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ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE Treasurer's Report March 4, 1957 ATI-105 Balance In Various Funds - December 3, 1956t Fellowship Fund General Fund Exhibit Fund Petty Cash Fund $9,610,70 2,001,1:6 Cr, 1,960,91 18,74 ' 0 9,588.89 Receipts: Assessments (1957): Fellowship Fund General Fund $1,500,00 2,000,00 $ 3,500.00 Transfers: To General Fund from Exhibit Fluid To General Fund from Fellowship Fund To Petty Cash Fund from General Fund Disbi'-sements: $1,960,91 i,5ooaoo 101.71 ---------------- $ 3,872.62 5B$fc5I Fellowship Fund: Fellowship Salary A.S.T.M. Dues (1957) New Furnace Expense Transfer to General Fund $2,433,61 260OO 111.12 1,500.^00 $1:, 070.73 General Fund: Secretary's Salary Secretary's Travel Meeting Expense Legal Expense Auditing Expense Stenographic Expense Visual Aid Expense New Exhibit Expense Misc, Office Expense Petty Cash Transfer 0 760*08 53.60 611.71 535.66 3.00 127.00 6.00 442.61 323.15 411.71 $3,274*52 Exhibit Fund: Transfer to General Fund 01,960.91 $1,960.91 Petty Cash Fund: Lab, Assistance New Furnace Expense Lab. Supplies Misc, Office Expense BALANCE ON HAND - March 4, 1957*............... ilance in Various Funds - March 4, 1957: Fellowship Fund General Fund Petty Cash Fund 0 188.50 91.22 3.14 64.09 07,039.97 184.93 83.50 MS 004263 0 346.95 09,653.11 $7,308.40' PRODUCED 07,308.40 JM-83 J. G. Schoepf' MT-003669 ROSTER ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE Tm833 o n >-3 r-z U Si J 5? 9 9 0 OH S +> CQ H 1 w hocq ra <* ri ft MS 004264 MT-003670 tI *j *s 1A 9 t3 0 A.M . - 5 i0 0 PH Room 306 1 f 3 o H .3. t * * RCHN x ft* $ [1 R * 8f S * V i* c$ S3 o 1 JoS * 3C ATI-105 a1Hn149 S3 C S3 . H n 2E$ So3 33i# i-8 O 55 -4 k-3 Ih u rsd sy. March 7* 1 (Jommitlee M eetings: Technical Conmittee S e c re ta ry < * * * * * M# C Shaw #*#** #** *#* T re a su re r f t * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * J* G* Schoepf f fJirs* i ^r B e tte s T* G . A# J J# P resident * * # * Vice P resident <art EE g| s* o* b< frt >s *\ m +3 4 m -S *0 S3 *HH CtJ` H O CuO f -** `s * * Sfc * _ In Q 23 - 4 {4 "= O 3 iJ w o #* Wdig^*3 6t< C po aos O 33 33 CO CO n H -3 CO * C3 <4 W v Hm h300S<|'T!W.s! to 5: -3 5e -i O S< ,Q -4 "S O <4 *3 MS 004265 MT-003671 ATI-105 Ambler, Pa. March 6, 1957 Mr, J, G, Schoepf, Treasurer Asbestos Textile Institute . Dear iir. Schoepf: In compliance with your request, examination was made of the books and records of the Asbestos Textile Institute under Dr. H. G. Shaw's supervision on Monday, March U, 1957* The audit covers the period from December U, 1956 to March ii, 1957* inclusive. The Balance Sheet of the Asbestos Textile Institute at March It, 1957 is set forth below: ASSETS Total Cash in Bank (Schedule A) Total Cash on Hand Postage on Hand ^Furniture it Equipment (Nominal value) LIABILITIES ,>7,22U.90 83.50 2.37 1.00 $7,311.77 Philadelphia Wage Tax Net Worth $ 32.7U 7,279.03 $7,311.77 -mother Asset items not included in above classification are shown in Schedule B, ' The latest statement received from the depository (Chase-Manhattan Bank of Hew York) in which all funds of the Institute are kept, shows a balance of $6,761;.18 cn January 31* 1957. The Petty Cash Fund totalling >100.00 includes $83,50 in cash and $16,50 in vouchers. This fund was verified by actual count. Schedule As Showing a reconciliation of the Bank Balance at March k, 1957s Bank Balance per Latest Statement, January 31, 1957 Add: Bank Deposit Subsequent to January 31* 1957 Less: Checks Outstanding at March ii, 1957: $ 6,764.18 3,500.00 $ioj264.ifi Check No, Date Payee Amount 1172 1173 1174 1175 1176 1177 1178 1179 1180 1181 1182 1183 1/31/57 1/31/57 2/4/57 2/6/57 2/7/57 2/7/57 2/11/57 2/15/57 2/19/57 2/19/57 2/25/57 2/25/57 M. C, Shaw First Pennsylvania Co. Phila. Textile Inst, J, J. Cogan Petty Cash Amer. Soc, for Test. Mat, Smith's Transfer Petty Cash A, Pomerantz Carborundum Co. Fox Welding Shop Leeds & Northrup Co. Carried Forward $ 893.70 205.48 14.57 30.90 79.46 5.00 88.11 67.66 31.11 32.U6 U5.00 Hi. 63 $1,508.08' MT-003672 MS 004266 ATI-105 no* 1185 1186 1187 1188 1189 1190 2/25/57 2/28/57 2/28/57 2/28/57 2/28/57 3/V57 3/1*/57 Brought Forward Phila, Textile Inst. M. C, Shaw First Pennsylvania Co, Petty Cash Art Guild of Phila. A, Pcmerantz Co, Johns-Manville Corp, Balance on Hand in Bank, March 1*, 1957 01,508.08 13 <,83 893.70 205.U8 97.05 282.00 20.11 19o03 ,10,261*.18 0 3.039,29 $ 7.22U.90 Checks numbered 111*1* to 1156, inclusive, which were outstanding at the last audit were examined and found to be in order. Bank deposits during this period total led ^3,500,00. Of this amount Si,500,00 was credited to the Fellowship Fund and $2,000.00 credited to the General Fund. A reimbursement transfer in the amount of $1*11.71 was made from the General Fund to the Petty Cash Fund. . It is recommended that the G^OOaOO transfer from the Fellowship Fund to the General Fund be minuted at the next meeting of the Board of Governors. Schedule B: Other Assets of Asbestos Textile Institutes Item Quantity Description Date Acquired Purchase Cost (a) 7 Visual Aid Display Cases January 1950 S3,l*li*,32 (b) 1 Suter Tensile Tester August 19U7 726.00 (c) 1 Heat Aging Furnace April 1951 81*9.98 (d) 1 Bausch & Lomb Triple Purpose Micro-Projector May 1951* 9i*.00 (e) 1 Brabender Moisture Tester September 1951* 765.00 (f) 1 Federal Thickness Gage January 19l*7 50.50 (g) 1 Mapes Magnetic Analyser April 1953 100,00 (h) 1 Scott Twist Tester December 19l*7 126.50 (J) Office Furniture & Equipment: ii Steel Work Benches September 1951* 1 Steel Flat Top Desk September 195U 1 Steel Table September 1951* 1 Swivel Chair September 1951* 1 Straight Chair September 1951* 1 1* Drawer Steel Legal File September 1951* 2 Steel Storage Cabinets. September 1951* 5 Steel Book Case Units September 1951* 1 Wall Costumer September 1951* 1 Waste Basket September 195k 757.50 (k) 1 Temco Muffleoven & Control October 1951* 161.00 (l) 1 Cenco Balance October 195U 32.25 (m) 1 Electric Stopclock October 195U 50.00 (n) 1 Abradoflex January 1958 1,175.00 TOTAL $8,302.05 Yours very truly, S, C, Gehman, Auditor MS 004267 MT-003673 ATI-105 Ambler, Pa, March 6, 1957 Mr, J. G, Schoepf, Treasurer Asbestos Textile Institute Dear Hr, Schoepf? In compliance with your request, examination was made of the books and records of the Asbestos Textile Institute under Dr. M. C. Shaw's supervision on Monday, March l*, 1957 The audit covers the period from December 1*, 1956 to March U, 1957, inclusive. The Balance Sheet of the Asbestos Textile Institute at March l*, 1957 is set forth below: ASSETS Total Cash in Bank (Schedule A) Total Cash on Hand Postage on Hand ^Furniture & Equipment (Nominal value) S!>7,22l*.90 83.50 2.37 1.00 $7,311.77 LIABILITIES Philadelphia Wage Tax Net Worth ^ 32,7U 7,279.03 $7,311.77 tfOther Asset items not included in above classification are shown in Schedule B, The latest statement received from the depository (Chase-Manhattan Bank of Mew York) in which all funds of the Institute are kept, shows a balance of $6,761**18 on January 31, 1957, The Petty Cash Fund totalling ..,>100,00 includes $83,50 in cash and $16,50 in vouchers. This fund was verified by actual count. Schedule A: Showing a reconciliation of the Bank Balance at March 1*, 1957? Bank Balance per Latest Statement, January 31# 1957 Add: Bank Deposit Subsequent to January 31# 1957 Less: Checks Outstanding at March 1*, 1957? $ 6,761*,18 3,500*00 Ho^CT Check No. Date Payee Amount 1172 1173 1171* 1175 1176 1177 1178 1179 1180 1181 1182 1183 1/31/57 1/31/57 2/U/57 2/6/57 2/7/57 2/7/57 2/11/57 2/15/57 2/19/57 2/19/57 2/25/57 2/25/57 M, C. Shaw First Pennsylvania Co* Phila, Textile Inst, J, J. Cogan Petty Cash Amer, Soc. for Test, Mat, Smith's Transfer Petty Cash A, Pomerantz Carborundum Co, Fox Welding Shop Leeds & Northrup Co, Carried Forward $ 893.70 205.1*8 1U.57 30.90 79.U6 5.00 88.11 67.66 31.11 32.1*6 i*5.oo 1U.63 $1,508.08 MS 004268 83 MT-003674 nei* 1185 1186 1187 1188 1189 1190 2/25/57 2/28/57 2/28/57 2/28/57 2/28/57 3A/57 3/U/57 Brought Forward Phila0 Textile Inst# M, C. Shaw First Pennsylvania Co, Petty Cash Art Guild of Phila# A, Pcmerantz Co. Johns-Manville Corp, Balance on Hand in Bank, March It, 1957 1,508.08 13,83 893.70 205A8 97.05 282,00 20,11 19.03 ATI-105 ;10,261*.18 & 3a039$29 7.22U.90 Checks numbered llUU to 1156, inclusive, which were outstanding at the last audit were examined and found to be in order. Bank deposits during this period total led A, 500,00. Of this amount .#1,500.00 was credited to the Fellowship Fund and &2,000,00 credited to the General Fund# A reimbursement transfer in the amount of All.71 was made from the General Fund to the Petty Cash Fund# It is recommended that the .j>l,500a00 transfer from the Fellowship Fund to the General Fund be minuted at the next meeting of the Board of Governors# Schedule B: Other Assets of Asbestos Textile Institutes Item Quantity Description Date Acquired Purchase Cost (a) 7 Visual Aid Display Cases January 1950 .`#3,1*11* .32 (b) 1 Suter Tensile Tester August 191+7 726,00 (c) 1 Heat Aging Furnace April 1951 81*9.98 <d) 1 Bausch & Lomb Triple Purpose Micro-Projector Hay 1951* 9l*.00 (e) 1 Brabender Moisture Tester September 1951* 765.00 (f) 1 Federal Thickness Gage January 19l*7 50.50 (g) 1 Mapes Magnetic Analyser April 1953 100.00 (h) 1 Scott Twist Tester December 19i*7 126.50 0) Office Furniture & Equipment: 1* Steel Work Benches September 1951* 1 Steel Flat Top Desk September 1951* 1 Steel Table September 1951* 1 Swivel Chair September 1951* 1 Straight Chair September 1951* 1 1* Drawer Steel Legal File September 1951* 2 Steel Storage Cabinets September 1951* 5 Steel Book Case Units September 1951* 1 Wall Costumer September 1951* 1 Waste Basket September 1951* 757.50 (k) 1 Temco Muffleoven & Control October 1951* 161.00 (1) 1 Cenco Balance October 1951* 32.25 (m) 1 Electric Stopclock October 1951* 50.00 (n) 1 Abradoflex January 1956 1,175.00 TOTAL 118,302.05 Yours very truly. MS 004269 S, C. Gehman, Auditor ___ _ PRODUCED JM -83 MT-003675 IN ATTENDANCE JOHNS-MANVILLE CORP. F. J. Wakem KEASBEI & MATTISON CO. A. E. Whitfield SOUTHERN ASBESTOS CO. J. T. Griffis ATI-105 MINUTES of the Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asbestos Textile Institute held March 7, 1957, in Philadelphia, Pa. J,, A, Bettes, Jr., President RAYBESTOS-JiANHATTAN, INC. TALLMAN-McCLUSKEY FABRICS CO. T. C. McCluskey CADWALADER, WICKERSHAM & TAFT M, I, Ruddock ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE M. C. Shaw 1. The meeting was called to order by President Bettes and it was noted that I",'. Whitfield was authorized to represent Keasbey & Mattison Company in place of Mr. Widmayer who was absent due to illness and that Mr. T. C, McCluskey, Tallman-HcCluskey Fabrics Company, was in attendance represent ing that company for the first time as a regular member of the Institute, It was also noted that Asten-Hill Manufacturing Company and American Asbestos Textile Corporation had no representatives in attendance. 2, The first matter of business presented for consideration were the com mittee reports by the Chairmen of the several committees. Air Hygiene Committee. The Air Hygiene Committee report was presented by D.' ft. Holmes,' Chairman, The committee in meeting on this date reviewed the status of two proposed industry surveys to be undertaken by outside investigators which were designed to provide significant data to determine the relationships, if any, of asbestos dust hazards with suggested human ailments such as lung cancer, heart disease, etc. Action by the committee recommended an indefinite deferment of these surveys. The committee also discussed many manufacturing methods and techniques designed to improve operations and operating conditions within asbestos textile plants. In view of this very important activity of this committee it was agreed upon by the Board of Governors that henceforth this committee should be known as the Air Hygiene and Manufacturing Committee. The complete report as presented by Mr. Holmes at the General meeting is attached as a part of the minutes of that meeting. Technical Committee. The Technical Committee report was presented by Mr. M.' W, Oliver, Chairman. This committee in meeting on this date devoted most of its time to the consideration of the new standard cloth list and the specifications pursuant thereto regarding lot acceptance sampling and tolerances. Brief considerations were also given to braid and tape speci fications and to the Fellowship report. The formal report as presented by Mr, Oliver at the General meeting is attached as a part of the minutes of that meeting. PRODUCED JM - 8* MS 004270 MT-003676 ATI-105 Sales Promotion Committee-] The Sales Promotion Committee report was presented by Mr, J. T, Griffis, Chairman, This committee, in meeting on this date, conducted discussions covering a wide variety of subjects re lated to the development and dissemination of useful information covering the utilization of asbestos textiles. The exhibition of the new exhibit was discussed and it was revealed that plans have been completed for the Navy Department to show it in Oklahoma City during the latter part of March and in Boston, Mass,, during early April, Indications are that this exhibit will be on display most of the time until early June, In further consideration of this subject it was agreed that the Institute should supply each Associate Member company with one set of black and white prints and one set of Kodachrome slides. The Board of Governors at this time authorized the necessary expenditure in support of this action* Another subject of immediate interest which was discussed concerned the proposed program of quality labeling to be used by our members to indi cate that certain materials comply with established specifications. The design of the label or seal was here approved and the standard specifica tion for those materials to be so recognized were considered in cooperation with the Technical Committee which has been assigned the task of drafting the specification details,, It is now planned to initiate this program around September 1, 1957* Other subjects related to the activities of the Sales Promotion Com mittee were discussed and are covered in the full report as presented at the General meeting and which is attached as a part of the minutes of that meeting. The next subject presented for consideration was the Treasurers Report, In the absence of Treasurer Schoepf, the report was presented by the Assistant Treasurer, In this report it was recorded that a sum of Ol,500.00 had been transferred from the Fellowship account to the General Fund account as a credit to the sub-item "New Exhibit" carried in this account. This action was proposed at the previous meeting of the Board of Governors and upon a motion by F, J, Wakem, seconded by J, T, Griffis fas unanimously approved at this time. There being no further discussion regarding this report it was unani mously agreed that it should be presented at the General meeting with a recommendation for acceptance. Under matters of new business consideration of new membership application was next pursued. President Bettes first read a letter recently received from Mr, C, H. Carlough, Carolina Asbestos Co,, wherein that company declined, for the present, to request membership in the Institute, A second application received from Manufacturas E, R, I, C, A,, Barcelona, Spain, was read and considered. However, lacking a full understanding as to the qualifications of this company, it was suggested that the Secretary should correspond with this company in an effort to determine whether or not the activities of this company provide a basis for membership in the Asbestos Textile Institute, Before adjourning the meeting Mr, Bettes reported that word had been received to the effect that Pierre Marcotte, son of Mr, J, A, D, iiarcotte, had been MS 004271 PRODUCED JM - 83 MT-003677 ATI-105 killed in an automobile accident in Paris, Prance on I-Iarch 2, It was unanimously agreed that the Institute should extend condolances to the family of the deceased# 6, There being no further business to come before this meeting it was moved by Hr. Wakem, seconded by Mr. Griffis and unanimously agreed that the meeting be adjourned0 Myril C. Shaw, Secretary 0 MS 004272 PRODUCED JM-83 MT-003678 ATI-105 The Technical Committee held it3 first, quarter meeting on liarch 7, 1?57> at the Warwick Hotel, Philadelphia, Pa, iir, T, T, Tigert cf Cassiar Asbestos Corporation, Ltd, was a guest* IN ATTENDANCE Raybestos-Hanhattan, Inc, M. 17, Oliver, Chairman M, S, Haier Johns-Hanvills Corporation J, L, Tucker Edw, Beale Keasbey & Hattison Company R, L, Lanz Southern Asbestos Company J, D, McCluer Tallman-McCluskey Fabrics Co, T, C, McCluskey American Asbestos Textile Corp, E. C, Cutler Philadelphia Textile Institute M. C, Shaw Cassiar Asbestos Corporation, Ltd, T, T, Tigert (Guest) Since all members had received a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting, it was moved by iir. Tucker, seconded by iir, Lanz, that the reading of the min utes be dispensed with at this time. The first part of our meeting was devoted to the revision of the present A,T,I, Cloth List, The discussion was divided into three parts, as follows: Part I - Lot acceptance tests Part II - Table of Values Part III - Tolerances During the past quarter, proposals were submitted by member companies as to what they considered a fair test on shipments of asbestos cloth on which the shipment would be accepted or rejected. These proposals were discussed and our recommendations as to the method of sampling to be used are outlined in Annex I of this report, We spent the greater part of the remaining time on the Table of Values, Each style of cloth was discussed in detail and values established on tensile strength that we considered agreeable to all member companies. However, one member company could not state definitely that the values were acceptable and requested that his company reserve the right to comment at a later date. Hr, J, L, Tucker, Johns-lianville Corporation's representative, made this request. There were seme cloths that were deleted due to there not being at least two member companies producing the style cloth in question, 'The Table of Values decided upon is a part of Annex I of this report. . There was a brief discussion on tolerances, and our recommendations are a part of Annex I of this report. During the afternoon session, Dr, H, C, Shaw and the Chairman discussed this Table of Values with the Sales Promotion Committee. As a result of this discussion, Dr, Shaw is to prepare our recommendations on all revisions and submit this report to all members of the Technical and Sales Promotion Committees for acceptance or recommended revision. It was further recommended that Dr, Shaw review the list very carefully to see if certain cloths had been deleted ............ ........... MS 004273 -- MT-003679 ATI-105 that should have been left on the list* It was stated that we should attempt to include standard cloths for all weight ranges, grades, gauges, and weaves, since this list is representative of the Asbestos Textile Industry, Dr, M, S, Haier gave the report and led a discussion on asbestos tapes, A tentative specification has been drawn up and circulated among members of the Technical Committee on both electrical and industrial tapes. Dr, i-iaier requested all members to study these specifications and submit to him their recommendations on changes desired prior to its being submitted to A.S.T.M, for comments, Mr. J, L. Tucker, Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Asbestos Tubing, stated there was no activity within his committee during the last quarter. The subject of a specification for braided asbestos tubing was brought up relative to revi sion of A.T.I, handbook, also, A.S.T.M. specification. In the minutes of the Technical Committee on 9/7/55* a complete specification was submitted to the Sales Promotion Committee to use as they desired,. Mr, Tucker suggested we review this specification at this time to see if we want to make any changes in our previous recommendation. This is to be accomplished by all member companies during the coming quarter. Comments should be directed to Mr, J, L, Tucker, Johns-Manville Corporation, Manville, II. J. Dr, Shaw passed out copies of his Fellowship Report iv'UO, dated March 8, 1957, A brief discussion took place on testing of asbestos cloths at elevated temperatures for short periods of time. We were informed of what Dr, Shaw is doing in regards to procuring a new high temperature furnace. There was no activity on U, S, Government specifications during the past quarter, A brief discussion was held on the subject of measuring undesirable matter in asbestos. Dr, Shaw has been requested to make a survey of all member compan ies to determine what equipment is available for measuring the content of un desirable matter in asbestos, also, what method they consider best for carrying out this activity. It was requested that he determine if all member companies would be willing to participate in round-robin tests in measuring the undesirable matter contained in asbestos fibres. It was decided that one important point that should be cleared up is, 'What is considered as Undesirable matter in asbestos fibres?11 In conjunction with the secretarial program, Dr, Shaw requested each member company to submit to him samples of 36P10 and U0P10 in Commercial, Underwriters, and AAA grades, to be used in his program of evaluating asbestos cloths. Dr. Shaw passed out a bulletin published by the J. W.