com panies. Because of the lukewarm reception at top management level it was voted to shelve the program temporarily. However, it was recorded that most of the members of the committee felt that there was genuine merit in the program and that it should not be permanently set aside. The purchasing policies of the Government procurement program was discussed in detail. Rather than have legal counsel pursue the matter in an attempt to influence them to adjust this policy, it was agreed that the committee assign two members to visit the D.S.A. in Columbus, . Ohio in an attempt to educate ourselves as to the reasons for these purchasing policies and to attempt to obtain relief from them. R.P. Clark of Uniroyal, Inc. and M.Q. Scowcrof t of Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. r were assigned this task. A full report will be submitted to the committee following the call at Columbus and prior to the next meeting. A detailed discussion was held concerning the hazards involved in the processing and use of asbestos textiles and the affect of adverse publicity concerning asbestos in the market place. While the subject of Health Hazards is of proper concern to the Sales Promotion Committee it was felt that anything we might do at this time in the form of attempting to set industry standards on what might be called "Dust Free" or "Lint Free" fabrics would introduce far more problems than benefits for the Industry. Information had reached members of the Institute that the U.S.Navy had eliminated the use of asbestos cloth as insulation aboard Naval MS 005673 MT-005079 produced JM - 83 ... ATI-131 Page -2ships. This was thoroughly investigated and found to be entirely false. But it has been learned that one private shipyard has eliminated asbestos and replaced it with glass cloth in at least one popular style of cloth. Members agreed that a stepped up and con tinuing program of contacting the Navy Department in Washington is . worth our efforts. Competition from Japanese cloth in the United States was also dis cussed in detail. It was suggested that Japanese cloth does not approach the quality cf fabrics manufactured by member companies particularly in relation to their flame resistant characteristics and we are working up data to use as ammunition in this area. A specific application of rubber coated asbestos sleeving accused of being the culprit in a corrosion problem with air-frame manu facturers was discussed. No specific action was taken since it was understood that a member company was fighting this substitution with its own active task force. Respectfully submitted, M. Q. Scowcroft, Chairman MS 005674 PRODUCED JM - 83 NIT-005080 ATI-131 Minutes Page -1- Asbestos Textile Institute Technical Committee Meeting February 7, 1968 The meeting was held at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. IN ATTENDANCE: Phil Rogers G.E. Houghton D.T. Austin Wm. Maaskant D.F. Quealy Ed Morris J.D. McCluer P.0. Nicodemus George Harris Paul Smith John Hawkins SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: J ohns-Manville Garlock, Inc. Uniroyal, Inc. American Asbestos Textile Corp. American Asbestos Textile Corp. U.S. Rubber Co. H.K. Porter Co. General Electric Co. H.K. Porter Co., Inc. ASTM Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. ASTM D 1061: The asbestos lap specification was completed at this meeting. The Editorial Committee of ASTM suggested several changes in format which were not acceptable to the Technical Committee. Other minor changes were incorporated into D 1061 and this speci fication will be published in October without further changes. ASTM D 628: This tubular sleeving method as presently published covers Test Methods only. The sections pertaining to test methods have been completely rewritten. It was decided that in addition to test methods that this method would also include specifications and tolerances. These additional sections will be incorporated into the method after consideration by the committee. The Technical Committee met briefly with the Fiber Testing Committee to hear their report on the Round Robin test series on magnetic rating recently completed by that committee. These tests considered asbestos fibers only. A joint session was held between ASTM Committee A-4 and the Technical Committee on February 8. Mr. Nicodemus acted as chairman and matters of mutual interest were discussed. A Round Robin test will be con ducted on the magnetic rating of asbestos products - lap, roving, yarn, tape, and cloth. It was also decided that when these tests are complete the specification on magnetic rating would be written up to specify the Turner Analyzer as the preferred method, and the Mapes as an alternate. The other remaining method to be revised is the Heat Aging Specification. produced JM - 83 MS 005675 MT-005081 Minutes Page -2- ' Asbestos Textile Institute Technical Committee Meeting December 14th, 15th, 1967 The meeting was held at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. IN ATTENDANCE: Irving Barnett J. D. McCluer Tex Austin Wm. Maaskant H. E. Sunbury Paul Smith John Hawkins - Johns-Manville - H. K. Porter Co. - Uniroyal, Inc. - American Asbestos Textile Corp. - Asbestos Textile Institute - ASTM - Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED; ASTM D 1061: The 1st Draft of the Asbestos Lap Specification was reviewed. Suggestions by Mr. Nicodemus of General Electric were considered. 2nd Draft was completed and submitted to the Editorial Committee of ASTM. ASTM D 628: The 1st Draft of the. Test Methods for Tubular Sleeving (woven and braided) was started. This was not completed and was to be considered during the February meeting. MIL-I-15349C: This specification on Thermal Insulation Tape was reviewed and weight changes acceptable for the amosite and chryso- tile types were submitted to the Government. Proposed Aluminized Herringbone Cloth: The proposed specification was reviewed and it is essentially the same as MIL-C-82249A except for the Neoprene backing. Suggestions were submitted to Natick for review. JWH: ch John VY. Hawkins Chairman of the Technical Committee MS 005676 MT-005082 ATI-131 Page (1) of (2) MINUTES OF THE ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE FIBRETSSTING COMMITTEE MEETING ~~8'TB FEBRUARY. 1968 LOCATION; Room E, Mezzanine Floor The Roosevelt Hotel, New York, N.Y. PRESENT; Members; G.F.A. Brink, Chairman - Asbestos Corporation Limited D.E. Childers - H.K. Porter Company, Inc. R.J. Dodds-Hebron - Bell Asbestos Mines Limited B. Lincoln - Turner & Newall Limited W.C. Streib - Johns-Manville Corporation T.T. Tigert - Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Lin&-ted J.P. Wronski - Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. Visitors; C.H. Schoch W.H. Smith - Bti ell A!! sbestos Mines tl Limited II BUSINESS; 1. The outcome of the Magnetic Rating Round Robin on three asbestos fiber samples at different laboratory locations and the con clusions based on the statistical analyses of the results were reviewed with members of the Technical Committee (6), Mr. Paul 0. Nicodemus, Chairman of Subcommittee A-4, ASTM Committee D-13, and other affiliated ASTM members (3) present, as follows: 1.1 Metallic influence can have a drastic result on the Mapes test, however, if the test is run correctly and the equipment zeroed properly, the influence of metallics can be overcome. - Note 1 - During the course of discussion, it was pointed out that, due to differences in construction, it was not always possible to zero all models of the Mapes apparatus in the presence of metallic influence. 1.2 The continuing F x C interaction leads to the conclusion that fiber sampling and/or fiber conditioning is an important procedural technique to be improved in all magnetic rating tests. 1.3 From the Round Robin, there is no major evidence of superiority of T. & N. over the Mapes Test from a reproducibility stand point between companies. The advantages of the T. & N., how ever, are ease of operation, less susceptibility to magnetic Influence, and its initial cost. 2. The recommendations of the joint session were as follows: _ 2.1 That the ASTM Magnetic Rating Test Method be rewritten indi cating a preference for the T.& N. apparatus and retaining Procedure "A" of the present ASTM D-1118 procedure as an alternativ e. MS 005677 MT-005083 PRODUCED JM - ATI-131 Page (2) of (2) 2.2 That the custody of the remaining standard magnetite Sample No. 29(a), or equivalent reference standards, now in the possession of Mr. Paul Nicodemus be -transferred to ATI for safe keeping; and that the Fibre Testing Committee take action to acquire a supply of suitable iron oxide for the preparation of calibra tion standards and arrange for its dispensation through the ATI J&ecutive Secretary in the future (This recommendation was subsequently approved by the ATI Board of Governors). 2.3 That the Technical Committee, in conjunction with Subcommittee A-4, ASTM Committee D-13 members interested, organize a Round Robin to investigate the performance and reproducibility of the T.& N. apparatus for the testing of textile products before the new Magnetic Rating Test Method is finalized (Round Robin to include the laboratories involved in the recent Fibre Testing Committee's Round Robin plus other ATI member companies interested). 2.4 That the Fibre Testing Committee carry out some exploratory testing with a natural crudy fiber to investigate the effect of the sampling procedure on the reproducibility of the Magnetic Rating Test (Three member companies indicated their desire to participate in this study). 3. Interest was rejuvenated in a test method for determining the undesirable rock and spicular content of spinning fibres (Two laboratories indicated that they were currently considering suitable approaches to this particular problem). 4. Recent activities of the QAMA Technical and ASTM D-30 Committees (Subcommittee III) of interest to ATI were briefly reviewed. 5. New Business.- The chairman indicated that an agenda would be mailed out one month in advance of the next meeting to stimulate interest in the Fibre Testing Committee's activities; and to assist in guiding its future program to best meet the require ments of ATI. G.F.A. Brink, Chairman ATI Fibre Testing Committee MS 005678 MT-005084 JM - 83 Form No. 9200 mATI-131 INTER-ORGANIZATION COMMUNICATION RAYBESTOS-MANHATTAH, Ine. No. 6S-66 ASBESTOS TEXTILE DIVISIO: T0 Mr . S. R. Z iumia rman, Jr. ATTENTION ' SUBJECT Dala ................ 2. .F.ebnua.ry. .1.9 6S United State5 Laval Department Washington, D. C. Pear Mr. Zimmerman: Reference our conversation regarding the fact that Turner Brothers had heard the rumor that glass cloth was going to bo specified by United States Kavy to the exclusion of asbestos cloth, I went to Washington on this natter January 30th and 31st. A few days before I left I called Mr. William Winblad, the Vice President of Jolms-Manvilla who has been covering Washington for Johns-Manville for the last thirty years. I mentioned the problem to him and he had one of his specialists, a Mr. II. Vincent Reynolds, also go over his Washington contacts to determine if there was any merit in this rumor. Before I left for Washington, Mr, Reynolds told me that he could find no evidence of glass cloth being speci fied rather than asbestos cloth. On Tuesday we had lunch with Mr. Carl Gnam of the Miscellaneous Metals 0 Minerals Division o the Departmont of Commerce . Mr. Gnnm is responsible for the stockpiling of asbestos fiber for the Govern ment and is familiar with everyone in the llavy Department' who has anything to do with asbestos insulation. Mr. Gnam assured me that, as far as he was concerned, this rumor was not valid as glass cloth could always be used for pipe lagging if it contained less than 2% treatment and he had not.heard of any change of attitude of tho Kavy. Mr. Shirey and I then contacted the following personnel in the Kavy Department and, for a matter of record, I am going, to list their room numbers and telephone numbers: Mr. William Shetterlv, Code 634C4, Room 3214 Mr. H. P. Walter, Room 4714, Phone 64919 ' Mr. A1 Munkreis, j'toon 3730, Phone 61010 Mr. Munkreis is in the insulation section ar.d is vary familiar with our specifications Ik told tie that he knew of no switch in spocifications from asbestos to glass c.lofch and he would be in a position to know if this had taken place. He indicated that asbestos cloth per se as pipe lagging was going to be handled by Mr. J. Puglisi in the office of Mr. Leon Birnbaum, but that Mr, Puglisi was presently in.a meotirg which would tie him uo for the afternoon and he war. also leaving the next day on an assignment. Mr. Munkreis said that possibl; it would not do any good to contact Mr. Puglisi as he had only been on the job three days and knew nothing about asbestos cloth. This PRODUCED MS 005679 iMuiTt-005085 JM - 83 Page '2 ATI-131 seems to have been standard operating procedure for the Navy for the last thirty years that I have contacted them as it seems to be "taboo" to have anybody handle a product which lie knows anything at all about. .f I also tried to contact the head of the cable section of the Navy Department and found that the two gentlemen responsible for this section were on a trip. For the matter of record though, Mr. T. Acosta is the head of the cable section and his assistant is Mr. D. Weiner. They are located in Room 4716, telephone number 617S7. ( I do believe that I got the real answer to our problem when I called on Hr. F. D. Rupprecht of Armstrong Contracting b Supply in Haiti-" more. This company does a tremendous amount of shipyard work and . Navy work in insulating vessels at Bethlehem Steel, Sparrows Point, Maryland. I asked Mr. Rupprecht about glass versus asbestos and he said that the contractor at all times has been able to use glass cloth as lagging, but that his company would never use anything but asbestos. The reason for this is that the people who are doing the insulation work are at an extremely high hourly rate and thej' can tear asbestos cloth by hand very readily before they wrap it around the steam line. Glass cloth v/ill not tear properly at all and would have to be cut and, with the high wage rates, Mr. Rupprecht said this would not be economically' feasible. I would assume that with, the information we got at the Navy Depart ment, and also from Mr. Rupprecht, that possibly this rumor is not correct. JOHN A. BRO'i/N, JR. sac cc: M. Q. Scowcroft B, E. Shirey c PRODUCED JM -83 MT-005086 iXhu CO-\(iKKSS 1st Skssion* rv*-i. ^,- ]N THE HOUSE OT JIKPlIICSENTATIVES t, IW.7Skitkmihj: I . Mr. l'.vnr.x inlriiilu.-t'd (lie following [till; whii-li w:i~ tvIVnvd t (lie (\n- . mil (tv uu Itilerslalf :i id Foreign ('ummciiv ' A BILL - Tv promote tlic -safety, of workers engaged in making asbestos produets for shipment in commerce, and for other pnqmses.' 1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Bcprcsenta- 2 tices of the United States of America in Conyress assembled, o ' ` SH'lUT TITLK 4 - S Kerri ox 1.-This Act may be cited as the "Asbestos 5- Workers! Health Proicciion Act*'. .' c : . DKFiMTioNs Si:c. 2. As used in this Act-- Produced -83 8- (1) The term "Secretary" -means 'thc' ^c^rctarv of . rj9JTcnltli, Education, and Welfare. 10 J (2) The term "ctimnicreeM means commerce {A} 'be11 .tween'any Stale and any point outside thcreoT or (Tl) be- ' MS 00S681 MT-005087 r-?. .. \V-1 ' . v\ OT33J 4 ' ' ... > 1 tween points in the same State, Imt through any point outside * 9 thereof. * -- ' ,' . ' ' ' i rg. ', . . ---- . 3 (*.)) The term "State" includes the District of Columbia 4 rand the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. . 5 {4) Tlie term "asbestos product" means asbestos or any * g article made in whole or in part of asbestos. fj . (5) Tlie term "person" means an individual, partner- g :ship, corporation, association, or other form of business 9 enterprise. 10 BULKS AND BKGI7LATIOXS 11 Sec. 3. (a) Xot later than one year after the date of 12 enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prescribe and pub- 13 lisli in the Federal Register rules and regulations for the 14 protection, of the health of persons handling asbestos or 15 asbestos products or engaged in the manufacturing of such 16 -products.' including..(1) miles and regulations for the labeling 17 of asbestos products so as to fully inform handlers and ulii- * 18 mate-users' ot sueli pmdneN of llie hc.-ilfh Imy.-uVk Of such t- `4. . .' a;- 19 products-and any measures which should be taken with ; ' "V; ' - ; vr-. 20 respect thereto and - ('2) .standards establishing limits on the 21 number Of particles of asbestos which may lie hi suspension in 22 ^b.i*..?.i.lr.l..i7...;i.d.i/.^.J..y..>.ll.P.M.P.t.K.!..................... CEO .i*. .. -V ' -,i- ,23a^'ilit'-riiles^iud rr^'n^wi<ra#rfenbcd ' >r~34' jjairsnahl insh'bseeiTihrv^j'^^'^ds section, the Secretary is ' - Jife O'1" JTjrnbUitins, iiieliuTintc S##ggiiiSISS*-^- 's#-- - - - .''-r--'MS 005682 WIT-005088 "ATI-.13.1 "9 - < . . %. ' - . 1 rules and, regulations for the making and maintenance of 2 records:,- ns may 1)6 nccossaiy for tlic administration and - . . ' 3 enforcement of this Act. ' ' ' ' : . . 4 " ' INSPECTION ~ - - 5 Sec. 4. (a) l1or purposes of enforcing tliis Act, officers 6 and employees of tlie Department of Health, Education, and 7 Welfare designated by the Secretary, upon presenting appro-' 3 priate credentials and a written notice to the person owning, 9 operating, or in charge of any place where any asbestos or 10 asbestos product is held for introduction into commerce or 11 after such introduction arc authorized (1) to enter such 32 p];iCC at reasonable times, and to inspect such place and 12 cany ont such tests as may be necessary to determine con- ' fortuity with standards prescribed pursuant to section 3 of 15 this Act. Such inspection and testing shall in all cases be 15 carried out at reasonable times, within reasonable limits, 17 and in a reasonable manner. ' :'' . '. is (h) Upon Completion of any inspection carried out pur- - If) snant to subsection (a), .the ofiiecr or employee making it. 20 - before leaving the premises *>hall give to the, person to whom ; . .... . 21 ^notice Avas presented pursuant to such subseHmnlA-report in . "?~i-.-t 22 writingselling forth ;ui v eoiuhtnms or ]traoJtt<?f!;\vjiu;u are nt - ...x. :&C:-<*mi ^dlatioif of ^tandaHlsArnio^^ ' jr. --*> -24. suarit to this Act. A copv of such report shall he sent -promptly to the MS 005683 MT-005089 ATI-131 '' ` IM-'OIHIUTKI* ACTS wr ' . __Sk('. 5. No person <*n.rn<r(*tl in tin* business of refining or selling asbestos, or-or ninnufnduring or -soiling asbestos 4 products. for iutrodueti n info commerce shall violalo any 5 rule or regulation prescribed by the Secretary pursuant to 6 section 3 of this Ad. .. 7 Kxroi;cE^ri:NT 8 Skc. H. (a) If tlie Secretary, after reasonable notice and 9 opportunity for a hearing, determines that, any person is 10 violating section 5 of (hi-: Act. he shall issue an order requir .11 ing such person to cease and desist from continuing sncli vio 12 lation within such tilin' as niny be specified in >ueli order, but 13 in no event less (ban thirty days from receipt of notice of such 14 order by such person. '. 15 {)>) Any person required by.mi order of the Secretary i ' 16 to cease and desist from violation `of any Midi standards, 17 rules, or regulations may obtain judicial review of-such order 36 by filing a petition lor review, within sixiy daysaficr service 19 of >uqh order, in the Coiled States oujl of appeals oil her 20 for (be circuit in which sudi per>on resides or has bis prin 21 cipal place of business or for any-circuit imwhidi-the vida22 tion is found to have occurred, or in tlieTiqted Spites Court '*>*> of Appeals for the ThsjrietPf Colund'iu Circuit. A copy -of; .24 ihc .petition shall forthwith 1-e trausmiiUd 'by the.clerk, of tlnMouri to }jie Secrdarv or to auv ofHt-cr designated by him : MS 005684 MT-005090 1 for that- purpose awl to the Attorney General, and thereupon 2 the Secretary shall certify and file in the court flirongh the - * ____ * . *.' ' 3 Attorney General the record of the proceedings iipon which 4 the order is based, as provided in section 2112 of title 28.. *> .United States Code. '? ? -^ ' G (e) Upon the filing of such petition, such court shall . * 7 liavc jurisdiction of the proceeding (which jurisdiction shall 3 upon the filing of the record he exclusive) and shall have 9 power to affirm' the order of the Secretary, or to set it- aside 1G in who]e or in .part, temporarily or permanently, and to enforce such .order to the extent that It is affirmed, and to 12 issue such orders pendente litc as in its judgment are ncces- 13 sary to prevent injury to the public.-The commencement of * . * 11. proceedings under this paragraph shall not, unless specifi- 1^' rally ordered by the court,-operate as a stay of the Rccre- fS . tary s order. . . ; - ' 1^ (d) Xo objection to the order of the Secretary shall he ; cowulered In' tin* , court unless such -objection' was iirircd 1G .-before the Secretary or imlrs* there were reasonable ground' 20 for .failure so to do. Tlie fmdiugs of the Seerelarv as to the ^1 .facts, if supported by substantial evidence on fhedreord con* ' sidcred as a whole, shall he .conclusive, lu^|^i^^urC.toT aLniiifti' shown, .may 'remand Mite to dlicKSeorelary 'dor the taVuig of additional evidence in vnrh manner and Tf f-4tpou such terms-and conditions as the court may deem proper. fSpB MT-005091 -1 in whi'rli event the Sceretarv luav make .new' ur jimdifutl 2- findings and shall fil> such findings (which, if supported hv - 3 substantial evidence ot: the record considered as a whole, . . ' .: .. 4 shall he conclusive), and his recommendation, if any. for the 5 modification of setting aside of his original order, with the 6 return of such additional evidence. . ' 7 (c) The judgment of the court: a dinning t>r setting aside. 