ISRI Specs Aug 2011

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Scrap

Specifications

Circular

2011

Guidelines for

Nonferrous Scrap

Ferrous Scrap

Glass Cullet

Paper Stock

Plastic Scrap

Electronics Scrap

Tire Scrap

EFFECTIVE 7/26/2011

Rules Governing the Procedures for the Addition,

Amendment, or Withdrawal of Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Nonferrous Scrap: NF-2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Red Metals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Aluminum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Zinc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Magnesium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Nickel/Stainless/HiTemp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Mixed Metals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Ferrous Scrap: FS-2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Electric Furnace Castingand Foundry Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Specially Processed Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Cast Iron Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Special Boring Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

SteelFrom Scrap Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Railroad Ferrous Scrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Glass Cullet: GC-2011. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Paper Stock: PS-2011 Domestic Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Glossary of PaperStockTerms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Paper Stock: PS-2011 Export Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Plastic Scrap: P-2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Guidelines for Electronics Scrap: ES-2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Guidelines for Tire Scrap TS-2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Guidelines for Metals Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

ISRI Arbitration Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56


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PREFACEThe standard specifications included in this Circular are intended to assistmembers in the buying and selling of their materials and products.

These specifications are derived from many sectors of the metals, paperstock, plastics, glass, and electronics industries and are constructed to rep-

resent the quality or composition of the materials bought and sold in theindustry. The specifications are internationally accepted and are usedthroughout the world to trade the various commodities.

Parties to a transaction may specify particular variations or additions tothese specifications as are suited for their specific transactions and for theirindividual convenience. Any deviation from the standard specifications, how-ever, should be mutually agreed to and so stipulated in writing by the partiesto the transactions.

ISRI maintains an Arbitration Service as a means of enabling members tosettle differences between themselves or between one of them and a non-member.

In addition, the Guidelines for Metals Transactions contain supplementaryinformation that will aid members in completing their business transactions.It is recommended that these Guidelines be reviewed and that members usethem in conjunction with the actual specifications in the conduct of theirbusiness.

ISRIsScrap Specifications Circularis posted in PDF format at least once peryear on the ISRI web site. To ensure you have the most up-to-date version,visit www.isri.org/specs.

Issued by:

Copyright 2011 Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc.

This document may not be reprinted in whole or in part without the priorwritten permission of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc.

CIRCULAR 2011 BECAME EFFECTIVE July 26, 2011,

AND PREVAILS UNTIL SUPERSEDED.


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1.0 Initiation of Request.Any person may file a request to add,amend or withdraw a specification by submitting suchrequest in writing to the ISRI President.

2.0 The President shall refer such request to the Chairman ofISRIs Specifications Committee (the Committee), withcopies to:

A. ISRIs Officers;

B. The chairman of any ISRI Division and/or Committeethat might be affected by thespecification.

3.0 Notice.Following its receipt, notice of the request shall beinserted in theISRI Focusand a daily national trade publi-cation such asAmerican Metal Market. Such notice shallstate:

A. The date, time and place at which the request will beconsidered by the Committee;

B. That the proceeding at which the request will be con-sidered shall be open tothe public;

C. That interested parties may participate in the proceed-ing by personal appearance or by submitting writtencomments;

D. A summary of the specification and the matter to beconsidered at thehearing.

4.0Committee Action.Following presentation by all interestedparties, theCommittee shall review therequest and:

A. Act upon it immediately, as set forth in Section 4.1; or

B. Refer it to a subcommittee for review and recommen-dation for action by the full Committee at its nextmeeting.

4.1 The Committee shall summarize the positions advocatedby the various parties interested in the request and recom-mend to ISRIs Board of Directors what action should betaken.

5.0Board of Directors Action.The Board of Directors, at itsquarterly meeting at which the report and recommenda-tion of the Committee has been made, shall adopt, amend,or reject the recommendation or table it pending further

reviewand recommendation by the Committee.

5.1 Notice of the action taken by the Board shall be given to allinterested parties who actively participated in the Commit-tee proceeding and any other persons who have requestedin writing notice of the Boards action. Notice of said actionalso shall be inserted in theISRI Focusfollowing the Boardmeeting at which said actionwas taken.

6.0Appeal.On or before thirty days after the date of thenotice required in Section 5.1, any party may appeal thedecision of the Board by written notice to the President.Said appeal shall state the reasons thereof and therequested action to be taken. Notice of said appeal shall begiven in accordance with Section 3.0.

6.1 The appeal shall be heard bythe Board at its next quarterlymeeting following receipt thereof.

6.2 The appellant and all interested parties shall be given atleast twenty days notice of the date, time and place of thehearing, and like notice shall be inserted in theISRI Focusat least twentydays prior tothe hearing.

6.3 At the hearing, the appellant and any other interested par-ty may appear either in person or by written presentationandstate their reasons for theappeal.

6.4 The Board, following said hearing, shall review and actupon the appeal request. Notice of the Board's action shallbe given in accordance with Section 5.1.

7.0 Records.ISRI shall maintain for not less than five years fol-lowing the date of termination of the proceedings, records

of the original request, summaries of the deliberations andrecommendations of the Committee, action of the Board,summaries of the appeal and final decision, if any, of theBoard, together with the positions of interested parties,copies of notices sent to interested parties and inserted intheISRI Focusand national trade publications, writtenstatements, and the reasons for recommendation and finalactionby theCommittee and theBoard.

