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THIS document was not a record of PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. DID NOT COME FROM NOTE: THlSr-CCU-:-- IT'S FILES AND CANNOT BE AUT! lEN TiCA i ED tfinute^Ol COSVj'" ; by PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. ?age -1- Air Hygiene Zz Manufacturing Committee Asbestos Textile Institute Juno 6, 1968 - Regency Hyatt House, Atlanta,G-a. In attendance: H.H. i/alter. Chairman L.3. Moody H.I-I. Willingham L.C. Williams American Asbestos Textile Corp. H.H* Porter Company,Inc. Uniroyal, Inc. Rayb e s t o s, I ianha11an, Inc. Absent: ' R.3. Smith C.L. She chi er 31.U. Kelson A.C. Link 2,. Deyard Raybestos-Manhattan,Inc. Johns-Manvilla Corp. American Smelting c defining Co. Uniroyal,Inc. Johns -IIanvilla Products Corp. Guests: Dr. L.J. Cralley - U.3. Department or Health,Education U Welfare. Bausch &Lonb Automatic Dust Counter Mr. L.C. -Williams gave a report on the tests conducted at th Raybestos-Manhattan plant in Charleston,3.C. The instrument has performed to the fullest satisfaction and proven it's feasibility for spot chocks as well as for the dust control (recording) over extended periods of time in connection with the Strip Chart Recorder, To find a correlation between the Impinger and the Bausch c: Lomb Dust Counter, the instruments were placed approximately one foot apart and operated simultaneously over a period of one-half hour. The strip chart was running at a speed of 12 inches per hour, therefore charting the dust counts over a length of 6 inches on Ho. 37-01-31 chart paper. To find the average dust concentration during the test period, the following method was applied: The highest and the lowest points between each pair of verticle green lines - selecting the ones touched by the recorder pen - were determined, subsequently totaled and divided by the numb r of readings, resulting in the averages of the high and low dust concentrations respectively. Then the average between the average high and the average low dust concentration was determined, result ing in the average dust concentration during the test period. The results were then compared with the ones from the Impinger. A comparison shows that the figures are - with few exceptions very close together. Variations between the figures do not show el#ap ?attara- 7'bFooKmVT A number of advantages of the Dausch Zz Lomb Dust Counter versus the Impinger has evolved: 1. Dust concentrations can be shown and documented at any given moment over any length of time. 2. pie chart paper repr sents a permanent record. 3 .'-ny extreme dust concentrations can be traced to their cause, for example, opening of windows, increased vibration, broken ends.er*c ij.. The valuation of dust counts is simple, and not readily ausceptible to human error, ._ THIS DOCUMENT WAS "NOT "A RECORD OF PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. DID NOT COME FROM IT'S FILES AND CANNOT BE AUTHENTICATED BY PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. Minutes - Air Hygiene A Hf g. Committee - continued: Page -2- 5. The instrument can be used for continuous unattended monitoring* 6* The operation does not require a skilled technician. 7. One person can easily conduct 25 to 30 tests per day, including the time needed for evaluation of the tests. 8. The dust counts can easily be broken down as to particle size, 9. The efficiency and simplicity of the instrument results in savings in labor cost. The instrument therefore should pay for itself in a relatively short period of time. For the proper use of the Bausch & Lomb lust Counter the following points should be watched carefully: 1* The air intake has to be protected by a screen in areas where many large fiber particles become airborne, to prevent the intake from clogging. 2. The instrument shall not be placed near a humidifier since it will record water droplets as dust. 3. The daily calibration requires special care and the instructions are to be followed closely. k-m Use of a pushcart is recommended whenever a series of tests in various locations is to be conducted. 