The Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) for the following Standards are in need of additional members. These groups may or may not have ballots currently open.

T 266 om-24 Determination of sodium, calcium, copper, iron and manganese in pulp and paper by atomic absorption spectroscopy

T 454 om-21 Turpentine test for voids in glassine and greaseproof papers

T 572 sp-21 Accelerated pollutant aging of printing and writing paper by pollution chamber exposure apparatus

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If no progress is made on balancing these SSIGs, then the respective methods may be considered for withdrawal at the next Q&SMC meeting. If you have an interest in becoming a member of either of these SSIGs please contact standards@tappi.org