8. in whole or in part, any order under' this subsection shall he . 9 final, subject to' review by the Supreme Court of flic United TO States upon certiorari or certification as provided in section T1 1254 of title 28, United States Code. T2 (f) (1) Any person who violates a cease and desist T3 order of the Secretary after it has become final and while. ^ sncli order is in cITcet, shall forfeit and pay to the United ^ States a .civil penalty of $5,000 for each violation, which shall accrue to the United Slates and may he recovered in a civil suit in the name of the. United States brought in ^9 the. district where siuh pcr>on lias his principal office or in ' ^ any-district in which he, does business. Uaehseparate viola- "9 lion of such an order or failure to file such a report shall fli # . ' ' * 1)0 ;i sopnnifo ofTouxj, r.vtvpl # ' "-fy'- .'y- lit ilie vm>I:j.Imhi . ... . .-lltrough cejifinning Taihu-fvJi) obey n final Oordt'r (;f the. .. ' * ; U- - Ur r^A^<`eretaiy ;aejj;'cla5UVrf>wuiuwah*fe;-cC's'uch0f:u(ure'>haU...!v -k PRODUCED <* ^ adeemed a sepanrte ofienseh TIie Secretary may, upon nppli- ^ mitigate any forfeiture pianiih'd / MS 005686 MT-005092 ATI-131 4 7 3 for lit litis pnrne.TaJill, itl>'l ic s!;111 have null orilV-to de- 2 (ermine the fads upon all si rh applications. : 3 . (!') It s!:all he the duty of-the various I'nited Stales 4 attorneys,' under the direetijii of the Attorney Cleneral of 5 the United Stall's, to pros'cut e for;the recovery of such O' forfeitures. ' :' MS 005687 MT-005093 k tr--.?'* ATI-131 Minutes BOARD 0? GOVERNOR'S MEETING Asbestos Textile Institute June 6, 1968 - 3:00 P.H. The Regency Hyatt House, Atlanta, Ga. In attendance: J.L. Rainey - American Asbestos Textile Corp. E.A. Schuman - Johns-Manville Corp. . J.A. Brovin,Jr. - Raybestos-Manhattan,Inc. J.L. Mitchell - Tallman-McCluskey Fabrics Company L.E, Moody - H.K. Porter Company,Inc, P.Jay Flocken, Legal Counsel - Cadwalader,ickersham & Taft H.H. Sunbury - Secretary,A.T.I. Absent: R.P. Clark - Uniroyal,Inc. (Due to illness) G.P. V/iess - Garlock Inc. ( Due to company business) Guests: Dr. L.J. Cralley - U.3. Public Health Service -JKHHi-;; Minutes 1. President Rainey called the meeting to order at 3:00 P.H., and stated that R.P. Clark of Uniroyal,Inc., was unable to attend due to being in the hospital suffering from what appeared to be a sudden attack of kidney stone. Also, that Garlock Inc., did not have either Mr. G.P. V/iess or Hr. Alex Kuzmuk present as both were tied up with a company wide meeting during the current week. 2. The regular order of business was changed for the convenience of Dr. Cralley, U.S.P.H.Service, who had been specially invited to attend this meeting by President Rainey., for the purpose of reporting on the present status of the Environmental Health Study and associated matters of great importance to our industry. Dr. Cralley exhibited a copy of a paper entitled "Characterization and Solubility of Metals Associated with Asbestos Fibers". This paper was presented May 13-18, 1968 at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference. Discussed procedures followed in obtaining data for the above paper. Found that solubility of various metals varied greatly, and oxides were not soluble in serum. Stated that talcum powders contain "fibrous" materials and metals, and it is believed that these can cause formation of ferruginous bodies in the lungs. Discussed tests to determine asbestos particles in air due to disintegration of brake linings (in England) and said that little evidence was found to support some statements that had been made to the effect that abraded particles from brakelinings were a con siderable source of such "asbestos particles". Said advance orders for the new publication "Industrial Hygiene Highlights" Volume I, are excellent. Five thousand copies will be printed, but only two or three thoudand will be bound to begin with, balance being held unbound. Availability - late July. MS 005688 WIT-005094 PRODUCED JM -83 ATI-131 Minutes, Board of Governor's meeting- continued: Page -2- Environmental Study: Work is proceeding with the collecting of background data on individuals employed in the industry. This will be broken down into years of service, where they worked (plant area) health.record, etc. They micro-film the employee records, Noi* working in the Beryllium -industry, and will go thru the asbestos textile industry soon, then other asbestos industries. In a year he expects that they will have more to talk about from data that has been accumulated by that time. Amount of money available is somewhat uncertain at the present time. The introduction of the Federal Health ; Safety Bill, H.R. U4.8I6, should have a favorable effect,if it becomes law, on the operations of the Health,Education and Welfare Dept, In response to a question concerning the establishment.of standards. Dr. Cralley said that his group would furnish data on which safety standards would be based as set up by a special board tinder the Occupational Safety and-Health .Act of 1968. Mr. Rainey asked if any conclusions as-to "safe limits" of dust counts had been reached as yet. Dr. Cralley said "No", not enough data was yet available, but said they did hope that in time they would have enough. Said that if, for example, the standard was set as lot/ as 2.5 MPP.CF, a lot- of "outside air" would have to be cleaned up, as frequently outside air is 3*0 MPPCF or greater in dust content. Also, he pointed out that in the area of even 50 HPPCF it is difficult to measure accurately and say definitely that data is correct. Dr. Cralley said that the Bausch k Lomb Dust Counting Equipment purchased recently by the Institute for use of it's members will prove to be very valuable to our industry. ' President Rainey thanked Dr. Cralley for attending this meeting, expressing appreciation on behalf of the Institute and Board. 3. The minutes of the last meeting were presented for reading. On motion made by Mr. Brown, seconded by Hr. Schuman, it was voted to omit the reading. !(.. The Financial Report was presented by the Secretary. On motion made by Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Moody, it v/as voted unanimously to accept the report, and same is made a part of these minutes. 5. President Rainey advised the Board that Mr. N.L.A. Martucci, Treasurer of A.T.I., had written the Secretary under date of May 15, 1968 requesting that his resignation be presented to pDfiniirfH the Board of Governors at this meeting, stating that his new IwL/UOj-L/ duties with Garlock Inc. made his presence at future meetings 1SUI ~ 83 unpredictable. . Mr. Schuman moved that the resignation ba accepted with sincere regret. This motion was seconded by iir. Mitchell, and so voted. The Secretary is to advise Mr. Martucci of this action. After some discussion it was decided not to elect a nex^ Treasurer until the annual meeting next October. Meanwhile the Vice President is authorized to sign checks, where two signatures are required, should any emergency develop. MS 005689 MT-005095 ATI-131 Minutes of the Board of Governor's Meeting - continued: Page -3 6* President Rainey appointed Mr. J.A, Browm, Jr.,as Chairman of the nominating Committee, to present a slate of officers at the next meeting of the Board of Governors to be held October 3# 1968. The normal two-year terms for all officers expire at that time. 7. Mr. Rainey reported that the subject of imports of Japanese asbestos textiles into the U.S.A. had been discussed extensively at the Sales Committee meeting earlier that day, and any further discussion at this meeting would be omitted. (*) 8. Hr. Brown stated that Raybestos-Manhattan.Inc., would attempt to supply a speaker for our October 4^, 1968 General Meeting (on Friday morning) at Hotel Hershey, Hershey,Pa. 9. The Secretary exhibited copy of two different pamphlets sent him from the "Asbestos Information Committee", 10 Wardour St., London,England. These are entitled: "Asbestos - Safety and Control" and the other: "Problems Arising From the Use of Asbestos". It was suggested that the Secretary start these two pamphlets on a round of Board members, 10. Suggestions were asked as to location for the A.T.I. meeting in June 1969. Mr, Schuman suggested Seaview Country Club in Absecon,N.J. Mr. Moody suggested Bretton Woods,H.H. 11. The Secretary stated that he had received a letter, dated May 28, 1968, from Mr. J.A. Bettes,Jr., a former president of the Institute, suggesting that the Institute pay honor to Miss Edith M. Cox, who retired on March 31*1968 as Editor of Asbestos Maga zine, after completing more than 50 years of service in the asbestos industry. Mr. Bettes suggested that an excellent idea would be to invite Miss Cox to the A.T.I. meeting at Hotel Hershey next October, and present her with a plaque or watch, and pay her expenses. After considerable discussion Mr. Mitchell moved that Miss Cox be invited to attend the General Meeting to be held on Friday morning, October at Hotel Hershey, that we pay her expenses in connection with her attendance, and that we give her a "verbal tribute" at that time. This motion was seconded by Mr. J.A. Brown, and so voted. An invitation is to be sent Miss Cox. 12. There being no further business to come before this meeting it was duly adjourned. c Respectfully 8Ubnitted,p^Q^yQQ J! - (#) Following the meeting Mr. Rainey instructed the Secretary to ask the Technical Committee to arrange for "Round Robin" tests on Japanese Cloth to compare its quality with that made in USA, Our Sale# Promotion Conmiittee had made the request this be done, in the hope that it could be proven that the imported cloth was of inferior quality. The Chairman of the Technical Committee has agreed to proceed with the round robin tests. H.E.S. MS 005690 MT-005096 ATI-131 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE Board of Governors Heating June 6, 1968 - 3;00 PH - Regency Hyatt House, Atlanta,Ga. Agenda: Call to Order - John L. Rainey, President Introductions Dr. L.J. Cralley, U.S.P.H.S., Environmental Health Program Minutes of the last meeting Financial Report Resignation of ATI Treasurer, N.L.A. Martucci Appointment of Chairman of Nominating Committee (a) Canvasses member companies to determine who will represent each member on the Board of Governors for the coming year. (b) Presents slate of officers for election at the October meeting* (c) Suggests appointments for Chairmen of four working committees. Note: All officers - President, Vice President, and Treasurer, end their usual two-year term in October i960. All four of the committee chairmen have served only one year, and it is hoped that they will agree to continue. U.S.A. imports of Japanese-made asbestos textiles. Literature received from the "Asbestos Information Committee" ( 10 Wardour St., London, England) (1) Pamphlet entitled "Asbestos - Safety and Control" (2) Pamphlet entitled "Problems Arising from the Use of Asbestos" Speaker for the October,1968 meeting. As authorized at the last meeting, a new typewriter was purchased for the ATI office. This is a "Royal",Model 4U0-11,Manual, Serial No. 8838568. Cost 260.00 plus *7.80 tax, total $267.80. - Location for future meetings: October 3-14-, 1968 - Hotel Hershey, Hershey,Pa. (Firm) February 6-7, 1969 - Grand Hotel, Point Clear, Ala.(near Mobile)(Firm) June 5-6, 1969 - Open - Suggestions welcomed October 9-10, 1969 - The Carolina, Pinehurst, N.C. (Firm) This will be our 25th Anniversary. Other business Adjournment MS 005691 MT-005097 ATI-131 MINUTES - BOARD OF GOVERNORS' MEETING - June 6, 1968 ' The Regency Hyatt House, Atlanta, Georgia f"' - ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE In Attendance: J. L. Rainey, American Asbestos Textile Corporation E. A. Schuman - Johns-Manville Corporation J. A. Brown, Jr. - Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. J. L. Mitchell - Tallman-McCluskey Fabrics Company L. E. Moody - H. K. Porter Company, Inc. 1 P. J. Flocken, Legal Counsel - Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft H. E. Sunbury - Secretary, ATI A r' Page 1, paragraph 2: The regular order or business was changed for the convenience of Dr. Cralley, U.S.P.H. Service, who had been specially invited to attend this meeting by President Rainey, for thepurpose of c() reporting on the present status of the Environmental Health Study and associated matters of great importance to our industry'. Dr. Cralley exhibited a copy of a paper entitled "Charac terization and Solubility of Metals Associated with Asbestos Fibers". This paper was presented May 13-18, 1968, at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference. Discussed procedures followed in obtaining data for the above paper. ffonAmJejadarara Found that solubility of various metals varied greatly, and oxides were not soluble in serum. . Stated that talcum powders contain "fibrous" materials and metals, and it is believed that these can cause formation of ferruginous bodies in the lungs. Discussed tests to determine asbestos particles in air due to disintegration of brake linings (in England) and said that little evidence was found to support some statements that had been made to the effect that abraded particles from brake linings were a considerable source of such "asbes tos particles". Said advance orders for the new publication "Industrial Hygiene Highlights" Volume I, are excellent. Five thousand copies will be printed, but only two or three thousand will be bound to begin with, balance being held unbound. Availability - late July. Environmental Study: Work is proceeding with the collecting of background data on individuals employed in the industry. This will be broken down into years of service, where they worked (plant area) health record, etc. They microfilm the employee records. Now working in the Beryllium industry, and will go thru the asbestos textile industry soon, then other asbestos indus- ' tries. In a year he expects that they will have more to talk about from data that has been accumulated by that time. Amount of money available is somewhat uncertain at the present time. The introduction of the Federal Health & Safety Bill, H.R. 14816, should have a favorable effect, if it becomes law, on the opera tions of the Health, Education and Welfare Department. MS 005692 MT-005098 .. ATI-131 Page 2 - Minutes - Board of Governors' Meeting - 6/6/68 Asbestos Textile Institute In response to a question concerning the establishment of stan dards, Dr. Cralley said that his group would furnish data on which safety standards would be based as set up by a special board under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1968. Mr. Rainey asked if any conclusions as to "safe limits" of dust counts had been reached as yet. Dr. Cralley said "No", not enough data was yet available, but said they did hope that in time they would have enough. Said that if, for example, the standard was set as low as 2.5 MPPCF, a lot of "outside air" would have to be cleaned up, as frequently outside air is 3.0 MPPCF or greater in dust content. Also, he pointed out that in the area of even 5.0 MPPCF it is difficult to measure accurately and say definitely that data is correct. . Dr. Cralley said that the Bausch & Lomb Dust Counting Equip ment purchased recently by the Institute for use of its' members will prove to be very valuable to our industry. Page 3, paragraph 9: The Secretary exhibited copy of two different pamphlets sent him from the Asbestos Information Committee, 10 Wardour Street, Lon don, England. These are entitled: "Asbestos - Safety and Control and the other: "Problems Arising From the Use of Asbestos". It was suggested that the Secretary srart these two pamphlets on a round of Board members. MS 005693 MT-005099 ATI-131 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE --FOUNDED 1M4-- GENERAL MEETING MS 005694 PRODUCED JM-83 MT-005100 ATI-131 . ASBESTOS TEXTILE. INSTITUTE President ----- ------------ J.L. Rainey Vice President ---- E.A. Schuman Treasurer ---------------- N.L.A* Martucci Exec. Sec'y--------- -- H.E. Sunbury Legal Counsel ------- -- P.Jay Plocken J.A. J.L. BOARD OF GOVERNORS J.L. Rainey, Chairman Brown,Jr., R.P. Clark, L.S. Moody Mitchell, E.A. Schuman, G.P. Wiess A.C. W.C. AIR HYGIENE & MFG. COMMITTEE H.H. Walter, Chairman Link, L.E. Moody, K.W. Nelson Seeds, C.L. Sheckler, R.B. Smith L.C. Williams, H.M. Willingham TECHNICAL COMMITTEE J.W. Hawkins, Chairman D.T. Austin,Jr., G.S. Houghton, J.D. McCluer Wm. Maaskant, E,A, Morris, D.F. Quealy SALES PROMOTION COMMITTEE . M.'.t. Scowcroft, Chairman J.A. Brown,Jr.,J.W, Christenbury,R.P. Clark A. iCuzrauk, J.L. Mitchell, J.L, Rainey E.A. Schuman FIBER TESTING COMMITTEE G.F.A. Brink, Chairman I.Barnett,D.E. Childers, R. Dodds-Hebron E.A. Farrell, J.W. Hawkins, 3. Lincoln W.C. Streib, T.T. Tigert, J.P. Wronski FIBRE COMMITTEE M.P.Carson, J.D. cHristian, N.W. Hendry M.J. Messel, W. N.Oughtred, F.P. Smith Wm.J.W. Smith MS 005695 JM - S3 MT-005101 ATI-131 AS3S3T0S TEXTILE INSTITUTE GENERAL MEETING Agenda June 7 1968 Call to Order - 9:30 AM - J.L. Rainey,Pres, Introductions Minutes of the last meeting Financial Report Legal Counsel Report - P.Jay Flocken Fibre Producers Report - Wm.J.W. Smith (*) Talk: - THE ACCELERATION OF TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY or How to take a Giant Step Without Saying "May I?" , by Dr. G.R. Cuthbertson, UNIR0YAL,Inc. Committee Reports Air Hygiene & Hfg. - H.H. Walter, Chairman Sales Promotion - M.Q,. Scowcroft, Chairman Technical - J.W. Hawkins, Chairman Fiber Testing - G.F.A. Brink, Chairman Other business Reception - 12:00 Noon, Luncheon - 12:30 PM ( Spanish Suite) Adjournment (*-) Director,Vice Pres. 8e Gen. Sales Mgr. BELL ASBESTOS MINES LIMITED ' Thetford Mines,P.Q,.,Canada MS 005696 produced JM - S3 MT-005102 ATI-131 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE JUNE - 1968 Meeting Place: The REGENCY HYATT pOUSE, 265 Peachtree St., ATLANTA, GA. Wednesday, June 5. 1968 Registration Technical Coram. Meeting - 1:00 pm (*) Social Hour - 6:00 pm (Spanish Suite) Thursday, June 6, 1968 Committee meetings - 9:00 am to 5^00 pm (-*) 3oard of Governors meeting - 3^00 pm (*) Social Hour - 6:00 pm (Spanish Suite) Friday, June 7, 1968 GENERAL MEETING - 9:30 AM -(Grecian Suite) Reception - 12 Noon, Luncheon - 12:30 pm (Spanish Suite) Adjournment Note: Ladies are invited to Social Hours, also the Reception & Luncheon on Friday. {*) Location of Committee Meetings will be posted. Spanish.and Grecian Suites are located on the Terrace Level. MS 005697 PRODUCED JM - 83 MT-005103 ATI-131 Abcub the Speaker: Dr. G.R. Cuthbertson is Technical Director of the Fiber and Textile Division,UNIRQYAL, Inc. He received his A.3. in Chemistry from the William Jewell College in Liberty, Mo., and his A.M. and Ph.D. degrees from Harvard University. \ ' Dr. Cuthbertson began his career with Uniroyal 32 years ago. Starting as a Research Chemist he served in its Tire Division in various capacities including Factory Mana ger. Production Manager, Director of Research and Development, and Vice President 3c Gen eral Manager. About five years ago Uniroyal decided to transfer full responsibility for research and development on tire.cord from Tire Division to the Textile Division - also to embark on a multi-million dollar program for the production of synthetic fiber. Dr. Cuthbertson was entrusted with the responsibility for directing this program, as lire 11 as the continuing research and ' development work on tire cord. Lastex yarns, asbestos, and other textile products. ` Dr. Cuthbertson is listed in "Who's Who in America" and in "American Men of Science". He has been a member of the American Chem ical Society for the past 25 years. In 1965 the William Jewell College honored him with a Doctor of Laws Degree. Dr. and Mrs Cuthbertson live in Columbia,S.C. They have three children.and five grand children.His office is at the Uniroyal Textile Research Center, Winnsboro, S.C. . MS 005698 produced JM - 83 MT-005104 ATI-131 ROSTER ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE P. 0. Box 239, Pompton Lakes, N. J. 07442 $ .$ $ $ AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE CORP. Norristown, Pa. GARLOCK INC. Palmyra, New York JOHNS-MANVILLE CORPORATION New York, N. Y. H. K. PORTER CO. INC. Charlotte, N. C. RAYBESTOS-MANHATTAN, INC. Manheim, Pa. TALLMAN-McCLUSKEY FABRICS CO. St. Louis, Mo. - UNIROYAL, INC. New York, N. Y. ASBESTOS CORPORATION, LTD. Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada BELL ASBESTOS MINES, LTD. Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada BRITISH BELTING AND ASBESTOS, LTD. Cleckheaton, Yorkshire, England CASSIAR ASBESTOS CORP., LTD. Toronto, Canada HILADOS Y TEJIDOS DE ASBESTO, S. A. Toluca, Mexico LAKE ASBESTOS OF QUEBEC, LTD. Black Lake, Quebec, Canada SOCIETE ANONYME FRANCAISE DU FERODO Paris, France TURNER BROTHERS ASBESTOS CO., LTD. Rochdale, England - . - MS 005699 PRQP!!CT0 JIM - 83 r^T-005105 ATI-131 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE Minutes - GENERAL MEETING - June 7, 1968 The Regency Hyatt House, Atlanta, Ga. In Attendance: AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE CORP. J..L, Rainey J.W. Christenbury D.P. Quealy H.H. Walter GARLOCK Inc, G.E. Houghton JOHNS-HANVILLE CORP. jfe.A. Schuinan ASBESTOS CORPORATION LIFTED G.F.A. Brink P.E. Leclerc BELL ASBESTOS MINES LIMITED Vfin. J.W. Smith W.H. Smith CASSIAR ASBESTOS CORP, LTD. J.G. Berry T.T. Tigert . H.K. PORTER COMPANY.Inc. LAKE ASBESTOS OF QUEBEC LTD. t.E. Moody C.E. Stiefken J.D. McCluer TURNER BROS. ASBESTOS CO. LTD. RAYBEST0S-MANHATTA1T, Inc. W.H. Deckman Jr.A. Brown,Jr M.Q. Scowcroft J.W. Hawkins CADWALADER .WICIpSRSHAI-I & TAFT P.JAY Flocken (Legal Counsel) L.C. Williams Dr. E.P. Stefl A.S.T.M. P.J. Smith TALLMAN-MeCLUSKEY FABRICS CO. J.L. Mitchell U.S, Public Health Service Dr. L.J. Cralley UNIROYAL.Inc. Dr. G.R. Cuthbertson ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE A.C. Link E.A. Morris H.E. Sunbury (Secretary) H.M. Willingham GUESTS Dr. G.C. Holroyd - Uniroyal,Inc. Marion Smith ------- Uniroyal,Inc. MSOS7oo Earl Wells -------------- Uniroyal,Inc. P.A. Meyer ------------- Nicolet Industries,Inc. J.K. Whittaker ----- Nicolet Industries,Inc. In addition, approximately thirteen wives of members were present at Social Hours and at the luncheon on Friday noon, June 7hni!r PRODUCED Minutes JM -83 1. President Rainey called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.H. and asked each person to stand and identify himself and his company. He expressed particular appreciation that Dr,E.P, Stefl, Vice President of Raybestos-lianhattan, Inc., was in attendance. Also welcomed to the meeting were: Dr. G.R, Cuthbertson, Dr.G.C. Holroyd, Earl Wells and Marion Smith, all from Uniroyal,Inc.; and Messers P.A, Meyer and J.K. Whittaker of Nicolet Industries,Inc. MT-005106 ATI-131 Minutes of the General Meeting - continued: Page -2 2. The minutes of the last meeting were presented for reading. It was moved by Mr. J.vv. Christenbury that the reading be omitted. This motion was seconded by Mr. E.n. Schuman. So voted. 