-Dice Company, Englewood, H, J., relative to a'Tramp Metal Detector," There being no further business to ccme before the meeting, it was moved . by Mr, E. C, Cutler, and seconded by Mr, J, D, McCluer, that we adjourn, Respectfully submitted. Marion W Oliver, Chairman IMS 004274 '' / ; 7- MT-003680 ATI-105 MINUTES of the General Meeting of the Asbestos Textile Institute held on March 8, 195? in Philadelphia, Pa. IN ATTENDANCES Jc A, Bettes, Jr., President RAXBESTOS-MANHATTAN, INC. ASTEN-HILL MANUFACTURING CO. D. R. Holmes JOHNS-MANVILLE CORP. K, Q, Beyard Edw. Beale L, R. Hoff W. S. Hough E. A. Schuman F. J Wakem KEASBET & MATTISON CO. R. L, Lanz A. E. May A. E. Whitfield D. W. Widmayer RAISESTOS-MANHATTM, INC. M, W. Oliver R. B. Smith SOUTHERN ASBESTOS CO. J. T. Griffis J, L. Mitchell TALLMAN-McCLUSKEY FABRICS CO. T. C, McCluskey T, C, McCluskey, Jr. ASBESTOS CORP., LTD. Paul LeClerc CASSIAR ASBESTOS CORP., LTD. T,, T. Tigert NORTH AMERICAN ASBESTOS CORP. A. F. Jerome CADWALADER, WICKERSHAM & TAFT M. I. Ruddock ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE M. C. Shaw Luncheon Guests; Mr. E, Muehleck, . Keasbey & Mattison Co. Mr. Charles H. Jackson, Atlas Asbestos Co., Ltd., Montreal, Canada 1. The meeting was called to order by President Bettes and an address of welcome was extended to all of those in attendance. Recognition and welcome was extended to Mr, T. C. McCluskey, Tallman-*iIcCluskey Fabrics Company, on this his first attendance as a regular member of the Institute. 2. The minutes of the last meeting were submitted for reading, however, since all members had received copies of these minutes and were familiar with the actions there taken, it was moved by D. W, Widmayer, seconded by D. R. Holmes and unanimously agreed that the reading of the minutes be omitted at this time. 3. The Treasurer's Report was presented by the Assistant Treasurer and upon the recommendation of the Board of Governors who had previously considered this report, it was moved by F. J. Wakem, seconded by D. W. Widmayer and unanimously agreed that the report be approved and attached as a part of the minutes of this meeting. it. The Secretary's Report was next presented and among the subjects discussed were; H-8* MS 004275 WIT-003681 ATI-105 a) A new publication entitled "Asbestos" by Charles Z. CarrollPorczynski which was reviewed and particulars related to methods of procurement given* b) Another magazine publication entitled "Research & Engineering" was cited and a review of an article titled "And Wow Plastic Missies" in the January 1957 issue of this magazine was presented, c) The next General Meeting of the Institute which is scheduled to be held at the Warwick Hotel, Philadelphia on Thursday and Friday, June 6 and 7 5* President Bettes next called upon legal counsel, Mr, M, I, Ruddock, to address the meeting in regard to any legal developments in which this association and its activities might be interested, Mr, Ruddock addressed the group concerning Senate Bill 11 on which hearings were about to be held by the Senate Judiciary Antitrust and Monopoly Legislation Subcom mittee of which Sen, Kefauver is Chariman, Mr, Ruddock explained in detail the manner in which this bill, which is a proposed amendment of the Robinson-Patman Act, would limit the right of a manufacturer to lower his price in good faith to meet a competitors lower price, Mr, Ruddock stated that in his opinion the bill would actually impede the normal functioning rf free and open competition* He then distributed to all member companies a "Special Legal Bulletin" analyzing Senate Bill 11 in detail and listing the membership of the Senate and House committees which would deal with the bill. 6* The next segment of the meeting was devoted to reports by the Chairmen of the several active committees of the Institute, a) Mr, D, R, Holmes, Chairman of the Air Hygiene Committee, presented the first report on behalf of his committee. The formal report as presented is attached as a part of the minutes of this meeting. During the course of this presentation it was revealed that through the suggestion and action by the Board of Governors this committee will from this date forward be known as the "Air Hygiene and Manufacturing Committee", It was felt that in most cases the two functions are closely related and that since this committee has in the past very capably considered and acted upon matters specifically related to manufacturing problems, it should now be formally recognized as a function of this group, b) The Technical Committee report was presented by Chairman M, W, Oliver who reported regarding the work of this committee during the past quarter and in session during this meeting. This committee has been primarily interested during recent months in the revision of the standard cloth list and in the establishment of lot acceptance test procedures and tolerances for the cloths included on this list. Hr, Oliver's Report covered these subjects in detail and a copy of this formal report as pre sented is attached as a part of the minutes of this meeting, c) The final committee report was presented by Mr, J, T, Griffis, Chairman of the Sales Promotion Committee. This committee is presently engaged in a number of activities designed to promote the effictive dis semination of information covering asbestos textiles and to explore new fields of utilization for these materials. The formal report as presented by Mr, Griffis is attached as a part of the minutes of this meeting, PRODUCED JB-W MS 004276 MT-003682 ATI-105 d) The Fellowship report, presented by Dr. Shaw, covered the construc tion of a new high temperature furnace and the results of preliminary test work to establish the capabilities of the furnace. This furnace has been so designed that both high temperature tensile strength characteristics and insulation properties may be determined. The complete report as pre sented is attached as a part of the minutes of this meeting. 7# President Bettes announced that word had been received to the effect that Hr. Pierre Uarcotte, son of Mr. J. A, D, Marcotte, was killed in an auto mobile accident while serving in France as a representative of Asbestos Corporation, Hr. Paul LeClerc, Asbestos Corp, was called upon to give the available details regarding the accident. The members assembled were deeply shocked upon learning of the unfor tunate accident and as an expression of the sentiments of the group, it was moved by Mr. L, R. Hoff and unanimously agreed that a message of condolance be transmitted to the family of the deceased and that a proper expression of these sentiments be set forth by the following resolution in these minutes. "Resolved, that the members of the Asbestos Textile Institute extend to J, A, D. Marcotte and his family their deep sympathy and condolance on the untimely passing of his son, Pierre Marcotte", 8, The final subject of business introduced for consideration was related to new membership application. During recent months an application was re ceived from Manufactures E, R, I, C, A., Barcelona, Spain. This applica tion was considered by the Board of Governors in earlier session, however, due to insufficient information relative to the qualifications of the applicant no decision was gained. It was therefore agreed that the Secretary should address an inquiry to the applicant seeking information which may be used in determining whether or not the proper qualifications are held by the applicant. Further consideration will be given the application upon receipt of the information sought, 9 There being no further business to come before this meeting it was moved by Mr. Wakem, seconded by Mr, Griffis and unanimously agreed that the meeting be adjourned for luncheon. The Institute was pleased and honored to have as luncheon guests on this occasion Hr. Ernest Muehleck, President, Keasbey & Mattison Company and Mr. Charles H, Jackson, Atlas Asbestos Company, Montreal, Canada, Mr. Muehleck was introduced by President Bettes and announcement was here made that on April 1, 1957 Mr, Muehleck would retire as President of Keasbey & Mattison Company, the Company he had so faithfully and capably directed for many years. Recognition was also made of the contributions he had made to the Asbestos Textile Institute as one of the founders and members of the organization. Mr, Muehleck responded to the introduction in his usual and delightful manner concluding his remarks with his celebrated presentation of the Little Albert and Jack Dempsey stories, n Mr, Jackson, Atlas Asbestos Company, also addressed the group briefly, expressing his appreciation for this invitation to join with the membership on this occasion, Myril C. Shaw, PRODUCED Secretary MS 004277 MT-003683 ATI-105 Ambler, Pa, June I*, 1957 Mr, J, G, Schoepf, Treasurer Asbestos Textile Institute Dear Mr. Schoepf* In compliance with your request, examination was made of the books and recordB of the Asbestos Textile Institute under Dr. M, C, Shaw's supervision on Monday, June 3, 1957, The audit covers the period from March 5, 1957 to June 3, 1957 inclusive. The Balance Sheet of the Asbestos Textile Institute at June 3, 1957 is set forth below: ASSETS Total Cash in Bank (Schedule A) Total Cash on Hand Postage on Hand * Furniture & Equipment (nominal value) 022,988.1*3 92,07 3.73 * 1,00 023,085.23 LIABILITIES Philadelphia Wage Tax Net Worth 0 ' 32,81* 23;052.39 * Other Asset items not included in above classification are shown in Schedule B. The latest statement received from the depository (Chase-Manhattan Bank of New York) in which all funds of the Institute are kept, shows a balance of'07*776.31 on April 25, 1957. The Petty Cash Fund totalling b100,00 includes >92*07 in cash and 17.93 in vouchers. This fund was verified by actual count. Schedule At Showing a reconciliation of the Bank Balance at June 3, 1957: Bank Balance per Latest Statement, April 25, 1957 Add: Bank Deposit subsequent to April 25, 1957 Less: Checks Drawn Subsequent to April 25, 1957: 0 7i776.31 18;286,59 ;;26,062.90 Check No* I2 07 ` 1208 1209 1210 1211 1212 1213 1211* 1215 1216 1217 1218 1219 Date OT/5? U/30/57 h/30/57 h/30/57 5/1/57 5/7/57 5/7/57 5/10/57 5/14/57 5/16/57 5/21/57 5/31/57 5/31/57 Pajee Branch Motor Express Philadelphia Textile Inst, M, C. Shaw 1st Penna, Banking & Trust Co, Chas, P, Mills & Son Petty Cash Carborundum Company C. P, mils & Son Art Guild of Philadelphia T. C, H urley Petty Cash ' Philadelphia Textile Inst, Roy Rittenhouse MS 004278 MT-003684 Amount nT38 13;88 900.72 198.62 7U.16 79.U9 28,22 259,56 139.1*0 30.00 82.62 15.31 U3.70 PRODUCED jin -83 >2 ATI-105 1220 5/31/57 A, Pomerantz & Company 1221 5/31/57 M, C, Shaw n 1222 5/31/57 1st Penna. Banking & Trust Co. 1223 6/1/57 The Carborundum Company BALANCE ON HAND IN BANK, JUNE 3, 1957 63*66 921.48 157.10 ' 21*17 $ 3.074?47 $22,988.43 Checks numbered 1172 to 1190 inclusive, which were outstanding at the last audit were examined and found to be in order* Bank deposits during this period totalled $21,282*50 and were credited to the following accounts: Fellowship Fund - $12,875 *00j General Fund - $8,1*07*50* A reimbursement transfer in the amount of 0251*1*5 was made from the General Fund to the Petty Cash Fund* Schedule Bi Other Assets of Asbestos Textile Institute: Item Quantity 7 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Description Date Acquired Purchase Cost Visual Aid Display Cases January 1950 $ 3,414.32 Suter Tensile Tester August 1947 726;oo Heat Aging Furnace April 1951 849*98 Bausch & Lomb Triple Purpose Micro-Projector May 1954 94;oo Brabender Moisture Tester September 1954 765*00 Federal Thickness Gage January 1947 50.50 Mapes Magnetic Analyzer April 1953 100*00 Scott Twist Tester December 1947 126.50 Office Furniture & Equipment September 1954 757.50 Temco Muffleoven & Control October 1954 161.00 Cenco Balance October 1954 32i25 Electric Stopcleck Abradoflex October 1954 January 1956 ' 50,00 i*rtf;oo Exhibit - 4 sections March 1957 5,000.00 TOTAL $ 13*302*05 S.C, Gehman, Auditor MS 004279 r MT-003685 PRODUCED JM 83 ATI-105 3. , ' Ambler, Pa. June kj 1957 Mr, J, G, Schoepf, Treasurer Asbestos Textile Institute Dear Hr, Schoepf: In compliance with your request, examination was made of the books and records' of the Asbestos Textile Institute under Dr, II, C, Shaw's supervision on Monday, June 3, 1957* The audit covers the period from March 5, 1957 to June 3, 1957 inclusive, . The Balance Sheet of the Asbestos Textile Institute at June 3, 1957 is set forth below: ASSETS Total Cash in Bank (Schedule A) Total Cash on Hand Postage on Hand Furniture k Equipment (nominal value) 022,988.^3 92,07 3.73 1.00 023,'085.23 " LIABILITIES i'hiladalcKia Mage Tax Net Worth 0 32.81*. 23;052.39 * Other Asset items not included in above classification are shown in Schedule B# The latest statement received from the depository (Chase-Manhattan Bank of New Tork) in which all funds of the Institute are kept, shows a balance of'07*776,31 on April 25, 1957* The Petty Cash Fund totalling **100,00 includes 092*07 in cash and 07*93 in vouchers. This fund was verified by actual count. Schedule A* Showing a reconciliation of the Bank Balance at-June 3, 19571 Bank Balance per Latest Statement, April 25, 1957 Add: Bank Deposit subsequent to April 25, 1957 Less: Checks Drawn Subsequent to April 25, 1957? 0 7i?76.31 18;286,59 026,062,90 Check No* ~T207 1208 1209 1210 1211 1212 1213 1211* 1215 1216 1217 1218 1219 Date 57IB/57 V30/57 li/30/57 U/30/57 5/1/57 5/7/5? 5/7/57 5/10/57 5/1U/57 5/16/57 5/21/57 5/31/57 5/31/57 Payee . Branch Motor Express Philadelphia Textile Inst, M, C, Shaw 1st Penna, Banking k Trust Co, Chas, P, Mills k Son Petty Cash Carborundum Company C, P, Mils k Son Art Guild of PhiladelDhia T, C, H urley Petty Cash ' Philadelphia Textile Inst, Roy Rittenhouse Amount mFl38 13i88 900*72 198*62 7U.16 79.1*9 28*22 259i56 139,1*0 30. CO 82,62 . 15.31 1*3.70 MS 004280 ^ //* MT-003686 ATI-105 *2* 1220 1221 1222 1223 5/31/57 5/3V57 5/31/57 6/I/57 A, Pcmerants it Germany M. C. Shaw ` 1st Penna, Banking it Trust Co, The Carborundum Company 63*66 921,1*8 157,10 ' 21,17 $ 3,07lul*7 BALANCE ON HAND IN BANK, JUNE 3, 1957 022,980. Checks numbered 1172 to 1190 inclusive, which were outstanding at the last audit were examined and found to be in order. Bank deposits during this period totalled $21,282,50 and were credited to the follotring accounts: Fellowship Fund - 012,875,003 General Fund - 08,1*07,50, A reimbursement transfer in the amount of 0251.1*5 was made from the General Fund to the Petty Cash Fund. Schedule Bi Other Assets of Asbestos Textile Institute: Item (e) (f) (g) <h) (i) (k) (l) (m) (n) (0) Quantity 7 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Description Date Acquired Purchase Cost Visual Aid Display Cases January 1950 0 3,1*11*.32 Suter Tensile Tester August 19U7 726;gO Heat Aging Furnace April 1951 81*9.98 Bausch it Lcmb Triple Purpose Micro-Projector May 1951* 9i*;oo Brabender Moisture Tester September 1951* 765iCO Federal Thickness Gage January 191*7 50.50 Mapes Magnetic Analyser April 1953 100.00 Scott Twist Tester December 19l*7 126,50 Office Furniture it Equipment September 1951* 757i50 Temco Muffleoven & Control October 19$b 161,00 Cenco Balance October 1951* 32i25 Electric Stopcleck October 1951* ' 5o;co Abradoflex January 1956 i*i75;co Exhibit - 1* sections March 1957 5,000,00 TOTAL $ 13,302.05 S,C, Gehman, Auditor MS 004281 MT-003687 t v I> ATI-105 & z: i-- UJ LU < cc UJ rg ao PW f\s\ r( g flf On tH ' 35 &, H r--t Ha) O "O T3 -P O ftj H I S3 g . 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MS 004283 MT-003689 ATI-105 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE SALES PROMOTION COMMITTEE OF THE ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE HELD AT THE WARWICK HOTEL, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA JUNE 6TH AND JUNE 7TH, 1957 IN ATTENDANCE J. T. Griffis, Chairman SOUTHERN ASBESTOS COMPANY RAYBESTOS-MANHATTAN, INC. J. A. Bettes, Jr. J. A. Brown SOUTHERN ASBESTOS COMPANY J, T* Griffis G. J, Harris JOHNS-MANVTLLE CORPORATION E. A. Schuraan AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE A. J. Scanlan KEASBEY & MATTISON COMPANY A. E. Whitfield S. I. Harris TALlliAN-McCLUSKEY FABRICS CO. T, C. McCluskey A, R, Byrnes Our meeting was opened by requesting Mr, E. A, Schuman to act as Chairman of a committee to see if it would be possible to get Asbestos included in the chart that McGraw-Hill publishes every two years. While this is termed a "Synthetic Fiber Table", it does include such items as cotton and wool, and we feel that Asbestos should also be included. With the help of Dr. Shaw the necessary information can be compiled and published in the next issue if we are successful. This will be quite helpful in comparing tire many desirable features of Asbestos to the other synthetic and natural fibers included in this chart. Next on our agenda was the studying of charts on temperatures. We ex pressed our appreciation to the Technical Committee for the help that they are giving sales in better presenting more factually the advantages of using Asbestos Products, and at the sane time placing the proper Grades and Types of Asbestos Products to better uses. The new A.T.I, Display has been receiving an excellent reception with all Branches of the Armed Forces, It was in Washington for some time and from there it was sent to Oklahoma City, and then to Boston, and it has now returned to Andrews Field in Washington. We have just received a request for a three months tour in the area of the Great Lakes Naval Training Station, While the Display is in that vicinity efforts will be made to see whether it can be placed in the Rossenwald Museum of Science at Jackson Park Illinois. Note was taken on the splendid article written by Dr, Shaw and appearing in the Journal of Commerce on Wednesday, May 1, 1957 entitled, "Increased Supplies of Fiber Spur "New Uses for Asbestos," We acknowledge with thanks the Quebec Asbestos Mining Association article which was read relating to the availability of spinning fiber. The article PRODUCED jin - & MS 004284 WIT-003690 Sales Promotion Committee ATI-105 Page 2 is so good that we are requesting that it be sent by the Q.A,H.A, to the personal attention of the following: Dr, Oliver Bowles Bureau of Mines Washington, D, C, Mr, Walter Sinclair Engineering Experiment Station Annapolis, Maryland Mr, Harry B, Sharp Business & Defense Service Administration Washington, D. C, Mir, R, W, Webster Navy Department Bureau of Ships Washington, D, C, Mr, G, W, Josephson Chairman, Task Committee for Asbestos U, S, Bureau of Mines Washington, D* C, Plus any other Departmental offices that it is felt wise and best to send this article* Your Chairman is writing to Mr, I, C, Campbell requesting that this informa tion be forwarded to the people listed above, and listing other suggestions. It will also be requested that extra copies of this article be sent to each member of the Sales Promotion Committee so that they may be distributed to the best advantage. It is suggested that since this article is so good and impor tant, that even though we might duplicate our efforts it is better to give some person two copies than to take a chance in missing some person. New labels are now being prepared embodying the A.T.I. symbol. These are to be used on letterheads as well as packages, identifying Member Company Products and the high standards of quality that we are maintaining. We expect these labels to be available by the September meeting* We discussed in the Sales Promotion Committee the need for information with reference to the effect of Nuclear Radiation on Asbestos, What to do about it, and how much it will cost to get the information will be covered in other reports. We are grateful for the letters from our Associate Members acknowledging their appreciation for the slides and pictures of the new Display, This new Display has been so well accepted in various Departments of the Government that we have not had an opportunity to put it out for the general public. If you have suggestions about where this Display might be placed to good advantage please pass them along so that this exhibit might be properly booked* Respectfully submitted. J, T, Griffis Chairman PRODUCED JM-83 MS 004285 MT-003691 ( ATI-105 MINUTES of the General Meeting of the Asbestos Textile Institute held June 7* 1957 in Philadelphia, Pa. IN ATTENDANCE! J. A* Bettes, Jr., President RAYBESTOS-MANHATTAN, INC. JOHNS-MANVILLE CQRP. W, S, Atkinson Edw. Beale J. L, Tucker KEASBEY & MATUSON CO. S. I. Harris R. L. Lana A. E, May R, R. Porter A. E. Whitfield D. W Widmayer RAYBESTOS-MANHATTAN, INC. J. A. Brown M. W, Oliver R. B. Smith TALLMAN-McCLUSKEY FABRICS CO. A. R. Byrnes John Cerney T, C, McCluskey T, C, McCluskey, Jr. ASBESTOS CORPORATION, LTD. J. A. D. Harcotte JOHNSON'S COMPANY, LTD. A. V/. G. Gibb CAPE ASBESTOS COMPANY R. E* Cryor CADWALADER, WICKERSHA11 & TAFT M. I. Ruddock SOUTHERN ASBESTOS CO. J. T. Griffis G. J. Harris J. L, Mitchell ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE M. C. Shaw 1. The meeting was called to order by President Bettes and a brief address of welcome extended to all of those present. 