7.1 Said records shall be available for review by the publicupon reasonable notice.

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Apple Nonferrous Termsa. Delivery of moreor less of the specified quantityup

to 3 percent is permissible.

b. A ton shall be understood tobe 2,000 pounds,unless otherwisespecified.

c. If any portionofthe goods covered bya contractareunshippedor undelivered withinthetime specifiedina contract, then that portion is subject tocancellationbythe buyer and/orthe buyer has the right toholdthe seller responsible forsubstantiateddamages.

If, because of embargoand/or other conditionsofforce majeure, a delivery or shipment cannot bemade by the time specified,the contract shall remainvalid and shall be completed promptly upon lifting ofthe embargoand/or conditions of force majeure andthetermsofsaid contract shall not be changed.

d. If for any portion ofa contract the buyer fails in atimely manner toopen a Letter ofCredit and/or failsto provide proper conveyanceand/or shippinginstructionsas specified in the contract, then thatportion is subject to cancellation by thesellerand/orthe seller has the right tohold the buyer responsiblefor substantiated damages.

If, because of embargoand/or other conditionsofforce majeure, a delivery or shipment cannot bemade by the time specified,the contract shall remain

valid and shall be completed promptly upon lifting ofthe embargoand/or conditions of force majeure andthetermsofsaid contract shall not be changed.

e. If a significantweightor quality difference is appar-ent, the seller should be notified promptly and, ifrequested, another weight or quality determinationshould be taken. Sellerand/or buyer should be giventhe opportunity to appoint an independent surveyoror a representative to verify weights and/or quality.

For purposes of this section, the meaning of theword significant shall be determined by agree-ment between buyer andseller, depending on thecommodities and theirvalues.

f. If it is mutually determined that goods delivered donotconformto thedescription specified in thecon-tract, then theshipment is subject to rejection ordowngrade.

Disposition of, replacement of, and/or financialadjustment for rejected material shall be subjectedto mutualagreement between buyer andseller. Sell-er is responsible for freight costs.

Buyer is expected, however, to exert every effort tolimit rejections only to that portion of theshipmentwhich is unsortable and to return the rejected por-tion promptly upon request, if governmentregula-tions permit.

Barley No. 1 COPPER WIREShall consist of No. 1 bare, uncoated, unalloyed copperwire, not smaller thanNo. 16 B & S wire gauge. Greencopper wire and hydraulically compacted material tobe subject to agreementbetween buyer andseller.

Berry No. 1 COPPER WIREShall consist of clean, untinned,uncoated, unalloyedcopper wire and cable, not smaller than No. 16 B & Swire gauge, free of burnt wire which is brittle. Hydrauli-cally briquetted copper subject to agreement.

Birch No. 2 COPPER WIREShall consist of miscellaneous, unalloyed copper wirehaving a nominal 96% copper content (minimum94%) as determined by electrolyticassay. Shouldbefree of thefollowing: Excessively leaded, tinned, sol-dered copper wire; brass andbronze wire; excessive oilcontent, iron, andnon-metallics;copper wire fromburning, containing insulation; hair wire; burnt wirewhich is brittle; and should be reasonably free ofash.Hydraulically briquetted copper subject to agreement.

Candy No. 1 HEAVY COPPERShall consistofclean,unalloyed, uncoated copper clip-pings,punchings, busbars, commutator segments, and

wirenot lessthan1/16ofan inchthick, freeofburnt wirewhich is brittle; butmayinclude clean copper tubing.Hydraulically briquetted copper subject toagreement.

Cliff No. 2 COPPERShall consist of miscellaneous,unalloyedcopper scraphaving a nominal96% copper content (minimum 94%)as determinedby electrolytic assay. Should be free ofthe following: Excessively leaded, tinned,soldered cop-per scrap; brasses and bronzes; excessive oil content,iron and non-metallics; copper tubing withother thancopper connections or withsediment; copper wire fromburning,containing insulation;hair wire; burnt wirewhich is brittle;andshould be reasonably free ofash.Hydraulically briquettedcopper subject to agreement.

Clove No. 1 COPPER WIRE NODULESShall consist of No. 1 bare, uncoated, unalloyed copperwire scrap nodules, chopped or shredded, free of tin,lead, zinc, aluminum, iron, other metallic impurities,insulation, and other foreign contamination. Minimumcopper 99%. Gauge smaller thanNo. 16 B & S wire andhydraulically compacted material subject to agree-ment between buyer and seller.

Cobra No. 2 COPPER WIRE NODULESShall consist of No. 2 unalloyed copper wire scrap nod-ules, chopped or shredded, minimum 97% copper.Maximum metal impurities not to exceed 0.50% alu-

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Guidelines for Nonferrous Scrap: NF-2011Note: When the individual scrap grades in this Circular, denoted by thevarious code words, are used, an agreementbetween par-ties is also bound by the terms ofApple as it appears below, unless the terms and conditions of a specific contract provide other-wise, in which case the specific contractualprovisions shall govern.

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minum and 1% each of other metals or insulation.Hydraulically compacted material subject to agree-ment between buyer and seller.

Cocoa COPPER WIRE NODULESShall consist of unalloyedcopper wire scrap nodules,chopped or shredded, minimum 99% copper. Shall befreeof excessive insulation and other non-metallics.Maximum metal impurities as follows:

Aluminum .05% Antimony .01%Tin .25% Iron .05%Nickel .05%

Hydraulically compacted material subject to agree-ment between buyer and seller.