3. The Financial Report was presented by the Secretary. Mr. J.A. Brown,Jr. moved that it be accepted, and Mr. G.E. Houghton seconded the motion. It was so voted. The report is attached MS 005701 5. The Fibre Producer's Report was given by Mr. Wm.J.U. Smith, Director, Vice President & General Sales ilanager of Bell Asbestos Mines Limited. - Mr. Smith said, commenting on the overall sales picture for asbestos fibres (all grades), that 1966 was a "good year", 1967 was slightly less, and that 1968 is moving toward the 1966 level based on year-to-date figures. Further, that the sales of spinning fibre grades are in step with the overall picture. _ _ -X In Europe, events of the past few weeks in France and other count- rys, may have an adverse effect on progress, although there is still considerable optimism there. In England, a more hesitant view is taken. In Japan, which he visited a few weeks earlier, Mr. Smith found that a good start has been made, and they should have a good year even if money gets "tight" as some fear may occur later this year. PRODUCED m ` S3 MT-005107 ATI-131 Minutes of the General Meeting - continued: Page -3- 6. President Rainey introduced Dr. G.R. Cuthbertson, Technical Director of the Fiber and Textile Division, UNIROYAL,Inc., and expressed our pleasure at his Willingness to be our main speaker at this meeting. Dr. Cuthbertson's talk, entitled - "The ACCELERATION OF TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY" or How to take a Giant Step Without Saying "May I?11, was most constructive and of great interest to a most appreciative audience. We are indebted to Dr. Cuthbertson for supplying copies of his talk for inclusion with these minutes. president Rainey thanked Dr. Cuthbertson on behalf of the Institute and it's mambers. 7. The committee reports were given by the respective committee chairmen as listed below: Air Hygiene cc Mfg. Committee - H.H* Walter, Chairman Sales Promotion Committee - M.Q,. Scowcroft, Chairman Technical Committee - J.W. Hawkins, Chairman Fiber Testing Committee - G.F.A. Brink, Chairman The full text of their reports is attached to these minutes. President Rainey expressed his apprecation, and that of the Insti tute, for the fine work of our several committees, and mentioned also the valuable assistance given the Technical Committee by iir. Paul J. Smith of A.S.T.M. in regard to the revision of ASTM Specifications for Asbestos Textiles. 8. President Rainey announced that the date of the next General Meeting would be October 1968, at Hotel Hershey, Hershey,Pa. This is a fine hotel, located in the interesting Pennsylvania Dutch country, with much to see and do. As is customary at our annual meeting each October, members are urged to make a special effort to bring thir wives to this meeting] Mr. Rainey announced also, that the winter meeting of A.T.I. would be at the GRAND HOTEL, Point Clear, Ala.(near Mobile) and the dates are February 6-7* 1969. This is a very famous hostelry and those who have attended meetings of other associations there are sure that A.T.I, members and their wives will greatly enjoy their visit to the GRAND HOTEL! 9. There being no further business to come before the meeting it recessed for luncheon, following which the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted. MS 005702 PRODUCED JM -83 MT-005108 ATI-131 AS3EST0S TEXTILE INSTITUTE Report of Funds May 8, 1968 Balance on Hand at Last Report (Jan.9,1968) General Fund Savings Fund Petty Cash Fund $ 1+98.17 171+67.66 21-08 Receipts To Savings Fund (Interest,1+ mos.) -( To Savings Fund ( 1968 Dues) To General Fund ( 1968 Dues) To General Fund (Book Sales) To General Fund (Ins.Refund) $ 17986.91 225.00 3000.00 6000.00 82.71+ 29.16 (Est.) 9336.90 Total On Hand and Received Disbursements Legal Retainer (3 mos, ending 2/29/68) 500.00 Legal Expense ( " " " " ) -------- Secretary's Salary ( 1+ mos.) 1+78.00 F.I.C.A. Tax (1+th Qtr '67#lst Qtr '68) 66.00 Secretary's Travel 69.00 Office Rent ( 1+ mos.) 300.00 Printing & Office Supplies . 127.83 Stenographic (Labor) 90.00 Meeting Expense (Feb.7-9,1968) 861.99 Telephone (1+ mos.) 77.09 Exhibit Expense 116.60 Insurance (Dust Counting Equipment,i yr.) 120.00 New Typewriter(for ATI office) 267.80 Petty Cash (Vouchers 31+8-359 incl.) 61+.77 Total Disbursements ' $ 27323.81 3139.08 Balance On Hand May 8, 1968 Funds General Fund (Bank Statement 5/8/68) Savings Fund Petty Cash Fund $ 31+56.81+ 20692.66 35.23 $ (*) 21+181+.73 Total Funds $ 2it.i84.73 Assets as of Hay 8, 1968 c General Fund Savings Fund $ 31+56.81+ . 20692.66 Petty Cash Fund Accts Receivable (Book Sales) Postage on hand 35*23 2l+,65 11.1+2 PRODUCED JM - 83 Furniture & Equipment (Nominal Value) 1.00 Total Assets -$ 21+221,80 Liabilities (None) Net worth $ (#) Includes $225.00 interest estimated for period 1/1/68-1+/30/68 /s-e. jyuvJkw/ Respectfully submitted, H.E. sunburyjr itssf. Treasurer MS 005703 MT-005109 ATI-131 i THE ACCELERATION OF TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY Or, How to Take A Giant Step Without Saying "May I?" Guest Speaker: Dr. G. R. Cuthbertson Technical Director Fiber & Textile Division UNIROYAL, Inc. c Asbestos Textile Institute Meeting Atlanta, Georgia June 7, 1968 MS 005704 PKUiiyCEO JM -83 MT-005110 ATI-131 1 Gentlemen . . . As every schoolboy knows, Spencer Tracy invented the electric light . . . Don Ameche invented the telephone . . . Paul Muni became one of humanity's great benefactors with his development of pasteuri' zation . . . and it is entirely possible that Elvis Presley will some day remove his agile fingers from a guitar long enough to accomplish the world's first successful transplant of the human heart. Now I'm sure you all recognize these very familiar names as those of actors who have portrayed ... or may some day portray . . . the lives of such men of geni.us as Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Louis Pasteur and Dr. Christian Barnard. In a sense, the highly colored motion picture biographies have succeeded in corrupting our appreciation of just how the great developments in technology and science are really accomplished. Reason tells us that most scientific breakthroughs are the endproduct of distinctly unglamorous, long-drawn-out years of effort. . . with many people contributing bits and pieces of incremental knowledge to what may in the end become a major advance in any given field and the building of a technological pyramid. But . . . even though we know all this . . . even though we who have devoted years of work in the textile field are well aware of how much painstaking effort was required to develop and improve our own tech nology . . . still we cannot rid ourselves entirely of the romantic notion that innovations and inventions in other fields are accomplished . . .as the movies would have us believe . . . in a far more revo lutionary manner as a blinding flash of pure inspiration. And who's to say that they are not. Take, for example Einstein's Theory of Relativity. I have here in my hand a letter that Dr. Einstein wrote many years ago to his brother, Wilhelm. Let me read it to you . . . c My dear Wilhelm ... . I think E equals M.V^- Otherwise, there's nothing else that's new. By the way, could you let me have another five dollars? That plus the five I already owe you will make it an even eight. Your loving brother, MS 005705 Albert PRODUCED JM - S3 WT-005111 ATI-131 2- I must confess that the letter I've just read to you is an invention of my own. I don't know if Dr. Einstein ever had a brother named Wilhelm. And if he did, I'm not sure he ever borrowed a red cent from him. But I do know that he did discover the Theory of Relativity . . . and that this was a basic and fundamental and revolutionary discovery ... as was Fulton's invention of the steam engine . . . Edison's invention of the light bulb. . . Franklin's discovery of electricity . . Fermi's postulation of the theory of atomic energy . . . and in our own field . . . Charles Goodyear's discoveries of the vulcanization of rubber ... of the first poly styrene plastic by Simon in 1839 . . . and the first synthetic nylon fiber by Dr. Carothers. Very few inventions and discoveries belong in that category. For the most part, inventions are really improvements and embellishments of past discoveries. But since those of us in one field of technology always tend to believe that the grass is growing much faster and greener in another field, we in the textile business are likely to judge as revolutionary such developments as . . . heart transplants . . . laser instruments for denistry and for cornea transplants . . . computer technology . . . jet propulsion . . . antibiotics ... . television . . .communications via satellite. . .polio vacine and scientific farming. The truth is that a good case could be made to prove that each of these developments should be classified as evolutionary rather than revolutionary. Take heart transplant, for example. Despite the flood of publicity hearalding recent accomplishments in this field, it is by no means a revolutionary development. For heart transplants were preceeded by kidney transplants in humans, and before that by a great deal of experimentation in the transplantation of both these organs in animals. It took long, hard years of research to perfect the surgical techniques and to gain some measure of control over body chemistry before transplantation of organs in humans became feasible. And what about jet propulsion? We think of it as a relatively recent and revolutionary development. It is, in fact, a rather old one for which the patents have long since expired. The phenomenon upon which it is based is something we observed as children whenever we inflated a balloon and released it without closing the opening. it would jet through the air with remarkable speed'. r nuL/Uv!.u JM - 33 And as for Television . . . well the fact is that a major company had worked out all the details on TV broadcasting and receiving before 1935 . . . with the exception of the difficulty they were having in focusing the electron beams. This prevented them from broadcasting and receiving a sharp image. But they hired a young Ph.D. from the MS 005706 MT-005112 ATI-131 -3- Physics Department of Harvard and assigned him the task of solving this problem. Needless to say, he was successful and the company honored him by broadcasting his picture every five minutes in their TV exhibit at the 1939 World's Fair in New York. But what about color TV? Surely that was a revolutionary development. It was not until 1964-65 that the same company was broadcasting pictures of pretty girls in color at the World's Fair exhibit. So sorry to disappoint you, but laboratory work on color TV preceeded the intro duction by many years. All of the ooh-ing and ah-ing about color reminds me of an experience I myself had in this area as long ago as 1935. A friend of mine who also happened to be a reporter for the Boston Post called to tell me that a number of financiers in the Boston area had been contacted by an individual who claimed to have developed phosphors which, when exposed to the light of a match, gave off a glow of such magnitude that it provided sufficient illumination to read a newspaper in a darkened room for hours. My own reaction was one of disbelief. I recall quoting the theory that "energy could not be created or destroyed". . .and I told him that the light from a match would not be sufficient to accomplish what the inventor claimed. My friend then asked if I would be willing to discuss the subject with the inventor himself, the press and with some of the potential financiers I agreed. So they all came to the Harvard Chemical Labs. . .where I succeeded in exposing the promoter/inventor. He subsequently left town and everybody seemed happy. . But, about a week later, I got a frantic phone call from one of the financiers. To my surprise, he wanted to know how he could get in touch with the inventor. And when I asked him why he wanted to contact such an obvious fraud, he told me that despite the inventor's over promotion of the phosphors, it was possible that some profitable appli cation could be made of them. In fact, the financier himself had some great ideas on how the phosphors could be used in paints. He was.sure he could make a fortune with them . . . and I had to admit that the phosphors I had seen were excellent ones that gave off beautiful colors when compared to the standards of that day. - Now. . .if in telling you this story I seem to be suggesting that you should welcome the next scientific fraud you encounter with open arms . . .that's not what I had in mind. My point is that many of the scientific marvels that have become old and familiar and taken-forgranted with the passage of time. . .can sometimes find new and exciting and profitable applications in other directions. This was certainly true of phosphorescent and fluorescent materials. They had been known for at least a century. . .and all it took was the development of. a mechanical marvel . . . the color TV tube and circuitry ... to take advantage in MS 005707 MT-005113 JM -83 ATI-131 4 still another way of their God-Given characteristics. With few ex ceptions, this is true of all progress in scientific research. It takes both revolutionary and evolutionary paths. . .with all sorts of criss-crossings between discovery, development and practical application For the most part, of course, we can count on long years to elapse from the time when a basic discovery is made to the time when it is developed into an important practical application or put to profit able commercial use. There are times, however, when extenuating circumstances force an acceleration of the pace . . . with the result that the elapsed time between discovery and end-use is greatly compressed. This was certainly true with respect to Atomic Energy . . . which was both discovered and put to use with revolutionary speed. In this instance, the extenuating circumstance was nothing less than the second World War. At stake were our whole political system and freedom itself. Is there any wonder then that we were prepared to muster the country's top technical brains and provide them with the full backing of our nation's resources to trans form atomic energy into the atomic, bomb at revolutionary speed! During the same World War II period, the demands of modern warfare dictated another technical revolution that led to the quick development of a full blown synthetic rubber business in the U.S.A. With our natural rubber supply cut off and the subsequent shortage of truck tires threatening our mobility, American business . . . aided by an amazing degree of governmental cooperation . . . responded by developing syn thetic rubber which had been discovered 100 years earlier into an industry capable of 670,000 tons annually within the short space of two years. The lesson is plain for all to see. . .unless there is some extraordinary driving force. . .such as a war. . .or a national emergency. . .or seme great shortage of a vital product. . .our progress in research and de velopment is apt to be evolutionary. . .to move forward at quite a leisurely and unhurried pace. It might even be possible to express this as a formula. You could take all of the available information. . .such as existing patents . . `.growth of population. . .labor statistics. . '.research and de velopment activities. . .competitive pressures both domestic and foreign . . . the amount of investment required . . . et cetera. . . and putting all these factors together . . . you could probably come . up with a good estimate as to the rate of progress that is likely to occur in product development and commercialization^in any given field.- ' It's entirely possible that you wouldn't even have to take all of these factors into account. It's possible that just one of them would so PRODUCED - MT-005114 Ji -03 MS 005708 ATI-131 -5- overwhelm the others that no charting or weighing of factors would be required. Let me cite a case in point. You may remember that about eight years ago, the development of the air-car was announced. As a matter of fact, some versions of this car are now in use on a limited scale in swamp lands. Essentially, it is a car with a coated fabric skirt that's suspended above the ground by air pressure and propelled by jets or a propeller. Naturally, we were quite interested in this development.. . .and for two reasons. First. . .because it meant that if this type of vehicle should replace the conventional automobile, it would open up a big market for coated fabrics. And secondly. . .because it would, at the same time, have a tremendously adverse effect on our tire market. So we hastened to. acquire every possible bit of engineering and per formance data obtainable about the air-car. . .and it quickly became obvious to us that in spite of the manufacturer's claims . . . this type of vehicle could not operate effectively on conventional highways. Wind and draft factors made it impossible for the air-car to travel at acceptable rates of speed and manage, at the same time, to stay in traffic lanes or even on the highways. So it was concluded. . .quite correctly. . .that the air-car was not usable on our present highway system. It became clear, too that because of the tremendous investment in both manpower and dollars required. . .it would take at least 25 years before suitable highways could be constructed. However, we were able to foresee that the air-car could be used in specialized situations. . .and, as a result, a coated fabric business for air-car use is evolving on a limited basis. The analysis of this particular situation was easy enough. But . . there are others that tend to be much more complicated . . . and in these cases it is important that we take every single factor into consideration. . Off hand, I can think of at least 8 vital factors that will undoubtedly influence whatever revolutionary and evolutionary developments are in store for American fibers and textiles in the foreseeable future. First . . . the pressure of foreign imports; MT-005115 Second the demands of our own Safety Codes (especially with respect to Air Pollution in the manufacturing processes and Inflammability of product at the consumer end); PRODUCED MS 005709 JM -B3 -6 i ATI-131 Third . . . the developments of Creative Chemistry; Fourth . . . the advances made in Automated Manufacturing Equipment; Fifth . . . industrial requirements for specialized fibers & textiles; Sixth . . . evolving fads and fashions in Styling; Seventh . . . .an insistence upon improved Household Performance (particularly in the area of wrinkle-free, permanently pressed and easy-to-maintain fabrics); And Eighth. . . the requirements of our Military Establishment. All of these factors. . .as well as others that you yourself may wish to include. . .are bound to have an important bearing on the progress of our textile technology. ' Let's consider them individually. Most important of all is the impact of foreign imports. Unfortunately, this is one area in which most of us tend to be dangerously complacent. After all, the 'current level of apparel and textile imports consitutes only about 12% of our domestic production. But. . .that 12% figure is a deceptive one. In terms of sheer tonnage it adds up to a huge influx of foreign fibers and textiles.' Bear in mind that no single U.S. textile producer accounts for 12% of domestic production, and that will give you some idea of how many jobs and plant facilities could be added here in the U.S.A. if that 12% wasn't coming in from overseas. And the situation is likely to get much worse before it gets better. The recent agreement reached in the so-called "Kennedy Round" of tariff negotiations at Geneva, Switzerland, could have serious consequences for our own industry. Under the terms of that agreement, tariff reductions are scheduled for some 6,000 products between 1968 and 1972. Among other things, the agreement calls for a sharp reduction in tariffs on spun yarns from both natural and man-made fibers, asbestos products, knitted fabrics, elastic yarns and tire cord. Passenger tires and polypropylene products competitive with those made in the U.S. will fall under the 50% tariff cut. These tariff reductions have been well publicized abroad. As a result, European producers have an intensified awareness of the tremendous market potential that exists here in the U.S.A. It is reasonable to expect that they are gearing up to take fuller advantage of it. Our own politicians are now giving some consideration to imposing import quotos in an effort to correct the situation. But