David et al,
Lot's of discussion around a topic that is hardly mainstream in most
product certifications.
The frustrating part is that the 950 committee intended to implement
a simple test that had successfully been used for many years, I remember the
discussion. However it was clear from the outset that the use of a generic
product class name (mineral spirits) was not acceptable on a worldwide basis
so it was converted to a chemical naming. This, however, has caused ongoing
headaches, as you have noted, in procuring and using the material in product
evaluation. Worse yet if you has to have a chemical composition test data
from the supplier from a calibrated machine.
Complication, obfuscation and despair... How can something so
simple be made so complicated.
Oh well, that's what you get your ulcer money for.
:>) br, Pete
Peter E Perkins, PE
Principal Product Safety Engineer
PO Box 23427
Tigard, ORe 97281-3427
503/452-1201 fone/fax
[email protected]
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