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TELEPHONE HUDSON 3-6126 Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc. (FOUNDED 1872) 1825 Connecticut Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20009 MINUTES OF MEETING PLASTICS COMMITTEE Baltusrol Golf Club Springfield, New Jersey May 2, 1968 .:<SENT: ^srs, G. L. Pitzer (Chairman), Union Carbide Corporation T- B. Nantz (Vice Chairman), B. F. Goodrich Chemical Co. C. E- Brown, Sinclair-Koppers Company W. D. Holland, American Cyanamid Company J. W. Root (for J, F. Kroeger), Shell Chemical Company H. W. Mason, Jr., Reichhold Chemicals, Inc. W. C. Roher, Gulf Oil Corporation J. R. Ryan, Hercules Incorporated R. E. Heckert (for R. L, Schuyler), E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. H. C. Wechsler (for E. J. Sullivan), Borden Chemical Company E. C. Cathcart (for D, C. Williams), Eastman Chemical Products,Inc. R. E. Workman, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company F. H- Carman (Secretary), MCA and W. F. Bartoe (Guest), Rohm and Haas Company The meeting was called to order by Chairman Pitzer at 10:00 A.M. *~EATHERABILITY RESEARCH PROJECT Dr. W. F. Bartoe, Chairman of the Steering Committee for this 3S program commented briefly on the progress since he last reported 3 the Committee in November 1967 and a written report following the -ecember technical meeting at the Bureau. He stressed that there has :een a decided improvement in operations since the change in personnel i?.d that the technical representatives felt the program was now being -un more along the lines of the original objectives, that the two;ears' outdoor exposure was completed and surprisingly good correlations *ere found possible with Xenon arc testing, and that this program, even -tough financed at a very modest figure, was well thought of by technical scieties, other departments of the Bureau and Government which made Possible an interchange of technical know-how in accelerated weathering -ests. CMA 078839 2 In an extended discussion of the objectives and practicality he program Dr. Bartoe and a number of Committee members stressed importance of continued follow-up by members' technical repre-^tatives 'n their own self-interest. Complete information on reports eminating from the project already been supplied member representatives. -35 .^'TTCS financial package ggT:1968-1969 The memorandum of April 23 included an explanation of changes the budget as originally proposed in March,, This and the need for '?,,0n test equipment and possible leasing of this machine were con sidered at length. This was concluded with a motion that the proposed budget stalling $80,439 be approved with the understanding: (1) that the ,ange of maximum and minimum fees would not be increased more than --1/2% over the previous year, and (2) that the procurement of Xenon equipment and employment of necessary technician will be only after -norough study of this test by the technical representatives. This ,,-as seconded and voted unanimously- Attached is copy of Budget 1968969 with explanatory notes. VEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS A Nominating Committee composed cf Messrs * T. B. Nantz, :hairman; H- W. Mason, Jr.; and W. D Holland was suggested and approved by the Committee. (Note: This group in a subsequent meeting recommended the following to replace those Committee members who have completed their two-year terms: C. E. Denoon, Jr. cf Rohm and Haas Company: G,, J. Williams of The Dow Chemical Company; Alden R. Ludlow, of U. S. Industrial Chemicals Co,; and Roger G. Richards of Cslanese Plastics Company. These nominees replace Messrs. John F, Kroeger of Shell Chemical Company, John R. Ryan of Hercules Incor porated, E. J. Sullivan of The Borden Chemical Company; and D. C. Williams of Eastman Chemical Products, Inc. and are in keeping with :r`s Terms of Reference regarding selection of Committee members. EPIDEMIOLOGIC study on pvc The Committee Secretary visited the Institute of Industrial health, University of Michigan on April 29 and reported that all Xrays have been read and monthly reports have been going back to the companies. They are awaiting job descriptions from one plant and "fidical history from another participating company (contact on this CMA 078840 3 roade * There are no significant changes from the findings rted as of December 12, 1967; namely, there is a tentative finding 'Bp01 six companies have some indication of bone damage in the case of ,>]3^^ gn in various operations, and that correlation of all data is now pressing. It is planned to have progress reports made by the --r^oPtitute on May 31, July 31. with a final report due September 30, " g The contract with the Institute will be extended to this latter ate* ^0^ WASTE PROGRAM As a result of a Washington representative questioning an -pH research proposal to investigate polymer waste pollution by priury producers, a member of the Washington staff discussed with USPH ..ncinnati staff this solid waste program being carried on as provided the Solid Waste Disposal Act of 1965. Industry representatives had .^en the,position there was no real problem with polymer waste from vants of the primary producers. Since then there has been some ',eCognition of the inappropriateness of the original scope of their ;:ogram and it has now been broadened to include secondary processors Ud fabricators. A recent press announcement reported that studies -ay be undertaken in connection with the refuse from light-weight bastic films, heavy plastics (such as polyethylene containers), rubber, both, metals, etc. The SFL's report "The Role of Flastics in Solid wastes" prepared by Battelle Memorial institute has already been called the attention of USFH I .-ALL MEETING - SEAVIEW COUNTRY CLUB, ABSECON, N.J. i Facilities, fees, and general information regarding this | -eeting September 4 A 5- 1968 were touched on briefly. Following dis cussion an Arrangements Committee was approved as follows: W. D -blland, chairman: A A Pavlic- E, A. Terry; C. E. Denoon, Jr : and .':hn E. Donalds. j -^SCELLANF.OUS The Committee was alerted on the forthcoming MCA GATT Contact -inference to be held in Washington May 21. This discussion also in cluded a comment on the International Trade Committee's study of draw ee's advantages in promoting exports. The Committee was also advised of the formation of a Policy Study Committee to consider all activities of the Association. Such a study was last conducted during 1962, ir. -K-v-r-kxii'it-k-n-'k-K CMA 078841 -4- the meeting adjourned at 11:30 A.M Respectfully submitted. F. H. Carman Committee Secretary 1 plastics Committee Alternates at Meeting Lloyd Symington Dr. W. F. Bartoe John Brooks, Board Liaison ;:tachment I I I CMA 078842