2. For the first order of business, the President called for a reading of the Minutes of the last meeting, however, since all members had received copies of these minutes and were familiar with these transactions, it was moved by D. W. Widmayer, seconded by J. T. Griffis and unanimously agreed that the reading be omitted at this time. 3. The Treasurer's report was next presented with a recommendation by the Board of Governors that it be approved, based upon previous considerations. Fol lowing a review of this report it was moved by J. T. Griffis, seconded by J. A. Brown and unanimously agreed that the report be approved and attached as a part of the minutes of this meeting. 1*. The President next called upon legal counsel, Mr. M, I. Ruddock, to address the meeting in regard to matters of legal interest to the Institute membership. Mr, Ruddock discussed in sane detail the recent decision of the Supreme Court in the DuPont case and discussed in detail the application of Section 7 of the Clayton Act to the 23# stock ownership of DuPont in General Motors Corporation. MS 004286 MT-003692 ATI-105 5; The following segment of the meeting was devoted to the presentation of the formal committee reports 'ey the committee chairmen or a designated chairman of a given committee for this occasion. Mr. R, 3, Smith, Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc., spoke on behalf of the Air Hygiene and Manufacturing Committees Mr# M W, Oliver spoke for the Technical Committee and Mr, J, T. Griffis spoke for the Sales Promotion Committee. Each report presented a detailed account of the activities pursued by the several committees and set forth plans and programs for consideration at subsequent meetings. Copies of each report as presented are attached as a part of the minutes of this meeting. During the discussion which followed the presentation of these reports, President,Bettes cited the need for action toward the clarification of fiber evaluation techniques. There is presently much confusion in this area of study and it was suggested that the Asbestos Textile Institute might well perform a useful service by devoting seme attention to the problems here involved. In view of this, it was moved by J, T, Griffis, seconded by T, C, McCluslcey and unanimously agreed that "The President of the Institute should take the necessary steps to establish a Fiber Evaluation Committee within the Asbestos Textile Institute, drawing upon those members who may be as sociated with manufacturers or miners who are best qualified through exper ience to serve on such a committee". Attention was also called to the fact that inquiries are now being received relative to the ability of asbestos and materials containing asbestos to withstand attack by nuclear radiation. There being little or no information available it was agreed that Dr, Shaw should investigate and determine possible locations where such tests might be conducted and what the cost for such tests would be. 6, Following the committee reports, the Fellowship Report was presented by Dr, Shaw, The Fellowship work during recent months has been devoted to high temperature investigations and the results of these studies are ineluded in this report which is attached as a part of the minutes of this meeting, 7, Upon conclusion of the formal reports the meeting.was opened for the discus sion of matters of old business. At this time application for membership in the Institute were reviewed, however, there being no new developments there were no actions in this regard. There being no other matters of old business, subjects of new business were introduced for consideration. President Bettes advised that the next meeting of the Institute will be the annual meeting for lp7 and will be held at the Hotel Commodore, New York City, September $-6, A special effort will be made to have as many as possible of our Associate members represented on this occasion as well as top ranking officials of our Member companies. On the occasion of this annual meeting it will be the task of the President . to appoint new committee chairmen to serve the three active committees of the Institute for the ensuing two years and the cooperation of each of those approached for such duty was sought, 8, There being no further business to come before this meeting it was moved by J. T, Griffis, seconded by D. U, V/idmayer and unanimously agreed that the meeting be adjourned. Myril C. Shaw, Secretary MS 004287 , MT-003693 MINUTES OF THE ASBESTOS TECTILE INSTITUTE AIR HTQIENE AND MANUFACTURING COMMITTEE ATI-105 June 6, 19$7 IN ATTENDANCE! B. W, Luttenberger - Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc* A. E, May - ICeasbey & Mattison Co* J, L, Mitchell - Southern Asbestos Co* W, C, Atkinson - Johns-Hanville Corp. John Cerny - Tallman-MnCluskey Fabrics Co, R, B, Smith - Raybestos-Manhattan* Inc* The following items were taken up for discussion in a Round Table Type Atmosphere with all member companies participating* 1* Dust Collecting Equipment with particular emphasis on companies* experiences of conveying material out of their collector after it has been separated from the Dust Laden Air, Also under this item Air Velocities, Ratios of C.F,M,'s to Cloth Filtering Surfaces, Cloth Filtering Life and Reverse Air* Cleaning of Filters was discussed, 2, Delivering material from one department to another was discussed with an aim at reducing dust in these operations. Various methods being used are Conveyors, Box Trucks, Bags and Ceiling Condensors, 3, Various methods & places of oiling stock was discussed. It is generally agreed that if nothing else is gained oiling of stock does reduce dust* ll. Dust counts and procedures of taking dust counts was discussed. Some trouble spots were presented for general discussion ancl some suggestions were made for correcting these places. This item is to be continued at the next meet ing -with each member bringing their recent dust count results for comparison and discussion* 5* A review of Southern Asbestos Co,*s report "Analysis of Fibres as received from Bags" was held and the information received was thought to be very valuable. This item is also to be discussed at the next meeting, 6, Mr, W, C, Atkinson of Johns-Manville Corp, presented a report on various types of Vacuum Cleaners, A copy of this report may be secured directly from Mr, Atkinson* 7, Mr, A, E, Hay of Keasbey & Mattison Co, presented a report of Turner-Newhell's experience using a Greenburg-Smith Impinger for Dust Counting, These results were compared by Turner-Newhell with their Thermal Precipitator Dust Count results, since none of the members present have had any experience with the Thermal Precipitator method no comparisons are available, A copy of this report will be sent to all member companies for study and will be discussed further at the next meeting, MS 004288 PRODUCED JM-83 MT-003694 ATI-105 2 r AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING 1 Mr, Hugh Jackson will give a report on Q.A.M.A.'s activities. 2, Continued study of Southerns Report "Analysis of Fibres as received from Bags", 3, Continued discussion of Dust Collecting Equipment and Removal of Dust at Machine Locations, hm Comparison of Dust Counts, discussion of High Count Areas and Methods of Correction, J>, Discussion of Turner-Newhell1 s report. Respectfully Submitted, * R, B, Sjnith, Acting Chairman r MS 004289 MT-003695 produced JM - 83 ATI-105 lie Technical Committee held its second quarter meeting on June 6, 1957* at the Warwick Hotel, Philadelphia, Pa* III ATTENDANCE RAIBEST0S-1-1A1IHATTA1I, INC. M W, Oliver, Chairman M, S Maier JGHNS-MAHVILLE CORPORATION J, L, Tucker Ed Beale KEASBEY & HATTTSON COMPANY R, L. Lanz D. F. Quealy. TALLIiAN-McCL'CSKET COMPANY T, C, HcCluskey T, C, McCluskey, Jr, SOUTHERN ASBESTOS COMPANY J. D, 1-lcCluer AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE CORP. E, C, Cutler G, H, Clark, Jr, PHILADELPHIA TEXTILE INSTITUTE M, C, Shaw Since all members had received a copy of the minutes of the previous meet ing, it was moved by Hr, J, L, Tucker, seconded by Mr, R, L, Lanz that the read ing of the minutes be dispensed with at this time. The first item on our agenda was committee reports. These reports were made as follows: CLOTH CC1-3IITTEE: Discussion was led by Hr, J, D, McCluer, Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Asbestos Cloth, The A.T.I, Cloth List which appeared as a part of the minutes of the meeting of our committee on March 7* 1957* is to be changed as follows: (1) Delete cloth designated as 2i|Pl6, (2) Recommended changes on certain cloths: Style Cloth C.I* Designation Present Values WF Grade Recommended Values Vi F 22P16 29P1Q 29P114 31^10 38P12 None 80 85 85 100 None 25 35 33 50 AA Und, AA AAA AAA 80 95 95 100 105 ho 25 U5 50 55 It was agreed that all member companies could meet the standards as set forth in the table of values submitted as a part of the minutes of the meeting of March 7* 1957* with above changes. However, it was requested by Mr, J, L* Tucker, that the publishing of this list be withheld for ninety (90) days due to a change over in the textile mill operations. This request was presented to the Board of Governors, Their decision was that we would publish the A,T,I, list as soon as we are in a position to do so. This list is now complete with the exception of "After Heat Tensiles," The publishing of the list will not be held up for this reason as it was agreed this information could be added at a later date, MS 004290 MT-003696 ATI-105 >2- Dr, Shaw will conduct further tests to determine what procedure should be used for establishing "After Heat Tensile Values," The Sales Promotion Committee did not look favorably upon the suggestion of the Technical Committee, and, Dr, Shaw that Commercial and Underwriters grade cloths be tested at ltOOF, for two hours, Grade A and Grade AA at 6C0?, for two hours, and Grade AAA and Grade AAAA at 800F for two hours. It was expressed by the Sales Promotion Com mittee fs Chairman, Mr, J, T, Griffis, that more exact data for each style cloth in each grade at varying temperatures would be more valuable for them from a sales standpoint, ' TAPS COM-IITTEE: Mr,. R, L Lana, Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Asbestos Tapes, presided over a discussion on A,,T,I, Specifications for Industrial Tapes and Asbestos Tapes for Electrical purposes. The specifications were agreed upon and are attached as a part of the minutes of this meeting, VJe hereby submit them as a complete AT.I, specification for proper disposition by the Sales Promotion Committee, . BRAID COMMITTEE: Mr, J. L, Tucker, Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Braided Asbestos Tubings, led a brief discussion on this subject. Hr, Tucker will sub mit to each member company for recommendations the latest table of values. Any desired changes must be submitted to Mr, Tucker no later than June 30, 1957, It is the intention of this committee to complete this specification during our third quarter meeting. Dr, Shaw discussed hisFellowship Report $jl, dated June 7, 1957, with members of our committee. His report pertained in the most part to upper tem perature limits of serviceability for asbestos textiles. Pictures of the new furnace constructed by Dr, Shaw were shown to all members with an explanation of types of tests conducted. Particular interest was shown in the melting point and thermal barrier efficiency tests. These are described in detail in Dr, Shaw1s Fellowship Report, The next item on the agenda was: TECHNICAL COMMITTEE - A.S,T.M, ACTIVITIES: Dr, Maier presented copies of proposed specifications on Industrial and Electrical Tapes now under consideration in A,S,T,M, These specifications were very care fully examined and Dr, Maier was given our recommended changes. These specifica tions for the most part are identical to our A.T.I, specifications except they go into more detail as is customary for any A.S.T.M, activity. Our Committee discussed the proposed revision of the Ordnance Spec,. Mil-110316A, Dr, Shaw presented to them during the last quarter our recommendations on proposed revision. This was the only activity relative to U,S, Government Specifications during the second quarter. It was recommended that a new way of measuring or evaluating asbestos fiber be considered. It was generally agreed that the shaker box method may not be too accurate or meaningful. It was realised that the miners would in all pro bability be just as interested in pursuing this investigation as we are, therefore, it was suggested that the President of the Institute invite the Canadian Miners to participate in such an investigation. The two main points to be determined, in the opinion of the Technical Committee, are: (l) What type of instrument should be used, (a) Bauer-McNett, (b) Clark's Classifier, (c) Others; (2) What procedure should be established, A committee will be formed to work with the committee from Canada if they accept our invitation to participate in the MS 004291 MT-003697 ATI-105 -3- investigation, It was mentioned that the personnel to serve on this committee from soma of the member companies may not regularly attend the A,T,I meetings. Each member company will be given the opportunity of having a representative on this committee when it is formed. Another comment was that possibly this committee should act as a separate committee and not as a part of the Technical Committee, A committee was formed to carry out an analysis of present asbestos fibers in use to determine whether or not the factor of ,1U, now in use, is the correct factor to use. This factor iras established several years ago from an analysis on several types of asbestos. Since some different types are in use today, it was decided this factor should be re-evaluated. Dr, Shaw will work with this committee and a round-robin discussion will be carried out to map out procedure to be followed in ascertaining whether the ,lli factor should remain or be changed. The committee members to work with Dr, Shaw on this project are as follows: ' M S, Maier, Chairman J, D, McCluer J, L, Tucker R, L, Lanz Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc, Southern Asbestos Company Johns-Manville Corporation Keasbey <Se Mattison Company Mr, R, L, Lanz, Keasbey & Mattison Company, reported that teats have been' conducted on short asbestos fibers for undesirable matter using ths Elutriator, Additional tests are being conducted on textile fibers and results will be made available to other members of the A,T.I, when tests are complete. Study is being continued on Nomenclature and Definitions of terns used in the Asbestos Textile Industry, This subject will be discussed in detail at our third quarter meeting. Dr, M, S, Haier brought up for discussion the subject of "Effect of Nuclear Radiation on Asbestos/andor Asbestos Textile Products," It was thought this could result in an expensive investigation and comments were made that since this was a natter of importance to all member companies, that it possibly should be a project for the Asbestos Textile Institute, Our thoughts were presented to the Board of Governors. They directed Dr, Shaw to conduct a preliminary investi gation to determine what we would need in the way of a test, and, how much' it would cost to conduct the tests. When this information has been collected, if the Board of Governors vote to pursue the matter further as an A,T,I, project, a committee will be formed to work with Dr, Shaw, in carrying out the necessary tests. There being no further business to take up at this meeting, it was moved by Mr, E. G, Cutler, seconded by Hr, McCluer, that wa adjourn. Respectfully submitted, Marion W, Oliver, Chairman MS 004292 MT-003698 ATI-105 MINUTES of tlie Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asbestos Textile Institute held June 6, 1957, in Philadelphia, Pa, IN ATTENDANCE: J, A. Bettes, Jr,, President RAY3EST0S-HA1IKATTA1T, INC, AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE CCRP. A, J, Scanlan TALLMAN-McCLUSKET FABRICS CO, T, C, HcCluskey KEASBEI & MATTISON CO. D, W, Widmayer CADWALADER, WICKERSHAH <5c TAFT M, I, Ruddock SOUTHERN ASBESTOS CO, J. T, Griffis ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE M. C, Shaw 1, The meeting was called to order by President Bettes and it was noted that two member companies wer9 not represented at this meeting, namely, Asten-Hill Manufacturing Go,, and Johns-Manville Corp, 2. The opening portion of the meeting was devoted to committee reports presented by the chairmen of the three active committess covering the work of these groups while in session earlier on this date. The first report was presented by R, B, Smith, Raybestos-Manhattan, In*., in the absence of the regular chairman, D, R, Holmes, for the Air Hygiene and Manufacturing Committee, This committee in session earlier on this date considered a wide range of subjects related to problems of dust control and measurement and new manufacturing techniques. The full report as presented at the General meeting is attached as a part of the minutes of that meeting. The Technical Committee report was presented by M, W, Oliver, Chairman of that Cojardttee, During the course of the discussions held by this committee in meeting earlier on this date, the full agenda was covered and, in addi tion, two subjects of immediate interest and importance were introduced for consideration. The added subjects concerned 1) the evaluation of fibers on the basis of present day understandings, techniques and equipment, and 2) the effect of nuclear radiation upon asbestos and products containing asbestos. Uith regard to the subject of fiber evaluation it was pointed out by Mr, Bettes that there are a number of machines and techniques today available by means of which fiber dimension properties are attainable, how ever, each investigator using such a device usually has a method of procedure of his own or a technique unique to his own operations. In vietf of this, there is little, if any, possibility of correlation of results between laboratories or investigators. It is suggested that a sincere effort be exerted to correct these present inconsistencies and a special subcommittee is to be established to initiate work in this endeavor. The second subject introduced deals with the subject of nuclear radiation and its effect upon asbestos and the products containing asbestos. Asbestos textiles are continually being applied and adapted to service under MS 004293 MT-003699 (<' 77/9 ATI-105 conditions 'where nuclear radiation iri.ll be encountered. The ability of these materials to withstand destruction under these conditions is presently unknown and it is now proposed that this committee exert efforts to explore this field. It was suggested that Dr, Shaw should determine where samples might be subjected to such radiation and what the expense for such tests might be. In addition, a thorough search of all available.literature per taining to this subject was suggested. The full report covering all of the work carried out by the Technical Com mittee as presented at the General meeting is attached as a part of the minutes of that meeting. 