5- For the use of the instrument over a longer period of time in same location, the use of an electrical outlet rather than of the batteries, is recommended. The Dust Counter will bo used at the Raybestos-iLrnhattan plant in llanheim, Penna., until the middle of July; then will be shipped to the Uniroyal Plant in ilogansville,Ua. The instrument may be shipped without any danger of damage, in a sturdy wooden bos lined with Styrofoam. Dust Control in the Manufacturing Process: A member of the * committee suggested that experiments should be conducted in wet spinning and/or wet twisting, since, due to proper enclosure the dust concentrations in the blending and carding operations are already reduced to a minimum. Although changes in the stucture and appearance of the woven material will b unavoidable, it appears to be advisable to experiment in that direction for the protection of our employees and those of our customers. The application of proper finishing methods should also be explored to restore or even improve the appearance of material woven with wet spun and/or wet. twisted yarns. All committee members reported that their respective companies have discontinued the use of Lenox Anti-Fly SD-5* Most companies con tinue, however, the use of standard mineral oil in their blending operation. Efforts to find new spraying components to hold moisture in mixes are being made. ___________ r Environmental Health Survey \ BB 00 ^2----- Dr. L.J. Cralley, U.S. Public Health Service, reported on the progress mad in research' of the influence of toxic trace metals in conn ction with asbestos fiber. Various important publications ar to b expect d in the n ar future. 3537 ilinutes - Alp Hygiene <!: ilfg# Committee - .continued: Hyriene and.Labor delations: Pace -3 All committee members present agreed that it seems to be Imperative to improve working conditions, rest rooms, and the general plant appearance to an entent that the asbestos tentile industry can compete successfully with other industries in attracting labor, inasmuch as a higher wage level does no longer mean a decisive factor in obtaining desirable operators# Air conditioning might become & `'must11 in the near future# Respectfully submitted, H. R. Valter Chairman THIS DOCUMENT WAS NOT A'RECORD OF PiG INDUSTRIES, INC. DID NOT COME FROM IT'S FILES AND CANNOT BE AUTHENTICATED BY PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. 7 '7 ,3533 ti ' --i - i ~ i . ; _ r :. -- r' Ilinutes \ L SALES PROIiOTIOH COUUITTSE Asbestos Textile Institute June 5# 1968 - Regency Hyatt House, Atlanta,Ga. #The Sales Pronotion Committee met on June 6, 1968 with represent'atives oi four member companies in attendance, Kany of you, vfill recall past reports of this, committee which des cribee our concern of the threat of imported Japanese asbestos cloth. The latest reports obtained thru the Department of Commerce show that cloth imported into the U.S. from Japan increased 30% in 1967 versus 1966. Such a large percentage increase is alarming and the committee spent much of it3 time discussing weapons avail able, to combat this threat. Some members feel that, because of the extremely low prices that this cloth is selling for, a possible charge of "dumping11 might be leveled against the Japanese industry. Ue requested Counsel to investigate this possibility through an approach to the Board of Trade Commission, Many felt that an effec tive approach to the problem would be to attach in the market place since reports indicate that the Japanese are producing a generally inferior textile product. Since members reported a con flict in test results of Japanese cloth, it was decided to ash the Board of Governors to approach the Technical Committee for a cooperative effort on correlating test data in this area. Hope fully, this data will prove conclusively that Japanese cloth is demonstratably- inferior and that this data will be available for I the use of all members in the field. At our last meeting it was reported that the Government procure* ment policy was such that member companies were discouraged in bid ding. He felt that the Government procedures hindered us in submitting our best bids because of the excessive inventories that must be maintained in order to fulfill their ofttimes abnormal demands. Iir. Richard Clark and I visited their offices in Columbus, Ohio, in order to edu* cate ourselves on the reasons for th ir pol icy and to ascertain whether or not we could influence them to ch ange the procedure. We discussed this subject in detail at our meeting and arrived at the conclusion that as long as the system 9^areently_employed was, in truth, working to the best