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t A__G E N D A [1 H.C.A. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 12, 1945 The Union Club, 69th St. and Park Avenue, New York City I. Report of the President, Mr. H. L. Derby II. Minutes of May Meeting A. Treasurer's Report. B. Business Conditions Report No. 67. III. M.C.A. Committees: A. Report of National Chemical Safety Code Committee. B. LAPI Comnittee - Press Release on Manuals L-l and L-2. . C. Appointment of a Chairman for Water Pollution Com. D. Appointment of George A. Sands, Carbide & Carbon Chemicals Corporation, to membership on the Metal Packages Committee to replace Mr. S. M. Norwood of the same firm. E. Does the Executive Committee want to approve the minutes of the various M.C.A. Technical Committees? F. Report of Patent Committee. IV. M.C.A. Certificate of Membership - Mr. H. o. C. Ingraham. V. Authorization of Chemical Construction for Postwar Projects. VI, Report of the Executive Committee for fiscal year 1944-45. (Will be off the press on June 15) VII, Miscellaneous A. S. 882 - National Fertilizer Policy Bill. B. McDonough Bill - Report of Mr. G. W. Merck C. U. S. Chamber of Coninerce Referendun No. 37. D. United Air Lines - Deposit Account. WARREN N. WATSON Secretary I CMA 066591 I W . 2-?C4 The regular meeting cf the Executive Committee of theManufacturing Chemists' Association ofthe United States was held at TheUnion Club, 69th 1 Park Avenue New York City, on Tuesday, June 12, 1945, at 11:00 A.M. ' The following members were present: Messrs. H. L. Derby, Acting Chairman Leonard T. Beale Charles Belknap H. M. Hooker C. F. Hosford, Jr. H. 0. C. Ingraham W. S. Landes C. D. Marlatt J. W. McLaughlin Charles S. Munson P. T. Sharpies H. I. Young Warren N. Watson, Secretary Absent: Lammot du Pont August Kochs George W. Merck I. REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT. MR. H. L. DERBY At the request of the President, the Secretary advised the Committee that member firms had assented to the recommendation of the Nominating Committee that the present officers and members of the ExecutiveCommittee be continued in office for the year 1945-46 due to the war emergency. No member objected to this action, (A letter from the Washington office, dated April 4, 1945, contained the letter ballot asking assent of member firms to continuance of officers and members of the Executive Committee for the year 1945-46 and advising that the 1945 Annual Meeting had been voluntarily can celed to conserve travel and housing facilities.) II. MINUTES OF MEETING The minutes of the May 15 meeting were duly approved as sent to the members. A. Audit Report. The audit report of Fhagan, Tillison & Tremble, certified public accountants, for the period June 1, 1944 to May 31, 1945, was reviewed. A copy was submitted to the President and to the Secretary for their files. A summary of the audit follows* Income and Expenditures Total Income Total Expenses $41,862.05 41.655.22 Excess of Income over Expenditures $ 206.83 Summary of the Budget Appropriations and Expenditures Total Expenditures Total Budget Appropriations $41,655.22 37.000.00 Overexpended Balances (Net) $ 4,655.22 CMA 066592 Statement of Financial Condition As At May 31. 1945 S-305 Cash in 3anks Accounts Receivable Deposit with U. S. Supt. of Documents 521,513.64 384.86 75.00 Total Assets $21,973.50 B. Business Conditions Report No. 67. Business Conditions Report No. 67 was reviewed. III. M.C.A COMMITTEES A. Report of National Chemical Safety Code Committee. The recommendations of the National Chemical Safety Code Committee were unanimously approved as follows: 1. The name of this Committee be changed from National Chemical Safety Code Committee to the General Safety Committee. 2. That the existing M.C.A. Safety Committee be merged with the General Safety Committee and function as a subcommittee of the G.S.C. on Plant Safety. 3. That the name of the Manual Committee be changed to the Publications Committee and that the Chairman of the General Safety Committee be appointed to the Publications Committee; other members being the chairman of the various Technical Committees and the Secretary of the Association. 4. That all manuals or articles dealing with safety be submitted to the G.S.C. for review by a subcommittee consisting of the Chairman and at least two members of the G.S.C., to be appointed by the Chairman. 5. Chairman of the General Safety Committee, with the approval of the Secretary of the Association, be authorized to appoint converence committees for special studies; members of the conference comnittees need not necessarily be members of the M.C.A. Scope: 1. To prepare or cause to be prepared safety data sheets on industrial chemicals for those engaged in the use, transportation and handling of such chemi cals . 