3, Following the committee reports, the formal meeting of the Board of Governors was convened. The President offered the minutes of the last meeting for reading, however, since all members had received copies of these minutes and were familiar with the transactions, it was moved by D, W. Widmayer, seconded by J, T, Griffis and unanimously agreed that the reading be omitted at this time* U, The Treasurers Report was presented by the Assistant Treasurer in the absence of Treasurer Schoepf* Following a full discussion of the contents of this report, it was moved by D. V/, Widmayer, seconded by A, J, Scanlan and unanimously agreed that the report be accepted and presented to the General meeting with a recommendation that it be approved, 5. Under matters of Old Business, the first subject introduced concerned the application of Hsnufacturas E,R,I,C,A. for associate membership, Corres- - - pondence between the Secretary and the applicant would seen to warrant extending associate membership status to the applicant. However, later advice from Iir, Carl Bindman suggested that further inquiry into the quali fications of the applicant be extended before final action is taken and Hr, Bindman further stated that he would be in Spain in the near future and would at that time make further inquiries. In light of this development, final action in this matter wa3 deferred until more information is available Also, under old business, it was announced that the annual grant of ,<3,000,00 will be paid Philadelphia Textile Institute on September 1, 1957, in accordance with the budget allowance covering this item, 6, Under the subject of Hew Business, President Bettes presented his recom mendations for the establishment of a Fiber Committee whose membership would be made up entirely of mining company representatives. Tentative membership appointments were suggested and approval of this Board in the establishment of such a committee was sought. It was generally agreed that there is a MS 004294 MT-003700 /73 ATI-105 definite need for such a committee and approval was given for its establish ment. Mr. Bettes also discussed the establishment of a Fiber Evaluation Committee whose task it will be to endeavor to clarify, correlate and unify the thinking and activity in the field of fiber evaluation. As discussed under the Technical Committee report, there is today no standard practice of procedure universally accepted by those who may be utilizing one of the new classifiers such as the Bauer-McNett, the Clark or one of the other types. Until there is some standardization of procedure in these endeavors, an industry vri.de correlation will be impossible. It will be the purpose' of this committee to endeavor to resolve the differences today prevalent. The final subject under new business was the announcement that the next meeting of the Asbestos Textile Institute will be the annual meeting and it will be held at the Hotel Commodore, Hew York City, Thursday and Friday, September 5 and 6, 1957. A special effort will be made to inter est our foreign members in having representation at these meetings along with top officials of our regular member companies. There being no further business to come before this meeting, it was moved by Hr, Griffis, seconded by Hr, Widmaysr and unanimously agreed that the meeting be adjourned. Hyril C, Shaw, Secretary MS 004295 MT-003701 ATI-105 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE SALES PROMOTION CCHHITTEE OF THE ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE _ HELD AT THE WARWICK HOTEL, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA JUNE 6TH Aim JUNE 7TH, 195? m ATTENDANCE: J. T, Griffis, Chairman SOUTHERN ASBESTOS CCHFAilT RAJBESTOS-MAMHATTAII, JHC J, A. Bettes, Jr, J, A, Brawn SOUTHERN ASBESTOS COMPANY . J, T, Griffis . G, J, Harris JOHNS-MANVULE CORPORATION E A, Schuoan AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE A, J, Scanlan KEASBEY & HATTISON COMPANY A, E, Whitfield S, I, Harris TALIl'IAN-McCLUSKEI FABRICS CO, T, C, McCluskey A, R, Byrnes Our meeting was opened by requesting Hr, E, A. Schuman to act as Chairman of a committee 'to see if it would be possible to get Asbestos included in the chart that McGraw-Hill publishes every two years, While this is termed a "Synthetic Fiber Table", it does include such items as cotton and wool, and vs feel that Asbestos should also be included. With the help of Dr. Shaw the necessary information can be compiled and published in the next issue if we are successful. This will be quite helpful in,comparing the many desirable features of Asbestos to the other synthetic and natural fibers included in this chart. Next on our agenda was the studying of charts on temperatures, We ex- pressed our appreciation to the Technical Committee for the help that they ar8 giving sales in better presenting more factually the advantages of using Asbestos Products, and at the same time placing the proper Grades and Types of Asbestos Products to better uses, The new A.T.I. Display has been receiving an excellent reception with all Branches of the Armed Forces, It was in Washington for some time and from there it was sent to Oklahoma City, and then to Boston, and it has now returned to Andrews Field in Washington. We have just received a request for a three months tour in the area of the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. While the Display is in that vicinity efforts will be made to see whether it can be placed in the Rossenwald Museum of Science at Jackson Park Illinois, Note was taken on the splendid article written by Dr, Shaw and appearing in the Journal of Commerce on Wednesday, May 1, 1957 entitled, "Increased Supplies of Fiber Spur New Uses for Asbestos," We acknowledge with thank3 the Quebec Asbestos Mining Association article which was read relating to the availability of spinning fiber. The article MS 004296 MT-003702 ATI-105 Sales Prenotion Committee Page 2 is so good that we are requesting that it be sent by the Q.A.K.A. to the personal attention of the following: Dr. Oliver Bowles Bureau of Hines Washington, D, C, Hr, Walter Sinclair Engineering Experiment Station Annapolis, Maryland Mr, Harry B, Sharp Business & Defense Service Administration Washington, D. C. Mr, R. W, Webster Navy Department Bureau of Ships Washington, D, C, Hr, G, U Josephson Chairman, Task Committee for Asbestos U, S. Bureau of Mines Washington, D. C, Plus any other Departmental offices that it is felt wise and best to send this articlei - Your Chairman is writing to Mr, I. C, Campbell requesting that this informa tion be forwarded to the people listed above, and listing other suggestions. It will also be requested that extra copies of this article be sent to each member of the Sales Promotion Committee so that they may be distributed to the best advantage. It is suggested that since this article is so good and impor tant, that even though we might duplicate our efforts it is better to give some person two copies than to take a chance in missing some person. New labels are now being prepared embodying the A.T.I. symbol. These are to be used on letterheads as well as packages, identifying Member Company Products and the high standards of quality that we are maintaining. We expect these labels to be available by the September meeting. We discussed in the Sales Promotion Committee the need for information . with reference to the effect of Nuclear Radiation on Asbestos, What to do about it, and how much it will cost to 'get the information will be covered in other reports. We are grateful for the letters from our Associate Members acknowledging their appreciation for the slides and pictures of the new Display, This new Display has been so well accepted in various Departments of the Government that we have not had an opportunity to put it out for the general public. If you have suggestions about where this Display might be placed to good advantage please pass them along so that this exhibit might be properly booked. Respectfully submitted. J. T. Griffis Chairman MS 004297 NIT -003703 Ad MINUTES OF THE ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE AIR HTQIENE AND MANUFACTURING COMMITTEE ATI-105 June 6, 19!?7 IN ATTENDANCE! B, W, Luttenberger - Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc* A, E, May - Keasbey & Mattison Co* J* L Mitchell - Southern Asbestos Co* W, C, Atkinson - Johns-Manville Corp, John Cerny - Tallman-MnCluslcey Fabrics Co, R* B. Smith - Raybestos-Manhattan* Inc* The following items were taken up for discussion in a Round Table Type Atmosphere with all member companies participating* ' 1* Dust Collecting Equipment with particular emphasis on companies* experiences of conveying material out of their collector after it has been separated from the Dust Laden Air, Also under this item Air Velocities, Ratios of CF,M,*s to Cloth Filtering Surfaces, Cloth Filtering Life and Reverse Air, Cleaning of Filters was discussed. 2, Delivering material from one department to another was discussed with an aim at reducing dust in these operations. Various methods being used are Conveyors, Box Trucks, Bags and Ceiling Condensors, 3* Various methods & places of oiling stock was discussed. It is generally agreed that if nothing else is gained oiling of stock does reduce dust* It* Dust counts and procedures of taking dust counts was discussed. Some trouble spots were presented for general discussion and some suggestions were made for correcting these places. This item is to be continued at the next meet ing -with each member bringing their recent dust count results for comparison and discussion* 5* A review of Southern Asbestos Co,'s report "Analysis of Fibres as received from Bags" was held and the information received lias thought to be very valuable. This item is also to be discussed at the next meeting, 6, Mr, W. C, Atkinson of Johns-Manville Corp. presented a report on various types of Vacuum Cleaners, A copy of this report may be secured directly from Mr. Atkinson, 7* Mr, A, E. May of Keasbey & Mattison Co, presented a report of Turner-Newhell's experience using a Greenburg-Smith Implnger for Dust Counting, These results were compared by Turner-Newhell with their Thermal Precipitator Dust Count results, since none of the members present have had any experience with the Thermal Precipitator method no comparisons are available* A copy of this report will be sent to all member companies for study and will be discussed further at the next meeting, MT-003704 PRODUCED JM - 83 MS 004298 ATI-105 2 r AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING 1# Mr, Hugh Jackson will give a report on Q.A,M,A,'s activities, 2, Continued study of Southern's Report "Analysis of Fibres as received from Dags", 3# Continued discussion of Dust Collecting Equipment and Removal of Dust at Machine Locations, 2l, Comparison of Dust Counts, discussion of High Count Areas and Methods of Correction, . J>, Discussion of Turner-Newhell*s report. Respectfully Submitted, R, B, Smith, Acting Chairman r n MT-003705 produced JM -83 MS 004299 The Technical Committee held its second quarter meeting on June 6 Warwick Hotel, Philadelphia, Pa* IN ATTENDANCE RAYBESTOS-FiANHATTAN, INC* M. W, Oliver, Chairman M. S Maier JOHNS-MANVILLE CORPORATION J, L* Tucker Ed Beale KEASBEY & MATTISON COMPANY R. L. Lanz D. F. Quealy. TALLHAN-McCLUSKEY COMPANY T, C, McCluskey T, C, McCluskey, Jr, SOUTHERN ASBESTOS COMPANY J, D, McCluer AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE CORP. E, C, Cutler G, H, Clark, Jr, PHILADELPHIA TEXTILE INSTITUTE M, C, Shaw Since all members had received a copy of the minutes of the previous meet ing, it was moved by Mr, J, L, Tucker, seconded by Mr, R, L, Lanz that the read ing of the minutes be dispensed with at this time. The first item on our agenda was committee reports. These reports were made as follows: CLOTH COMMITTEE: Discussion was led by Mr, J, D, McCluer, Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Asbestos Cloth, The A.T.I, Cloth List which appeared as a part of the minutes of the meeting of our committee on March 7, 1957# is to be changed as follows: (1) Delete cloth designated as 2hPl6, (2) Recommended changes on certain cloths: Style Cloth A.T.I, Designation Present Values WF Grade Recommended Values WF 22P16 29P10 29Plli 3i|P10 38P12 None 80 85 85 100 None 25 35 33 50 AA Und. AA AAA AAA 80 95 95 100 105 ho 25 h$ 50 55 It was agreed that all member companies could meet the standards as set forth in the table of values submitted as a part of the minutes of the meeting of March 7# 1957j "with above changes. However, it was requested by Mr, J, L, Tucker, that the publishing of this list be withheld for ninety (90) days due to a change over in the textile mill operations. This request was presented to the Board of Governors, Their decision was that we would publish the A.T.I, list as soon as we are in a position to do so. This list is now complete with the exception of "After Heat Tensiles," The publishing of the list will not be held up for this reason as it was agreed this information could be added at a later date. MS 004300 produced Jin-83 , MT-003706 ATI-105 >2' Dr, Shaw will conduct farther tests to determine what procedure should be used for establishing "After Heat Tensile Values," The Sales Promotion Committee did not look favorably upon the suggestion of the Technical Committee, and, Dr, Shaw that Commercial and Underwriters grade cloths be tested at U00F, for two hours. Grade A and Grade AA at 600F, for two hours, and Grade AAA and Grade AAAA at 800F for tx*o hours. It was expressed by the Sales Promotion Com mittee^ Chairman, Mr, J. T, Griffis, that more exact data for each style cloth in each grade at varying temperatures would be more valuable for them from a sales standpoint, TAPE COMIITTEE: Mr, R, L, Lanz, Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Asbestos Tapes, presided over a discussion on ArT.I, Specifications for Industrial Tapes and Asbestos Tapes for Electrical purposes. The specifications were agreed upon and are attached as a part of the minutes of this meeting. We hereby submit them as a complete A,T,I, specification for proper disposition by the Sales Promotion Committee, BRAID COMMITTEE: Mr. J, L, Tucker, Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Braided Asbestos Tubings, led a brief discussion on this subject, Mr, Tucker will sub mit to each member company for recommendations the latest table of values. Any desired changes must be submitted to Mr, Tucker no later than June 30, \9$7, It is the intention of this committee to complete this specification during our third quarter meeting. Dr, Shaw discussed his Fellowship Report f/ij.1, d ated June 7, 1957* with members of our committee. His report pertained in the most part to upper tem perature limits of serviceability for asbestos textiles. Pictures of the new furnace constructed by Dr, Shaw were shown to all members with an explanation of types of tests conducted. Particular interest was shown in the melting point and thermal barrier efficiency tests. These are described in detail in Dr* Shaw's Fellowship Report, The next item on the agenda was: TECHNICAL COMMITTEE - A.S.T.M. ACTIVITIES: Dr, Maier presented copies of proposed specifications on Industrial and Electrical Tapes now under consideration in A.S.T.M, These specifications were very care fully examined and Dr, Maier was given our recommended changes. These specifica tions for the most part are identical to our A.T.I, specifications except they go into more detail as is customary for any A.S.T.M, activity. Our Committee discussed the proposed revision of the Ordnance Spec,. Mil-I10316A. Dr, Shaw presented to them during the last quarter our recommendations on proposed revision. This was the only activity relative to U.S, Government Specifications during the second quarter. It was recommended that a new way of measuring or evaluating asbestos fiber be considered. It was generally agreed that the shaker box method may not be too accurate or meaningful. It was realized that the miners would in all pro bability be just as interested in pursuing this investigation as we are, therefore, it was suggested that the President of the Institute invite the Canadian Miners to participate in such an investigation. The two main points to be determined, in the opinion of the Technical Committee, are: (l) What type of instrument should be used, (a) Bauer-McNett, (b) Clark's Classifier, (c) Othersj (2) What procedure should be established. A committee will be formed to work with the committee from Canada if they accept our invitation to participate in the produced jllhM MS 004301 MT-003707 ATI-105 -3- investigation. It was mentioned that the personnel to serve on this oommittee from some of the member companies may not regularly attend the A.T,I, meetings. Each member company will be given the opportunity of having a representative on this committee when it is formed. Another comment was that possibly this committee should act as a separate committee and not as a part of the Technical Committee, A committee was formed to carry out an analysis of present asbestos fibers in use to determine whether or not the factor of ,1U, now in use, is the correct factor to use. This factor was established several years ago from an analysis on several types of asbestos. Since some different types are in use today, it was decided this factor should be re-evaluated. Dr, Shaw will work with this cormnittee and a round-robin discussion will be carried out to map out procedure to be followed in ascertaining whether the ,lh factor should remain or be changed. The committee members to work with Dr, Shaw on this project are as follows: M, S, Maier, Chairman J, D, McCluer J, L Tucker R, L, Lanz Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc, Southern Asbestos Company Johns-Manville Corporation Keasbey k Mattison Company Mr, R, L, Lanz, Keasbey k Mattison Company, reported that tests have been conducted on short asbestos fibers for undesirable matter using the Elutriator, Additional tests are being conducted on textile fibers and results will be made available to other members of the A,T.I. when tests are complete. Study is being continued on Nomenclature and Definitions of terms used in the Asbestos Textile Industry, This subject will be discussed in detail at our third quarter meeting. Dr, M, S, Maier brought up for discussion the subject of "Effect of Nuclear Radiation on Asbestos/andor Asbestos Textile Products," It was thought this could result in an expensive investigation and comments were made that since this was a matter of importance to all member companies, that it possibly should be a project for the Asbestos Textile Institute, Our thoughts were presented to the Board of Governors, They directed Dr, Shaw to conduct a preliminary investi gation to determine what we would need in the way of a test, and, how much it would cost to conduct the tests. When this information has been collected, if the Board of Governors vote to pursue the matter further as an A,T,I. project, a committee will be formed to work with Dr, Shaw, in carrying out the necessary tests. There being no further business to take up at this meeting, it was moved by Mr, E, C, Cutler, seconded by Mr, McCluer, that we adjourn* Respectfully submitted, Marion W, Oliver, Chairman MT-003708 JMMS 004302 ATI-105 MINUTES of the Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asbestos Textile Institute held June 6, 1957, in Philadelphia, Pa, IN ATTENDANCE: J, A. Bettes, Jr,, President RAY8ESTCX5-MANHATTAN, INC. AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE CORP. A, J, Scanlan TALLMAN-McCLUSKEY FABRICS CO, T, C, McCluskey KEASBEY & MATTISON CO, D* . Widmayer CADWALADER, WICKERSHAM & TAFT M, I, Ruddock SOUTHERN ASBESTOS CO, J, T. Griffis ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE M, C, Shaw 1, The meeting was called to order by President Bettes and it was noted that two member companies were not represented at this meeting, namely, Asten-Hill Manufacturing Co,, and Johns-Manville Corp, 2, The opening portion of the meeting was devoted to committee reports presented by the chairmen of the three active committess covering the work of these groups while in session earlier on this date. The first report was presented by R. B. Smith, Raybestos-Manhattan, Ine,, in the absence of the regular chairman, D, R, Holmes, for the Air Hygiene and Manufacturing Committee, This committee in session earlier on this date considered a wide range of subjects related to problems of dust control and measurement and new manufacturing techniques. Hie full report as presented at the General meeting is attached as a part of the minutes of that meeting. . The Technical Committee report was presented by M, W, Oliver, Chairman of that Committee. During the course of the discussions held by this committee in meeting earlier on this date, the full agenda was covered and, in addi tion, two subjects of immediate interest and importance were introduced for consideration. The added subjects concerned 1) the evaluation of fibers on the basis of present day understandings, techniques and equipment, and 2) the effect of nuclear radiation upon asbestos and products containing asbestos. With regard to the subject of fiber evaluation it was pointed out by Mr, Bettes that there are a number of machines and techniques today available by means of which fiber dimension properties are attainable, how ever, each investigator using such a device usually has a method of procedure of his own or a technique unique to his own operations. In view of this, there is little, if any, possibility of correlation of results between laboratories or investigators. It is suggested that a sincere effort be exerted to correct these present inconsistencies and a special subcommittee is to be established to initiate work in this endeavor. The second subject introduced deals with the subject of nuclear radiation and its effect upon asbestos and the products containing asbestos. Asbestos textiles