advantage to the................. Government, (though indeed not to the industry) we stood little chance of success to alter it. As has become customary, we discussed at length the problem of the hazards involved in the, processing and use of asbestos textil products. Ue remain vitally concerned about the problem and seek avenues leading to cooperative efforts of the othercommittees. Many suggestions were made and discussed thoroughly but each seem- etf to introduce more problems than solutions. However it does seem desirable to make a beginning in educating salesmen in the field so that they can answer queries concerning the health hazard. We feel that tills should be the responsibility of each member com pany and it was decided that, for the time being, we should --**TiToV try to approach the problem by collective action. ~*^bb __ Reap ctfully submitted, THIS DOCUMENT WAS NOT A RECORD OF PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. DID NOT COME FROM IT'S FILES AND CANNOT BE AUTHENTICATED BY PPG INDUSTRIES. INC K.Q. SCQUCROFT* Chairman _________________________ *j5S3 - ...- Minut a BOARD 0? GOVERNORS MEETING Asbestos Textile Institut . June 6, 1968 - 3:00 P.ii. The Regency Hyatt House, Atlanta, Ga. In attendance: NUiLTH^ nrTM J.'i J ` : J NOi CO fat '`J J.L. Rainey - American Asbestos Textile Corp. r!'y\J ! "y i j"' ^ Jj 5 \Vk^i, E.A. Schuman - Johns-Manville Corp. J.A. Brown, Jr. Raybestos-rIanhattan,Inc. J.L. Mitchell - Tallman-HcCluskey Fabrics Company L.2. Moody - H.2. Porter Company,Inc. P.Jay Flocken, Legal Counsel - Cadwalader/.i'ickersham & Taft H.E. Sunbury - Secretary,A.T.I, Absent: R.P. Clark - Uhiroyal,Inc. (Due to illness) G.P. Viess - Garlock Inc. ( Due to company business) Guests: Dr. L.J. Cralley - B.3. Public Health Service <hhhh:-. Minute a 1. President Rainey called the meeting to order at 3:00 ?.!., and stated that R.P. Clark of TJniroyal,Inc., was unable to attend due to being in the hospital suffering from what appeared to be a sudden attack of kidney stone. Also, that Garlock Inc., did not have either Mr. G.?../Jiess or Hr. Alex Kugrmik present as both were tied up with a company wide meeting during the current week. 2. The regular order of business was changed for the convenient of Dr. Cralley, U.S.P.S.Service, who had been specially invited to attend this meeting by President Rainey., for the purpose of ` reporting on the present status of the Environmental Health Study and associated matters of great importance to our industry. Dr. Cralley exhibited a copy of a paper entitled "Characterization and Solubility of Metals Associated with Asbestos Fibersn. This paper was presented May 13*18, 1968 at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference. Discussed procedures followed in obtaining data for the above paper. Found that solubility of various metals varied greatly, and oxides were not soluble in serum. Stated that talcum powders contain "fibrous" materials and metals, and it is believed that these can cause formation of ferruginous bodies in the lungs. Discussed tests to determine asbestos particles in air due to disintegration of brake linings (in England) and said that little evidence was found to support some statements that had been made to the effect that abraded particles from brakelinings were --Vo98~ \ siderable source of such "asbestos particles". 1 0**"* 0------- r' Said advance orders for the new publication "Industrial Hygiene Highlights" Volum I, are excellent. Fiv thousand copies will be printed, but only two or three thousand will b bound to begin with, balanc being held unbound. Availability - late July. rth-is*5do"cument jwjca.snontoatcRoECf ORD 35S0 THIS DOCUMENT WAS NOT A RECORD' OF PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. DID NOT COME FROM IT'S FILES AND CANNOT BE AUTHENTICATED BY PPG INDUSTR'ES. INC. Minutes, Board of Governor's meeting continued: Pag -2- Snvironmental Study: Work ia proceeding with, the collecting of background data on individuals employed ia the industry. This will be broken down into years of service, where they worked (plant area) health record, etc. They micro-film the employee records. How working in the Beryllium industry, and will go thru the asbestos textile industry soon, then other asbestos industries. In a year he expects that they will have more to talk about from data that has been accumulated by that