Dream LIGHT COPPERShall consist of miscellaneous, unalloyed copper scraphaving a nominal 92% copper content (minimum88%) as determined by electrolyticassay and shallconsist of sheet copper, gutters,downspouts, kettles,boilers, and similar scrap. Shouldbe free of thefollow-ing: Burnthair wire; copper clad; plating racks; grind-ings;copper wirefromburning, containing insulation;radiators and fire extinguishers; refrigerator units;electrotype shells; screening; excessively leaded,tinned, solderedscrap; brasses and bronzes; excessiveoil, iron and non-metallics; andshouldbe reasonablyfree of ash. Hydraulically briquetted copper subject toagreement. Any items excluded in this grade are alsoexcluded in the highergrades above.

Drink REFINERY BRASSShall contain a minimum of61.3% copper and maxi-mum 5% iron and toconsist of brass and bronzesolidsand turnings, andalloyed andcontaminated copperscrap.Shall be free of insulated wire, grindings, elec-

trotype shells and non-metallics. Hydraulically briquet-ted material subject to agreement.

Drove COPPER-BEARING SCRAPShall consist of miscellaneous copper-containing skim-mings, grindings, ashes, irony brassand copper,residues andslags.Shall be free of insulated wires;copper chlorides; unprepared tangled material; largemotors; pyrophoric material; asbestos brake linings;furnace bottoms; high lead materials; graphite cru-cibles; and noxious and explosive materials. Fine pow-dered material by agreement. Hydraulically briquettedmaterial subject to agreement.

Druid INSULATED COPPER WIRE SCRAPShall consist of copper wire scrap with various types ofinsulation. To be sold on a sample or recovery basis,subject to agreementbetween buyer andseller.

Ebony COMPOSITION OR RED BRASSShall consist of red brassscrap, valves, machinerybearings and other machinery parts, including miscel-laneous castings made of copper, tin, zinc, and/or lead.Shall be free ofsemi-red brass castings (78% to81%copper); railroadcar boxes and other similar high-leadalloys; cocks and faucets;closedwater meters; gates;potpieces; ingots andburned brass; aluminum, silicon,and manganese bronzes; iron and non-metallics.Nopiece tomeasure more than 12" over any one part or

weigh over 100 lbs. Heavier pieces acceptable uponmutual agreement between buyer and seller.

Eland HIGH GRADELOW LEAD BRONZE/BRASS SOLIDSIt is recommended these materialsbe sold by analysis.

Elder GENUINE BABBITT-LINED BRASS BUSHINGSShall consist of red brass bushings andbearings from

automobiles and other machinery, shall containnotless than 12% high tin-base babbitt, and shall be free ofiron-backed bearings.

Elias HIGH LEAD BRONZE SOLIDS AND BORINGSIt is recommended that these materials be sold onsampleor analysis.

Enerv RED BRASS COMPOSITION TURNINGSShall consist of turnings from red brasscompositionmaterial and should be sold subject tosample oranalysis.

Engel MACHINERY OR HARD BRASS SOLIDSShall have a copper content ofnot less than 75%, a tin

content ofnot less than 6%, and a lead content ofnotless than 6% nor morethan 11%, and total impurities,exclusive of zinc, antimony, and nickel of notmorethan 0.75%;theantimony contentnot to exceed0.50%. Shall be free of lined and unlined standard redcar boxes.

Erin MACHINERY OR HARD BRASS BORINGSShall havea copper content ofnot lessthan75%, a tincontent ofnot lessthan6%, and a leadcontent ofnotlessthan6%nor morethan11%, and the total impuri-ties, exclusive ofzinc, antimony, andnickel ofnotmorethan 0.75%;theantimonycontentnottoexceed 0.50%.

Fence UNLINED STANDARD RED CAR BOXES (CLEAN JOURNALS)

Shall consist of standard unlined and/or sweated rail-road boxes and unlined and/or sweated car journalbearings, free of yellow boxes and iron-backed boxes.

Ferry LINED STANDARD RED CAR BOXES (LINED JOURNALS)Shall consist of standard babbitt-lined railroad boxesand/or babbitt-lined car journal bearings, free of yellowboxes and iron-backed boxes.

Grape COCKS AND FAUCETSShall consist of mixed clean red andyellow brass,including chrome or nickel-plated, free of gas cocks,beer faucets, and aluminum and zinc base die castmaterial,andto containa minimum of 35% semi-red.

Honey YELLOW BRASS SCRAPShall consist of mixed yellow brasssolids, includingbrasscastings, rolled brass, rod brass, tubingand mis-cellaneous yellow brasses, includingplated brass. Mustbe free of manganese-bronze, aluminum-bronze,unsweated radiators or radiator parts, iron,and exces-sively dirty andcorroded materials. Must also be freeof any type of munitions including, but not limited to,bullet casings.

Ivory YELLOW BRASS CASTINGSShall consist of yellow brass castings in crucible shape,no piece tomeasure morethan 12 inches over any onepart; andshall be free of brassforgings, silicon bronze,

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aluminum bronze andmanganesebronze, and nottocontainmore than 15%nickel plated material.

Label NEW BRASS CLIPPINGSShall consist of the cuttings of new unleaded yellowbrass sheet or plate, tobe clean and free from foreignsubstances and not tocontain more than 10% of cleanbrass punchingsunder 1/4 inch. To be free ofMuntzmetal andnaval brass.