are continually being applied and adopted to service under :* PRODUCED ms 004303 MT-003709 ATI-105 conditions where nuclear radiation will be encountered. The ability of these materials to withstand destruction under these conditions is presently unknown and it is now proposed that this committee exert efforts to explore this field. It was suggested that Dr, Shaw should determine where samples might be subjected to such radiation and what the expense for such tests might be. In addition, a thorough search of all available literature per taining to this subject was suggested. The full report covering all of the work carried out by the Technical Com mittee as presented at the General meeting is attached as a part of the minutes of that meeting. The final committee report was presented by Mr, J. T, Griffis, Chairman of the Sales Promotion Committee, Many subjects of interest to the Institute membership were considered during the course of the discussions held earlier on this date. The new seal of quality program was further discussed and, in conformance with recommendations by the legal counsel, certain changes in the seal itself were agreed upon. The program has been tentatively set for inauguration on September 1, 1957, The full report of this committee's activities as presented at the General meeting is attached as a part of the minutes of that meeting. Following the committee reports, the formal meeting of the Board of Governors was convened. The President offered the minutes of the last meeting for reading, however, since all members had received copies of these minutes and were familiar with the transactions, it was moved by D, W. Widmayer, seconded by J, T, Griffis and unanimously agreed that the reading be omitted at this time* The Treasurer's Report was presented by the Assistant Treasurer in the absence of Treasurer Schoepf, Following a full discussion of the contents of this report, it was moved by D, W, Widmayer, seconded by A, J, Scanlan and unanimously agreed that the report be accepted and presented to the General meeting with a recommendation that it be approved, Uhder matters of Old Business, the first subject introduced concerned the application of Manufacturas E,R,I,C,A, for associate membership. Corres pondence between the Secretary and the applicant would serai to warrant extending associate membership status to the applicant. However, later advice from Mr, Carl Bindman suggested that further inquiry into the quali fications of the applicant be extended before final action is taken and Hr, Bindman further stated that he would be in Spain in the near future and would at that time make further inquiries* In light of this development, final action in this matter was deferred until more information is available* Also, under old business, it was announced that the annual grant of >3,000,00 will be paid Philadelphia Textile Institute on September 1, 1957, in accordance with the budget allowance covering this item. Under the subject of New Business, President Bettes presented his recom mendations for the establishment of a Fiber Committee whose membership would be made up entirely of mining company representatives. Tentative membership appointments were suggested and approval of this Board in the establishment of such a conmittee was sought. It was generally agreed that there is a PRODUCED MS 004304 JM-& WIT-003710 ATI-105 definite need for such a committee and approval was given for its establish ment Mr, Bettes also discussed the establishment of a Fiber Evaluation Committee whose task it will be to endeavor to clarify, correlate and unify the thinking and activity in the field of fiber evaluation. As discussed under the Technical Committee report, there is today no standard practice of procedure universally accepted by those who may be utilizing one of the new classifiers such as the Bauer-McNett, the Clark or one of the other types. Until there is some standardization of procedure in these endeavors, an industry wide correlation will be impossible. It will be the purpose of this committee to endeavor to resolve the differences today prevalent* The final subject under new business was the announcement that the next meeting of the Asbestos Textile Institute will be the annual meeting and it will be held at the Hotel Commodore, New York City, Thursday and Friday, September and 6, 1957* A special effort will be made to inter est our foreign members in having representation at these meetings along with top officials of our regular member companies, 7* There being no further business to come before this meeting, it was moved by Hr, Griffis, seconded by Hr, Widmayer and unanimously agreed that the meeting be adjourned. Myril C, Shaw, Secretary r PRODUCED Ms OO4305 JM - 83 MT-003711 ATI-105 MINUTES of the General Meeting of the Asbestos Textile Institute held June 7, 1907 in Philadelphia, Pa. IN ATTENDANCE* J, A, Bettes, Jr,, President RAIBESTOS-MANHATTAN, INC. JOHNS-MANVILLE CORP. W, S. Atkinson Edw. Beale J. L. Tucker KEASBEY & MATHSON CO. S. I. Harris R. L. Lanz A, E, May R, R. Porter A. E Whitfield D. W Widmayer RAYBE3T0S-MANHATTAN, INC. J. A. Brown M. W, Oliver R. B. Smith TALLMAN-McCLUSKEY FABRICS CO. A. R. Byrnes John Cerney T, C, McCluskey T, C, McCluskey, Jr, ASBESTOS CORPORATION, LTD, J, A. D. Marcotte JOHNSON'S COMPANY, LTD. A. V/. G. Gibb CAPE ASBESTOS COMPANY R. E, Cryor CADWALADER, WICKERSHAM & TAFT M. I. Ruddock SOUTHERN ASBESTOS CO. J. T, Griffis G. J. Harris J, L, Mitchell ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE M. C, Shaw 1. The meeting was called to order by President Bettes and a brief address of welcome extended to all of those present. 2. For the first order of business, the President called for a reading of the Minutes of the last meeting, however, since all members had received copies of these minutes and were familiar with these transactions, it was moved by D, W, Widmayer, seconded by J. T. Griffis and unanimously agreed that the reading be omitted at this time. 3. The Treasurer's report was next presented with a recommendation by the Board of Governors that it be approved, based upon previous considerations. Fol lowing a review of this report it was moved by J, T. Griffis, seconded by J, A, Brown and unanimously agreed that the report be approved and attached as a part of the minutes of this meeting, U. The President next called upon legal counsel, Mr. M, I, Ruddock, to address the meeting in regard to matters of legal interest to the Institute membership, Mr, Ruddock discussed in sane detail the recent decision of the Supreme Court in the DuPont case and discussed in detail the application of Section 7 of the Clayton Act to the 23$ stock ownership of DuPont in General Motors Corporation, PRODUCED Ms 004306 JM -83 MT-003712 ATI-105 / 5, The following segment of the meeting was devoted to the presentation of the formal committee reports by the committee chairmen or a designated chairman of a given committee for this occasion. Mr, R. B Smith, Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc., spoke on behalf of the Air Hygiene and Manufacturing Committee} Mr, M, W, Oliver spoke for the Technical Committee and Mr, J, T, Griffis spoke for the Sales Promotion Committee. Each report presented a detailed account of the activities pursued by the several committees and set forth plans and programs for consideration at subsequent meetings. Copies of each report as presented are attached as a part of the minutes of this meeting* During the discussion which followed the presentation of these reports. President Bettes cited the need for action toward the clarification of fiber evaluation techniques. There is presently much confusion in this area of study and it was suggested that the Asbestos Textile Institute might well perform a useful service by devoting some attention to the problems here involved. In view of this, it was moved by J. T, Griffis, seconded by T* C, McCluslcey and unanimously agreed that "The President of the Institute should take the necessary steps to establish a Fiber Evaluation Committee within the Asbestos Textile Institute, drawing upon those members who may be as sociated with manufacturers or miners who are best qualified through exper ience to serve on such a committee". Attention was also called to the fact that inquiries are now being received relative to the ability of asbestos and materials containing asbestos to withstand attack by nuclear radiation. There being little or no information available it was agreed that Dr, Shaw should investigate and determine possible locations where such tests might be conducted and what the cost for such tests would be, 6, Following the committee reports, the Fellowship Report was presented fcy Dr, Shaw, The Fellowship work during recent months has been devoted to high temperature investigations and the results of these studies are in cluded in this report which is attached as a part of the minutes of this meeting, 7, Upon conclusion of the formal reports the meeting was opened for the discus sion of matters of old business. At this time application for membership in the Institute were reviewed, however, there being no new developments there were no actions in this regard. There being no other matters of old business, subjects of new business were introduced for consideration. President Bettes advised that the next meeting of the Institute will be the annual meeting for 1?57 and will be held at the Hotel Commodore, New York City, September 5-6, A special effort will be made to have as many as possible of our Associate members represented on this occasion as well as top ranking officials of our Member companies. On the occasion of this annual meeting it will be the task of the President to appoint new dammittee chairmen to serve the three active committees of the Institute for the ensuing two years and the cooperation of each of those approached for such duty was sought. r\ 8, There being no further business to come before this meeting it was moved by J. T, Griffis, seconded by D. W, Widmayer and unanimously agreed that the meeting be adjourned. MSeycrriel tCa.ryShawP,R__O_ DUCED J111 - 83 IMS 004307 MT-003713 ATI-105Ambler, Pa, August 30, 19 Mr, J, G, Schoepf, Treasurer Asbestos Textile Institute Dear Mr, Schoepf* In compliance with your request, examination was made of the books and records of the Asbestos Textile Institute under Dr. M, C. Shaw's supervision on Friday, August 30, 1957* The audit covers the period from June u, 1957 to August 30, 1957 inclusive. The Balance Sheet of the Asbestos Textile Institute at August 30, 1957 is set forth belowi ASSETS Total Cash in Bank (Schedule A) Total Cash on H and Postage on Hand * Furniture & Equipment (nominalvalue) $15*278,87 71+.25 1+.31 1,00 $15.358.1+3 LIABILITIES Philadelphia Wage Tax Net Worth $ 32,86 15,325.57 $15.358.1+3 * Other Asset items not included in above classification are shown in Schedule B# The latest statement received from the depository (Chase-Manhattan Bank of New York) in which all fluids of the Institute are kept, shows a balance of $19,596.51+ on July 31, 1957. The Petty Cash Fund totalling $100,00 includes $7l+.25 in cash and $25,75 in vouchers. This fund was verified by actual count. Schedule A; Showing a reconciliation of the Bank Balance at August 30, 1957* Bank Balance per Latest Statement, July 31, 1957 $19,596,51+ Less* Checks Drawn Subsequent to July 31, 1957* Check No, Date Payee 1238 7/26/57 Philadelphia Textile Inst, 1239 121+0 121*1 12t+2 7/26/57 7/26/57 8/5/57 8/16/57 J. J. Cogan Leeds & Northrup Co. A. Pomerantz & Company Philadelphia Textile Inst, 121+3 121+1+ 121+5 121+6 8/20/57 8/21/57 8/22/57 8/27/57 Petty Cash A. H. Thomas Co. Walter Neibart A, Pomerantz Company 121+7 121+8 8/29/57 8/29/57 M, C. Shaw 1st Penna, Company 121+9 8/29/57 Philadelphia Textile Inst, BALANCE ON HAND IN BANK, AUGUST 30, 1957 Amount $13.1+0 5.1+0 56.52 20.96 11.96 83,12 1.05 20,00 26.68 921.1+8 157.10 3.000.00 $ 1+.317.67 $15,278.87 PRODUCED JM - 83 MS 004308 MT-003714 ATI-105 Checks numbered 1207 to 1223 inclusive, which were outstanding at the last audit were examined and found to be in order. There were no bank deposits during this period under audito A reimbursement transfer in the amount of $83,12 was made from the General Fund to the Petty Cash Fund, Schedule B: Other Assets of Asbestos Textile Institute: Item Quantity Description Date Acquired Purchase Cost (a) 7 (b) 1 (c) 1 (d) 1 (e) 1 (f) 1 (g) 1 (h) 1 (d) (k) 1 (1) 1 (m) 1 (n) 1 (o) 1 Visual Aid Display Cases Suter Tensile Tester Heat Aging Furnace Bausch & Lomb Triple Purpose Micro-Projector Brabender Moisture Tester Federal Thickness Gage Mapes Magnetic Analyzer Scott Twist Tester Office Furniture & Equipment Temco Muffleoven & Control Cenco Balance Electric Stopclock Abradoflex Exhibit - 1+ Sections January 1950 August 191+7 April 1951 $ 3,UlU.32 726,00 81+9.98 May 195k 91+.00 September 19%k 765.00 January 191+7 50,50 April 1953 100,00 December 191+7 126,50 September 195k 757.50 October 195k 161,00 October 195k 32,25 October 1951+ 50.00 January 1956 1,175.00 March 1957 5,000,00 $ 13,302.05 Yours very truly S, C, Gehman, Auditor PRODUCED Jim - 83 MS 004309 MT-003715 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE Treasurer's Report August 301 1957_______ ATI-105 Balance in Various Funds - June 3, 1957s Fellowship Fund General Fund Petty Cash Fund $ 17,1*01,57 5*586,86 92.07 23,080.50 Receipts! NONE Transfers: To Petty Cash from General Fund & 83.12 S 83.12 & 23,163.62 Disbursements: Fellowship Fund: Fellowship Salary Misc. Lab. Expense Fellowship Grant $ 2,399.99 119.93 3.000.00 & 5,5X9.92 General Funds Secretary's Salary Secretary's Travel Meeting Expense Legal Expense Audit Expense Stenographic Expense Visual Aid Expense Misc, Office Expense Petty Cash Transfer S 71*9.99 2l*.l*8 1*86,86 535.82 3.00 135.00 13.75 157.62 83.12 $ , . *2 189 61 Petty Cash Fund: Misc, Office Expense Meeting Expense $ 87.57 13*37 I 100.9li $ 7.810.50 Balance on Hand - August 30, 1957 * .................... $ 15,353.12 Balance in Various Funds - August 30, 1957* Fellowship Fund General Fund Petty Cash Fund & 11,881.65 3,397.22 7l*.25 V 15,353.12 ' Respectfully submitted, J, G. Schoepf, Treasurer PRODUCED Jin-83 MS 004310 MT-003716 ATI-105 V tr - X. 0H0 gW p=J H `0 m 0 ri3 vO. * % C"> WO*>i4 H. ^ . p_ SR ^essfag *' a * yj} ^1 ^ * -. M0 t3 6i.fi SB fl ii l P pi vato ao 2 0 OHO H J3 a eg acq osEQ|l|Ig 0CQ g ^w MS 004311 MT-003717 J&A ATI-105 MS 004312 MT-003718 JP-105 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE SALES PROMOTION COMMIT' THE ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE HELD AT THE COMMODORE HOTEL NEW YORK, NEW YORK SEPTEMBER 5Til AND 6TH 1957 IN ATTENDANCE; J, T, Griffis, Chairman SOUTHERN ASBESTOS COMPANY RAYBESTOS-MANHATTAH, INC. J, A, Bettes J. A. Brown, Jr. SOUTHERN ASBESTOS COMPANY J, T. Griffis G. J. Harris JOHNS-MANVILLE CORPORATION E. A. Schuman W. S, Hough KEASBEY & ITATTISON COMPANY A. E, Whitfield S, I. Harris AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE CORP. A. J. Scanlan TALLMAN-McCLUSKEY FABRICS CO. R, S. Tallman A, R. Byrnes With full attendance from each member company our discussions got undearway by requesting Mr, Schuman to report on success he may have had on getting Asbestos listed on the Synthetic Fibre Chart as published by Textile World Magazine. Mr. Schuman had talked to Mr. Davidson, and only if we would go into considerable detail and write up a chart on all high heat resisting fibres could we get con sideration, Whereas this was not our initial thought, we x*ere interested to have Asbestos in more detail on this chart inasmuch as it had been mentioned generally but not explicitly, as had other fibres. For the time being we will be unable to get anything accomplished toward this end. Next we covered the subject of old displays as well as new ones. Our old, small displays are serving useful purposes at various colleges throughout the United States and our new display has been well received, and still is in use by the Navy Department. This first started with the Navy in Washington where it was placed on the third floor of the Navy Building in front of Admiral Mumma Office (Chief of the Bureau of Ships). From there it went to the Main lobby of the Department of Commerce Building and the Navy liked the display so much they asked for it to be used in their Technological Shows, principally set up for small business. This show carried the display first to Boston, then to Tulsa Oklahoma, and from there to the Great Lakes, Illinois. The next request we have for the new and large display is from the Society of Plastics Industry which will have their show February 3rd through the 7th, 1958 at the Edgewater Beach Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, The Sales Promotion Committee has authorized Jack Brown to inform these people that we will be delighted for them to have this display at that time. Between October 3rd and February 3rd are open dates for the display, however, Mr, Marcotte thought this could be used to an advantage in Canada during this interval and we are awaiting any advice or instructions that may come from him on this subject. MT-003719 PRODUCED JM-83 MS 004313 ATI-105 2 Next on our agenda was the subject of a useful label which we have been working on for some time in connection with the Asbestos Textile Institute Insignia to be used as we may desire on our letterheads as well as our packaging. This has been worked out and our Legal Advisor has written up the necessary certifica tion agreement for each Company to use this label, and these will be distributed by Dr, Shaw of the Asbestos Textile Institute to members in the near future, lour Sales Promotion Committee has been working on everything possible to better advertise and better stimulate the sale of Asbestos Textiles because we are confronted with a growing industry of glass textile products and a constant lowering of their prices. To better illustrate the following facts we have taken from the annual report of 1956 of Owens-Corning Fiberglas as follows: "Sales of Glass Textile Products" 1952 - 31.3 Million Dollars 1953 - 33*3 Million Dollars 195U - 350 Million Dollars 1955 - ill*6 Million Dollars 1956 - ii8c2 Million Dollars This they state, is their sales in textiles including strands, yarn, coated yarns, mats and rovings. Their total overall sales for 1956 was !}17ii,000,000, With greater production and lower prices constantly being offered Asbestos Textile buyers, it makes a rather confusing situation especially since they are growing bigger and lowering prices whereas our volume is constantly growing smal ler and constantly we are being confronted with higher prices for Asbestos Fibres, There was just an increase announced prior to this report of 5$ on fibre plus paying in Canadian funds which at this writing is roughly 5 to 6 percent more, adding up to a total of 10$ to 11$ increase effective October 1st we will have to pay for Asbestos further widening the gap and cutting down the possibilities of a broad use of Asbestos forcing us into a narrower field each time the gap is so broadened between the price of an Asbestos product as compared to glass as well as other synthetics. This information is brought to you as a matter of in formation and thought, with the hopes that we still go forward in an effort to develop more products from Asbestos that will enable us to open up fields in higher temperatures where glass cannot stand, but even at this point we have a new synthetic now produced in a small way, Fiberfrax, which will stand even higher temperatures so they claim than will Asbestos, Asbestos has been on the critical list for quite some time, and we now learn that it has been removed from the critical list and we hope that this will be of some service to us- in and around Washington, This committee, working closely with the Technical Committee, is anxiously awaiting other developments of anything that may be available for our use in connection with the program on Nuclear Radiation, and how it affects Asbestos in relation to other products. Nothing further to come before us, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted PRODUCED JM - S3 J, T, Griffis, Chairman, Sales Promotion Committee MS 004314 MT-003720 ATI-105 MINUTES of the Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asbestos Textile Institute held September 5, 1957 at Hotel Commodore, New York, N. Y. IN ATTENDANCE: J, A, Bettes, President RAYBESTOS-MANHATTAN, INC* AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE CORF. A* J. Scanlan SOUTHERN ASBESTOS COMPANY J. T. Griffis JOHSS-MANVTLLE CORP. E. H. bells L. R. Hoff TALLMAN-McCLUSKEY FABRICS CO. R. S, Tallman T. C, McCluskey KEASBEY & MATTISON CO. D, W. Widmayer CADWALADER, WICKERSHAM & TAFT M. I. Ruddock ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE M. C. Shaw 1. The meeting was called to order by President Bettes and the roll call revealed that all duly elected members were in attendance with these exceptions: l) Mr. E, H. Wells, representing Johns-Manville Corporation in the absence of F. J. Wakera, retired, and 2) Mr, J, G, Schoepf, Asten-Hill Manufacturing Co., absent. 