time. Amount of money available is somewhat uncertain at the present time. The introduction of the Federal Health L Safety Bill, S.R. lij.816, should have a favorable effect,if it becomes law, on the operations of the Health,Education and Welfare Dept, In response to a question concerning the establishment of standards. Dr. Cralley said that his group would furnish data on which safety standards would be based as set up by a special board under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1968. Mr. Rainey asked if any conclusions as to "safe limits" of dust counts had been reached as yet. Dr. Cralley said "Ho", not enough data was yet available, but said they did hope that in time they would have enough. Said that if, for example, the standard was s t as low as 2.5 HPPCF, a lot of "outside air" would have to be cleaned up, as frequently outside air is 3*0 HPPCF or greater in dust content. Also, he pointed out that in the area of even 5*0 HPPCF it is difficult to measure accurately and say definitely that data is correct. -- Dr. Cralley said that the Bausch ?; Lamb Dust Counting Equipment purchased recently by the Institute for use of it's members will prove to be very valuable to our industry. President Rainey thanked Dr. Cralley for attending this meeting, expressing appreciation on behalf of the Institute and Board. 3. The minutes of the last meeting were presented for reading. On motion made by Hr. Brown, seconded by Hr, Schuman, it was voted to omit the reading. lL. The Financial Report was presented by the Secretary. On motion made by hr. Brown, seconded by hr. Moody, it was voted unanimously to accept the report, and same is made a part of these minutes. 5, President Rainey advised the Board that Iir. E.L.A. Martucci, Treasurer of A.T.I., had written the Secretary under date of May 15, 1968 requesting that his resignation be presented to__________ the Board of Governors at this meeting, stating that his new | bb 0021099 duties with Garlock Inc. made his presence at future meeting, unpredictable. * | Mr. Schuman moved that the resignation be accepted with sincere regret. This motion was seconded by Hr. Mitchell, and so voted. Th S cr tary is to advis Hr. Martucci of this action. After some discussion it was decided not to el ct a n w Treasurer until the annual meeting next October. Meanwhile the Vice President is authorized to sign checks, where two signatures are required, ' should any emergency develop. 3531 THIS DOCUMENT WAS NOT A RECORD Or PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. DID NOT COME FROM IT'S FILES AND CANNOT BE AUTHENTICATED BY PPG INDUSTRIES, INS. ROTE* :' Minut 8 f the Board of Gov mop's Meeting - continued: Page 3* 6* President Rainey appointed Mr. J.A. Brown,Jr,,as Chairman of the nominating Committee, to present a slate of officers at the next meeting of the Board of Governors to be held October 3/ 1968, The normal two-year terms for all officers expire at that time, 7. Mr* Rainey reported that the subject of imports of Japanese asbestos textiles into the U.S.A. had been discussed extensiv ly at the Sales Committee meeting earlier that day. and any further discussion at this meeting would be omitted. (*) 8. Mr. Brown stated that Raybestos-Manhattah.Inc,, would attempt to supply a speaker for our October 4th, 1968 General Meeting(on Friday morning) at Hotel Hershey, Hershey,?a. 9. The Secretary exhibited copy of two different pamphlets sent him from the "Asbestos Information Committee", 10 Wardour St,, London,England. These are entitled: "Asbestos - Safety and Control" and the other: "Problems Arising From the Use of Asbestos", It was suggested that the Secretary start these two pamphlets on a round of Board members. 10, Suggestions were asked as to location for the A.T.I. meeting in June 1969, Mr, Sebuman suggested Seaview Country Club in Abaecon,H.J, Mr. Moody suggested Bretton Woods,H.H, 11. The Secretary stated that he had received & letter, dated May 28r 1968, from Mr. J.A. Bettes,Jr., a former president of the Institute, suggesting that the Institute pay honor to Hiss Edith M. Cox, who retired on March 31,1968 as Editor of Asbestos Maga* sine, after completing more than $0 years of servloe in the asbestos industry. Mr. Bettes suggested that an excellent id a would be to invite Hiss Cox to the A.T.I. meeting at Hotel Hershey next October, and present her with a