Lace BRASS SHELL CASES WITHOUT PRIMERSShall consist of clean fired 70/30 brass shell casesfreeof primers andany other foreignmaterial.

Lady BRASS SHELL CASES WITH PRIMERSShall consist of clean fired 70/30 brass shell casescon-taining thebrass primers, andcontaining no other for-eign material.

Lake BRASS SMALL ARMS AND RIFLE SHELLS, CLEAN FIREDShall consist of clean fired 70/30 brass shells free ofbullets, iron and any other foreign material.

Lamb BRASS SMALL ARMS AND RIFLE SHELLS, CLEAN MUFFLED(POPPED)Shall consist ofclean muffled (popped) 70/30 brassshellsfree ofbullets, iron andany other foreign material.

Lark YELLOW BRASS PRIMERShall consist of clean yellow brassprimers, burnt orunburnt. Shall be free of iron,excessive dirt, corrosionand any other foreign material.

Maize MIXED NEW NICKEL SILVER CLIPPINGSShall consist ofone or more nickel silver alloys and therangeofnickel content tobe specified, free ofchromeor any other platingmaterial. Leaded nickel silver clip-pings should be packed andsold separately. Not tocon-

tain morethan 10% of clean punchings under 1/4 inch.

Major NEW NICKEL SILVER CLIPPINGS AND SOLIDSShall consist of new, clean nickel silver clippings, plate,rod and forgings, and other rolled shapes, free ofchrome or any other plating material. Must be sold onnickel content specifications such as 10%12%15%18%20%. Leaded nickel silver clippings should bepacked andsold separately. A description as to itsphysical characteristics shouldbe made in offering allnickel silver material.

Malar NEW SEGREGATED NICKEL SILVER CLIPPINGSShall consist ofonespecifiednickel silver alloy. Nottocontainmore than 10%ofclean punchingsunder1/4 inch.

Malic OLD NICKEL SILVERShall consist ofold nickel silver sheet, pipe, rod, tubes,wire,screen, soldered or unsoldered. Must not betrimmed seams alone,and must also be free of foreignsubstances, iron rimmed material and other metals.

Melon BRASS PIPEShallconsistofbrass pipe freeofplated and solderedmaterials orpipeswith castbrass connections.To besound, cleanpipesfreeofsediment and condensertubes.

Naggy NICKEL SILVER CASTINGSTo be packed andsold separately.

Niece NICKEL SILVER TURNINGSTo be sold by sample or analysis.

Night YELLOW BRASS ROD TURNINGSShall consist strictly of rod turnings, free of aluminum,manganese, composition,Tobin and Muntz metal turn-ings; not tocontain over 3% free iron, oil or othermoisture; tobe free ofgrindings and babbitts; tocon-tain not morethan 0.30% tin and not more than0.15% alloyed iron.

Noble NEW YELLOW BRASS ROD ENDSShall consist ofnew, clean rod ends from free turningbrass rods or forging rods, not tocontain more than0.30% tin and not morethan 0.15% alloyed iron. To befree ofMuntz metal and naval brass or any otheralloys. To be in pieces not larger than 12" and free offoreignmatter.

Nomad YELLOW BRASS TURNINGSShall consist of yellow brass turnings, free of alu-minum, manganese andcompositionturnings, not to

contain over 3% of free iron, oil or other moisture; tobe free of grindingsand babbitts. To avoid dispute, tobe sold subject tosample or analysis.

Ocean MIXED UNSWEATED AUTO RADIATORSShall consist of mixed automobile radiators, to be freeof aluminum radiators, and iron-finned radiators. Allradiators to be subject to deductionof actual iron.Thetonnage specification should cover thegross weightofthe radiators, unless otherwisespecified.

Pales ADMIRALTY BRASS CONDENSER TUBESShall consist of clean sound Admiralty condenser tub-ing which may be plated or unplated, free ofnickelalloy, aluminum alloy, and corroded material.

Pallu ALUMINUM BRASS CONDENSER TUBESShall consist of clean sound condenser tubingwhichmay be plated or unplated, free ofnickel alloy and cor-roded material.

Palms MUNTZ METAL TUBESShall consist of clean sound Muntz metal tubingwhichmay be plated or unplated, free ofnickel alloy, alu-minumalloy, and corroded material.

Parch MANGANESE BRONZE SOLIDSShall have a copper content ofnot less than 55%, alead content of not morethan 1%, and shall be free ofaluminum bronze and silicon bronze.

ALUMINUM

Tablet CLEAN ALUMINUM LITHOGRAPHIC SHEETSTo consist of 1000 and/or 3000 series alloys, tobe freeof paper, plastic, excessively inked sheets, andany oth-er contaminants. Minimum size of3" (8 cm) in anydirection.

Tabloid NEW, CLEAN ALUMINUM LITHOGRAPHIC SHEETSTo consist of 1000 and/or 3000 seriesalloys, uncoat-ed, unpainted, tobe free ofpaper, plastic, ink, and anyother contaminants. Minimum size of3" (8 cm) in anydirection.

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Taboo MIXED LOW COPPER ALUMINUM CLIPPINGS AND SOLIDSShall consist of new, clean,uncoated andunpaintedlow copper aluminum scrap of two or morealloys witha minimum thickness of0.015 inches (.38 mm) and tobe free of2000 and 7000 series, hair wire, wirescreen, punchings less 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) diameter, dirt,and other non-metallic items. Grease and oilnot to

total more than 1%. Variationsto this specificationshould be agreed upon prior toshipment between thebuyer and seller.