2. The first matters of business taken up were the committee reports submitted by the chairmen of the several committees, a) Technical Committee. The report for this committee was given by Mr. M, W. Oliver, Chairman, with a supplimental report by Dr, M, S, Maier covering proposals for work in nuclear radiation. The work pursued and dis cussed by the committee in meeting on this date was reviewed by Mr, Oliver and the proposals of the group with regard to nuclear radiation studies were outlined by Dr. Maier, The full reports as presented at the General meeting are attached as a part of the minutes of that meeting, b) The Air Hygiene Committee report was presented by Mr, H, M. Jackson in the absence of Ur, D. R, Holmes, Chairman, Among the subjects of discus sion pursued during the course of the committee meeting held earlier on this date one of the most thoroughly discussed subjects related to the report is sued by E. J. F, Hodgett, Turner-Newall Co., entitled ''Estimation of the Dust Hazard in the Factory using the Greenburgh-Smith Impinger", The results of this discussion and the decisions reached regarding other matters of interest to this committee are included in the formal report as presented in the general meeting and which is attached as a part of the minutes of that meeting, c) Hie final committee report was that of the Sales Promotion Committee as presented by Chairman J. T, Griffis. Many subjects were considered during the course of the committee meeting held earlier on this date and all matters are covered in the full report, however, perhaps the most important subject PRODUCED JM-83 MS 004315 MT-003721 ATI-105 considered was the proposed seal of quality. Following a thorough discussion in this regard it was finally agreed upon by the committee that a recommenda tion for its approval as an activity of the Institute be presented to the Board of Governors for consideration and action. On the basis of this re commendation and following a discussion in this regard by Mr. Ruddock and all of the Board of Governors members in attendance, the question--"Shall the seal of approval program and the conditions and specifications related thereto become an active program of the Institute"--was submitted for voting action. The results of the voting were as follows? For Approval* D. W. Widmayer, J, T. Griffis, A. J. Scanlan, R. S, Tallman and J. A. Bettes, Against Approval: E. H. Wells, On the basis of the voting it was agreed that the seal of quality program should be initiated as an A.T.I, function. Mr. Ruddock presented a tentative "Certification Agreement" which was reviewed and, in certain sections, revisions suggested. A revised agreement will be submitted for approval prior to the initiation of the program. The full report of this committee as presented at the general meeting is attached as a part of the minutes of the General meeting. The next order of business for this meeting was the presentation of the minutes of the last meeting for reading. However, since all members had received copies of those minutes and were familiar with the matters con sidered on that occasion, it was moved by Ilr, Widmayer, seconded by Mr* Scanlan and unanimously agreed that the reading be omitted. The Treasurers report was next presented by the Assistant Treasurer, Dr. Shaw, in the absence of Mr, J. G. Schoepf, Treasurer. Following a review of this report it liras moved by Mr. Griffis, seconded by ilr. Wells and unanimously agreed that the report be presented in General meeting with the recommendation that it be approved. Under subjects of new business several matters of importance were introduced, a) President Bettes advised the meeting that Asten-Hill Mfg, Company through Mr, J. G. Schoepf had presented an application for resignation from the Institute, such action to become effective with the expiration of the current membership year. In light of this application it was unanimously agreed that in view of the great aid and assistance offered the Institute by both Mr, J, G, Schoepf and Mr, D. R* Holmes during their membership in the Institute, a resolution expressing regrets in regard to the action of resignation and appreciation for their aid and assistance be forwarded to them. Such a resolution will be prepared and read by Mr, Ruddock in General meeting with copies being forwarded to Asten-Hill Manufacturing Company, b) This being the annual meeting it is the occasion for the election of members to serve on the Board of Governors and the officers of the Institute and the appointment of committee chairmen. This board was advised that, according to custom, the committee chairmen, having served terms of two years, would be replaced at this meeting. The following men have been PRODUCED JM - 83 MS 004316 MT-003722 ATI-105 nominated to serve the various committees as chairmen for the next two years. Air Hygiene & Manufacturing Committee -- A, E, May Sales Promotion Committee ----------------------- J, A, Brown, Jr, Technical Committee -------------- ----------------- Edw, Beale Fiber Committee ------------ ---------------- ---- J, A, D, Marcotte c) President Bettes advised that the budget for the year 1958 would be acted upon at the next meeting and, in view of this, appointed the following men to serve on the budget committee with the responsibility of preparing recommendations for consideration at the next general meeting. The following constitute the committee membership, Mr, T, C, McCluskey, Treasurer, Chairman Mr. E. H. Wells Mr. D* VI, Widmayer Mr, J. A, Bettes, President 6, There being no further matters for consideration at this meeting it was moved by J0 T. Griffis, seconded by A, J, Scanlan and unanimously approved that the meeting be adjourned. PRODUCED JM - 83 MS 004317 MT-003723 Assistant Treasurer>s Report to Budget Committee ati-1051 The following recapitulation sets forth the accounts of the financial status of the Asbestos Textile Institute as of November 10, 1957* Bank and Fund Accounts Bank Balance January 1, 1957 Receipts; Assessments * Fellowship Assessments * General Handbook Sales Expenditures! Bank Balance - November 10, 1957 Balance in Various Funds - November 10, 1957 Fellowship Fund General Fund Petty Cash Fund 4 7,108,11; $ ll;,375.00 10,125,00 25.00 S 2Ur525*5o ( 31,633.61; # 20,380,11; 4 11,253.50 $ 10,229.31; 1,006,16 18,00 4 11,253.50 MT-003724 MS 004318 Account Breakdown General Fund Actual Expense Secretary Salary Secretary Travel Office Expense Legal Expense Legal Travel Audit Expense Meeting Expense Visual Aid Expense Incidentals New Exhibit Expense New Label Expense $ 2,519*52 186,11 l,l6o6$ 1,500,00 80,90 308,10 1,676,31 53*90 906,55 85,00 ATI-105 Budget $ 3,050*00 300,00 1,200,00 2,000*00 125*00 315*00 i,6oo0oo 60,00 225*00 Probable Expense $ 3,050*00 200*00 1,200*00 2,000.00 125,00 315.00 2,100*00 60,00 991.55 $ 8,1*77,06 Fellowship Fund Fellowship Salary $ Fellowship Grant Laboratory Assistant Laboratory Expense High Temperature Furnace 8,058,56 3,000*00 391**00 11*2.27 308,25 $ 8,875,00 $ 10,366,55 $ 9,725*00 3,000,00 600,00 300.00 500.00 $ 9,725.00 3,000*00 1*50,00 150,00 310,00 $ 11,903,00 $ 11*, 125,00 $ 13,635.00 Total Actual Expenditures to November 10, 1957 ,.., $ 20,380*11* Summary It will be observed that the probable actual General Fund expenditure for 1957 will exceed the 1957 budget by approximately $1,166,00, These excessive expenditures consist of l) $500,00 for meeting expenses, 2) $766,00 for incidentals over and above the $225*00 set up for such expense, represented by $906,00 for a New Exhibit Expense and $85*00 for the New Seal of Quality Expense, It is to be noted that the Secretary Travel expense will be $100,00 less than budgeted and that this figure when added to the $1,166,00 equals the $1,266,00 total of the net over-expenditures. We have endeavored, during the past few years, to conduct our meetings in such a manner that the total expenses would not exceed $1*00,00 per meeting. However, with the general increase in all of the expenses connected with our meetings, our yearly total has necessarily increased. The New Exhibit and Seal of Quality expenses which account for the greater part of our over-expenditure were approved expenses by vote in General meeting during the year, however these expenses were not anticipated at the time the 1957 budget was adopted and they were not therefore included in that draft. The Fellowship Fund Account is in reasonable accord with the budget* MT-003725 PRODUCED INI - 83 MS 004319 ATI-105 - * On the basic of anticipated expenditures for 1957 it would seem that the budget which was set up for that year to cover regular expenses could again be m adopted for 1958# with the exception of the Meeting Expense account. In this latter case it would seem reasonable that the amount should be increased from $1*00.00 per meeting to $500,00 per meeting or to $2,000*00 for the yearly total* In addition, three new accounts should perhaps be established for the coming year, namely, 1) Nuclear studies, 2) New Exhibit and 3) Seal of Quality, In view of this possibility, the budget here proposed for consideration sets up these three new accounts and a figure is proposed however, the amount should be thoroughly discussed and established on the basis of intentions as to the extent of participation in the subject projects. On the basis of the facts here presented the following budget for 1958 if offered* General Fund* Secretary's Salary Secretary's Travel Office Expense ' Legal Expense Legal Travel Audit Expense Meeting Expense $ 3,050,00 200.00 1,200,00 2,000,00 125,00 315.00 2,000,00 8,890.00 Fellowship Fund* Fellowship Salary Fellowship Grant Laboratory Assistance Laboratory Expense I 9,725.00 3,000,00 600.00 300.00 13,625.00 General Fund* (Added) Nuclear Studies New Exhibit Expense Seal of Quality Expense $ 1,000,00 500.00 500.00 $ 2,000.00 TOTAL $ 2U,515.00 r' MT-003726 PRODUCED JM - IJ MS 004320 Secretary's Report ATI-105 With the close of this meeting the Asbestos Textile Institute will be com pleting 13 years of existence through some very trying and exciting times, Mr. Hoff, Mr, Teubner, Mr, Scanlan and Mr, Rohrbach who are with us today were among those who attended that first organizational meeting held here in New York on November 16, 19Ut, At that organizational meeting a book of rules called the Constitution and By-Laws was adopted under which the Institute was to operate, I would lay a wager that most of those here assembled have never read this work and know very little regarding its contents. This being so I would like to read a brief excerpt from these articles for your edification* I, of course, was not a part of this organization in the very beginning, being engaged as research fellow only in I9I46 and assuming the duties as Secretary in I9I18, however, during my tenure of office, covering eleven years, I have seen many of these aims and purposes brought into being. The Institute has indeed been fortunate in having had men of integrity, high ideals and vision constituting its founding group as well as those who have been called upon to serve the association as its officers and leaders down through the years, I personally have considered it an honor and privilege to have been given the opportunity to serve and work with each and every one of them. On the occasion of these annual meetings we have, during the past few years, been endeavoring to honor and give recognition to the officials of those manu facturers who may be interested in Asbestos textiles either from the standpoint of a fiber producer or a textile manufacturer. We are indeed pleased to so re cognize officials from both segments of our industry with us today, I would assure you that you are each welcome to attend any or all of our regular quarterly meetings and would hope that you might feel free to avail yourself of any of our meeting facilities at any time that you might have some thing to present that would be of interest to our association, be it either of a suggestive or critical vien* It4is my purpose at this time to present my regular Secretary's report which I usually confine to a very few words over a very few minutes. The following items are of interest to the membership, 1, The Bureau of the Budget has announced that the new Standard Industrial Classification Manual is now available at the Government Printing Office, Washington 25, D, C,, at a cost of s*>2*50, This book of modernized statistical tabulations, which has just been issued by the Bureau of the Budget, reflects the development in the U, S, economy during the last ten years. This volume contains a simplified classification of American industrial establishments by their activity for Federal statistical purposes. Every in dustry is divided into groups and these in turn are broken down into divisions. The major groups of industries are the, by size and value, sub-divided into three and four digit designations. There are over 970 industries classified in the book, produced MS 004321 WIT-003727 Secretary's Report ATI-105 Page 2 2, During recent months we have been approached by the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc,, to cooperate with the Reinforced Plastics Division of that organization in their efforts to establish tachnical information and data related to the use of asbestos textiles as a laminate reinforcing material and to promote the use of asbestos textiles for such purposes. We have agreed to cooperate in every possible way and will engage in proposed meetings and discussions as they are called, 3, The next meeting of the Asbestos Textile Institute is scheduled to be held at the Warwick Hotel in Philadelphia on December 5 and 6, 1957 Respectfully submitted, Myril C, Shaw, Secretary n n MT-003728 m- MS 004322 ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE Treasurer* s Report _____ Lecoyiber 2, 19$7 ATI-105 Balance in Various Funds - August 30, 1957 Fellowship Fund General Fund Petty Cash Fund Receipts! " Me 11,881,65 3,397*22 7U.25 15,353.12 Transfers: To Petty Cash from General Fund Disbursements! 183,19 sf 183,19 $ 15,536.31 Fellowship Fund: Fellowship Salary Misc. Lab, Expenses General Fund: 2,1*00,00 Uo.oo 2,Uh0,00 Secretary*s Salary Secretary's Travel Meeting Expense Legal Expense Audit Expense Stenographic Visual Aid Expense Misc, Office Expense Petty Cash Transfer 75o,oo 120,27 680,51 5U5o08 302,10 135,00 6.00 67,53 183,19 2,789.68 Petty Cash Fund! Misc, Office Expense Lab, Assistance $ Balance on Hand - December 2, 1957 6l.bU 120.00 181.UU & 5.U11.12 $ 10,125,19 Balance in Various Funds - December 2, 1957* Fellowship Fund General Fund Petty Cash Fund $ 9,UU1.65 607,5U 76,00 10,125,19 MT-003729 n Respectfully submitted, T. C. McCluskey MS 004323 PRODUCED JM - 83 ATI-105 Ambler, Pa. December 3, 1957 Mr. $ C, McCluskey, Treasurer Asbestos Textile Institute Dear Mr. McCluskey; In compliance with your request, examination was made of the books and records of the Asbestos Textile Institute under Dr, II. C, Shaw's supervision on Monday, December 2, 1957* The audit covers the period from August 31, 1957 to December 2, 1957 inclusive. The Balance Sheet of the Asbestos Textile Institute at December 2, 1957 is set forth below; ASSETS Total Cash in Bank (Schedule A) Total Cash on Hand Postage on Hand Furniture & Equipment (nominal value) 10,01*9.19 76.00 2,08 1.00 10,128.27 LIABILITIES Philadelphia Wage Tax Net Worth 32.86 10.095.ia 10,128,27 * Other Asset items not included in above classification are shown in Schedule B. The latest statement received from the depository (Chase-Manhattan Bank of New York) in which all funds of the Institute are kept, shows a balance of 1>11, 273 .03 on October 30, 1957# The Petty Cash Fund totalling 100,00 includes 76.00 in cash and !*>2l*.00 in vouchers. This fund was verified by actual count, Schedule A: Showing a reconciliation of the Bank Balance at December 2, 1957; Bank Balance per Latest Statement, October 30, 1957 11,273*03 Less; Checks Drawn Subsequent to October 30, 1957* Check No. Date Payee Amount 1268 1269 1270 1271 1272 1273 11/1/57 11/15/57 11/18/57 11/29/57 11/29/57 H/29/57 Myril C, Shaw Petty Cash Philadelphia Textile Inst, A* Pomerantz Myril C. Shaw First Pennsylvania Company BALANCE ON HAND IN BANK, DECEMBER 2, 1957 19.53 97.95 12.12 15.66 921.1*8 157.10 $ 1,223.81* 10,01*9.19 MT-003730 PRODUCED JM-83 MS 004324 ATI-105 ~2~ Checks numbered 1238 to 121*9 inclusive, which were outstanding at the last audit were examined and found to be in order* There were no bank deposits during this period under audit. A reimbursement transfer in the amount of ^183019 was made from the General Fund to the Petty Cash Fund. Schedule B* Other Assets of Asbestos Textile Institutes Item Quantity Description Date Acquired Purchase Cost (a) 7 Visual Aid Display Cases January 1950 ;? 13,1*11**32 (b) 1 Suter Tensile Tester August 19l*7 726,00 (c) 1 Heat Aging Furnace April 1951 81*9.98 (d) 1 Bausch & Lomb Triple Purpose Micro-Projector May 1951* 9l*.00 1 Brabender Moisture Tester September 1951* 765.00 1 Federal Thickness Gage January 191*7 50,50 1 Mapes Magnetic Analyzer April 1953 100.00 1 Scott Twist Tester December 19t*7 126,50 Office Furniture & Equipment September 1951* 757.50 1 Temco Muffleoven & Control October 1951* 161.00 1 Cenco Balance October 1951* 32.25 (m) I Electric Stopclock October 1951* 5o,oo (n) 1 Abradoflex January 1956 1,175,00 (o) 1 Exhibit 1* Sections March 1957 5,000.00 $ 13#302.05 Very truly yours. S. C. Gehman, Auditor PRODUCED JM - 83 MS 004325 MT-003731 Aft-Ids SUBJECT! Minutes of the Asbestos Textile Institute Air Hygiene and Manufacturing Committees ATTENDANCE: W, C, Atkinson H, M, Jackson A. E. May J, L, Mitchell H , E, Palm R, B. Smith J, W Weber Johns-Manville Corporation Johns-Manvilie Corporation Keasbey & Mattison Company Southern Asbestos Corporation Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc* Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc American Asbestos Textile Corp# The following items were discussed at a round table type of discussion: I* The report, "An Epidemiological Study of Lung Cancer in Asbestos Miners" which was written by the Industrial Hygiene Foundation and sponsored by Quebec Asbestos Mining Association, was discussed in the committee. The following extracts taken from the "summary and conclusions", page 6h9 of the report are self explanatory: "Interest in the question of whether there may be an association between lung cancer and exposure to asbestos has been evident since the report in 1935 by Lynch and Smith in a case in which lung cancer and asbestosis were both present. As additional cases in which the two diseases coexisted were reported, a casual association appears to have been gradually accepted by many authors, although some workers considered the correlation to be inconclusive. The present study was undertaken in an effort to determine whether a casual re lationship did, in fact, exist between exposure to asbestos and cancer of the lung," "Comparison of the experience among the asbestos miners with that of various segments of the unexposed, comparable population shows that the observed number of deaths among the miners is not signifi cantly greater than the expected number. The rate for proved cases among the asbestos miners (25*3 per 100,000) compares well with the rate of 22.5 per 100,000 for the rest of the Province, and 20.6 per 100,000 for adult males throughout the Dominion of Canada, It also compares satisfactorily with rates of 37*2, 25*3 and 28,0 obtained from various sources of adult males in the United States, Finally, in this matter of comparison, it would appear that the world-wide experience of persons exposed to asbestos dust is not worse with respect to lung cancer than that of the unexposed population," Discussion of the report in the Committee centered on the following items: 1. All of the known and suspected deaths due to lung cancer were from the group of those that smoked, 2. The number of lung cancer deaths by exposure catagory: WIT-003732 PRODUCED JM - 83 MS 004326 Uinutes of the Asbestos Textile Institute Air Hygiene and Manufacturing Committeea -- Page 2 ATI-105 "r Exposure Number Number of Deaths Catagory of Persons Proved Total I 27531 k II 2,150 3 h III 1,772 2 U Unkown 5 0 0 TOTALS 5,95b 9 "12 The exposure categories were established by a group of doctors and operators who made group I a minimum exposure, group II moderate, and group III heavy* The committee members plan on giving copies of this study to their plant physicians and officials* II* Discussion on Dust a* One member company reports that a compensation award was made to a worker in a non-toxic area because visible dust was present* This company has established the policy that all areas in which the fiber counts are over 1 million particles per cubic foot must be eliminated as well as areas in which the