plaque or watch, and pay her expenses. After considerable discussion Mr. Mitchell moved that Miss Cox be invited to attend the General Meeting to be held on Friday morning, October U.th, at Hotel Hershey, that we pay her expenses in connection with her attendance, and that we give her a "verbal tribute" at that time. This motion was seconded by Mr. J.A. Brown, and so voted. An Invitation Is to be sent Hiss Cox. 12. There being no further business to came before this meeting it was duly adjourned. Respectfully submitted, \ bb 002ii00~J H1.3. SunEury Secretary 7 N (*) Following the meeting Hr. Rainey instructed the Secretary to ask the Technical Committee to arrange for "Round Robin" tests on Japanes Cloth to compare its quality with that made in USA, Our Sales Promotion Committ e had made the requ st this b don t in the hop that it cotdd be proven that the imported cloth was of inferior quality. The Chairman of the Technical Committ has agreed to proceed with the round robin tests. ___ _ h.e.s* 3532 . ofcORO oF THIS oocow;- V"'S c. NOT coMEfro" 0 N0T --rtiCtfEO NOTE: THIS nopMMpir ppGrVNO^^^HOT b .ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTI t5SwS5sns. `- Minutes - GENERAL MEETING - Jim 7, 1968 The Regency Hyatt House, Atlanta, Ga. In Attendance: AMERICAN ASBESTOS TEXTILE CORP. J.L. Rainey J.W. Christehbury D.F. Quealy H.E. Walter GARL0C5 Inc* G.E. Houghton JOHHS-MANVTLLE CORP. 5.A. Schuman ASBESTOS CORPORATION LIMITED dT.P'.A. Brink P.E. Leclerc BELL ASBESTOS MUTES LIMITED Wm.J.W. Smith W*H, Smith CASSIAR ASBESTOS CORP, LTD. J.G. Berry T.T. Tigort 5.5. PORTER COMPANY.Inc. L.E* Moody J.D. McCluer LAKE ASBESTOS OF QUEBEC LTD. C*E. Stiefken RAEB5ST0S*HAHEATTAH, Inc. J.aJ Brown,Jr TURNER BROS, ASBESTOS CO. LTD. V.n. Deckman -- M.Q. Scowcroft J.V. Hawkins L.C. Williams CADWALADER .WIC5ERSHAH & TAFT P. JA^ Flocken (Legal CounsaT) Dr. E.P. Stefl * A.S.T.M. TALLMAN-MeCLUS5SY FABRICS CO. P.J. Smith J.L. Hitchell U.3. Public Health Service UNIROYAL.Inc. Dr. L.J. Cralley Cr. G.R.Cuthiertsan A.C. Link E.A* Morris ASBESTOS TEXTILE UTITITUTS H7e. Sunfiury (Secretary) H.M. Willingham GtJiaiTS Dr. G.C. Holroyd - Uhiroyal,Inc Marion Smith ---- Uniroyal,Inc. Earl Wells ------ Uhiroyal,Inc. P*A. Heyer --- Nicolet Industries,Inc. J.5. Whittaker --> Nicolet Industries,Inc. In addition, approximately thirteen wives of members were 'preS^hto ___ at Social Hours and at the luncheon on Friday noon, June HKHHHHJ Minutes ^KHKKHKi- 1. President Rainey called the meeting to order at 9:30 A*11. and asked each person to stand and identify himself and his company. r He expressed particular appreciation that Dr.E.P. Stefl, Vice President of Raybestos-Hani^.ttan,Inc., was in attendance. Also welcomed to the m eting were: Dr. G.R. Cuthbertson, Dr.G.C. Holroyd, Earl Wells and Marion Smith, all from Uhiroyal,Inc.; and Messers P.A. Meyer and J.5. Whittaker of Nicolet Industries,Inc, 3533 Minutes of the General Meeting - continued: Page -2 \ 2. The minutes of the last meeting were presented for reading. It was moved by Hr, J,W, Christanbury that the reading-be omitted. This motion was seconded by Hr, E,-i* Schuman. So voted, 3, The Financial Report was presented by the Secretary. Hr, J.A. Brown, Jr. moved that it be accepted, and Mr, G.2. Houghton seconded the motion. It was so voted. The report is attached a < /v ' ; * " * " i i . ' i r. ' 1 !? r \ BB 002110 $, The Fibre Producer's Report was given by Mr. 'Wia.J.U. Smith, Director, Vice President & General Sales Manager of Bell Asbestos Mines Limited, Mr, Smith said, commenting on the overall sales picture for asbestos fibres (all grades), that 1966 was a "good year11, 1967 was slightly less, and that 1968 is moving toward the 1966 level based on year-to-date figures. Further, that the sales of spinning fibre grades are in step with the overall picture. In Europe, events of the past few weeks in France and other count C ry's, may have an adverse effect on progress, although there is still considerable optimism there* In England, a more hesitant view is taken. In Japan, which he visited a few weeks earlier, Mr, Smith found that a good start has been made, and they should have a good year even if money gets "tight" as sam fear may occur later this year. WAS N0T A RECORD OF IT'S FILESSANnr 1^' 'D N0T C0WE F*0M IT S FILES AND CANNOT BE AUTf-FNTiPATf-n - BY PPG INDURTf7fT5~fr^*^"" " -24TEil------ 3534