this is, best, only a short-term expedient. It does not provide us with an answer over the long haul. at MT-oos116 JM. g3 MS 005710 ATI-131 -7- What's more, the problem is complicated by the fact that many of these foreign imports are not only lower in price but of good quality as well. It's often mentioned that we're competing with much lower labor costs from abroad. For example, it averages about 50 cents an hour in Japan, and 25 cents an hour in South Korea as compared with a $2.00-per-hour average in the U. S. textile business. But lower labor costs are not the only factor. Very little has been said about the fact that U. S. companies have sold American technology abroad. This includes both product and processing technology . . . and it is one of the big reasons why our foreign competition can make products of good quality through automated processes. Add that to their low labor costs and it's no wonder foreign competition is so rugged. And the big question that faces us is simply this: Aside from political maneuverings, just what exactly are we going to do about this threat from abroad?' How will we meet the challenge? Well, for one thing, I'd suggest that we make much more effective use of the most powerful weapon we have in our arsenal . . . Research and Development. It happens to be a weapon that we in the textile business have been woefully laggard in utilizing . . . especially in comparison with the way it has been brought to bear by other industries. The figures speak for themselves. We in the textile business are spending somewhere in the neighborhood of .6% of sales for research and development . . . which is just about one-seventh of the per centage that all U. S. industry averages in R & D expenditures. In fact, U. S. industry as a whole is in a mood to do some tall R & D spending over the next few years. Surveys taken by McGraw Hill's Economics Department, as reported in the May 18 issue of Business Week, indicate that the top U. S. companies plan to in crease their R & D spending between now and 1971 by a full 25%. And they expect to see some substantial rewards for their efforts in the form of marketable new products. On the average, U. S. businessmen predict that 17% of their sales in 1971 will be derived from new, or substantially new, products. In terms of 1967 dollars. MS 005711 MT-005117 PRODUCED JM - 83 ATI-131 - 8- these U. S. producers are counting on sales of $121-billion from new products just three years from now. And how do we in the textile industry fit into that picture? The answer is, we don't! That same Business Week article charts the expenditures for R & D by 15 separate industries, producers of both durable and non-durable goods. And where do we stand on that chart? Dead last. We were last in 1966 . . . last in 1967 . . . we'll be last again this year . . . and it's predicted that we'll have the dubious distinction of being last in 1971 . . . as well. It's estimated, for example, that 50 million will be spent for research and development by textile mill product and apparel producers. Compare that with the six-billion three-hundred-and- forty-seven million-dollars that the areospace industry alone will spend this year for research and development. Compare it with the $4.2 billion to be spent for R & D by the electrical machinery and communications equipment industry. By comparison, our expenditures are a drop in the bucket. And by 1971, the situation won't be much better . . . unless we decide to do something about it now. Business Week estimates our R & D outlays in 1971 at something like $62 million. The aerospace people will be up to $8.4 billion by then and the elect rical machinery and communications equipment people will be spending $5.3 billion. . The total R & D in 1967 was $16,789 million which is 2.1% of the Gross National Product of $785 billion while textile and apparel R & D was 46 million or .25% of $18,700 million contribution to the Gross National Product. .25% is only 1/8 of the average industry rate. These figures remind me of another statement of facts which goes like this. The U.S.A. has 6% of the World's population but does 50% of the work and consumes 40% of the raw material. Something to be proud of . . . but if what we read and hear is true, it is not because of textiles. Here we are on the defensive and must catch -up. The only way appears to be through increased R & D. That doesn't.mean the picture is all bad. Despite the low level of expenditures, our R & D has already managed to offset foreign competition in some areas. For instance, a number of U. S. companies have developed a synthetic backing for tufted carpets that is making inroads into the use of imported jute. PRODUCED m - 83 IMS 005712 MT-005118 ATI-131 - 9- We're also using synthetic fabrics to replace imported jute in the fabrication of sandbags for the government. And in the sophisticated tire cord field, American-made products are still holding their own. Even when the foreign competition is particularly tough, R & D ingenuity can frequently find an answer. One example that comes to mind has to do with the marketing of soft side bags. About 60% of the bags sold in this country come from Japan and Korea. They're indistinguishable from the U. S.-made bags .` . . but they're not made in factories . . . they're put together from pre-cut parts in private homes by women and children. So despite the import tax, these bags can be sold in the U.S.A. for 25% less than the ones we make. It would seem that this presents American competition with a hopeless task. Yet one American company is managing to meet the challenge. Through their own Research and Development., they've come up with a 100%. molded bag of good appearance. And it is selling. So there's no reason to doubt that we can ... by developing new . automated production processes. . .challenge the imports in other areas as well. Automation is, in still another way, a major factor governing the - acceleration of our technology. Here again, we find ourselves lagging behind our foreign competition. In almost every area of textile equipment development .. . . for weaving . . . knitting . . . and false twist texturizing . . . you'll find that the most efficient equipment has not been developed in the U.S.A. Our own textile equipment makers are not as active as their foreign competition. But one thing is certain. .All of the current developments in patents, lab equipment, pilot equipment and certain forms of production . . . reveal quite clearly that new automated yarn and new fabric-forming processes are evolving. This could literally revolutionize the textile industry within the next 15 years. And it points up the fact that there is a very pressing need for American companies to gain leadership in the development of automated equipment. Still another factor that will influence the directions in which textile technology must evolve is the effect of our new Safety Codes. As you know, the Federal Government is very much concerned about reducing the number of injuries and fatalities caused by accidents in our industry. This is particularly true with respect to accidents caused by flammable fabrics, including clothing, drapes, carpets, bedding, etc. 'I have no doubt that the Safety Codes dealing with inflammability requirements will result in major changes in our fibers and textiles. Since the objective is worthwhile . . . and the government's pressure unrelenting . . . these changes could be brought about at revolutionary speed. MS 005713 PRODUCED JM - 83 MT-005119 - 10 - ATI-131 A third factor influencing our technology will be the role played by creative chemistry. The chemist has discovered how to put together a multitude of monomers to make fiber-forming polymers . So it appears now that instead of a limited number of polymers being used in fibers, a great number will emerge and be used for quality and styling at lower cost. Perhaps you've already seen how one major fiber producer has been tantalizing the public with a mystery ad for a new fiber that is claimed to be better than the best we now have. There'll be many more new and better fibers. Our tremendous volume of over 8 billion pounds of natural and synthetic fiber can economically support large quantities of specialty polymers and fibers. You can look forward to the appearance of inorganic fiber-forming polymers as well as organic. It's feasible that asbestos will be replaced with a synthetic fiber . . . which could be a synthetic asbestos or a substitute that has the same characteristics of the asbestos fiber. It has been said that necessity is the mother of invention. The necessities involved in the military requirements of our Armed Forces will certainly affect our technology in many ways. For example, our military people feel that there is a need to cut the weight of their equipment by as much as 50% without any loss in performance. In the fabrics field, they're pursuing a very agressive program to accomplish this objective. The process of developing lightweight, synthetic tentage to replace cotton tentage is well under way. Improvements in ballistic fabrics are being pushed ... as well as in fabrics for military clothing. What they're looking for are super fabrics made from super fiber. And since military requirements tend to be very urgent in this day and age, you can expect developments in this area to proceed at a very fast pace. Demands on our technology will also be coming thick and fast as a result of new and varied industrial requirements. In addition to the demand for a chemical filter fiber, there's rising pressure for the development of special fibers and fabrics for use in both air and water pollution control. And the new field of oceanography is already making demands on us for both new fibers and fabrics. For example, a synthetic sea weed fabric has been developed as a curtain to protect harbors from storms and drifting sands. It is conceivable this will be used in tremendous quantities. One thing is certain. . . industrial requirements are going to be so far-ranging and varied that an entire speech could be devoted to the many ways in which this will make accelerating demands on our technology. PRODUCED MS 005714 MT-005120 ATI-131 11 - And who can doubt that we're going to be challenged by rapidly evolving fads and fashions in styling as well. We in the textile business live in a world of styling. Clothes, furniture, homes, automobiles and offices make great demands on our ingenuity for creating beautiful but durable fabrics. These demands will increase . . . and you can look for an even greater emphasis on colors. I wouldn't be surprised to see phosphors used for pigmen tation. Patents have already been issued and small samples of fibers with fluorescent and phosphorescent pigments have been seen. The timing is right for such a development . And, finally, you can look forward to stringent demands for improved Household Performance. The housewife wants much more than she's getting from our industry. She wants carpets that do not retain soil. . . and that are capable of keeping their good appearance for a generation. She wants drapes that don't fade and that resist soiling. She wants upholstery that has good abrasion and resists soiling. She wants sheets and pillow cases that can be washed and dried wrinkle-free. . . and still have a good feel to them. She wants all of this. . .plus inflammability . . . beauty . . . and lower prices as well. . So it looks as if we've got our work cut out for us. There's a great deal that needs to be done. And I, for one, am proud to say that we at UNIROYAL are determined to do more than our share in bringing about an acceleration of technology in the textile field. And that's not all. There are many projects we're working on that I wish I was at liberty to discuss. But the important fact is not what we're doing . . . but that we've got to do much more 1 When we were children, there was a game we played in which we could only take a giant step by requesting permission to do so. We had to ask, "May I?" And if we didn't, we were penalized. We are not children now. . .and this is not a game we're playing. If we're really determined to face up to our foreign competition and assure a great future for our industry, we've got to meet the challenge by accelerating our textile technology ... by spending far more for Research and Development. Only those who wait and ask, "May I?" before proceeding will be penalized. For the others . . . for those of us who are determined to seize the Research and Development initiative. . .the opportunities and the rewards can be limitless. --------------------------- :---------------------------------- MS 005715 PRODUCED JM -83 ... MT-005121 ATI-131 Minutes Page -1- Air Hygiene & Manufacturing Committee Asbestos Textile Institute June 6, 1968 - Regency Hyatt House, Atlanta,Ga. In attendance: H.E. ./alter. Chairman - American Asbestos Textile Corp. L.H. Moody - H.K. Porter Company,Inc. H.H. Willingham - Uniroyal, Inc. L.C. Williams - Raybestos,Manhattan,Inc. Absent: R.3. Smith C.L. Sheckler K.U. iTelson A.C. Link X.'^. Deyard - Raybestos-ilanhattan, Inc. - Johns-Hanville Corp. - American Smelting C: Refining Co. - Uniroyal,Inc. - Johns-Hanville Products Corp. Guests: Dr. L.J. Cralley - U.3. Department of Health,Education & Welfare. Bausch cc Lonb Automatic Dust Counter Hr. L.C. VJilliams gave a report on the tests conducted at the Raybestos-Manhattan plant in Charleston,S.C. The instrument has performed to the fullest satisfaction and proven it's feasibility ' for spot checks as well as for- the dust control (recording) over, extended periods of time in connection with the Strip Chart Recorder. To find a correlation between the Impinger and the Bausch C: Lomb Dust Counter, the instruments were placed approximately one foot apart and operated simultaneously over a period of one-half hour. The strip chart was running at a speed of 12 inches per hour, therefore charting the dust counts ever a length of 6 inches on Ho. 37-01-31 chart paper. To find the average dust concentration during the test period, the follovjlng method was applied: The highest and the lov^est points between each pa5.r of verticle green lines - selecting the ones touched by the recorder pen were determined, subsequently totaled and divided by the number of readings, resulting in the averages of the high and lov* dust concentrations respectively. Then the average between the average high and the average low dust concentration was determined, result ing in the average dust concentration during the test period. The results were then compared with the ones from the Impinger. A comparison sh.ous that the figures are - with few exceptions very close together. Variations between the figures do not show any clear pattern. A number of advantages of the Bausch A Lomb Dust Counter versus the Impinger has evolved: 1. Dust concentrations can be shown and documented at any given moment over any length of time. 2. The chart paper represents a permanent record. 3. Any extreme dust concentrations cm be traced to their cause, for example, opening of windows, increased vibration, broken ends,etc ij.. The evaluation of dust counts is simple, and not readilyDDnf'Hfnpn susceptible to human error. rKUDUtfcU JM - 83 MS 005716 MT-005122 ATI-131 Minutes - Air Hygiene m i-Ifg. Committee - continued: Page -2 5. The instrument can be used for continuous unattended monitoring. 6. The operation does not require a skilled technician. 7. One person can easily conduct 25 to 30 tests per day, including the time needed for evaluation of the tests. 8. The dust counts can easily be broken down as to particle size. 9. The efficiency and simplicity of the instrument results in savings in labor cost. The instrument therefore should pay for itself in a relatively short period of time. ( For the proper use of the Bausch & Lomb Dust Counter the following points should be watched carefully: ' 1. The air intake has to be protected by a screen in areas where many large fiber particles become airborne, to prevent the intake from clogging. 2. The instrument shall not be placed near a humidifier since it will record water droplets as dust. 3. The daily calibration requires special care and the instructions are to be followed closely. ij.. Use of a pushcart is recommended whenever a series of tests in various locations is to be conducted. 5. For the use of the instrument over a longer period of time in. same location, the use of an electrical outlet rather than of the batteries, is recommended. The Dust Counter will be used at the Raybestos-ilunlmttan plant in lianheim, Penna., until the middle of July; then will be shipped to the Uniroyal Plant in Hogansville,la. The instrument may be shipped without any danger of damage, in a sturdy wooden box lined with Styrofoam. . Dust Control in the Manufacturing Process: A member of the committee suggested that experiments should be conducted in wet spinning and/or wet twisting, since, due to proper enclosure the dust concentrations in the blending and carding operations are already reduced to a minimum. Although changes in the stucture and appearance of the woven material will be unavoidable, it appears to be advisable to experiment in that direction for the protection of our employees and those of our customers. The application of proper finishing methods should also be explored to restore or even improve the appearance of material woven with wet spun and/or wet- twisted yarns. c All committee members reported that their respective companies have discontinued the use of Lenox Anti-Fly SD-5. Most companies con tinue, hoxrever, the use of standard mineral oil in their blending operation, .efforts to find new spraying components to hold moisture in mixes are being made. environmental Health Survey MS 005717 Dr. L.J. Cralley, U.S. Public Health Service, reported on the progress made in research of the influence of toxic trace metals in connection with asbestos fiber. Various important publications are to be expected in the near future. MT-005123 JM - S3 ATI-131 ilinutes - Air Hygiene z ilfg, Committee - continued: Page -3- Hvriene and Labor delations: All committee members present agreed that it seems to be imperative to improve working conditions, rest rooms, and the general plant appearance to an extent that the asbestos textile industry can compete successfully with other industries in attracting labor, . inasmuch as a higher wage level does no longer mean a decisive factor in obtaining desirable operators. Air conditioning might become a "must" in the near future. Respectfully submitted, H. II. Walter Chairman MS 005718 JM -83 MT-005124 ATI-131 Minutes SALES PROMOTION COMMITTEE Asbestos Textile Institute June 5, 1968 - Regency Hyatt House, Atlanta,Ga. The Sales Promotion Committee met on June 6, 1968 with represent atives of four member companies in attendance. Hair/ of you will recall past reports of this committee which des cribee. our concern of the threat of imported Japanese asbestos cloth. The latest reports obtained thru the Department of Commerce show that cloth imported into the U.3. from Japan increased 30Sa in 1967 versus 1966. Such a large percentage increase is alarming and the committee spent much of its time discussing weapons avail able to combat this threat. Some members feel that, because of the extremely low prices that this cloth is selling for, a possible charge of "dumping" might be leveled against the Japanese industry. We requested Counsel to investigate thxs possibility through an approach to the Board of Trade Commission. Many felt that an effec tive approach to the problem would be to attack in the market place since reports indicate that the Japanese are producing a generally inferior textile product. Since members reported a con flict in test results of Japanese cloth, it was decided to ask the Board of Governors to approach the Technical Committee for a cooperative effort on correlating test data in this area. Hope fully, this data will prove conclusively that Japanese cloth is demonstratably inferior and that this data will be available for the use of all members in the field. At our last meeting it was reported that the Government procure* ment policy was such that member companies were discouraged in bid ding. We felt that the Government procedures hindered us in submitting our best bids because of the excessive inventories that must be maintained in order to fulfill their ofttimes abnormal demands* Hr. Richard Clark and I visited their offices in Columbus, Ohio, in order to edu cate ours elves on the reasons for their pol icy and to ascertain whether or not we could influence them to ch ange the procedure. We discussed this subject in detail at our meeting and arrived at the conclusion that as long as the system 9`|<eeently employed was, in truth, working to the best advantage to the ' ' Government, (though indeed not to the industry) we stood little chance of success to alter it, As has become customary, we discussed at length the problem of the hazards involved in the processing and use of asbestos textile products. We remain vitally concerned about the problem and seek avenues leading to cooperative efforts of the other committees. Many suggestions were made and discussed thoroughly but each seemecf to introduce more problems than solutions. However it does seem desirable to make a beginning in educating salesmen in the field so that they can answer queries concerning the health hazard. We feel that this should be the responsibility of each member com pany and it was decided that, for the time being, we should not try to approach the problem by collective action. Respectfully submitted. H.Q. SCO'./CROFT, Chairman JJ/i - 83 MS 005719 MT-005125 ATI-131 Minutest- TECHNICAL COMMITTEE Meeting* Asbestos Textile Institute April k-5,1968 at the Sheraton-Park Hotel, Washington,D.C. In Attendance : William Maaskant - American Asbestos Textile Corp. G.E. Houghton - Garlock, Inc. J.D, McCluer - H.K. Porter Company,Inc. D.T. Austin,Jr. - Uniroyal,Inc. E.A. Morris - Uniroyal,Inc. P.J. Smith - ASTM J.W. Hawkins - Raybestos-Manhattan,Inc. (Chm) The minutes of the Washington meeting are being combined with the minutes of the June meeting, below. June 5 and 6. 