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Withdrawal of TAPPI T 575 om-13

The Official Method T 575 om-13 Roughness of paper and paperboard, stylus (Emveco-type) method has been withdrawn due to a lack of timely completion of the review and the stylus referenced in the Standard is no longer manufactured.  Withdrawn Standards are available free for TAPPI members and for a $10 charge to nonmembers.

To initiate a Work Item to revise and reinstate a withdrawn Standard, contact standards@tappi.org.