Taint/ CLEAN MIXED OLD ALLOY SHEET ALUMINUMTabor Shall consist of clean old alloy aluminum sheet of

two or more alloys, free of foil, venetian blinds,castings, hair wire, screen wire, food or beveragecontainers, radiator shells, airplane sheet, bottlecaps, plastic, dirt, and other non-metallic items. Oiland grease not to total more than 1%. Up to 10%Tale permitted.

Take NEW ALUMINUM CAN STOCKShall consist of new low copper aluminum can stock

and clippings, clean, lithographed or not lithographed,and coated with clear lacquer but free of lids with seal-ers, iron, dirt andother foreigncontamination. Oil notto exceed 1%.

Talc POST-CONSUMER ALUMINUM CAN SCRAPShall consistofoldaluminum food and/or beverage cans.The material is tobe freeofotherscrap metals, foil, tincans, plasticbottles,paper, glass, andother non-metallicitems.Variations tothis specificationshould be agreedupon priortoshipmentbetweenthebuyerandseller.

Talcred SHREDDED ALUMINUM USED BEVERAGE CAN (UBC) SCRAPShall have a density of 12 to 17 pounds per cubic foot(193 to 273 kg/m3).Material should containmaximum5% fines less than 4 mesh (U.S. standard screen size)(6.35 mm). Must be magnetically separated materialand free of steel, lead, bottle caps, plastic cans andother plastics, glass,wood, dirt, grease, trash, and oth-er foreignsubstances. Any free lead is basis for rejec-tion. Any and all aluminum items, other than usedbeverage cans,are not acceptable. Variationsto thisspecification shouldbe agreed upon prior to shipmentbetween thesellerand buyer.

Taldack DENSIFIEDALUMINUM USED BEVERAGE CAN(UBC) SCRAP

Shall have a biscuit density of35 to50 pounds percubic foot (562 to802 kg/m3). Each biscuit not toexceed 60 pounds (27.2 kg). Nominal biscuit size rangefrom 10" to 13" x 101/4" (25.4 x 33 x 26 cm) to 20" x61/4" x 9" (50.8 x 15.9 x 22.9 cm). Shall havebandingslots in both directions to facilitate bundle banding. Allbiscuits comprising a bundle must be of uniform size.Size: Bundle range dimensions acceptable are 41" to44" x 51" (104 to 112 cm) to 54" x 54" (137 x 137 cm) to56 (142 cm) high. The only acceptable tying methodshall be as follows: Using minimum 5/8" (1.6 cm) wideby .020" (.05 cm) thick steel straps, the bundles are tobe banded with one vertical band per row and a mini-mum oftwo firth (horizontal) bands per bundle. Use ofskids and/or support sheetsof any material is notacceptable. Must be magnetically separated materialand free of steel, lead, bottle caps, plastic cans and

other plastic, glass, wood, dirt, grease, trash, and otherforeignsubstances.Any free lead is basis for rejection.Any andall aluminum items, other than used beveragecans, are not acceptable. Items notcovered in thespecifications, includingmoisture, and any variationsto this specification should be agreed upon prior toshipment between thesellerand buyer.

Taldon BALED ALUMINUM USED BEVERAGE CAN (UBC) SCRAPShall have a minimum density of 14 pounds per cubicfoot (225 kg/m3), and a maximum density of 17 poundspercubic foot (273 kg/m3) for unflattened UBC and 22pounds per cubic foot (353 kg/m3) for flattened UBC.Size: Minimum 30 cubic feet (.85 m3), with bale rangedimensions of 24" to 40" (61 to 132 cm) by 30" to 52"(76 to 132 cm) by 40" to 84"(102 to 213 cm). The onlyacceptable tying methodshall be as follows: four to six5/8"(1.6 cm) x .020"(5 mm) steel bands, or six to ten#13gauge steel wires (aluminum bands or wires areacceptable in equivalent strength andnumber). Useofskids and/or support sheetsof any material is not

acceptable. Must be magnetically separated materialand free ofsteel, lead, bottle caps, plastic cans andother plastic, glass, wood, dirt, grease, trash, and otherforeignsubstances.Any free lead is basis for rejection.Any andall aluminum items, other than used beveragecans, are not acceptable. Variationsto this specifica-tion shouldbe agreed upon prior to shipment betweenthebuyer andseller.

Taldork BRIQUETUED ALUMINUM USED BEVERAGE CAN (UBC) SCRAPShall have a briquette density of50 pounds per cubicfoot (800 kg/m3) minimum. Nominal briquette sizeshall range from 12" to 24" (30.5 x 61cm) x 12" to24"(30.5 x 61cm) in uniform profile with a variable lengthof8" (20.3 cm) minimum and 48" (122 cm) maximum.

Briquettes shall be bundled or stacked on skids andsecured with a minimum ofone vertical band per rowand a minimum ofone girth band per horizontal layer.Briquettes not to overhang pallet. Total package heightshall be 48 (122cm) maximum. Banding shall be atleast 5/8"(1.6 cm) wide by .020" (5 mm) thick steelstrapping or equivalent strength. Theweight of anybundle shall notexceed 4,000pounds (1.814 mt). Mate-rial must be magnetically separated andfree of steel,plastic,glass, dirt and allother foreign substances. Anyandallaluminum items other than UBC are unaccept-able. Any free lead is basis for rejection. Items not cov-ered in thespecification, includingmoisture, and anyvariations to this specification shouldbe agreed uponprior to shipment between the buyer andseller.