1968. at the Regency Hyatt House, Atlanta, Ga. In Attendance: Minutes: G.E. Houghton J.D. McCluer E.A. Morris D.P. Quealy P.J, Smith J.W, Hawkins H.E. Sunbury - Garlock, Inc. - H.X, Porter Company,Inc. - Uniroyal, Inc. - American Asbestos Textile Corp* - ASTM - Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. (Chm) - A.T.I. The Washington meeting was devoted to completing the draft of ASTM Standard D 628 on Braided and Woven Sleeving. This was accom plished and submitted to Dr. Scroggie for editorial comments. At the Washington meeting Mr, Irving Barnett of J/M was recommended to serve on USASI representing Sc.A-lj. of ASTM D-13 and Mr. William Maaskant would be an alternate. The group will work on "Protective Occupation Apparel". At the Atlanta meeting comments from Dr. Scroggie were reviewed on ASTM D 628 (Braided Sleeving).The lj.th draft of this specification is complete and should be ready for a letter ballot before October, Work has been started on the 1st draft of the Heat Aging Specific ation D 1573* The round-robin test on asbestos textile products is underway and will be completed prior to the October meeting. A joint meeting will be held in October between the Fiber Testing Committee and the Technical Committee, also, a joint meeting will be held with SC.A-I4. of ASTM D-13. Respectfully submitted. John W. Hawkins Chairman produced JM - 83 MS 005720 MT-005126 ATI-131 MIHUT33 OP THJ FI312R T3&TIKG COMMUTES . Asbestos Textile Institute 6th June, 1968 - The Regency Hyatt House, Atlanta,Ga Present: ^embers : &*P.A,, Brink, Chairman - Asbestos Corporation Limited O.E. Stiefken (*) - Lake Asbestos of Quebec Limited T.T. Tigert - - - Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Liraited Visitors: W.E. Smith (*-*-) - Bell Asbestos nines Limited J.G. Berry - - - - Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Limited . / ' Replacing Mr. E.A. Farrell Substituting for Mr. R.J. Dodds-Hebron Business: 1. Magnetic Rating Test 1.1 Calibrating Standards - The preparation and use of calibrat ing standards for "the T.& H. Magnetic Rating apparatus, as well as other details relative to the new test method, were reviewed and discussed at some length. The chairman advised that 20 grams of the original U.S. Bureau of Standards mag netite Sample Ho. 29a was being turned over to the ATI Exec utive Secretary for safe keeping and future correlation xjork and that correspondence wa3 in progress to locate a suitable replacement for 29a. 1.2 The chairman was delegated to write Mr. Bernard Lincoln con cerning the preparation of calibrating standards for the T.& H. apparatus, replacement of existing glass specimen holders with plastic cells;and the reproducibility of the test in the higher M.R. range. - 1.3 'The results of some preliminary tests to investigate the effect of sampling and condit.voning on the M.R. results were reviewed. It was recommended that- magnetic rating tests be performed on fibre samples in the "as received state", ob tained by the normal sampling procedure outlined in the manual of "Testing Procedures for Chrysotile Asbestos Fibre, 1966 Bdition", rather than to specify any special preparat- ional treatment; but that reference be made to the fact that magnetic ratings are affected by degree of openess, or part icle size,* in a suitable prearable under the "Scope" of the test in the final write-up.- l.lj. It was agreed that a tentative procedure for the Magnetic Bating Test in ASTM format he prepared for consideration at the next mcetinw. The interest of Subcommittee III, A3TM Committee D-30, in the magnetic Ratinw test was Mentioned. . MS 005721 Page (1) of (2) PRODUCED JM -83 MT-005127 ATI-131 Minutes, Fibre Testing Committee, continued: Page -2- (of 2) 1.5 The possible need for a combined meeting with the Technical Committee, when the results of their current Round Robin on textile products become available, was expressed. 2. Objectionable Spicular & Rock Content Test,- Possible approaches to develop a test method for the determination of the undesirable spicular and rock content of spinning fibres were discussed at some length. It was decided that a wet procedure based on the use of hydrocyclones had better possibilities than any known dry classification method. Accordingly, it was agreed that some preliminary work be carried out with hydrocyclones and that the test data and fractions recovered be presented at the next meeting of the Fiber Testing Committee, 3. Recent activities of the QAIiA Technical and ASTII D-30,Sub.Com.Ill. of interest to ATI were briefly reviewed. 4. New Business,- Although no new business was tabled, member companies were requested to submit any problems and ideas they might have on fiber testing to the chairman prior to the October meeting. This will assist in guiding the activities of the Fiber Testing Committee to meet the requirements of ATI and make future meetings more interesting and worthwhile attending. Respectfully submitted. G.F.A. Brink Chairman 00S722 produced JM - 83 MT-005128 ATI-131 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE Board of Governor's Meeting October 3, 1968 - 9:00 P.M., Hotel Hershey, Hershey,Pa. Agenda: Call to Order - John L. Rainey, Chairman i Minutes of the last meeting , Financial Report - H.E. Sunbury, Asst. Treasurer Annual Audit Report - J.L. Rainey Report of Nominating Committee - John A. Brown,Jr.,Chairman Election of Officers Appointment of Working Committee chairmen (Incumbents have served only one year of. the normal two years term.) (a) H.II. Walter, Chm.- Air Hygiene *: Mfg. Comm. (b) M.Q. Scowcroft,Chm.- Sales Promotion Comm. (c) J.W. Hawkins,Cbm.- Technical Comm. (d) G.F.A. Brink,Cbm.- Fiber Testing Comm. A.T.I. Budget for 1969 Proposed Consultant on Dust Control Research Project on Asbestos Waste by Syracuse University (for Govmt) Letter of Condolence to Mrs. C.H. Carlough (Mr. Carlough died 6/17/68) Speaker for the February 1969 meeting Locations for 1969 meetings: February 6-7,1969 - GRAND Hotel, Point Clear,Ala. (Firm) (near Mobile) June 18-20,1969 - Seaview Country Club, Absecon/iT.J. (Firm) . October 9-10, 1969 - The Carolina, Pinehurst ,i!. C, (Firm) This will be v the 25th Anniversary of a.T.I.) Suggested locations for meetings in 1970: February 1970 - Atlanta,Ga. June 1970 - (?) October 1970 - Pocono Mountains, or other mountain location. Other business Adjournment produced JM -83 MS 005723 MT-005129 ATI-131 Minutes . BOARD OF GOVERNOR'S MEETING October 3# 1968 - 9:00 P.M., Hotel Hershey, Hershey,Pa. In attendance: **- J.L, Rainey - American Asbestos Textile Corporation E.A, Schuman - Johns-Manville Corporation J.A. Brown,Jr. - Raybestos-Manhattan,Inc. L.E. Moody - H.IC. Porter Company,Inc. R.P. Clark - Uniroyal,Inc. P.Jay Flocken - Legal Counsel, Cadwalader,l.'ickersham & Taft H. E. Sunbury - Secretary, A.T.I. ' Absent: J.L. Mitchell - Tallman,McCluskey Fabrics Co. G.P.'Wiess - Garlock,Inc. Guests: C.L. Sheckler, Johns-Manville Corporation *-*** Minutes I. President Rainey called the meeting to order and deferred the regular order of business to permit Mr. C.L. Sheckler to address the Board. 2. Mr.. Sheckler explained what he felt the A.T.I. should attempt to accomplish in the way of industry-wide efforts to reduce the dust hazard to operatives. For example, "wet-v;eaving" should be adopted industry wide. Stated that the British asbestos textile industry have done this. Feels also, that in the future there will be a law making wet-weaving mandatory. Mr. Sheckler recommended that A.T.I. set up an "Environmental Control Committee" and offered suggestions as to its membership. He visualized that this committee would release news on Health Problems, handle liaison between companies on mutual problems, and liaison with other groups like Insulation Mfgrs. Association. He mentioned that his company was now cooperating with Dr.Selikoff, widely known for his research work on health of asbestos. pipecoverers, who has recently been named to head an "Insulation Industry Hygiene Research Program", a combined effort involving an internat ional labor union, industry, medical science, and the Federal Gov't. 3. Mr.J.A. Brown,Jr. moved that A.T.I. set up a committee as recom mended by Hr. Sheckler. Motion was seconded by llr. L.E. Moody. Approval was unanimous. 4* President Rainey offered for consideration a suggested resolution: " The Board of Governors of the Asbestos Textile Institute, recog nizing that every effort to control environmental dust problems should be encouraged wherever feasible and acting on the advice of the Air Hygiene & Manufacturing Committee, recommends that all member companies of the Institute consider adoption of the `wet-weaving' process with all deliberate speed." Mr.R.P. Clark moved that the Resolution be approved, his motion was seconded by J.A. Brown,Jr*,and approval was by unanimous vote. (continued) produced MS 005724 MMTT-.0n0n5s1-n3n0 - 8*3 ATI-131 Minutes -Board of Governors Meeting - continued: Page -2 5. The minutes of the last meeting were presented for reading . On motion made by R.P* Clark, seconded by E.A. Schuman, it was voted to omit the reading of the minutes. '. . 6. The Financial Report as of September 10th,1968, was presented by the Secretary. R.P. Clark moved that the report be accepted, and this motion was seconded by E.A. Schuman. So voted, and the Report is attached to these minutes. Mr. Rainey reported that the Annual Audit of the Institute's books had been made by Mr. James D. Smith, accountant employed by our member company, GARLOCIC INC.,and that he had a letter from Mr. Smith dated September 23*1968, stating that the Report of September 10th,1968 as presented by the Secretary, represented the financial position of the Institute on that date. A copy of the auditor's letter is attached to these minutes. 7 Mr. J.A, Brown,Jr*, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, reported that he had canvassed the member companies to determine who would represent them on the Board of Governors for the coming year, and that the following have been designated by their respect ive companies: John A. Brown,Jr. - Raybestos-Manhattan,Ino. R.P. Clark - Uniroyal,Inc. J.L. Mitchell - Tallman-McCluskey Fabrics Co. L.E. Moody - H.IC. Porter Company,Inc. J.L. Rainey - American Asbestos Textile Corp. E.A. Schuman - Johns-Manville Corp. G.P. Wiess - Garlock Inc. 8. Election of Officers: - Mr.J.A. Brown,Jr., Chairman of the Nominating Committee, submitted a slate of officers for the coming year:- For President -- E.A. Schuman 11 Vice President - R.P. Clark M Treasurer - M.Q. Scowcroft (Raybestos-iianhattan) There being no other nominations it was moved by J.A. Brown,Jr., and seconded by L.E. Moody, that the slate of officers as submitted be accepted. Election was by unanimous vote. 9* It was agreed that the respective chairmen of our four working committees should be continued for another year, inasmuch as each has completed only one year of the normal two-year term. 10. The Secretary presented a suggested Institute Budget for the year 1969. President Rainey deferred discussion of same until later in the meeting. 11. President Rainey read a letter from Syracuse University stating they had a three year contract(or grant) from the Dept.of HEW to study the origin, quantities, and characteristics of wastes which result from production in our industry, and requesting the cooper ation of his company in supplying the needed information for their research. Several of the members stated they also had received the same letter from Syracuse University. Ho discussion or comments were made. (continued) PRODUCED MT-005131 m - 83 MS 005725 ATI-131 . inutes - Board of Governor's Meeting - continued: Page -3- 12. President Rainey reported the death of C.H. Carlough, first President of the Asbestos Textile Institute (1945 - 1946) which occurred on June 17 1968, and read a letter of condolence that he had written and sent to iirs. Carlough on behalf of the Institute. 13t Speaker for the February 1969 meeting. Mr. Rainey stated that his company would make every effort to supply a suitable speaker. 14* President Rainey asked if there were any objections to holding the February 1969 meeting at the GR'dJD Hotel, Point Clear, Ala., and none were voiced. THa ----- r'~1-- * MS 005726 16. There was no further business and the meeting adjourned. PRODUCED' ....................................... D JM -83 Addendum: The suggested budget for 1969, including the increase in the Legal Retainer as voted in Paragraph 15 above, was circulated by mail to Board members after the meeting, and approved by them. MT-005132 ATI-131 September 23, 1968 Mr. J.L. Rainey, President Asbestos Textile Institute c/o American Asbestos Textile Corp. .'.O. Box 228 Norristown, Pa. 19404 . Dear Mr. Rainey: ` The attached report of Funds, Assets and Liabilities and related activity for Asbestos Textile Institute for the 12 month period ending September 10, 1968 was examined. Bank balances as shown on the statement, were reconciled with bank records. In my opinion, the attached statement dated September 10, 1968 represents the.financial position of the institute on that date. All records have been returned to Mr. H.E. Sunbury under separate cover. Very truly yours. JDS: Id Attach: cc: Mr. N.L.A. Martucci Garlock Inc. 1250 Midtown Tower Rochester, N.Y. 14604 Mr. H.E. Sunbury asbestos Textile Institute P.0. Box 239 75 Center Street Pompton Lakes, N.J. 07442 Kj.D. Smith MS 005727 0 if 5 JM - S3 GARLCJCK INC. PALMYRA. NEW YORK 14522 (315) 597-4B11 MT-005133 ATI-131 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE Report of Funds Sept-enb r 10, 1968 Balance on Hand at last Report (Hay 8, 1968) General Fund Savings Fund Petty Cash Fund $ 3i4.56.8l4. 20692.66 35*23 Receipts To Savings Fund (Interest to 6/30/68) To General Fund (Book Sales) 252.28 28.80 Total On Hand and Received Disbursements Legal Retainer (3 mos. ending 5/31/68) Secretary's Salary (I4. mos.) F.I.C.A, Tax (2nd Qtr 1968) Secretary's Travel Office Rent (4 mos.) Printing & Office Supplies A.T.I. Meeting Expense (June 5-7*1968) Telephone (I4. mos.) Revision of ASTM Specifications Purchase of Imported Asbestos Cloth(Test) Petty Cash(Vouchers 360-372 incl.) 500.00 478.. 00 33-00 210-00 300.00 37.60 720.45 152.23 110.30 135.46 62.02 Total Disbursements Balance On Eand- September 10, 1968 Funds General Fund (Bank Statement 9/10/68) 7lb3- 83 Savings Fund 20944.94 Petty Cash Fund 37.9o Total Funds Assets as of September 10, 1968 General Fund Savings Fund Petty Cash Fund Accts Receivable (Book Sales) Postage on Hand Furniture & Equipment(nominal Value) Liabilities Total Assets Accts Payable as of Sept. 10, 1968 Net Worth 743.83 209i4.i4-.9il 37.98 18.03 2.83 1.00 $24184.73 ____ 281.08 $24465.81 2739.06 $21726.75 $21726.75 $21748.61 100,00 $21646767 Respectfully submitted, // . khrtjr jr. i H.E. Sunbury Asst. Treasurer MS 005728 PRODUCED JM - 83 MT-005134 ATI-131 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE Item Budget for 1969 1968 Disbursements Budget 12 months ___________________ ending 9/10/68 Approved rropoaod Budget for 1969_____ Secretary's salary $ H4.3I4..OO F.I.C.A. Tax 132.00 Secretary's travel 500.00 Office rent 900.00 Legal Retainer 2000.00 Legal travel & other exp. 300.00 C.P.A. (Caruso) 300.00 Meeting Expense (3 mtgs) 2700.00 Exhibit Expense 300.00 A3TK & I.H.F. Dues 135.00 Office expense 1300.00 Revision of ASTM Specs. 300.00 B.& L. Dust Counting Equip. 14.8114., 00 Insurance on B.Cc L. " Incidentals 200.00 A.T.I. 25th Anniversary $ H4.3I4..OO 132.00 529.00 900.00 1500.00 (#) 270.98 (*) 300.00 2375.55 214-5.80 135.00 . 1114-9.99 179.55 I4.8H4..OO 120.00 135.14-6 $ H4.26.5O 114.7.00 500.00 900.00 2000.00 500.00 300.00 2700.00 135.00 1300.00 200.00 110.00 200.00 500.00 () 9 months Totals $15315.00 $114,221.33 (*1 Plus increase in Legal Retainer approved 10/3/68 Source of funds to meet 1969 Budget Total Budget $10918.50 1000.00 $11910.50 Dues, Class "A" members----- 5 <2 $1000.00 ------------------------ " " "b" " 2e 500.00------------------------ " " "C" " I4. 500.00------------------------ " " "D" " ----- 7 1+ 250.00 .......................... . Book Sales to non-members ($138,214. in last 12 months) Interest on Savings Fund (Estimated) -------------------------------- By transfer from Savings Fund ------------------------------------------- -- $ 5000.00 1000.00 2000.00 1000.00 150.00 720.00 -*3bS-.-5G- 20U-8.50 Total Breakdown of Office Expense (12 months ending 9/10/65) Printing Jc Office Supplies --- $ 199.88 Stenographic help ---------------------- 112.00 Telephone (12 months) ------------- 36I4..6O Petty Cash (Stamps,etc.}----- ----205.71 New Typewriter ------------------------ 267.80 $11916.50 Total $1114.9.99 Prepared by: H.E. Sunbury, Asst. Treasurer MS 005729 MT-005135 ATI-131 About the Speaker Dr. Albert G. Matamoros Armstrong Cork Company Lancaster* Pa. Albert G. Matamoros, as Chief Economist and a senior officer of the Armstrong Cork Company, directs the environmental research programs required for company planning. He is also responsible for coordinating the Company's relations with the investment community. 1 A native of New York City, he holds three degrees from New York University, including a Ph.D. in Economics and Finance. Dr. Matamoros Joined Armstrong in 1955 after several years 1 experience as an economist with American Cyanamid Company and prev iously as senior economist for a New York business consulting firm. His Memberships include: Advisory Council on Federal Reports - U.S. Bureau of the Budget American Economic Association American Finance Association American Marketing Association American Statistical Association Conference of Business Economists Discussion Group of Industrial Economists - Harvard Business Sc] District Round Table Economists' Group of the Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank Economists' Discussion Group of the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank Financial Analysts of Philadelphia ` Forecasters' Club of New York Governor's Economic Advisory Council (Pennsylvania) National Association of Business Economists Pennsylvania Conference of Economists His Publications include: Financial Indicators as a Tool of Business Research The Role of the BusinessEconomist iThe Need for Social Science Research in the Home Building Ind'y The Role of the Social Scientist in Business MS 005730 WIT-005136 > ) V cs\ ATI-131 u y (J O a 5K g> 5 531Pi w H s CD 3-3 5Pi o fa co fNa4 05 CQ < fa O CDfa - M4 * -H C/2 =5 2 < S fa fa < Eh *2H >< .2 fa < >o< 0NH5 2 fa Ofa "r3e J2 re 2 fa O < -cucauu oa 3 fa O' o fa cOo) e CO O H CO fa CQ C<O (TMuo3 o -C Eh Q re f2faa 'Orce . re CO O fffaaa ac>uKS 3 CO O' rH m CO c fa CQ S CO no <3 *; fa fa 0) fa CQ fa Q O re aw C<O OU)i Q IS CO 2 < t o > O 2H fa CQ are ffaaa0) CO O fa P-M a CQ Q Cu 05 g o CO CO re OO fa CO fa CQ CO < cco o fa CO CO < o CO o fCaO fa CQ CO < fSa Xau QS CO . 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Cox, Guest of Honor Talk:-- "Business Prospects and Problems in the Year Ahead"- Dr.A.G.Matanoros, Chief Economist, Armstrong Cork Co. Committee Reports Air Hygiene Cz ilfg. - H.H. Walter, Sales Promotion - M.Q. Scowcroft, Technical - J.W. Hawkins,Chm. Fiber Testing- G.F.A. 3rink, Chm. Chm. Clara. Date and Location of next meeting Other business Reception - 12:00 lioon. Luncheon - 12:30 P.11. Adjournment (*) Vice President - Sales,ASBESTOS C0HP*H MS 005733 MT-005139 * 4 ATI-131 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE --FOUNOSD 1M4-- GENERAL MEETING CVf. MS 005734 MT-005140 ASBESTOS TEXTILE IHSTITUT! President ----------------Vice President ------Treasurer ----------------E_:ec. Secretary----Le^al Counsel --------- J.L. Rainey E- A. S chaman N.L.A. Ilartucci H.E. Sunbury ?. Jay Flockcn BOARD 0? GOVERNORS J.L. icaancy , a V_'.jm J.A. Bronn, Jr., R.P. Clark, L.E. Moody J.L. Mitchell, E.A. Schuman, G.P., Wiess AIR KYS-IEJE & HFG. COMMITTEE H. H. "Walte r, Chaiman A. C Link, L.E. Moody. E.tf. ITslson W.C Seeds, C.L. Sheckler, R.3, Smith L.C. Williams, H.M. Willingham TECHNICAL COMMITTER J. W. Ila'.d* ins, Cha frman D.T. Austin, Jr., G.E. Houghton, J.B. I-laClu Wn. ilaaskant, 3.A, Morris, D.F. Quealy SALES PROMOTION C 0] MI TI EE M. ii. ScOwCEOFT, Chaiman J.A. 3rovn,Jr., J.'..'. Christanbury, R.P. Clark, A. Kuznuk. J.L. Hit.'he 11, J.L. Rainey, J.A. Schuman FIBER TESTING C0i-EIITT3E C-.P.A. Brink"*Chapman'" I. Bamett, 2. E. Childers, R. Dodds-Hebron J. Tv*. Haukins, B. Lincoln, C.3,, Stit-fken W.C. Streib, T.T. Ti^srt, J.?. Wrouaki FTB1E COiMITTEE M.?. Carson, T~V.,' '.V. 'dr'M, Dl~` K.W. Her dry h.J. llesael, 'AV, f>v--Acred, F.P. Smith Wk . J.W. Smith ATI-131 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE ANNUAL MEETING, October 2-k, 1968 Location: - HOTEL HERSHST, Hershey, Penna. Wednesday, October 2, 1968 Registration Social Hour - 6:00 PM Thursday, October 3, 1968 Committee meetings - 8:30 AM to 12:00 noon Thursday PM - Open, no meetings scheduled. Social Hour - 6:00 PM Board of Governor's meeting - 9:00 PH Friday, October I4-, 1968 GENERAL MEETING - 9:30 AM Reception - 12:00 noon; Luncheon - 12:30 PM Adjournment Note: Ladies are invited to Social Hours, also the Reception and Luncheon. For location of meetings inquire at the Registration Desk. MS 005736 produced JM - 83 MT-005142 ASJ2ST0S HEALTH SELTKAR October 2nd, 1963 - 2:00 P.H. Hotel Hershey, Hershey, Pa. Sponsor: Asbestos Textile Institute Program Chairman: Hr. C.L. Sheckler AGENDA . 