2. To act in an advisory capacity to the other M.C.A. Technical Committees with reference to safety and health phases of all M.C.A. publications, and to sponsor all safety association activities. 3. There follows an outline of the basic subjects to be included in the proposed "Chemical Safety Data Sheet Outline": I. II. III. 17. 7. 71. NAME PROPERTIES USUAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS UNLOADING AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS DISPOSAL OF WASTES, RESIDUES, ETC. FIRST AID TREATMENT CMA 066593 The recommendation that a full-time man be employed to work on the safety pro gram was passed over for three reasons: (1) lack of space in the Washington office, (2) lack of a qualified man to fill the position at this time, and (3) suggestion of Chairman D. 0. Mason that no action be taken at this time. B. LAPI Committee. A copy of the press release on Manuals L~1 and L-2, releas ed on June 1, 1915, were presented to each member of the Committee. C. Chairman for Water Pollution Committee. Following discussion of the person nel and scope of this committee, it was agreed that the Chairman of the Executive Committee should increase membership of this committee up to a maximum of seven and appoint a chairman. In the selection of a chairman, it was suggested that due con sideration be given to one of the existing members of the Water Pollution Committee. D. Metal Packages Committee. The appointment of Mr. George A. Sands, Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corporation, as a member of the Metal Packages Committee to replace Mr. S. M. Norwood of the same firm, was approved. E. Review of Technical Committee Minutes. It was agreed that the Executive Committee should govern actions taken by the committees as disclosed by the minutes but that it was not feasible for the Committee to approve the actual minutes. F. Report of Patent Committee. In response to the request of the Executive Committee of May 15 asking for a report on the patnet study made by a special com mittee at the request of President Truman, the M.C.A. Patent Committee reported that until such report was available, presumably in July, it was not feasible to submit recommendations or comments thereon. Report accepted. G. 6^-gallon carboy. The Secretary was authorized to have a technical article prepared for publication on the new recommended b^-gallon carboy. IV. M.C.A. CERTIFICATE OF MEMBERSHIP Certificates of membership were presented to each member of the Executive Com mittee, these having been prepared under the direction of Mr. H. O. C. Ingraham. 1 It was unanimously voted to record a vote of appreciation to Mr. Ingraham for for mulating and preparing an appropriate and dignified design for the certificates, V. AUTHORIZATION OF CHEMICAL CONSTRUCTION FOR POSTWAR PROJECTS This subject was passed over. VI. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE For the information of the Committee, it was advised that the report of the Executive Committee for the year 1944-45 will be off the press by about June 15, and a copy will be sent to each member. This report'was cleared through the Chairman in accordance with action taken at the meeting of May 15, 1945. VII. MISCELLANEOUS A. S. 882 - National Fertilizer Policy Bill. This subject was passed over. B, H. R, 2827 - McDonough Bill. This bill provides for the release of scienti fic personnel from military service. Advice indicates that the War Department has made an unfavorable report on this measure, and the House Military Affairs Committee does not plan to hold public hearings. CAM 066594 G. 7. 3. Chamber of Commerce Referendum Mo. 87, It was unanimously agreed that no action oe taken oy the Executive Committee on this referendum. D. T,nited Mr Lines Deposit Account. This subject was passed over. E. Next meeting of the Executive Committee. It was agreed to omit the July and Aubust meetings in the absence of emergency call by the Chairman and the next meeting of the Committee would be on Tuesday, September 11. A committee, con sisting of dr. H. 0. C. Ingraham and Hr. Charles S. Munson, was appointed to make arrangements for a place for the meeting. The Secretary is to advise members well in advance of the meeting. XII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was On motion, duly made and seconded, VOTED: To adjourn. Adjourned accordingly A True Record ATTEST WARREN N. WATSON Secretary APPROVED H. L, DERBY Acting Chairman CMA 066595