Tale PAINTED SIDINGShall consist of clean, low copper aluminum sidingscrap, painted oneor two sides, free of plastic coating,iron, dirt, corrosion, fiber, foam, or fiberglass backingor other non-metallic items.

Talk ALUMINUM COPPER RADIATORSShall consist of clean aluminum and copper radiators,and/or aluminum fins on copper tubing, free of brasstubing, iron and other foreign contamination.

Tall E.C. ALUMINUM NODULESShall consistofclean E.C. aluminum,chopped or shred




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ded, freeof screening, hair-wire, iron, copper, insulationand other non-metallic items.Mustbe freeofminus 20meshmaterial.Mustcontain99.45% aluminum content.

Tally ALL ALUMINUM RADIATORS FROM AUTOMOBILESShall consist of clean aluminum radiators and/or con-densers. Shouldbe free of all other typesof radiators.All contaminants including iron,plastic, andfoam notto exceed 1% of weight. Any deviation to this specifica-tion, includingoxidationand aluminum content, to benegotiated between buyer and seller.

Talon NEW PURE ALUMINUM WIRE AND CABLEShall consist of new, clean,unalloyed aluminum wire orcable free from hair wire, ACSR,wire screen, iron, insu-lationandother non-metallic items.

Tann NEW MIXED ALUMINUM WIRE AND CABLEShall consist of new, clean,unalloyed aluminum wire orcable which may contain up to 10% 6000 series wireand cable free from hair wire, wire screen, iron, insula-tion andother non-metallic items.

Tarry A CLEAN ALUMINUM PISTONSShall consist ofclean aluminum pistons tobe free fromstruts, bushings, shafts, iron rings andnon-metallicitems. Oil and grease not toexceed 2%.

Tarry B CLEAN ALUMINUM PISTONS WITH STRUTSShallconsistofcleanwholealuminumpistonswith struts.Material is tobefreefrombushings, shafts, ironand non-metallic items. Oil and greasenot toexceed 2%.

Tarry C IRONY ALUMINUM PISTONSShall consist of aluminum pistons with non-aluminumattachments tobe sold on a recovery basis or by spe-cial arrangement between buyer and seller.

Tassel OLD MIXED ALUMINUM WIRE AND CABLEShall consist of old, unalloyed aluminum wire andcablewhich may contain up to 10% 6000 series wire andcable with not over 1% free oxide or dirt and free fromhair wire, wire screen, iron, insulation andother non-metallic items.

Taste OLD PURE ALUMINUM WIRE AND CABLEShall consist of old, unalloyed aluminum wire andcablecontaining not over 1% free oxide or dirt and free fromhair wire, wire screen, iron, insulation andother non-metallic items.

Tata NEW PRODUCTION ALUMINUM EXTRUSIONSShall consist of onealloy (typically 6063). Material

maycontainbutt ends from theextrusion processbut must be free of any foreigncontamination.Anodized material is acceptable. Painted material oralloys other than 6063 must be agreed upon by buyerand seller.

Toto ALUMINUM EXTRUSIONS 10/10Material to consist of new production and old/used6063 extrusions that may contain up to(but notexceed) 10 percent painted extrusions and10 percent6061 alloy extrusions. Must notcontainother alloys ofaluminum. Material should be free of zinc corners, ironattachments, felt, plastic, paper, cardboard, thermobreak, anddirt and other contaminants.

Tutu ALUMINUM EXTRUSION DEALER GRADEShall consist of old extruded aluminum of onealloy, typically alloy 6063, 6061, or 7075. Materialmust be free of iron, thermo break, saw chips, zinccorners, dirt, paper, cardboard, and other foreigncontamination. Percentages of paint or other alloysto be agreed upon by buyer and seller.

Teens SEGREGATED ALUMINUM BORINGS AND TURNINGSShall consist of aluminum borings andturnings of onespecified alloy. Material should be free of oxidation,dirt, free iron,stainless steel, magnesium, oil, flamma-ble liquids, moisture and other non-metallic items.Fines should not exceed 3% through a 20 mesh (U.S.standard)screen.

Telic MIXED ALUMINUM BORINGS AND TURNINGSShall consist of clean,uncorroded aluminum boringsand turnings of two or morealloys and subject todeductions for fines in excess of 3% through a 20mesh screen and dirt, free iron, oil, moisture and allother non-metallic items. Material containing iron in

excess of 10%and/or free magnesium or stainlesssteelor containing highlyflammable cutting com-pounds will notconstitute good delivery. To avoiddis-pute, material shouldbe sold on basis of definitemaximum zinc, tinand magnesiumcontent.

Tense MIXED ALUMINUM CASTINGSShall consist of all clean aluminum castings which maycontainauto and airplane castings butno ingots, andto be free of iron, brass, dirt and other non-metallicitems. Oil and grease not tototal morethan 2%.

Tepid AIRCRAFT SHEET ALUMINUMShould be sold on recovery basis or by specialarrangements with purchaser.

Terse NEW ALUMINUM FOILShall consist of clean,new, pure, uncoated 1000 and/or3000 and/or 8000 seriesalloy aluminum foil, freefrom anodized foil, radarfoil and chaff, paper, plastics,or any other non-metallic items. Hydraulically briquet-ted material and other alloys by agreementbetweenbuyer and seller.