1. Introduction J.L. Rainey, President of Asbestos Textile Institute Vice President, American Asbestos Textile Corporation C.L. Sheckler, Manager of Occupational Environmental Control, Johns-Manville Corporation 2. News Headlines and Public Relations W.P. Raines, Director of Public Relations, Johns-Manville Corp. 3 Biological Effects of Asbestos Dr. George W. Wright, St. Lukes Hospital, Cleveland,Ohio Chairman, Institute of Environmental and Occupational Health 4. Organizing and Engineering for Dust Control E.M. Fenner, Director of Environmental Control, Johns-Manville Co. 5. Asbestos Research Progress ' Dr. L.J. Cralley, Director of Epidemiological and Field Studies United States Public Health Service 6. Legislation, Litigation and Action Programs C.L. Sheckler, Johns-Manville Corp. 7. Question and Answer Period 8. Summary J.L. Rainey, President of A.T.I. Note: The program is scheduled for approximately three hours duration. MS 005737 MT-005143 ATI-131 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE GENERAL MEETING October 1+, 1968 - Hotel Kershey Agenda Call to Order - 9:30 A.il. - J.L. Rainey President Introductions Minutes of the last meeting Financial Report Legal Counsel Report - P.Jay Flocken,Atty. Fibre Producers Report - Mr. M.P. Carson (<*) Tribute to Miss E.E. Cox, Guest of Honor Talk:- "Business Prospects and Problems in the Year Ahead"- Dr.A.G.Matmoros, Chief Economist, Armstrong Cork Co. Committee Reports . Air Hygiene ; Mfg. - H.H. Walter, Sales Promotion - M.Q. Scowcroft, Technical - J.W. Hawkins,Chm. Fiber Testing- G.F.A. Brink, Chm. Chm. Chm. Date and Location of next meeting Other business Reception - 12:00 Noon, Luncheon - 12:30 P.Ii. Adjournment (*) Vice President - Sales,ASBESTOS CORP'N PRODUCED JM - 83 MS 005738 MT-005144 ATI-131 ROSTER ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE P. 0. Box 239, Pompton Lakes, N, J. 07442 * * *. * AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE CORP. Norristown, Pa. GARLOCK INC. Palmyra, New York JOHNS-MANVILLE CORPORATION New York, N. Y. H. K. PORTER CO. INC. Charlotte, N. C. RAYBESTOS-MANHATTAN, INC. ' Manheim, Pa. TALLMAN-McCLUSKEY FABRICS CO. St. Louis, Mo. UNIROYAL, INC. New York, N. Y. ASBESTOS CORPORATION, LTD. Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada BELL ASBESTOS MINES, LTD. Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada BRITISH BELTING AND ASBESTOS, LTD. Cleckheaton, Yorkshire, England CASSIAR ASBESTOS CORP., LTD. Toronto, Canada HILADOS Y TEJIDOS DE ASBESTO, S. A. Toluca, Mexico LAKE ASBESTOS OF QUEBEC, LTD, Black Lake, Quebec, Canada SOCIETE ANONYME FRANCAISE DU FERODO Paris, France TURNER BROTHERS ASBESTOS CO., LTD. Rochdale, England IMS 005739 produced JM - 83 IMT-005145 ATI-131 larvate 3 Page -1- G:1*ERAL MEETING - AS3EST0S TEXTILE INSTITUTE October Ij., 1968 - Hotel Kershey, Hershey,?a. In attendance: AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE CORP. J.W. Weber J.L. Rainey G.S. Pabel H.H. Walter J.W. Christeribury Wm. Maaskant GARLOGK ING. G.E. Houghton S.G. Dixit ASBESTOS CORPORATION LIMITED II. P. Carson P.E. Leclerc G.F.A. Brink BELL ASBESTOS HINES LIMITED Wm.J.W. Smith R. J. Do dds-H eb ron CASSIAR ASBESTOS CORP..LTD. J.G. Berry JOHNS-liAUVILLE CORP. E.H. Wells R.II. Billings W.P. Raines E.A. Schuman C.L. Sheckler E.H. Fenner I.Barnett W.C. Seeds W.C. Streib N.W. Hendry (Can.J.U.Co.) H.X. PORTER COilPAlTY.IliC. L.E. Moody J.D. McCluer D.E. Childers G.J. Harris J.W. Echerd RAYBESTOS-MAJHATTAN.INC. }.A. Brown,Jr. M.ti. Scowcroft ` J.VJ. Hawkins L.C. Williams R.B. Smith J.P. Wronski J.A. Bettes,Jr.(Retired) A.R. Patterson GUESTS LAKE ASBESTOS OF QUEBEC LTD. E.a. Farrell C.E. Stiefken TURNER & NEWALL LTD. B. Lincoln CADW-ALADER.WICKSRSIIAM lz TAFT P.Jay Flocken (Legal Counsel) U.S.PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE Dr.L.J. Cralley U1JI ROYAL, INC. R.P. Clark R.C. Hunt D.T, Austin,Jr. II.M. Willingham E.a. Morris Dr.J.G. Wells ' ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE H.E. Sunbury (Secretary) MS 005740 Hiss Edith 3. Cox (Guest-of-Honor) Mr. A.G. iiatamoros (Guest Speaker) Mr.D.R. Holmes, Asten-Hill lifg.Co. Mr.C.J, Stover, Asbestos ilagazine Asbestos Hag'ne In addition, approximately twenty-four wives of members were present at Social Hours and at the luncheon on Friday noon, October kth. , ,,(centred) PRJMCfU. CgE. O WIT-005146 ATI-131 Minutes - General Meeting - continued: Page -2 1. President Rainey called the meeting; to order at 9:30 A.2-1 and welcomed members and guests to our twenty-fourth Annual Meeting. Referring to the well attended "Asbestos JTfealth Seminar" held on the afternoon of October 2nd, 1968, Mr. Rainey expressed apprecia tion on behalf of the Institute to its Chairman, Mr. C.L. Sheckler of Johns-Manvilie Corporation, for the fine program. The Agenda for the Seminar is attached to these minutes. 2. The minutes of the last meeting were presented for reading. It was moved by J.A. Brovin,Jr., that reading be omitted. His motion was seconded by J.i,`, Christenbury, and so voted. 3. The Financial Report was presented by E.a. Schuman. On motion made by R.?. Clark, seconded by J.A. Brown,Jr., it was voted to accept the report, and same is attached to these minutes. Mr. Rainey reported that the Annual Audit of the Institute's books had been me.de by Mr. James B. Smith, accountant employed by our member company, GARLOCX I1TC., and that he had a letter from Hr.Smith dated September 23,1968 stating that the report of September 10.1968 distributed to members at this meeting, did represent the financial noaition of the Institute on that date. MS 005741 produced JM - 83 MT-005147 iloAtHnr-' - continued: ATI-131 Page -3- 5. The Fibre Producer's Report was given by ilr. II.P.Carson, Vico President - Sales, ASBESTOS CORPORATION LIMITED, Thetford Hines,P.Q. and his interesting and informative report is attached. 6. Guest-of-Honor, Miss Edith E. Cox, retired editor of ASBESTOS Magazine, was introduced by Mr. J.A. Bettes,Jr., a former president of the Institute. Mr. Bettes paid fitting tribute to Miss Cox for her service to the asbestos industry for a period of more than fifty years. President Rainey presented Hiss Cox with a memento of the occasion, and there was a standing ovation in her honor. Miss Cox responded most graciously, and said she appreciated very much the opportunity to attend the meeting. 7. President Rainey introduced Dr. -A.G. Iiatamoros, Chief Economist of Armstrong Cork Company, A nationally recognized economist. Dr. Matamoros spoke on the subject: "Business Prospects and Problems in the Year Ahead". His talk was extremely interesting, and was foll owed by many questions from his audience. President Rainey thanked Dr. Matamoros on behalf of the members. 8. The committee reports were given by the respective chairmen: . Air Hygiene & ilfg. Committee - H.H. Walter, Chairman Sales Promotion Committee - M.Q. Scowcroft, Chairman Technical Committee - J.W. Hawkins, Chairman Fiber Testing Committee - G.F.A. Brink, Chairman. ' The full text of their reports is attached to these minutes. 9. President Rainey, following the report of the Air Hygiene & Mfg. Committee, stated that the 3oaru of Governors had voted unpnimous approval of that committee's recommendation in respect to adoption of 'wet-weaving' of asbestos fabrics, and had passed the following Resolution: - "The Board of Governors of the Asbestos Textile Inst itute, recognizing that every effort to control environmental dust problems should be encouraged wherever feasible and acting on the advice of the Air Hygiene & Mfg. Committee, recommends that all member companies of the Institute consider adoption of the 'wet weaving' process with all deliberate speed." 10. President Rainey announced that the Board of Governors had voted unanimously to set up a new committee tentatively titled "Environmental Control Committee", and asked Hr. C.u. Sheckler. . Manager of Occupational Environmental Control, Johns-; anville,Corp., to comment on its purpose, iir. Sheckler mentioned that the new committee, as presently envisaged, would release news on Health Problems, handle liaison between companies on mutual problems, end also handle liaison with other groups like Insulation (continued) jfl, _ MT-005148 MS 005742 ATI-131 Kinutes - General Meeting - continued: Page -1|. as part of the activities of the new committee, and felt that it would render a very important service to our industry. 11. President Rainey announced that representatives of the member companies now serving on the Board of Governors would continue without change, and also, that the members of the Board had elected new officers to serve for the coming year, namely: President - E.A. Schuman, Johns-iianville Corp. Vice President - R.P. Clark, Uniroyal,Inc. Treasurer - M.Q. Scowcroft, Raybestos-Manhattan,Inc. 12. Mr. Rainey announced that the next meeting Of the A.T.I. would be held at the GRAND HOTEL, Point Clear, Ala. (near mobile) and the dates are February 6-7, 1969. This is a very famous hostelry, and those who have attended meetings of other associations there are sure that A.T.I. members and their wives will greatly enjoy their visit to the GRAND HOTEL.1 13. The meeting recessed for luncheon, during which "Jack" Rainey, retiring president was presented with an Atmos clock in apprec iation of his outstanding leadership of the Institute during the past two years. Mr. Rainey than'.ced the members for the gift and for their cooperation during his tenure as president, and received a fine hand and standing ovation following his remarks. U.J.. After the luncheon the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted MS 005743 PRODUCED JM -83 MT-005149 ATI-131 as: J.Ui.li cTi'-L'CTm Pund September 10. 1965 ;a_ancs on --arc. at last Report (Hap 8. 1933) General Fund Savings Fund Petty Cash Fund ;> 3456.84 20692.66 35.23 Receipts To Savings Fund (Interest to 6/30/63) To General Fund (Book Sales) Total On Hand and Received Disbursements Legal Retainer (3 mos. ending 5/31/63) Secretary's Salary (4 mos.) F.I.C.A. Tax (2nd Qtr 1963) Secretary's Travel - Office Rent (I,, rcos.) Printing & Office Supplies ^ A.T.I. Heeting Expense (June 5-7 <>1968} Telephone (4 rcos.) * P.evision of ASTH Specifications . , - Purchase of Imported Asbestos Cloth(Test) Petty Cash(Vouchers 360*072 incl.) Total Disbursements 252.28 23.30 500.00 478.00 33.00 210.00 300.00 37.60 720.45 152.23 110.30 135.46 62.02 $21-184.73 2S1.08 $24465.31 2739.06 Balance On Band September 10, 1968 Funds General Fund (3ank Statement 9/10/68) 714-3.83 Savings Fund 20944. 9!e Petty Cash Fund 37.98 $21726.75 Total Funds $21726.75 Assets as of September 10fi 1968 General Fund 743.83 Savings Fund 20944-94 Petty Cash Fund 37.98 Accts Receivable (Book Sales) 18.03 Postage on Hand - 2.83 i Furniture cc Fquipment (nominal Value) 1.00 Total Assets Liabilities Accts Payable as of Sept. 10, 1968 $21748.61 100.00 Bet Worth $21648.61 Respectfully submitted, produced % /? JT. !/ JM - 83H.2. Sunbury Asst. Treasurer 7" " MS 005744 MT-005150 ATI-131 ASBESTOS FIBRE REPORT Page -1- Octoier I+, 19bo By: Mr. M.P. Carson, Vice President-Sales ASBESTOS CORPORATION LIMITED, Thefcford Mines,P.Q.,Can. " You might be interested to have an outline of 1967 production figures for chrysotile asbestos fibre from major producing countries: U.S.S.R. 1,750,000 Canada 1,500,000 Rhodesia 200,000 U.S.A. 130,000 Italy 100,000 South Africa lj.0,000 Cyprus 22,000 Swaziland lj.0,000 Canada continues to be the major exporter of chrysotile in spite of Russia's position as the largest producer. Incidentally, it is doubtful that Russia is exporting spinning fibre in any quantity and Russian exports of asbestos cement grades have remained relative ly stable over the past seven years at 250,000 to 280,000 tons per annum, with about 150,000 tons shipped to the free world. Reports indicate that Rhodesian fibre is all being sold, although the market pattern has changed significantly since U.D.I. Of interest to A.T.I. members is the fact that spinning fibre shipments from Quebec production were running about 17^ ahead of 1967 at the end of August, and I believe this will continue through the balance of 1968 and possibly be higher at the close of the year. The U.S. market had not been a significant factor in this increase. Improved economic conditions in 'Western Europe, Japan, and greater activities in some of the Socialist countries of Europe have con tributed to the increase in spinning fibre shipments. It has been reported that Cassiar production has been reduced to 75,000 tons per annum and Clinton Creek is approaching full production. Nicolet has announced that its mine will be closed at the expiration of its labour contract on February 28,1969. (continued on Page -2-) MS 005745 produce JIM - g$ MT-005151 ATI-131 ASBESTOS FI3RE REPORT - continued Page -2 Pacific Asbestos in California is reportedly back to a 6-day week, 3 shifts per day, for an annual production rate of tons* Reports continue to appear concerning new properties in Quebec, namely Albitibi and McAdam, but there is much uncertainty concerning the future of these Prospects. Western European economic recovery in 1968 has brought increased markets for all grades of fibre from Quebec* Although Prance was a serious question mark a few months ago, it is believed that the asbestos consuming industries in Prance will consume almost as much fibre as in 1967* The textile manufacturers seem to be less uncer tain at present time than they were a few months ago. Japan's improved economic conditions have meant increased consumption and the much rumoured expectation of a reduced rate of growth in the second half of 1968 has not materialized. The outlook for the remainder of 1968 looks favourable for all grades of fibre. The textile markets in Europe and Japan appear to be doing well and the expectation that the upward trend will con tinue is a good possibility. The domestic market does not convey as optimistic signs for 3-Group fibre. Price increases have been announced by a number of producers with the increase for textile fibres effective January 1, 1969. Cassiar has announced price increases averaging " MS 005746 83 MT-005152 ATI-131 Miss EDITH E. COX Guest of Honor The Asbestos Textile Institute and its members are proud indeed to have the privilege of paying tribute to Hiss Edith E. Cox, recently retired Editor and Publisher of the magazine ASBESTOS. At a dinner in Philadelphia on March 26, 1966, honoring Hiss Cox upon the occasion of her retirement, she was notified of her selection as the recipient of the twelfth casting of the Asbestos Story Ring. As is well known, this symbolic Ring is awarded only to those who have made far-reaching and special contributions to the Asbestos Industry over an appreciable number of years, and is considered the greatest honor the Asbestos ilining Industry can bestow on the recipient.! The fact that Miss Cox is the first lady to be so honored is a tribute to her long and devoted service to the Industry throughout the world.1 Miss Cox was bora in Baltimore, Md., and attended Public Schools and the Western High School in that city. Had planned to be a school teacher, but shortly after moving to Philadelphia in 1917 she entered the Asbestos Industry as Secretary to iir. C.J. Stover, founder of the magazine ASBESTOS. Five years later, in 1922, she joined Miss Anna S. Rossiter in the partnership known as Secretarial Service, publishers of ASBESTOS. Served as Circulation Manager and later as acting Editor until the death of Miss Rossiter in 1954* Was Editor from 1954 until her retirement in March 1968. . In completing over 50 years of service in the Asbestos Industry Miss Cox can take justifiable pride in the fact that her con tributions to the Industry over these many years have been of inestimable value. . Through the medium of the magazine, communications among those engaged in the mining, milling, and processing of asbestos fibre into finished products, have been tremendously improved on a world-wide basis. Miss Cox is an active member of the Philadelphia Advertising Club, and at present a member of its Board. As to her future plans. Miss Cox will serve AS3EST0S magazine as a Consultant, and also has ambitions to do considerable traveling. Asbestos Textile Institute General Meeting October 4 1968 Hotel Hershey, Hershey, Pa. MS 005747 MT-005153 ATI-131 In attendance: Minute3 Page -1- Air Hygiene S: -ianufacturing Committee Asbestos Textile Institute October 3 1968, Hotel Hershey,Hershey,?a. H.H. Walter, Chairman L.E. Moody H.M. Willingham R.C, Hunt L.C. Williams C.L. Sheckler W.C. Seeds R.B. Smith American Asbestos Textile Corp. H.K. Porter Company,Inc. Uhiroyal, Inc. n ii Raybestos-ilanhattan, Inc. Johns-Manville Corp. it n >i Raybestos-Hanhattan,Inc. Absent: K.W. Kelson - American Smelting fc Refining Co.Guests: R.M. Billings - Johns-Manville Corp. Asbestos Health Seminar: The Seminar on October 2, 1968 was attended by all members of the committee and the topics presented there-in were subsequently discussed at the committee meeting. Bausch & Lomb Automatic Dust Counter: Mr. J.?. Wronski gave a report on the tests that were conducted at the Raybest os-.Manhattan plant in Manheim,?a. The attempt to find a correlation between the Impinger and the 3ausch Je Lomb Dust Counter lead to the conclusion that little correlation between the two instruments exists, particularly in regards to large particle size as well as in areas of high dust concentrations. This phenomenon is due to the low trapping velocity of the Bausch St Lomb Dust Counter, which is therefore not to be' con sidered as a replacement for the Impinger. However,the Bausch St Lomb Dust Counter has proven its feasibility as an excellent monitoring device. Mr. C.L. Sheckler reported on the Membrane-Filter Method and will present a paper on that method at the next meeting. . Dust Control in the Manufacturing Process: Equipment designed for the reduction of dust in the various operations of textile manu facturing was extensively discussed: L. A bag opening, emptying and storage system, designed by Barkley & Dexter, Inc. MS 005748 2. A bag dumper, designed by the Wilkra Co. 3. Bag opening and handling devices, designed by the member companies. - k Various systems of moving blends to cards. 5. Balloonless spinning and twisting. MT-005154 6. Wet weaving One member company reported on a balloonless spinning frame based on the woolen system. Balloonless spinning seems to be desirable inasmuch as the absence of a balloon results in a much lower dust count. Woolen type spinning frames operate usually at a considerable higher spindle speed than those now being used in the asbestos tex tile industry. As a result broken ends will stir up a great deal of dust. It is therefore imperative that the spindle will stop as soon as an end breaks. The manufacturer of the spinning framehas designed an automatic spindle stop motion and is at present experimenting with such a device, which is similar to the one already being used cn balloonless twisting frames. ,___ , . ATI-131 Page-2Minutes - Air Hygiene tc. ilanufacturing Committee - continued: It is hoped that top management will agree to an open exchange of health safety ideas, including designs, plans, photographs and visitors in areas of mutual interest in regards to the reduction or (if ever possible) total elimination of dust in the manufacturing process. The members of the committee agreed to have technical infor mation concerning health safety practices on hand at the next meeting. Members of the committee stressed the point that dry weaving of asbestos cloth presents one of the greatest health safety problems in the production of asbestos textiles. To achieve the tentative ACGIH threshold limit values of 2MPPCF of air or the alternate, 12 fibres per cc-5 microns+, engineering asbestos dust abatement in the dry weaving process is,it appears, an impossible task. Wet weaving throughout the industry, however, will achieve tremendous strides towards accomplishing the standards recommended by the United States Public Health Service and the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. It is also essential to produce and manufacture a product that will provide the fabricator and user maximum health safety. Again this can only be accomplished by the process of wet woven cloth. This material (wet woven cloth) i3 less dusty and therefore less hazardous. The Air Hygiene & Manufacturing Committee respectfully urges immed iate action by the Board of Governors to coordinate this matter with all ATI standing committees and follow up with specific . recommendation for industry-wide action. Respectfully submitted. H.H. Walter Chairman MS 005749 MT-005155 MINUTES SALES PROMOTION COMMITTEE Asbestos Textile Institute October 3, 1068 Hotel Hershey, Hershey,Pa. ATI-131 Page -1- Many members have reported that Japanese cloth is demonstrably infer ior to cloth made in U.S.A. With this in mind, we obtained a roll of Japanese cloth and asked the Technical Committee to arrange phys ical tests on it by each company. At this time we wish to express our appreciation to the Technical Committee under the leadership of John Hawkins for the report on the results of this testing. The test results of each company were sent to John Hawkins who compiled and submitted them to this committee. In general, the physicals were standard. However, they do reveal two areas which we feel could be exploited in the market. Despite the fact that they have a high asbestos content-ASTM Grade "A"--it was reported that they failed to pass a standard flame test. Members felt that this was because they (the Japanese) used acrylic fibers as a carrier. The cloth also had a relatively poor warp tensile. This was particularly revealed and emphasized in the heat aging test whereby the residual tensiles after heat aging were decidedly inferior to standards maintained by all member companies. In addition, one company was able to determine that the Japanese seemed able to use shorter fibers in their cloth than we in this country. This contributes to their lower costs but, in addition, causes lower tensile strengths. Copies of the report were given to member companies in attendance and copies will be sent to those companies who were unable to attend. It was decided that no collective action would be taken as a result of these tests but each member can use the report as he sees fit. We feel that the cloth does not represent an economic purchase in relation to its projected life and that the data can be helpful in proving this premise. . (continued) MS 005750 produced JM - 83 MT-005156 ATI-131 Minutes - Sales Promotion Committee - continued: Page -2- As has now become customary, the greatest proportion of our time was consumed in the discussion of the problems of air hygiene. Everyone was impressed with the impact of the symposium held on Wednesday, afternoon (October 2,1968). No one can be more concerned than the responsible members of our committee. And yet we are frustrated at ram *< > tv-------------- ---- -- -- -- Finally, we discussed once more the purchasing procedures of the Federal Government and the hardships they impose on members. Though we made an attempt this year to try to have them alter the system, we were not successful. As long as the system works--as it does-- to the advantage of the Government, there is no chance here to alter it. Again, no collective action seems advisable and efforts will be discontinued. Respectfully submitted, C. M.Q. Scowcroft Chairman MS 005751 PROD.