dust count is over 5 m,p,p* c.f# b* One of the committee members reported that one half of their indirect labor is on the incentive pay plan, also they have a clean up crew whose duty is to clean all production machinery throughout the plant* o Mr* Mitchell brought photographs of the card, loom and tape loom hoods* The hoods on the cards and looms have been in use for some time and are very satisfactory* The dust counts in the areas of the hooded machines are well below the minimum allowable of 5 m,p*p*c*f* The tape loom hood is an experimental hood on which more work will be done, d One member of the committee reported that they have installed scrapper conveyors under their cards that move the droppings to a suction nozzle located at one end of the conveyor* III* Compensation Cases An award was made to a worker who had not worked in a dusty area for eight years, who was now employed in a dust free area but walked through a fiber preparation department and worked with material containing asbestos, one hour a week* The worker was operated upon and cancerous turnover of the spine was found* An award was given to the worker based on asbestosis* Awards have been made to former coal miners who become sick in their present employment. The present employer is liable even though the sickness was contracted in the previous occupation* MT-003733 PRODUCED JM-83 MS 004327 Minutes of the Asbestos Textile Institute Air Hygiene and Manufacturing Coramitteao -- Page 3 ATI-105 The above cases emphasize the necessity of thorough preemployment and periodical medical examinations* It was agreed that the following subjects would be discussed at the next meeting* a* Dust control in fiber preparation b Dust control at the card condensers c* Dust control at the cards and looms Respectfully submitted* A. E. May* Chairman MT-003734 PRODUCED JM - 83 MS 004328 ATI-105 Minutes of the Sales Promotion Committee held December 5, 1957 With full representation from each member company in attendance the first item of business pursued concerned the Asbestos Textile Institute Seal of Quality Program. There was considerable discussion regarding this program and it was the consensus of opinion of the member companies, that, as originally x^ritten, this program might become so complicated that it would not be workable. The question of proprietary cloths was brought up and it was questionable whether or not A.T.I. approval could be given for a cloth which was manufactured solely by one member company. Also the question of presenting all the cloths which were manufactured by every member company would present a tremendous time consuming program on the part of Dr, Shaw, It was decided that this subject should be brought up in a general meeting in order to get the opinion of the Technical Committee and also any representatives of the member companies in attendanceo The next subject which was discussed was the matter of the new Asbestos Textile Institute display, Mr, Andrew Whitfield of Keasbey & Mattison Company reported that he was completing arrangements to have this display set up at the University of Pennsylvania Engineering School, and the Chairman of the Sales Promotion Committee asked every member to give him suggestions as to future locations which would enable us to set up a schedule for a protracted period of time where this display might best be used. The next subject discussed was the advertising of certain glove manufacturers as to the heat resistance of leather gloves. It was the opinion of the committee that this advertising was definitely misleading and this subject should be brought before the membership meeting with possible suggestions by our counsel, Mr, Ruddock as to what steps we might possibly take to counteract the advertising which was considered detrimental to the use of asbestos cloths at elevated temperatures. The Chairman of the Sales Promotion Committee concluded the meeting with a request that the members offer suggestions as to what program they wished the Technical Committee to follow regarding heat degradation in various grades of asbestos cloth. The Committee agreed to offer suggestions to the Chairman of the Sales Promotion Committee, who in turn could present a useful program both to Dr, Shaw and the Technical Committee, John A, Brown, Jr,, Chairman Sales Promotion Committee JM -83 MT-003735 MS 004329 ^ ATI-105 Minutes of the Asbestos Textile Institute Air Hygiene and Manufacturing Committee -- December 5, 1957 t In attendances W, C. Atkinson H, M, Jackson B. W, Luttenberger A, E, May T. C, KcCluskey J. L, Mitchell W, C, Seeds Ei B , Smith J, W. Weber Johns-Manville Corp, It H U Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc, Keashey & Mattison Co, Tallman-McCluskey Fabrics Co, Southern Asbestos Co, Johns-J-ianville Corp, Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc, American Asbestos Textile Corp, Hie following items were discussed in an informal atmosphere with all members taking an active part in the meetings 1, Mr, Hugh Jackson reported that the study being conducted by the Industrial Hygiene Foundation for the Quebec Asbestos Miners Association has been completed but is not available. The report will be discussed at the next committee meeting, 2, Mr, Luttenberger imported that Dr, Maier is continuing his work on the percentage and type of dust received in various raw fibers. The Air Hygiene and Manufacturing Committee is interested in the work of the Fiber Evaluation Committee and would appreciate being advised of their proceedings and plans for the future, ' 3* Public Relations and employee relations were briefly discussed. It was the consensus of opinion that a greater effort should be made to provide new workers with correct information as to the nature of our industry and to acquaint the members of the community, and in particular, the medical and nursing professions of the conditions in our plants. Two companies reported of the increased good will which resulted after various groups had visited their plants, it, Mr, John Weber reported on his recent trip to Europe where he visited textile plants in France, Mr, Weber stated that in general the machines do not operate at as high a speed as the American machines, A new design spinning frame of Italian amnufacture was being installed. These frames were equipped with a variable speed spindle drive which reduced the speed of the spindle when winding on the upper part of the bobbin. 5, The effectiveness of the hoods now in use over the broadcloth loans was discussed. Two companies advised that they had installed new experimental hoods on some of their looms and were considering replacing all of the hoods with the new design. The experimental hoods were of the overhead , type with two doors on each side to permit access to the loom. 6 One company reported that in a recent dust oount taken in their card room, all counts, except one taken at a feeder, were below 3,6 million particles per cu, foot. Another company reported that their average count was now 2,?1+ million particles per cu, foot. B-0 .' PRODUCED MS 004330 JM -83 WIT-003736 ATI-105 Minutes of the Asbest-os Textile Institute Air Hygiene and Manufacturing Committee-Dec, 5, 1957 Page 2 The reuse of air from the dust collectors was discussed and the importance of good distribution, was emphasized, to reduce the effects of drafts on the workers and machinery, Mr, Seeds of Johns-lianville reported that a duct system, in which the return of air was discharged at the ceiling, was quite satisfactory* Mr* Smith reported that the test holes in the duct work of their dust collecting system are made by drilling a hole through the duct where a pipe coupling has been brazed to the duct* when the holes are not in use they are sealed with a pipe plug. This insures that all readings will be taken in the same location at each test. The members report that routine " tests are conducted from one to four times a year in their plants* The committee discussed the problem of dust being generated at the rub aprons on the card condensers. This dust is not being collected in most plants at the present time* Methods of control will be discussed at future meetings, 7* The selection and use of respirators were thoroughly discussed by the committee. The points covered are well summarized in the attached paper by Mr. Jackson* 8* The agenda for the next meeting will include the followings . a* Vacuum cleaning for dust control* Mr* Mitchell has promised to bring data on the Abington system recently installed* . b* The Q*A*M*A* report, c. Dust control methods in the fiber preparation department, d. Continued discussion of dust in fiber, e* Continued discussion of Dust Collectors and Removal of Dust at machines. Respectfully submitted A, E* May, Chairman MT-003737 PRODUCED m - s MS 004331 ATI-105 MINUTES OF THE AIR HYGIENE COMMITTEE MEETING IN ATTENDANCE WERE: J, W. Weber R. B. Smith J. D, Beatty D, R. Holmes H, II, Jackson 1, The research proposal received from Saranac Laboratory pertaining to the relationship of pulmonary cancer to asbestosis was reviewed in detail* There is increasing publicity both in the professional and popular literature concerning the relationship of asbestosis to cancer. Several articles tying the two together were cited by the committee. For example, in the Consumers' Reports, a popular publication of national distribution, one of the member companies reported that they currently have a workmen's ccmpex>sation case claiming that pulmonary cancer was caused by exposure to asbestosis. It is obvious from the Saranac proposal that research into this field is exceedingly complex] that the techniques are difficult] and that a considerable length of time and a large number of experimental animals are required, ^he Saranac proposal covered a three year period. It was the consensus of the committee that an additional proposal be obtained from another reseqrch agency and reviewed before making a definite recommendation to the Board of Governors, It was also suggested that when our thinking became crystallized, other asbestos industries, such as the asbestos cement, the insulation and asphalt tile groups, be approached to cooperate in the financing of the research 2, It was recalled that in Dr, Schepers' visit to the committee, mention had been made of the carcinogenic properties of certain oils and lubricating products that might be involved in the fibre conditioners, Recommenda tion was made that further information concerning this potential hazard be obtained and forwarded to each committee member. Toxicological informa tion pertinent to other materials commonly used in member plants (solvents, degreasers, etc,) would also be obtained and disseminated, 3, The Committee reviewed the practices and methods of maintenance and opera tion of dust control systems. Since the standard dust survey methods are lengthy and costly procedures, it was the consensus that assurance of the effective operation of a ventilation control system could be obtained through frequent and regular checks of air flow and pressures. It was recommended that an initial relationship between satisfactory dust counts and operating pressures of the system be established. Subsequent PI0DUCED m - 83 MS 004332 MT-003738 Minutes of the Air Hygiene Committee Meeting -2- ATI-105 checks of the system with the manometer would indicate whether the system was operating as designed. Such a test procedure is both simple and rapid, The techniques of systematic inspection were reviewed and it was unanimous ly agreed that regularly scheduled, periodic inspection was an essential element in maintaining the efficiency of the system, A corollary of this was the preventive maintenance approach to bag, hood and pipe replacement, U, John Beatty reported an effective design of dust control at the looms. Drawings and pictures will be distributed when received. H, M, Jackson Chairman Air Hygiene Committee PRODUCED JM - 83 MS 004333 WIT-003739 ATI-105 MINUTES of the Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asbestos Textile Institute held December $s 1957t In Philadelphia, Pa0 IN ATTENDANCE* J* A* Bettes, President RAYBESTOS-MANHATTAN, INC,- AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE CCRP* A, J, Scanlan KEASBEY It MATTISON COMPANY D,- W, Widmayer JOHNS-MANVILLE CORP, W, S, Hough SOUTHERN ASBESTOS COMPANY J. T, Griffis TALLMAN-McCLUSKEY FABRICS CO, T, C, McCluskey 1* The meeting was opened by President Bettes and the chairmen' of the several active committees of the Institute were introduced for the purpose of pre senting preliminary reports covering the work of each committee, Mr, J, A.- Brown, Jr., Chairman, Sales Promotion Committee presented the first report and discussed in some detail the various projects presently under con sideration by this committee. The full report of this committee as presented at the General meeting is attached as a part of the minutes of that meeting. Mr, Edw, Beale, Chairman of the Technical Committee and Dr, M, S. Maier, Chairman of the sub-committee concerned with the Nuclear Energy program, both reported regarding the work of this group as covered in the meeting held earlier on this date. The activities and progress of the sub-committees concerned with cloth, tapes and braid were reviewed. The full report as presented at the General meeting is attached as a part of the minutes of that meeting. Mr,. A, E* May, Chairman of the Air Hygiene and Manufacturing Committee pre sented the report covering the activities of that committee* A full at tendance at the meeting held earlier on this date permitted extensive dis cussions covering a wide range of subjects under consideration by this group* The formal report as presented at the general meeting is attached as a part of the minutes of that meeting. Upon completion of the presentation of the committee reports there followed a discussion related to the committee presentations covering points of parti cular interest to the Board of Governors. Much interest was shown in the activities now being pursued to establish the applicability of asbestos textiles in the atomic and nuclear energy fields. Dr. Maier is heading up this work and his proposals as to procedure were heartily endorsed* It was further agreed in this connection that certain expenses to be incurred by Dr, Maier in carrying out his assignments should be borne by the Institute. Therefore, it was moved by Mr. McCluskey, seconded by Mr. Griffis and unani mously agreed that the travelling expenses incurred by Dr. Maier in carrying out Asbestos Textile Institute assignments should be paid by the Asbestos Textile Institute, MS 004334 ill MT-003740 ATI-105 In final consideration of the several reports here presented, President. Bottes appreciatively acknowledged the work of each committee and expressed the thanks of the Institute for the important contributions each has made in th9 proper functioning of the Institute* 2, . The formal session of the Board of Governors opened with the offering of the Minutes of the last meeting to be read, however, since all members had re** ceived copies of these minutes and were familiar with the actions there taken, it was unanimously agreed that the reading of the minutes be omitted at this time* 3, . The Treasurer's report was next presented for consideration and after thorough study and discussion, it was moved by Mr, Widmayer, seconded by Mr, Griffis and unanimously agreed that the report be presented at the General meeting with recommendation for approval, U, .The next report offered for consideration was the Bfcdget Committee report. The report as drafted by the Assistant Treasurer was presented to serve as a basis for these considerations and this report is attached as a part of the minutes of the meeting. Following due consideration of all matters related to this subject it was moved by Mr. Widmayer, seconded by Mr, Hough and unanimously agreed that the following budget in the total amount of $(>26,015,00 be approved. General Fund Secretary's Salary Secretary'8 Travel Office Expense Legal Expense Legal Travel Audit Expense Meeting Expense Nuclear Studies New Exhibit Expense Seal of Quality Expense Incidental Expense $ 3,050,00 200,00 1,200,00 2,000.00 125.00 315*00 2,000,00 2,000,00 500,00 500,00 500.00 $ 12,390,00 Fellowship Fund* Fellowship Salary Fellowship Grant Laboratory Assistance Laboratory Expense $ 9,725,00 3,000,00 600,00 300,00 $ 13,625.00 Total $ 26,015.00 PRODUCED MS 004335 NIT-003741 ATI-105 * 5* The next segment of the meeting was devoted to the consideration of matters r of old business* The first subject presented for discussion was the Seal of Quality Program, Discussions held earlier on this date by the Sales Promotion Committee led to a recommendation by this committee that the program should not be under . taken in its original concepts, but that rather the seal should be utilized to advertise the existance of the Asbestos Textile Institute and to identify those companies that are members of the Institute# However, upon reopening ' the discussion at this time there were those who felt that the original concept should be retained and the program as originally conceived should be pursued# Therefore, it was agreed that a committee should be formed composed of two men from each member company, one man from the Sales Pro motion Committee and one man from the Technical Committee, which should review the entire program prior to the next meeting and come to the next meeting with recommendations as to the path to be pursued in this endeavor# The meeting for this purpose has been called for 1:00 P#M#, Thursday, March 13* 1958 at the Warwick Hotel* There being no further items of old business, matters of new business were next introduced for consideration* 6# The principle items of new business concerned new membership applications# Manufactures E* R# I# C# A* was, during the past quarter, extended an invita tion to join the Institute as an associate member, however, informed reports by Mr# Marcotte indicate this firm is very small and has not, as yet, ^ established itself to an extent that would perhaps justify active partici pation in our organization# Also, within the past few weeks inquiry has been received from Israel Brake lining Manufacturing Co* as to the possibility of that company becoming an associate member of the Institute. It was agreed that President Bettes should acknowledge the inquiry and advise them that the usual investigations are being made to establish the qualifications of the applicant for associate membership, 7* The final action taken at this meeting covered the approval of the proposed change in the meeting date for the next General meeting to be held in Philadelphia from March 6 and 7 to March 13 and 1U* Approval of this action was unanimous* 6* There being no further business to come before this meeting, it was moved by Mr# Widmayer, seconded by Mr# Griffis and unanimously agreed that the meeting be adjourned* Myril C# Shaw, Secretary o PRODUCED MS 004336 Jlf * is WIT-003742 The Technical Committee held its Fourth Quarter Meeting on December at tha Warwick Hotel, Philadelphia, Penna. JOHNS-MANVILLE, INC --p----MM--.>!