Tesla POST CONSUMER ALUMINUM FOILShall consist of baled old household aluminum foil andformed foil containers of uncoated 1000, 3000 and8000 seriesaluminum alloy. Material may be anodizedand containa maximum of 5% organic residue. Materi-al must be free from radar chaff foil, chemically etchedfoil, laminated foils, iron,paper, plastic andother non-metallic contaminants.

Tetra NEW COATED ALUMINUM FOILShall consist of new aluminum foil coated or laminatedwith ink, lacquers, paper, or plastic. Material shall beclean, dry, free of loose plastic, PVC and other non-metallic items. This foil is sold on a metal content basisor by sample as agreed between buyer and seller.

Thigh ALUMINUM GRINDINGSShould be sold on recovery basis or by specialarrangements with purchaser.




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Thirl ALUMINUM DROSSES, SPATTERS, SPILLINGS, SKIMMINGSAND SWEEPINGSShould be sold on recovery basis or by specialarrangements with purchaser.

Throb SWEATED ALUMINUMShall consist of aluminum scrap which hasbeen sweat-ed or melted intoa form orshape suchas an ingot,sow or slab for convenience in shipping; tobe freefrom corrosion, dross or any non-aluminum inclusions.Should be sold subject tosample or analysis.

Tooth SEGREGATED NEW ALUMINUM ALLOY CLIPPINGS AND SOLIDSShall consist of new, clean,uncoated andunpaintedaluminum scrap of onespecifiedaluminum alloy with aminimum thickness of .015" (.38 mm) and tobe free ofhair wire, wire screen, dirt and other non-metallicitems. Oil and grease not tototal morethan 1%. Alsofree from punchings less than 1/2" (1.27 cm) in size.

Tough MIXED NEW ALUMINUM ALLOY CLIPPINGS AND SOLIDSShall consist of new, clean,uncoated andunpainted

aluminum scrap of two or morealloys with a minimumthickness of .015" (.38 mm) and tobe free ofhair wire,wire screen, dirt andother non-metallic items. Oilandgrease not tototal more than 1%. Also free frompunchings less than 1/2" (1.27 cm) in size.

Tread SEGREGATED NEW ALUMINUM CASTINGS, FORGINGS ANDEXTRUSIONSShall consist of new, clean,uncoated aluminum cast-ings, forgings, and extrusions of onespecifiedalloyonly and to be free from sawings,stainless steel, zinc,iron,dirt, oil, grease and other non-metallic items.

Troma Aluminum Auto or Truck WheelsShall consist of clean, single-piece, unplated aluminum

wheelsof a singlespecified alloy, free of all inserts,steel, wheel weights, valve stems, tires, grease andoiland other non-metallic items. Variations to this specifi-cationshouldbe agreed upon prior to shipmentbetween thebuyer andseller.

Trump ALUMINUM AUTO CASTINGSShall consist of all clean automobile aluminum castingsof sufficient sizetobe readily identified and tobe freefrom iron,dirt, brass, bushings, andnon-metallic items.Oil and grease not tototal morethan 2%.

Twang INSULATED ALUMINUM WIRE SCRAPShall consist ofaluminum wire scrap with various typesof insulation. To be sold on a sampleor recovery basis,

subject to arrangement between buyer andseller.

Twist ALUMINUM AIRPLANE CASTINGSShall consist of clean aluminum castings from airplanesand tobe free from iron, dirt, brass, bushings, and non-metallic items.Oil and greasenot tototal morethan2%.

Twitch FLOATED FRAGMENTIZER ALUMINUM SCRAP (fromAutomobile Shredders)Derived from wet or dry media separation device, thematerialmustbe dry and not contain morethan 1%maximum free zinc, 1% maximum free magnesium,and1% maximum ofanalytical iron. Not tocontain morethan a total 2% maximum ofnon-metallics, ofwhich nomorethan 1%shall be rubber and plastics. To be free of

excessively oxidized material, airbag canisters, or anysealed or pressurized items. Any variation tobe sold byspecialarrangementbetween buyer and seller.

Tweak FRAGMENTIZER ALUMINUM SCRAP (from AutomobileShredders)Derivedfrom either mechanicalor handseparation, thematerialmustbe dry and not contain morethan 4%maximum free zinc, 1% maximum free magnesium, and1.5% maximum ofanalytical iron. Not tocontain morethan a total 5% maximum ofnon-metallics, ofwhich nomorethan 1%shall be rubber and plastics. To be free ofexcessively oxidized material, airbag canisters, or anysealed or pressurized items. Any variation tobe sold byspecialarrangementbetween buyer and seller.

Twire BURNT FRAGMENTIZER ALUMINUM SCRAP (from AutomobileShredders)Incinerated or burned material must be dry and notcontain morethan X% (% tobe agreed upon by buyerand seller) ashfrom incineration, 4% maximum freezinc, 1% maximum free magnesium, and 1.5% maxi-

mum ofanalytical iron. Not tocontain morethan atotal 5% maximum of non-metallics, of which no morethan 1% shall be rubber and plastics. To be free ofexcessively oxidized material, airbag canisters, or anysealed pressurized items. Any variation to be sold byspecial arrangement between buyer and seller.

