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Nov. 28, 1984
TO: H. C. Gaffney FROM: J. F. Daly
cc:
R. Johnson J. A. Stretanski F. F. Loffelman
SUBJECT: MONTHLY REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 1984
A. TECHNICAL PROJECTS
1. PPG
At a meeting on Nov. 20 in East Point, Ga we got further clarification of PPG*s needs.
Regardless of the effect of oil absorption on salt spray resistance, a low oil absorption is desirable for optimum rheology of the coating. There is no reason to believe that there is any difference between an oil absorption of 10 and 13, however.
PPG has recently developed data indicating that excess concentrations of Lead and Acetate Ions in an extract of the stabilizer have a detrimental effect on salt spray. Crystal form may onbe a means to this end, rather than an end in itself.
We will attempt now to reduce the Lead Acetate content with or without overcarbonation.
Stamford is looking into processes for Lead Cyanamid. PPG has agreed to take an entire plant batch if we are able to produce material of suitable quality.
2. PACKARD ELECTRIC - TSC - 18
Work will begin shortly on this project.
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3. LECTRO 65 AND 105 Further analytical data indicate that Lectro 65 may
contain a higher proportion of Sulfate than originally calculated.
Work on developing matching stabilizers is awaiting some compounding ingredients on order. 4. PANTASOTE - BLACK SPECKS
Cyastab 908 contains minute quantities of fine black specks, randomly and widely dispersed. This has never been a problem for any other customer. Pantasote, however, cannot tolerate these specks because of a critical application, Western Electric's 802 compound.
The specks appear to be coming from the P & S dryer. Since 908 does not burn at temperatures seen in the dryer, we believe the specks are caused by material trapped between the plates of "A" section for long periods of time occasionally breaking loose.
The P & S Dryer is scheduled to be down for overhaul in the near future. After this overhaul it will be completely clean between the plates. We propose to start up after the shutdown with 908 to see how long we can run without specks. 5. TENNECO
A blend of Tribase - oiled and Barium Stearate has a 50CVR greater than 800-o plus Barium Stearate but less than Tribase XL - oiled. This information would seem to indicate that the composition of Tribase XL - oiled is not what we believe it to be. We will analyze the samples of Tribase - oiled and Tribase XL oiled in an attempt to resolve.
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EXTRUCTOR Final sales brochure has been issued. Shipped 5600 lbs. of 1800 to Flex Products and 40k lbs
of 1800, 1040, and 1918 to Cerock. The air pallet unloading system has been moved into a
position to feed the Extructor. We are still working to establish the optimum conditions
for running 1908/ All other grades are running well.
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B . PLANT GENERAL
Nothing to report
C. COMPLAINTS
There were three complaints entered this month:
CUSTOMER
PRODUCT
COMPLAINT
COMMENT
Cadillac Cable
North American Teknor - Apex
988AO
15 800
Delivery
Dispersion Color
Justified trucker
Justified Still under
gation
fault of investi
The YTD total is now 15, broken down as follows:
Quality Shipping - fault of
trucker Not justified Development Unaswered
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D. TRIPS AND CUSTOMER CONTACT
1. TRIPS '
The writer visited PPG, East Point, Ga. Details are reported above.
2. CUSTOMER CONTACT - TELEPHONE
A. Called Tony Cacciola, Pantasote, Passaic, N. J. to inquire regarding a rejection of 908. B. Called Jim Escue, Haywood Co; Brownsville, Tn. re garding a complaint on 800.
C. Sang Lee, Kor Tech, Los Angeles, Ca. called regarding the specifications of our Litharge.
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