-q JM - 83 RAT-005157 ATI-131 TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING Asbestos Textile Institute October 3. 1968 et the Hotel Hershey, Hershey, Pa. In Attendance: G. E. Houghton - Garlock, Inc. J. D. McCluer - H. K. Porter Co., Inc. E. A. Morris - Uniroyal, Inc. D. T. Austin - Uniroyal, Inc. William Maaskant - ' American Asbestos Textile Corp. I. Barnett - Johns-Manvilie J. W. Hawkins - Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. Minutes: The Technical Committee, Fiber Testing Committee, and ASTM D-13, A-4 met in a joint session to discuss data recently obtained from the Round Robin test on asbestos textile products. The information was studied statistically and the conclusions were that there is too much variation between laboratories to consider writing an ASTM Magnetic Specification at this time, both the Turner and Mapes gave question able values. Recommendations were heard that a second series of tests be started and to have a representative from Bell Asbestos Mines, Mr. Walter Smith, moniter techniques and personally bring the samples into the member companies laboratory. This assignment should be completed prior to the February meeting. Magnetic standards were discussed and Mr. Lincoln and Mr. Nicodemus will consider using electrical techniques in the preparation and measurements of the proposed standards. The ATI technical group and ASTM A-4 met after the first session. Mr. Nicodemus acted as chairman and Mr. Harris as secretary. Mr. Nicodemus stated that a volume resistivity test would be of value and that an ASTM method should be included to cover this type of test Mr. Nicodemus will work on this method. The Heat Aging test was discussed and an additional Round Robin test will be necessary before working on this procedure. ASTM 1573, as written up, will require modifications. The data obtained from a Round Robin test on a Japanese cloth was reviewed and the variations between laboratories noted. If. is thought that the Japanese cloth in general is inferior to most American made equivalents. The mercury contamination clause in several military specifications was discussed and the problems encountered by the manufacturer in complying. Respectfully submitted, John W. Hawkins Chairman PRODUCED MS 005752 MT-005158 ATI-131 C5 Minutes FIBER TESTING COMMITTEE Page -1- Asbestos Textile Institute October 3# 1968, Hotel Hershey, Hershey,Pa. Present; Members: G.F.A. Brink, Chairman - Asbestos Corporation Ltd. D.E. Childers - H.K. Porter Company,Inc. R.J. Dodds-Hebron - Bell Asbestos Mines LtfU B. Lincoln - Turner & Newall Ltd., Asbestos Fibre Laboratory < C.E. Stiefken - Lake Asbestos of Quebec Limited W.C. Streib - Johns-Manville Corporation J. P. Wronski - Raybestos-i1anhattan,Inc. Visitors: J.G. Berry - Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Limited S.G. Dixit - Garlock Inc. J.W. Echerd - H.K. Porter Company,Inc. Paul 0. Hicodemus - General Electric Company BUSINESS: 1. Magnetic Rating Test 1.1 The outcome of the recent Magnetic Rating Round Robin on eight asbestos textile products at different laboratory locations and the conclusions based on the statistical analyses of the results were reviewed at a joint meeting with members of the Technical Committee (7) and ASTM Committee D-13,Sub A-^(2) follows: l.l.llhere is no discernible difference in results between the two test methods. 1.1.2 On either test, some participating laboratories got odd results on some samples. 1.1.3 The test variation between companies may be due to differences in the products sent to each firm, or to differences in test procedures used; and/or to variations in the method of load ing the test specimen in the cell. '1.1.1^. Before the present magnetic rating tests on asbestos textiles are really meaningful and acceptable, consistency in sample handling, machine operating techniques, and the like must be greatly improved. 1.2 It was mutually agreed that another Joint Technical and Fiber Testing Committee Round Robin should be carried out under the supervision of a suitable trainer. The Bell Asbestos Mines people kindly offered to supply a gentleman for this purpose. The number of samples,etc., to meet statistical requirements will be investigated by Bill Streib and detailed instructions for the Round Robin will be issued by the Technical Committee chairman. 1.3 It was recommended that the primary standard for magnetic rating be defined in terms of a basic electrical measurement* i.e., so many millivolts at a definite applied voltage. Mr. Bernard Lincoln and Paul Nicodemus agreed to commence work on this specification. (continued) PRODUCED JM - 83 MS 005713 MT-005159 ATI-131 Minutes - Fiber Testing Committee - continued: Page -2 1.1; The preliminary work done since the June meeting to find a suitable source for iron ore as a secondary calibrating standard to replace MBS magnetic sample 29a was reviewed. A graph was circulated indicating that an almost perfect cor relation was possible, if an iron ore supplied by the Depart ment of Energy, Mines fie Resources, Ottawa, was ground fine enough. 1*5 The replacement of the present T.fie N. glass specimen holders with a suitable plastic to eliminate breakage was recommended and the packing thereof was discussed. A specimen holder fabricated from Nylon 101 - Type 66 was circulated for exam ination. 2. Splcular & Grit Content of Spinning Fibers:- The results of preliminary experimental work to develop a suitable test method for measuring the spicular fie grit content of spinning fibers were discussed. Fractions recovered by hydroeyeloning were circulated for examination. The committee is faced with deter mining what constitutes an objectionable spicule,etc. It was agreed that exploratory work on this test procedure would continue, 3. Recent activities of the QAMA Technical (Dust study. Product Handling Sc Colour Test) and ASTM D-30 (Sub III) Committee (Reorg anization, T.fie N. Wet Classifier fic Rotap Test) of interest to ATI were briefly reviewed. 1;. The need for a better method for measuring fibre length was expressed by Joe Wronski. The work being done on this score at the QAMA Sherbrooke Laboratory was mentioned. As requested at the June meeting, suggestions from ATI members, especially fiber consumers, as to the test methods they wish to have the Fiber Testing Committee study would be appreciated to guide its activities. Respectfully submitted, G.F.A. Brink Chairman 31st October,1968 MS 005754 PRODUCED - 83 MT-005160 ATI-131 In attendance: Minutes Air Hygiene & Manufacturing Committee Page -1- Asbestos Textile Institute October 3, 1968, Hotel Hershey,Hershey,Pa. H.H. Walter, Chairman L.E. Moody H.M. Willingham R.C, Hunt L.C. Williams C.L. Sheckler W.C. Seeds R.5. Smith American Asbestos Textile Corp. H.K. Porter Company,Inc. TJniroyal, Inc. it ii Rayb e s to s -llanha11 an, Inc. Johns-Manville Corp. it tt ii Raybestos-Honhattan,Inc. Absent: K.W. Nelson - American Smelting & Refining Co. Guests: R.M. Billings - Johns-Manville Corp. Asbestos Health Seminar: The Seminar on October 2, 1968 was attended by all members of the committee and the topics presented there-in were subsequently discussed at the committee meeting. Bausch & Lomb Automatic Pu3t Counter: Mr. J.P. Wronski gave a report on the tests that were conducted at the Raybestos-Manhattan plant in Hanheim,Pa. The.attempt to find a correlation between the Impinger and the Bausch & Lomb Dust Counter lead to the conclusion that little correlation between the two instruments exists, particularly in regards to large particle size as well as in areas of high dust concentrations. This phenomenon is due to the low trapping velocity of the Bausch & Lomb Dust Counter, which is therefore not to be con sidered as a replacement for the Impinger. However,the Bausch & Lomb Dust Counter has proven its feasibility as an excellent monitoring device. Mr. C.L. Sheckler reported on the Membrane-Filter Method and will present a paper on that method at the next meeting. Dust Control in the Manufacturing Process: Equipment designed for the reduction of dust in the various operations of textile manu facturing was extensively discussed: L. A bag opening, emptying and storage system, designed by Barkley & Dexter, Inc. 2. A bag dumper, designed by the Wilkra Co. 3* Bag opening and handling devices, designed by the member companies. . .k. Various systems of moving blends to cards. 5. Balloonless spinning and twisting. 6 Wet weaving lyij qo5161 One member company reported on a balloonless spinning frame based on the woolen system. Balloonless spinning seems to be desirable inasmuch as the absence of a balloon results in a much lower dust count. Woolen type spinning frames operate usually at a considerable higher spindle speed than those now being used in the asbestos tex tile industry. As a result broken ends will stir up a great deal of dust. It is therefore imperative that the spindle will stop as soon as an end breaks. The manufacturer of the spinning framehas designed an automatic spindle stop motion and is at present experimenting with such a device, which is similar to the one already being used Val 1 ^ 4-4 * ^4 ^ MS 005755 Page-2Minutes - Air Hygiene & ilanufacturing Committee - continued: It is hoped that top management will agree to an open exchange of health safety ideas, including designs, plana, photographs and visitors in areaa of mutual intereat in regarda to the reduction or (if ever poaaible) total elimination of dU3t in the manufacturing proceaa. The members of the committee agreed to have technical infor mation concerning health aafety practices on hand at the next meeting^ Members of the committee stressed the point that dry weaving of asbestos cloth presents one of the greatest health safety problems in the production of asbestos textiles. To achieve the tentative ACGIH threshold limit values of 2MPPCP of air or the alternate, 12 fibres per co-f> microns+, engineering asbestos dust abatement in the dry weaving process is,it appears, an impossible task. Wet weaving throughout the industry, however, will achieve tremendous strides towards accomplishing the standards recommended by the United States Public Health Service and the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. It is also essential to produce and manufacture a product that will provide the fabricator and user maximum health safety. Again this can only be accomplished by the process of wet woven cloth. This material (wet woven cloth) is less dusty and therefore less hazardous. The Air Hygiene St Manufacturing Committee respectfully urges immed iate action by the Board of Governors to coordinate this matter with all ATI standing committees and follow up with specific recommendation for industry-wide action. . Respectfully submitted. H.Q. Valter Chairman v- MS 005756 MT-005162 *' ATI-131 i'ili-IUTSS SAL33 pnOn'OTIOlT COil .ITT33 Asbestos Textile Institute October 3, 1068 Hotel Hershey, Hershey,?a. Page -1- Iiany members have reported that Japanese cloth is demonstrably infer ior to cloth made in U.S.A. With this in mind, we obtained a roll of Japanese cloth and asked the Technical Committee to arrange phys ical tests on it by each company. At this time we wish to express our appreciation to the Technical Committee under the leadership of John Hawkins for the report on the results of this testing. The test results of each company were sent to John Hawkins who compiled and submitted them to this committee. In general, the physicals were standard. However, they do reveal two areas which we feel could be exploited in the market. Despite the fact that they have a high asbestos content-ASTH Grade "A"--it was reported that they failed to pass a standard flame test, members felt that this was because they (the Japanese) used acrylic fibers as a carrier. The cloth also had a relatively poor warp tensile. This was particularly revealed and emphasized in the heat aging test whereby the residual tensiles after heat aging were decidedly inferior to standards maintained by all member companies. In addition, one company was able to determine that the Japanese seemed able to use shorter fibers in their cloth than we in this country. This contributes to their lower costs but, in addition, causes lower tensile strengths. Copies of the report were given to member companies in attendance and copies will be sent to those companies who were unable to attend. It was decided that no collective action would be taken as a result of these tests but each member can use the report as he sees fit. he feel that the cloth does not represent an economic purchase in relation to its projected life and that the data can be helpful in proving this premise. (continued) MS 005757 MT-005163 ATI-131 Minutes - Sales Promotion Committee - continued: Page -2- As has now become customary, the greatest proportion of our time was consumed in the discussion of the problems of air hygiene. Everyone wa3 impressed with the impact of the symposium held on Wednesday, afternoon (October 2,1968). lio one can be more concerned than the responsible members of our committee. And yet we are frustrated at OUr inabilit-.V r\mn a lin t.H fcVi /*nrw'r>af a ntmnnool a m on! 1 ar< + S lm Finally, we uxswassu once more the purchasing procedures of the Federal Government and the hardships they impose on members. Though we made an attempt this year to try to have them alter the system, we were not successful. As long as the system works--as it does-- to the advantage of the Government, there is no chance here to alter it Again, no collective action seems advisable and efforts will be discontinued. Respectfully submitted, M.Q. Scowcroft Chairman MS 005758 MT-005164 ATI-131 MINUTES " BOARD OF GOVERNORS' MEETING - October 3, 1968 'Hotel Hershey, Hershey, Pennsylvania ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE In Attendance: J. L. Rainey - American Asbestos Textile Corporation E. A. Schuman - Johns-Manviile Corporation J. A. Brown, Jr. - Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. L. E. Moody - H. K. Porter Company, Inc. R. P. Clark - Uniroyal, Inc. P. J. Flocken - Legal Counsel, Cadwalader,Wickersham & Taft II. E. Sunbury - Secretary, ATI Page 1, paragraph 2: Mr. Sheckler explained what he felt the ATI should attempt to accomplish in the way of industry-wide efforts to reduce the dust hazard to operatives. For example, "wet-weaving" should be adopted industry wide. Stated that the Eritish asbestos textile industry have done this. Feels also, that in the future there will be a lav; making wet-weaving mandatory. Mr. Sheckler recommended that ATI set up an "Environmental Control Committee" and offered suggestions as to its membership. He visualized that this committee would release nwws on Health Problems, handle liaison between companies on mutual problems, and liaison with other groups like Insulation Mfgrs. Association. He mentioned that his company was now cooperating with Dr.' Selikoff, widely known for his research work on health of asbestos pipecoverers, who has recently been named to head an "Insulation Industry Hygiene Research Program", a combined ef fort involving an international labor union, industry, medical science, and the Federal Government. Page 1, paragraph 3: Mr. J. A. Brown, Jr., moved that ATI set up a committee as recom mended by Mr. Sheckler. Motion was seconded by Mr. L. E. Moody. Approval was unanimous. Page 1, paragraph 4: President Rainey offered for consideration a suggested resolu tion: "The Board of Governors of the Asbestos Textile Institute, recognizing that every effort to control environmental dust problems should be encouraged wherever feasible and acting on the advice of the Air Hygiene & Manufacturing Committee, recommends that all member companies of the Institute consider adoption of the "wet-weaving" process with all deliberate speed." Mr. R. P. Clark moved that the Resolution be approved, his motion was seconded by J. A. Brown, Jr., and approval was by unanimous vote. MS 005759 MT-005165 MINUTES - GENERAL MEETING - October 4, 1968 Hotel Hershey, Hershey, Pennsylvania ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE ATI-131 Page 3, paragraph 9: President Rainey, following the report of the Air Hygiene & Mfg. Committee, stated that the Board of Governors had voted unanimous approval of that committee's recommendation in respect to adoption of "wet-weaving" of asbestos fabrics, and had passed the following Resolution: - "The Board of Governors of the Asbestos Textile Institute, recognizing that every effort to control environmental dust problems should be encouraged wherever feasible and acting on the advice of the Air Hygiene & Mfg. Committee, recommends that all member companies of the Institute consider adoption of the 'wet-weaving' process with all deliberate speed." Page 3, paragrahlO: . President Rainey announced that the Board of Governors had voted unanimously to set up a new committee tentatively titled "Eivir- onmental Control Committee", and asked Mr. C. L. Sheckler, Manager of Occupational Environmental Control, Johns-Manville Corporation, to comment on its purpose. Mr. Sheckler mentioned that the new committee, as presently envisaged, would release news on Health Problems, handle liaison between companies on mutual problems, and also handle liaison with other groups like Insulation Mfgrs. Assoc., as part of the activities of the new committee, and- felt that it would render a very important service to our industry. MS 005760 MT-005166 ATI-131 Minutes Page -1- GENERAL MEETING - ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE October ij., 1968 - Hotel Ilershey, Hershey,?a. In attendance: AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE CORP. J.L. Weber J.L. Rainey G.s, Fabel H.H. i/alter J.V7. Chri3tenbury wm. Maaskant GARLOCIv INC. G.E. Houghton S.G. Dixit ASBESTOS CORPORATION LIMITED li.P. Carson P.E. Leclerc G.F.A. Brink BELL ASBESTOS HINES LIMITED Vm.J.N. Smith R.J. Dodds-Kebron CASSIAR ASBESTOS CORP.,LTD. J.G. Berry JOHNS-MANVILLE CORP. E.H. Wells R.IT. Billings W.P. Raines E.A. Schuman C.L. Sheckler E.I1. Fenner I.Barnett 17. C. Seeds U.C. Streib N.W. Hendry (Can. J.TI.Co.) H.X. PORTER COMPANY.INC. L.E. Moody J.D. HcCluer D.E. Childers G.J. Harris J.W. Echerd RAYNSST05-MAMHAPTAil. IHC. J.A. Brown,Jr. II. 14. Scowcroft J.W. Hawkins L.C. Williams R.B. Smith J.P. V/ronski J.A. Bettes,Jr.(Retired) A.R. Patterson GUESTS LANE ASBESTOS OF QUEBEC LTD. E.A. Farrell C.E. Stiefken TURNER & 11 El/ALL LTD. B. Lincoln ' CADI ;ALADER, V/ICXER SHAM Zt TAFT P.Jay Flocken (Legal Counsel) U.S.PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE Dr.L.J. Cralley U1TIR0YAL, IN C. R.P. Clark R.C. Hunt D.T. Austin,Jr. II.M. Willingham E.A. Morris Dr.J.G. Wells ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE H.B. Sunbury (Secretary) . Hiss Edith 3. Cox (Guest-of-Honor) Asbestos Mag Mr. A.G. Matamoros (Guest Speaker) Hr.D.H. Holmes , Asten-Hill iifg.Co. _____ . Mr.C.J. Stover , Asbestos Magazine MS 005761 In addition, approximately twenty-four wives of members were present at Social Hours and at the luncheon on Friday noon, October L(.th* (continued) MT-005167  -L' ATI-131 liinutes - General testing - continued: Page -2 1. President Rainey called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.ii, and welcomed members and guests to our twenty-fourth Annual meeting. Referring to the well attended "Asbestos Health Seminar" held on the afternoon of October 2nd, 1968, ilr. Rainey expressed apprecia tion on behalf of the Institute to its Chairman, hr. C.L. Sheckler of Johns-, ianville Corporation, for the fine program. The Agenda for the Seminar is attached to these minutes. . 2. The minutes of the last meeting were presented for reading. It was moved by J.A. Brot/n,Jr., that reading be omitted. His motion was seconded by Christenbury, and so voted. 3. The Financial Report was presented by G.m. Schunan. On motion made by 1.?. Clark, seconded by J.A. Broun,Jr., it was voted to accept the report, and same is attached to these minutes. Mr. Rainey reported that the Annual Audit of the Institute's books had been made by hr. James D. Smith, accountant employed by our member company, GARLOCIC IilC., and that he had a letter from Hr.Smith dated September 23*1968 stating that the report of September 10-1963 distributed to members at this meeting, did represent the financial -nnsition of the Institute on that date. MS 005762 mT-005168 ^v,o 1 i foal*. In a - continued I ATI-131 P*,3a_ ge_ -3<* - MT-005169 5. The Fibre Producer13 Report was given by Hr. Il.P.Carson, Vico President - Sales, ASBESTOS CORPORATICII LIMITED, Thetford Hines,?.Q and his interesting and informative report is attached. 