## E, Beale, Chairman J. L, Tucker RAYBBSTOS-MANHATTAN, INC, M, W, Sliver M, S. Maier KEASBEY & MATTISON COMPANY D, F. Quealy IN ATTENDANCE PHILADELPHIA TEXTILE INSTITUTE Dr# M, C, Shaw AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE CORP. E, C, Cutler SOUTHERN ASBESTOS COMPANY " J D, McCluer Since all members had received a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting, it was moved by J, L* Tucker, seconded by J, D, McCluer, that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with at this time# Reports of Subcommittees were as followst Cloth Committee? J. L. Tucker proposed a reduction to the warp tensile strength (from lhO to 132 lbs.) of 36P10 Commercial and 36P10 Underwriters* cloth. Discussion led to a motion by J. D. McCluer to change the warp tensile of these two cloths from lhO lbs* to 135 lbs* The motion was seconded by J* L* Tucker and the Technical Committee accepted the change* The revised tensile should be made a part of the current cloth specifica tion. Future action of this sub-committee will be to set up a program to determine "After Heating Tensiles" of specific cloths# Braid Committee: The chairman of this committee, Mr, J L. Tucker, had previously circulated to all member companies the proposed specifica tions for Asbestos Braids for Electrical and Industrial Purposes, The proposals were reviewed and one change was recommended in the con struction table. With this change, this committee feels that this specification is completed and Mr, Tucker will bring sufficient copies to distribute to all member companies# Mr, McCluer gave all those present the formula (see minutes of 9/5/57 meeting) with substantiating data for calculating the lbs./lOO ft# of Asbestos Braided Tubing# Mr, Quealy also submitted a similar formula based on slightly different theory, (See Appendix A.) Both of these were favorably received and will be tried by member companies# Technical Committee Activities - AS,T.M,t Dr, Maier stated that the A, T, I, specifications for Asbestos Cloth, Industrial Asbestos Tapes and Asbestos Tapes for Electrical Purposes will be submitted for A.S.T.M* approval# PRODUCED JM -83 MS 004337 MT-003743 Minutes of Technical Committee Meeting ATI-105 Government Specifications} It was decided that since A.TI* specifics** tions were now up for acceptance by A.S,T,M, any contacts with Government Agencies with a view to changing specifications would be held off until A,S,T*M, approval of A,T.I, specification. The reasoning behind this action was that, with the added strength of A.S.T.M,, the Government would look more favorably on recommended changes* Nuclear Radiation Committeet Dr. Maier led this discussion and informed members of the progress to date of this sub-committee* Dr* Maier sub mitted a committee report which is appendix B of this report. This sub-committee presented a basis three point program. Briefly these points are: 1, Asbestos fiber be radiated in a reactor and determinations be made on what radiations are induced in the fiber. These determinations would have to be made by an outside Laboratory. Dr, Maier is making arrange ments to visit Oak Ridge and will investigate this point with them and if possible will make arrangements to have them carry out this step# 2, That Asbestos Fiber and Asbestos products, such as yarn and tape, be radiated and determinations be made on how it affects their physical properties, 3, That Dr, Shaw*s Laboratory be provided with the proper equipment to carry out the determinations under #2 above. More details of the program are presented in Dr, Maier*s committee report* At the Board of Governors meeting, an appropriation of $2,000,00 was approved to be used to get this program underway. It was also decided that $5>00,00 of this $2,000# would be used immediately if necessary to get step #1 underway when Dr, Maier visits Oak Ridge, It was further agreed that the travel expenses incurred by Dr, Maier on this program be paid by the Textile Institute, Respectfully submitted. Edward Beale, Chairman Technical Committee PRODUCED JM - 83 MS 004338 MT-003744 Appendix A ATI-105 Formula for pounds per 100 feet braided tubing based on hypotenuse of braid as derived from the relationship between the circumferenceof one carrier and one pick* Circumference, rather than ID plus wall, is used to allow the approximate $% lacing contraction* Hypotenuse 'circumference Jv nbe carriers J1 \\7 no0 picks/inch f 2 x circumference^* /______1 V V J Jl no0 carriers l^no, picks/inch Total weight of yarns in one yard of tubing yards/lb A 7000 2xclroumference no* carriers __ \^x no* picks/inch x totalj no, picks/iinch) ' ----------'--------- -------- --- ^ends x Gns/yard Total weight of yarns in 100 ft, A x 33*3 lbs* 7000 1 1 ^4 ' 2 x circumference no# oarriers x no* picks/in* x total ends )|no* picks/in 210 i Lbs */lOO ft. D* F, Quealy PRODUCED MS 004339 Jit - 83 MT-003745 APPENDIX B ATI-105 The Nuclear Committee met at the J-M Office in New York, It was agreed we first should contact manufacturers of Nuclear Reactors to learn what test data they would want or need to demonstrate that asbestos can be used in Nuclear Reactors, Contacts were made with Babcock & Wilcox and General Electric, They both wanted to know what types of radiation is induced in the asbestos or any impurities which might be present. They made it clear that before asbestos or asbestos textile would be considered, there were answers to certain questions that they required. Strength is not a major requirement, since they are interested only that there is sufficient strength that the material can be applied and will not fall off during use. Heat resistance is important, as the reactors now operate at temperatures of about 650F, and higher temperatures are expected for the future. The effect of radiation on other physical properties as expansion, thermal conductivity, etc,, is also desired. These are more a function of the construction than the asbestos. Dr, Maier is making arrangements to visit Oak Ridge to learn what tests have been made on asbestos and asbestos products and what data are available* The Committee recommends the following programs 1, Asbestos be radiated in Nuclear Reactors and the induced radiations, that is the type and energy of the radiation, be determined. This will have to to be done at an outside laboratory at Oak Ridge or Battille Institute because of the special equipment required. The cost of this analysis is not known, but will be learned when Dr, Maier visits Oak Ridge, 2, We go ahead with the program on the effect of radiation on the physical properties of asbestos, in which asbestos fiber, AAAA yarn, Underwriters* yarn, AAAA tape, Underwriters* tape, be radiated in a reactor and the change in physical properties be measured. The exact material to be radiated and the time of radiation will depend on the size of the can or cell in which the material is radiated and the reactor in which it is radiated. 3* The measurements to be made at the office of the A.T.I., provided proper arrangements can be made with the Philadelphia Textile Institute. The main requirements are a room or space more or less isolated, a radiation monitor, and some knowledge of radioactivity. A, E, C, permission must be obtained before one can have material radiated, so we should immediately purchase the monitor and make the required application to the A.E.C, r MS 004340 PRODUCED JM - 83 MT-003746 ROSTER ASBESTOS TEXTILE IN S TITU TE T n e tfo rd M ines, Quebec, Canada oKvLL & P,.RKto, LTD. 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The selection of samples to be tested to determine the acceptability of a lot shipment of asbestos cloths shall be in accordance with the following schedule, ROLLS IN SHIPMENT ROLLS FOR TEST 1 to 2 3 to 10 11 to 16 17 to 25 26 to ho hi to 65 66 to 19 80 or more all 3 h 5 6 7 8 10$ of shipment Note* The average values of the rolls tested shall meet the requirements established by the Asbestos Textile Institute, when tested in accordance with A.S.T.M* procedures. The minimum average value of tensile strength of the sample unit shall not be less than the specified values. The specified values are minimum averages of the entire sample of the lot or unit, 2. Standard Cloth List, (Table I) 3, Tolerances, a) Width The width of asbestos cloth shall not vary by more than 0,5 in, over or under the specified width, b) Wei'ght The weight of asbestos cloth shall not vary by more than 7 per cent over or under the specified weight, c) Thickness The thickness of asbestos cloth shall not vary from that specified by more than the following* Nominal Thickness, in, Permissible Variations, in, 0.050 and under Over 0,050 t 0,005 + 0.010 - 0,005 d) Construction The number of warp ends or filling picks per inch of asbestos cloth shall not vary by more than 1 end or 1 pick over or under the specified warp or filling counts. PRODUCED JII-83 MS 004343 MT-003749 ATI-105 2 . e) Yarn Number (Cut) The yarn number (cut) of the yarns in asbestos cloth shall not vary from that specified by more than the following permissible variations: (A.S.T.M. Table) f) Asbestos Content The asbestos content of asbestos cloth prescribed for the particular grade shall not vary from that specified in Section 3# ASH'! Designation: D 677 -50. PRODUCED JM S3 MS 004344 MT-003750 ATI-105g gS? Q 0 o 0 CO w 4^ co pu m CO H c H aM a) I !h ofl gE # 04 k Em H 3: Q 04 60 60 90 120 3 ca 0 H 1 O I g ^3 va co ft o VAO NO ca <3 ft VA VA co c3o o Ho CA H S ci O i CM -4 ft ft cmavva\wo\v0a ft :|< * O O VA VA O C--VAVA VA -4 ft VA O O O CO (A 0-4 ft H H H VA O VA CA VA VA ft VA VA VA CO Pi CA H * ft o66 o cm t'-eo o cm H H O VA O O VA o o o \AVuno o o VA O VA CAVA-4 A- OJ A--4VA a- ca cm _4 va u\ VA C-- VA o VA O VA o va 6 va o o OOO NO CM CO VA CO ON CO On H CM -4^0 co H n H rH s3 13V-A VA O VA VANO VA o H O gB ^ a. 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'PHOHdCNPMiOfCibMHPCHlMPCHlfMXnClPMNiCfCXMfCMPMi Q4\Q NCOM SCM Q4P q w03 COMn COMn 3<A SnCoAQSCcAoo-O3wH-Q3-c-h3o^4-a3wXinA.SXc^AbX&nA/n\s^S siPM tO +1 8 XOAXCMA COA fCAA OCAX0AAO33qVOAX*OAXf~ACqO OOO OH XCMA-3OXOAXOA OO OO C(AAMVJA CO-XNAt HHHHHHHHHHHHHHcmcmcmcmcmcacacaca A4 MS 004346 WJT-003752 A.T.I. STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR ASBESTOS TAPE FOR ELECTRICAL PURPOSES ATI-105 1# General These specifications apply to asbestos tape woven from plain asbestos yam and suitable for electrical purposes# 2# Sampling for Lot Acceptance Tests The selection of samples to be tested to determine the acceptability of a lot shipment of asbestos tape shall be in accordance with the following schedule! Rolls in Shipment 50 & under 51 to 100 101 to 250 251 & over Rolls for Test 3 5 7 10 3# Specifications The average values for all of the rolls tested shall meet the requirements established by the Asbestos Textile Institute as shown in Table I, with the tolerances given in section 1*. Thickness, In# 0#010 0*015 0*020 Physical Property TABLE I 1/2 WIDTH, INCHES i 1-1/2 1-3/U 2 Total ends 17 Picks per inch 17 Pounds per 100 feet 0#27 Tensile strength, lbs# 11 2l* 31 17 17 0.38 0.50 15 20 38 17 0.62 2k 1*1* 17 0.72 28 51 17 0.81* 33 58 17 0,96 37 Total ends 18 Picks per inch 15 Pounds per 100 feet 0*36 Tensile strength, lbs# 19 26 33 15 1? 0*53 0.68 27 35 l*o 15 0.83 1*2 1*7 15 0.98 50 55 15 1.15 58 62 15 1*30 65 Total ends 16 Picks per inch 13 Pounds per 100 feet o#5o Tensile strength, lbs# 23 22 28 13 13 0.70 0,91 31 l*o 31* 13 1.12 1*8 1*0 13 1.32 57 1*6 13 1,53 65 52 13 1.73 71* 0.025 0.030 Total ends 18 Picks per inch 12 Pounds per 100 feet 0,59 Tensile strength, lbs# 28 25 32 12 12 0,84 1.09 39 50 39 12 1.3U 61 Total ends 18 Picks per inch 11 Pounds per 100 feet 0.79 Tensile strength, lbs# 38 26 33 11 11 l.U* leU7 55 70 1*0 11 1#80 85 1*6 12 1.59 72 kl 11 2.12 100 53 12 1.83 82 55 11 2.1*8 116 60 12 2,08 9k 62 11 2.81 132 MS 004347 produced ill - w MT-003753 ATI-105 tu Tolerances a. Width The width of the tape shall not vary from that specified by more than the following! Specified Width 1 inch & under Over one inch Permissible Variation in Width 1 plus or minus 1/32"inch plus or minus 1/16 inch b* Thickness - The average thickness of the tape shall not vary from that specified by more than plus or minus 0*003 inch* c6 Construction The number of picks per inch shall not vary from that specified by more than plus or minus 10 The total number of ends shall not vary from that specified by more than the following: Width 1 inch and under over 1 inch Permissible Variation " ' plus 2 minus 1 plus 3 minus 2 d. Weight - The average weight of the tape shall not vary from that specified by more than plus or minus 10 percent, e. Tensile Strength - The average tensile strength of the tape shall not be less than that specified, *>, Method of Testing All testing shall be in accordance with that specified in "Standard Specifications and Methods of Test for Asbestos Tape for Electrical Purposes"* AS3M D~315. MS 004348 PRODUCED JM -83 WIT-003754 ATI-105 MINUTES of the General Meeting of the Asbestos Textile Institute held December 6, 1957 in Phi'la., Pa, IN ATTENDANCE! J* A* Bettes, President RAYBESTOS-MANHATTAN, INC. AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE COUP, Mike Scanlan JOHNS-MANVILLE CORP, W, C, Atkinson Edw, Beale W, S, Hough E, A. Schuman W, C. Seeds KEASBEY & MATTISON COMPANY S, I, Harris A. E, May D. F, Queally A. E. Whitfield D* W. Widmayer RAYBESTCS-MANUATTAN, INC, J, A, Brown, Jr, M, S, Maier M* W, Oliver R. B. Smith TALLMAN-McCLUSKEY FABRICS CO, T, C6 McCluskey A. R, Byrnes NORTH AMERICAN ASBESTOS COMPANY A* F, Jerome ASBESTOS CORPORATION, LTD, J, A, Marcotte JOHNSON'S COMPANY, LTD, A, W. G, Gibb BELL ASBESTOS MINES, LTD, F, Parker Smith H, A, Smith CADWALADER, WICKERSHAM & TAFT M, I, Ruddock ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE M C, Shaw SOUTHERN ASBESTOS COMPANY J, T, Griffis G, J, Harris J, L, Mitchell 1, The meeting was called to order by President Bettes and an address of welcome extended to all of those in attendance, 2, The President called for a reading of the Minutes of the last meeting, how ever, since all members had received copies of these minutes and were familiar with the actions there taken, it was moved by Mr, Griffis, seconded by Mr, Hough and unanimously agreed that the reading be dispensed with at this time, 3, The Treasurer's Report was presented by Treasurer T, C, McCluskey and a dis cussion of the report was led by the Assistant Treasurer, Following a full discussion of this report it was moved by Mr, Widmayer, seconded by Mr, Griffis and unanimously agreed that the report be accepted and entered as a part of the minutes of this meeting. In addition to the Treasurer's report, Mr, McCluskey also reported regarding the actions taken by the bidget committee in the establishment of a budget PRODUCED III-83 ms 004349 MT-003755 ATI-105 for the Institute for 19580 It was reported that this action, approved by the Board of Governors, established a budget of $12,390*00 for the General Fund and $13>625*00 for the Fellowship Fund or a total budget of $26,Ol5oCO to cover the operational expenses of the Institute for 1980 Included in the General Fund budget is an item in the amount of $2,000*00 to cover initiation of our efforts in the nuclear energy studies Following a discussion of the budget report, it was moved by Mr, Hough, seconded by Mr, Widmayer and unanimously agreed that the report be approved and accepted* U* The President next called upon the legal counsel, Mr* h, I, Ruddock, to ad dress the meeting with regard to any recent legal matters that should be brought to the attention of the members assembled, Mr, Ruddock discussed the operation of the Anti trust laws generally and reported on Senate Bill 2375* In the Senate Subcommittee hearings on that bill it had been suggested by one group that an import duty be imposed on asbestos. However nothing has come of this and the bill itself still deals only with lead and zinc, 5* The next segment of the meeting was devoted to committee reports presented by the chairman of each of the active committees of the Institute* Mr, J, A, Marcotte, Chairman of the Fibre Committee was first called upon to present a report of the activities of that Committee and to speak regarding his observations of conditions in Europe where he recently visited* Regard ing the work of the committee, it was reported that there have been no demands upon or situations requiring the services of this group during the past quarter and it has, therefore, not been active* Mr, Marcotte also reported upon business conditions as related to the asbestos industry which he observed during a recent tour of Europe* In general, much of the world is experiencing the same business difficulties as are we in the United States, however, Germany appears to be realizing better than average conditions* The outlook for the coming year does not appear to offer any great improve ment in general business conditions over those experienced during the year just passed* The Air Hygiene and Manufacturing Committee report was presented by Mr, A, E, May, Chairman of that committee, A fully representative membership attendance at the meeting held on December 5th permitted a thorough consideration and discussion of a wide range of subjects of interest to the group. The complete report as presented is attached as a part of the minutes of this meeting. The Sales Promotion Committee report was presented by Mr, J, A, Brown, Chairman of that committee and a copy of that report is attached as a part of the minutes of this meeting. During the course of the discussion follow ing this report it was suggested that further study be pursued in connection with the proposed seal of quality program. In this connection. President Bettes announced that prior to the next meeting of the Institute a committee composed of one Technical Committee representative and one Sales Promotion Committee representative from each member company would meet to consider this subject and to draft recommendations regarding these matters for presentation at the next General Meeting, The Technical Committee Report was presented by Chairman Edward Beale and added remarks pertaining to the nuclear study program were presented by Dr* M, S* Maier* Copies of these reports are attached as a part of the minutes of this meeting. PRODUCED j*-tt MS 004350 MT-003756 ATI-105 The Fellowship Report was the final report presented in this portion of the meeting and a copy of this report is attached as a part of the minutes of this meeting. During the course of the discussion which followed the presentation of this report covering toe considerations relating to the elevated temperature serviceability of certain leather products, it was unanimously recommended that the results as reported be transmitted to the manufacturer of these leather goods and to the magazine publisher that carried the advertisements for these materials* 6* The next segment of the meeting was devoted to the consideration of new membership applications. It was reported by the President that an invita tion to associate membership was extended to Manufactures E, R, I, C, A,, Barcelona, Spain, during the past quarter, however, no response to this invitation had been received. Also, an application from Israel Brake lining Mfg* Co was received during recent weeks and the necessary inquiry and investigation to determine the eligibility of this applicant for membership is now being undertaken. The issuance of a formal invitation to membership will be contingent upon the results of this investigation, 7, Prior to adjournment the Secretary announced that the next General meeting of the Institute will be held on March 13 and lU at the Warwick Hotel, Philadelphia, Pa, 8* There being no further business to come before this meeting it was moved by Mr, Griffis, seconded by Mr, Brown and unanimously agreed that the meeting be adjourned. n Myril C, Shaw, Secretary n PRODUCED -85 MS 004351 MT-003757 A.Trio STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL ASBESTOS TAPES ATI-105 General These specifications apply to asbestos tape l/32 inch in thickness and over woven from plain asbestos yam0 g Sampling for Lot Acceptance tests The selection of samples to be tested to determine the acceptability of a lot shipment of asbestos tape shall be in accordance with the following schedule: Rolls in Shipment 56 & under 51 to 100 101 to 250 251 & over Rolls fo- r Test 5 7 10 3 Specifications a. Grade -- The grade of the asbestos tape shall be determined by the percent age of asbestos by weight and shall conform to the following requirements: Grade Commercial Underwriters A AA Asbestos Content, percent ?5 io Bo, exclusive......... . 80 to 85, exclusive 85 to 90, exclusive 90 to 95, exclusive b* Physical Properties - The average values for all of the rolls tested shall meet the requirements established by the Asbestos Textile Institute as shown in Table I, with the tolerances given in section TABLE Ends per inch (including binder ends) Picks per inch Feet per pound, 1 inch width Tensile strength, pounds per inch width: Commercial grade Underwriters grade _V32 28 11 60 Thickness, Inches 1715" 3/16 IT* 33 8 12 12 16 12 18 8 80 150 250 350 85 170 275 375 4M Ua Tolerances a. Width - The width of the tape shall not vary frcm that specified by more than the following: For l/32 inch and l/l6 inch Thicknesses Specified Width ........ Permissible Variation in Width 1 inch & under plus or minus 1/32 inch Over one inch plus or minus l/l6 inch For 1/8 inch, 3/16 inch, and l/b inch Thicknesses Specified Width ' Permissible' Variation in Width All widths plus or minus l/l6 inch MS 004352 MT-003758 ATI-105 *2 r b, Thickness - The average thickness of the tape shall not vary from that specified by more than the followings Specified Thickness Permissible Variation 1/32 inch l/l6 inch 1/8 inch 3/16 inch l/k inch plus or minus 0,003 inch plus or minus 0,005 inch plus 0,010 inch - minus 0,005 inch plus 0.010 inch - minus 0.005 inch plus 0,010 inch - minus 0,005 inch c. Construction * The number of picks per inch shall not vary from that specified by more than plus or minus 1 for tapes 1/32 inch and l/l6 inch in thickness or by more than plus or minus 2 for tapes 1/8 inch, 3/16 inch, and 1/h inch in thickness. The number of warp ends per inch I including binder ends) shall not vary from that specified by more than plus or minus 2 for all thicknesses, d. Weight - The average weight of the tape shall not vary from that specified by more than plus or minus 10 percent, e. Tensile Strength - The average tensile strength of the tape shall not be less than that specified, 5, Method of Testing All testing shall be in accordance with that specified in "Standard Specif!^ cations and Methods of Test for Asbestos Tapes", ASTM D - 315-52, n MS 004353 PRODUCED JM - 83 MT-003759