6. Guest-of-Honor, Hiss Edith E. Cox, retired editor of ASBESTOS ' Magazine, was introduced by Mr. J.A. Bettes,Jr., a former president of the Institute. Mr. Bettes paid fitting tribute to Miss Cox for her service to the asbestos industry for a period of more than fifty years. President Rainey presented Hiss Cox with-a memento of the occasion, and there was a standing ovation in her honor. Hi3S Cox responded most graciously, and said she appreciated very much the opportunity to attend the meeting. 7. President Rainey introduced Dr. A.G. Matamoros, Chief Economist of Armstrong Cork Company, A nationally recognized economist. Dr. Matamoros spoke on the subject: "Business Prospects and Problems in the Year Ahead1'. His talk was extremely interesting, and was foll owed by many questions from his audience. President Rainey thanked Dr. Matamoros on behalf of the members. 8. The committee reports were given by the respective chairmen: Air Hygiene & ilfg. Committee - H.H. Walter, Chairman Sales Promotion Committee - M.Q. Scowcroft, Chairman Technical Committee - J.W. Hawk in * ^airman Fiber Testing Committee - G.F.A. , Chairman The full text of their reports is attached to these minutes. 9. President Rainey, following the report of the Air Hygiene Zi ilfg Committee, stated that the Boaru of Governors had voted unanimous approval of that committee's recommendation in respect to adoption of 'wet-weaving' of asbestos fabrics, , and had passed the follov/ing Resolution: - "The Board of Governors of the Asbestos Textile Inst itute, recognizing that every effort to control environmental dust problems should be encouraged wherever feasible and acting on the advice of the Air Hygiene & lifg. Committee, recommends that all member companies of the Institute consider adoption of the 'wet weaving' process with all deliberate speed." 10. President Rainey announced that the Board of Governors had voted unanimously to set up a new committee tentatively titled "Environmental Control Coiimittee", and asked Mr. C.^. Sneakier, Manager of Occupational Environmental Control, Johns-<. .anville, Corp. to comment on its purpose, nr. Sheckler mentioned chat the new committee, as presently envisaged, would release news on Health Problems, handle liaison between companies on mutual problems, and also handle liaison with other groups like Insulation Mfgrs. Assoc, (continued) IMS 005763 * + e ATI-131 Ilinutes - General meeting - continued: as part of the activities of the new committee, and felt that it would render a ver7 important service to our industry. 11. President ftainey announced that representatives of the Member companies now serving on the Board of Governors would continue without change, and also, that the members of the Board had elected new officers to serve for the coming year, namely: President - E.A. Schuman, Johns-uanville Corp. Vice President - R.P. Clark, Uniroyal,Inc. , Treasurer - il.Q. Scowcroft, Raybestos -Manhattan, Inc 12. ilr. Rainey announced, that the next meeting of the A.T.I. would be held at the GRA1ID HOTEL, Point Clear, Ala. (near mobile) and the dates are February 6-7, 1969. This is a very famous hostelry, and those who have attended meetings of other associations there are sure that A.T.I. members and their wives will greatly enjoy their visit to the GRAIJD HOTEL.! 13. The meeting recessed for luncheon, during which "Jack*' Rainey, retiring president was presented x/ith an Atmos clock in apprec iation of his outstanding leadership of the Institute during the past two years. Hr. Rainey thanked the members for the gift and for their cooperation during his tenure as president, and received a fine hand and standing ovation folloi*ing his remarks. llj.. After the luncheon the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted MS 005764 MT-005170 ATI-131 ASBESTOS FIBRE REPORT - continued: Page -2- ' Pacific Asbestos in California is reportedly back to a 6-day week, 3 shifts per day, for an annual production rate of ij.5,000 tons. Reports continue to appear concerning new properties in Quebec, namely Albitibi and McAdam, but there is much uncertainty concerning the future of these Prospects. Western European economic recovery in 1968 has brought increased markets for all grades of fibre from Quebec, although Prance was a serious question mark a few months ago, it is believed that the asbestos consuming industries in France will consume almost as much fibre as in 1967- The textile manufacturers seem to be less uncer tain at present time than they were a few months ago. Japan's improved economic conditions have meant increased consumption and the much rumoured expectation of a reduced rate of growth in the second half of 1963 has not materialized. The outlook for the remainder of 1963 looks favourable for all grades of fibre. The textile markets in Europe and Japan appear to be doing well and the expectation that the upward trend will con tinue is a good possibility. The domestic market does not convey as optimistic signs for 3-Group fibre. Price increases have been announced by a number of producers with 5/j the increase for textile fibres effective January 1, 1969. Cassiar has announced price increases averaging 6/o. 11 MS 005765 MT-005171 ATI-131 Hiss EDITH E. COX Guest of Honor The Asbestos Textile Institute and its members are proud indeed to have the privilege of paying tribute to Miss Edith E. Cox, recently retired Editor and Publisher of the magazine ASBESTOS. At a dinner in Philadelphia on March 26, 1968, honoring Miss Cox upon the occasion of her retirement, she was notified of her selection as the recipient of the twelfth casting of the Asbestos Story Ring. As is well known, thi3 symbolic Ring is aT./arded only to those who have made far-reaching and special contributions to . the Asbestos Industry over an appreciable number of years, and is considered the greatest honor the Asbestos Mining Industry can bestow on the recipient.! The fact that Miss Cox is the first lady to be so honored is a tribute to her long and devoted service to the Industry throughout the world.I Miss Cox was born in Baltimore, Hd., and attended Public Schools and the Western High School in that city. Had planned to be a school teacher, but shortly after moving to Philadelphia in 1917 she entered the Asbestos Industry as Secretary to Hr. C.J. Stover, founder of the magazine ASBESTOS. Five years later, in 1922, she joined Mi3S Anna S. Rossiter in the partnership known as Secretarial Service, publishers of ASBESTOS. Served as Circulation Manager and later as acting Editor until the death of Miss Rossiter in 1954* Was Editor from 1954 until her retirement in March 1968. - In completing over 50 years of service in the Asbestos Industry Miss Cox can take justifiable pride in the fact that her con tributions to the Industry over these many years have been of inestimable value. Through the medium of the magazine, communications among those engaged in the mining, milling, and processing of asbestos fibre into finished products, have been tremendously improved on a world-wide basis. Miss Cox is an active member of the Philadelphia Advertising Club, and at present a member of its Board. As to her future plans, Mias Cox will serve ASBESTOS magazine as a Consultant, and also has ambitions to do considerable traveling. Asbestos Textile Institute General Meeting October 4# 1968 Hotel Hershey, Hershey, Pa. MS 005766 MT-005172 A ^ Minutes ATI-131 BOARD 07 OOVRRIICR`3 MESTIZO October 3, 1963 - 9:00 ?.U!., Hotel Ilershoy, Ilershoy,Pa. In attendance: J. L. Rainey - American Asbestos Textile Corporation 2. A. Cchuman - Joiina-Hanvillo Corporation J.A. drown,Jr.- Raybesto3-.lonhnttan,Inc. 0. 3* Moody - H.iC. Porter Company,Inc. 1. ?. Clark - Uniroyal,Inc. P.Jay Floe Icon - -egal Counsel, Cadwalador, Wickershaxa j Taft Ounaury - Secretary, .1,1,1. Absent: J.L* Mitchell - Tallman HcCluoicey Fabrics Co, C-.P. '.:ie33 - JARLOCM Inc j1 MS 005767 Cuests: C.L.. Ahecklar - Joims-Hanville Corp, MT-005173 Minutes v"-".- 1* President Rainey called the meotijjgr-^ order at\rw?roximately 10:00 pm ana deferred the regular business to pei*mit i-ir. C.L, Sheckler to addross the * 2. Mr, Sheckler explained what hv|%f elt/<&6 A,7,I# should attempt to accomplish in the way of Indus Isry-w'iiU) efforts to reduce the du3t hazard to operatives. For examsig'. "wet weaving" should be adopted industry wide. Sta5&djihat theSBritish asbestos textile industry have done thia/Uk'eels >l^o, thgfc in due course a law will bo passed making /*fet-weavingmandatory. Mr, Sheckler recommend*! that A. ft I. 3Qt up an "Environmental Control Committee" and ered sjaageations as to its membership, This committee on Health Problems, handle liaison betwee o?miutual problems, and liaison with other groups Insulation Mfgrs,Assoc. Ke mentioned that his company rating with Dr. Selikoff, widely known for his rose hoalth of asbestos pipe covorors, who has rocently to head an "Insulation Industry Hygiene Research Pro ined effort involving an international labor union. medical science and the fedoral government. 3* J.A. Brown,Jr., moved that we (ATI) set up a committee as recommended by Mr. Sheckler. Motion was seconded by L.2. Moody. Approval was unanimous, ll. President Rainey offered for consideration thn a suggested Resolution, Q3 follov/3: "fhe Board of Covernors of the Asbestos Textile Institute, recognizing that every effort to control environmental dust problems should be encouraged wherever feasible, on advice of its Air Hygiene J: Manufacturing Committee recoinnends that members of the Institute adopt "wot weaving" with all deliberate spoed." (Mote: This wording 13 to be edited by Mr. Rainey) R.?. Clarx moved that the Resolution bo approved, the motion was seconded by J.A. 3rown,Jr., and approval uaa by unanimous vote. : ATI-131 Minuto3 - 3oard of Governor's Meeting - continued: Page -2- 5. The minutes of the last meeting wore presented for reading. On notion made by R.P. Claris, seconded by 3,A. Schuman, it was voted to omit the reading of the minutes. 6. The Financial Report as of September 10th, 1963, was presented by the Secretary. R.P. Clark moved that report bo accepted, and this notion wa3 seconded by 2.A. Schunan. The vote was unanimous for approval. The Report i3 attached to these minutes. Mr. Rainey reported that the Annual Audit of the Instituto's books had boon made by .ir, Janes 6. Smith, accountant employed by our mono or company, GARLOC.'C III C., and that: lie had a letter from hr. Smith dated September 23, 1963, stating that the report of September 10th, 1963, as presented by the Secretary represented . the financial position of the Institute on fchat( `date. A copy of the auc-.itor * s letter ia attached to those minutes, - 7 Mr. J.A. Drown,Jr., Chairman of the Mcuia&tiji.j Committee, reported that he had canvassed the member unnpiqies to determine who would represent them on the hoard of Govorno^sNfor the coming year, and that the following^hsra^been doaiS^ted by their respective companies: John A. drown, Jr. - Raybea1ibb-ilanhprt:>^an,lnc. R.P. Clark - Uniroyal,Inc^ " J.L. Mitchell - Tall:aan-ncCiv^J$jB^/Fabrics Company L.S. Moody - II.K. Porpar CnmnAn^Ing, J.L. Rainoy - Amerid^a-Aa&astosS^Vsxtile Corp. E.A. Schuman - JOiB>^-I lanv G.P. U'ioss - Gar] Corporation MT-005174 8. Election of Office Committee, submitted a wn, Chairman of nominating' ficers for the coining year: 'Schuman (for President) Clark A for Vice Prosidont) Scowcrort (Raybestos-Manhattan,Inc., for Treasurer) There boing other^ncnninations for these offices it was moved by J.A. Brown, Jr^ bonded by L.U. Moody, that the above slate of officers be elected. Agreement was unanimousand it was so voted. 9. It was agreed that the respective chairmen of our four working committees should bo continued for another yaar, inasmuch as each ha3 completed only one year of the normal two-year tern, 10. The Secretary prosentod a suggested hzgnt Institute budget for the year 1969. President Rainey deferred discussion of same until later in the meeting. 11. President Rainoy road a letter from Syracuse University 3tating they had a three year grant from the Dept, of II2W to study tho origin, quantities, and characteristics of wastes which result from production operations in our industry, and requesting the cooperation of hi3 company in supplying the needed information for their research. Several of the members 3tatad they also had ra ce ivod tho same letter from Syracuso. MS 005768 ATI-131 Minute3 - Board of Governor's Meeting - continued: Pago -312, President Rainey raad reported the death of C.K. Carlough, first president of the Asbestos `Textile Institute, which occurred on June 17, 1966, and read a letter of condolence that he had written and sent to Hr3. Carlough on behalf of the Institute. 13. Speaker for the February meeting. Mr. Rainey stated that his ..company will make every, effort to supply a suitable speaker. MS 005769 MT-005175 There being no further business to come before the meeting it 16 was duly adjourned. Respectfully submitted. R.E. Sunbury, Secretary Addendum: The suggested budget x'or 1969, Including the increase in Legal Retainer fee as voted above, was circulated by mail to members of tho Board of Governors. The approved budget, resulting from that nailing, is attached to these minutes. ATI-131 l' * *" ASBESTOS FThRS ?E?CRT Page -1- Gctoher l+, 19oo By: Hr. M.P. Carson, Vico President-Sales ' ASBESTOS CORPORATION LIIIITSD, Thefcford Nines, P.Q.,Can, . " You might be interested to have an outline of 1967 production figures for chrysotile asbestos fibre from major producing countries: U.5.S.R. Canada Rhodesia U.S.A. Italy South Africa Cyprus Swaziland 1,750,000 tons 1,500,000 200,000 it 130,000 if 100,000 ;i 14.0,000 it 22,000 n [4.0,000 it Canada continues to be the major exporter of chrysotile in spite of Russia's position as the largest producer. Incidentally, it is doubtful that Russia is exporting spinning fibre in any quantity and Russian exports of asbestos cement grades have remained relative ly stable over the past seven years at 250,000 to 280,000 tons per annum, with about 150,000 tons shipped to the free world. Reports indicate that Rhodesian fibre is all being sold, although the market pattern has changed significantly since U.D.I. Of interest to A.T.I. members is the fact that spinning fibre shipments from Quebec production were running about 17/2 ahead of 1967 at the end of August, and I believe this will continue through the balance of 1968 and possibly be higher at the close of the year. The U.S. market had not been a significant factor in this increase. Improved economic conditions in Vies tern Europe, Japan,, and greater activities in-some of the Socialist countries of Europe have con tributed to the increase in spinning fibre shipments. It has been reported that Cassiar production has been reduced to 75,000 tons per annum and Clinton Creek is approaching full production. Nicolet has announced that its mine will be closed at the expiration of its labour contract on February 28,1969. (continued on Rage -2-) MS 005770 MT-005176 MI , y V: i. - '* > ^ Minute 3 ATI-131 GENERAL MEETING - Asbestos Textile Institute October k., 1963 - Hotel Hershey,Horohe7,?a. In attendance: AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE COR?. J,W* Weber """ J.L. Rainey 3.3. Pabel H.H. Walter J.W. Christonbury Wm. Maaokant GARLOCX I:iC. G.3. Houghton S. Dixit ASBESTOS CORPORATION LIMITED M.P. Carson P.3. Leclero G.P.A. Brink BELL AS33ST0S HIRES LIMITED Wm.J.W. Smith . R. Dodds-Hebxon CASSIAR a ESTOS CORP.LTD. f.G, Bor J0HN3-MANVILLS CORP. S.H. Wells H.H. Billings W.?. Raines S.A. Schuman C.L. Sheckler E.M* Penner I Barnett W.C. Seeds W.C. Streib II .W. Hendry (Can.J.M.Co R.K. PORTER COMPANY, INC, L.E. Moody J.D. KcCluer D.3. Childers G.J, Harris J.W. Echerd RATB3ST05- kMhATTAN, )>.A. Brown, Jj M.Q. Scovcrof) J.W. Hawkins L.C. Williams R.o. Smith J.P. Wronski J.A. Bettes,Jr.(Retired) A.R. Patterson Other GUESTS T.Aga-ASff^os OP QUE33C LTD. E.<r C.S. Stief: ER flc' NSWALT, LTD, ncoln k'ALADER .WICKER3HAH Sc TAFT ^Jay Flocken (Legal Counsel) S Public Health 3orvlce . L.J. Cralloy UNIRQYAL.INC . ft* I?. Clark R.C, Hunt D.T. Austin,Jr. H.M. Willingham E.A. Morris Dr. J.G. Wells ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE Sunbury (Secretary) OUESTof-HONOR Miss Edith E. 'Cox (Asbestos Magazine) Mr. A,3. Hatamoros (Guest Speaker) Mr. D.R. Holmes, Asten-Hill Mfg.Co. Mr. C.J. Stover, Asbestos Magazine In addition, approximately twenty-four wives of members were present at Social Hours and at the luncheon on Friday noon,October 4-th. MS 005771 MT-005177 i ** Minutes General Meeting - continued ATI-131 Page -2- L President Rainey called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M* and asked each person to stand and identify himself and his company. He expressed his gratification that this, our twenty-fourth annual meeting, * had such a large and representative attendance. 2. The minutes of the last meeting were presented for reading . It was moved by J.A. Brown,Jr., that reading be omitted.This motion was seconded by J.U. Christonbury, and so voted, ifhcxrspnrtx 3, The Financial Report wa3 presented by E.A. Schuman. R.P. Clark moved that report be accepted, and J.A. Brown,Jr., seconded the motion. It was so voted. The report is attached to these minutes. Mr. Rainey reported that the Annual Audit of the Institute's books had been made by Mr. James D. Smith, accountant employed by our member company, OARLOCK INC. , and that he had a Tetter from Mr. Smith dated September 23# 1968, stating that Itne report of September 10, 1968 distributed to members fcfcis} meeting, did represent the financial position of the Iirih! En hi, on that date. - 5* The Fibre Producer'a Ileport was] ;ivan by Mr.M.P.Carson, Vice "President-Sales, ASBESTOS CORPORATION :MITHD, Thetford Minos,P.Q.., Can. Mr. Carson's interestinA^ad infi fative report follows: copy supplied by Mr. Carson) 6. Guest-of-I 1th E. Cox, retired editor of ASBESTOS Magazine,was Mr. J* \. Bettes,Jr., a former president of the Instituted paid fitting tribute to Hiss Cox for her service to tos industry for a period of over fifty years. Following remarks. President Rainey presented Mias Cox with a memento of the uu occasion, and there was a standing ovation in her honor. Mias Cox responded most graciously, and said that she appreciated very much the invitation to attend the meeting 7* President Rainey introduced Dr. A.G. Matamoros, Chief Economist of Armstrong Cork Company. A nationally recognized economist. Dr. Mata moros spoke on the subJect;M3u3inesa Prospects and Problems in the Year Ahead". Hia talk was extremely interesting, and was followed by many questions from his audience.President Rainey thanked Dr. Mata moros on behalf of the Institute. S. 3. Tiie committee reports were given by the respective chairmen: Air Hygiene Sc Hfg. Committee - H.H. Xxa Walter, Chairman Sale3 Promotion Committee - M.Q. Scowcroft, Chairman MS 005772 Technical Committee - J.W. Hawkins, Chairman Fiber Testing Committee - G.F.A. Brink, Chairman MT-005178 y^r . ' . ,, -Hiautas - General .Meeting -.--continued: ATI-131 Page -3- ho full toxt of their reports ia attached to these minutes. 9. Proaident Rainey, following the report of the Air Hygiene : Hfg. conr.ittee, stated that the hoard of Governors had voted unanimous approval.of that committee's recommendation in respect to adoption of !,vjet-weaving" of asbestos fabrics, and had passed tlio following resolution: " The hoard of Governors of the Asbestos Textile Instituto, recognising that every effort to control environmental du3t problems should be encouraged wherever paxnx feasible^ a-vrco.^of it3 Air Hygiene ^.-lanufactaring Commit to rsco:.-lnond3 that* nsmbers of the Institute adapt* . . . .* nwet weaving" with all dsliborafce speed1', L < . .? :r u. /o'f \\\ 10, President Rainey announced that the Board of ^Governors had voted unanimously to set up an "fnvironmen Committee", and asked ..r, C.2. Ghackler, Manager of .avi rorunantal Control, Johns-Mnnvillu Corporation, to functions* Mr, Cheekier mentioned that the now com:'; olsa3e news on Health Problems, handle liaison betwe on mutual problems, and liaison with other groups on Mfgrs. Association, as an example of the img^? lities to be assigned the new committee. -V'- V 11, President Rainey announced ontatIve3 of the member companies now serving on thH, 'of Governors would continue without change, and tluitNj?^/p6rd had elected iha new officers to serve for the coninr year,/namely: President - 2.A, Vice President Treasurer - M.d. s-iJs.pville Corporation Jniroyal,Inc. ybestos-Manhattan,Inc, 12, Hr, Rainey announced^Xrmt th^khext meeting of the A.T.I, would be held at the Gftr-i.1 r^otel^^ed^r Clear, Ala.Tnoar Mobile) and the dates are ?obaaarf*y 6-7, 196V. Thi3 is a very famous hostelry, and those who ha^e/attended meetings of other associations there are sure that A.7J1. membersland their wives will greatly enjoy their visit to the mAMG IICTM 13* The meetin^VswiAe^/l for luncheon, during which Mr. "Jade" Rainey, retiring presldex*t7--Kas presented with an Atmo3 Clock'in appreciation of his outstanding leadership of the Institute during the past two years. Mr. Rainey thanked the members for the gift and for their cooperation during hi3 term as president, and received a fine hand and standing ovation at the conclusion of his remarks. lij.. After the luncheon the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted. II.2. Gunbury secretary MS 005773 MT-005179