ZINC

Saves OLD ZINC DIE CAST SCRAPShall consist of miscellaneous oldzinc base die cast-ings, with or without iron andother foreignattach-ments.Must be free of borings, turnings, dross pieces,chunks, melted pieces andskimmings. Allunmeltables,

dirt, foreign attachments, and volatile substances(suchas rubber, cork,plastic, grease, etc.) aredeductible. Material containing in excess of 30%ironwill not constitute good delivery.

Scabs NEW ZINC DIE CAST SCRAPShall consist of new or unused, clean, zinc base diecastings. Castings to be unplated, unpainted, and freefrom corrosion.

Scoot ZINC DIE CAST AUTOMOTIVE GRILLESShall consist of clean, old or used zinc base die castautomotive grilles, free from soldered material.All for-eign attachments and extraneous materials aredeductible.

Scope NEW PLATED ZINC DIE CAST SCRAPShall consist of new or unused clean, plated zinc basedie castings, free from corrosion.

Score OLD SCRAP ZINCShall consist of clean dry scrap zinc, such as sheets, jarlids, clean unalloyed castings and anti-corrosion plates.Borings andturnings are notacceptable. Material mustnotbe excessively corroded or oxidized. All foreignattachments and extraneous materials are deductible.

Screen NEW ZINC CLIPPINGSShall consist ofany new purezinc sheets or stampingsfree from corrosion. To contain no foreignmaterial or




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attachments. Printers zinc, suchas engraverszinc, lith-ograph sheetsand addressograph platessubject to spe-cial arrangements. Printers zinc tobe free ofroutings.

Scribe CRUSHED CLEAN SORTED FRAGMENTIZERS DIE CAST SCRAP,AS PRODUCED FROM AUTOMOBILE FRAGMENTIZERSTo be clean, free ofdirt, oil, glass, rubber, and trash. Tocontain a maximum of5% unmeltables such as freeiron,copper, aluminum and other metals.

Scroll UNSORTED ZINC DIE CAST SCRAPProduced from automobile fragmentizers. Material tocontainabout 55% zinc-bearingscrap.Other nonfer-rous metals such as aluminum,stainless steel, red met-al, etc., tobe about 40%. Insulated copper wireabout1%. Trash, dirt, glass, rubber, oil, iron,not to exceed5%.Any variations to be sold by special arrangementbetween buyer and seller.

Scrub HOT DIP GALVANIZERS SLAB ZINC DROSS (Batch Process)Shall consist only of galvanizers unsweated zinc drossin slab form from hot dip galvanizing(Batch Process)

with a minimum zinc content of 92% and shall be freeof skimmings andtramp iron.Broken pieces under 2"in diameter shall not exceed 10% ofthe weight ofeachshipment. Slabs shall notweigh over 100poundseach.Heavier pieces acceptable upon mutual agreementbetween buyer and seller. Material from continuousgalvanizing operation is not acceptable. Blocks areacceptable upon mutual agreement.

Scull ZINC DIE CAST SLABS OR PIGSShall consist ofmelted zinc base die cast materials, insmooth clean solid slabs or pigs. Material tobe freefrom drosses andto containa minimum zinc contentof 90%. To contain a maximum of 0.1% nickel andmaximum of 1% lead. Blocks are acceptable upon

mutual agreement.

Seal CONTINUOUS LINE GALVANIZING SLAB ZINC TOP DROSSShall consist of unsweated zinc dross removed fromthe top of a continuous line galvanizing bath, in slabform not weighing in excess of 100 pounds each, with aminimum zinc contentof 90%. Heavier pieces accept-able upon mutualagreementbetween buyer and sell-er. Shall be free of skimmings. Broken pieces under 2"in diameter shall not exceed 10% ofthe weight ofeachshipment.

Seam CONTINUOUS LINE GALVANIZING SLAB ZINC BOTTOM DROSSShall consist of unsweated zinc dross removed fromthebottom of a continuous line galvanizing bath, inslab form not weighing in excess of 100 pounds each,with a minimum zinc contentof 92%. Heavier piecesacceptable upon mutual agreementbetweenbuyerand seller. Shall be free of skimmings. Broken piecesunder 2" in diameter shall not exceed 10% of theweight of each shipment.

Shelf PRIME ZINC DIE CAST DROSSShall consist ofmetal skimmed from the top ofpot ofmolten zinc diecast metal.Must be unsweated,unfluxed, shiny, smooth, metallic and free from corro-sion or oxidation. Should be poured in molds or insmall mounds weighing notover 75pounds each. Zinccontent shall be minimum of 85%.

Wafer MAGNESIUM CLIPSShall consistofclean magnesiumclips in crucible size,free ofcopper, aluminum,andzinc flashingsandexces-sive oilandgrease.To be free ofall foreignattachments.

Walnut MAGNESIUM SCRAPShall consist of magnesium castings, magnesiumengine blocksandtransmission casings,bomber andcarwheels, extrusions, and sheet. Material to be freefrom brass andcopper inserts andall foreignattach-ments. To be free of anodes, hollow castings andexplo-sives. Percentages of and penalties for dirt, oil, grease,and iron tobe subject toagreement between buyerand seller. Excessively large pieces to be negotiatedbetween buyer and seller.

Wine MAGNESIUM ENGRAVER PLATESTo be free of copper, aluminum,zinc, andelectrotypeplates. To be clean and free of all foreignattachments.Magnesium plates shipped loose by agreement

between buyer and seller.

Wood MAGNESIUM DOCKBOARDSShall consist of clean magnesium dockboard cut orbroken tosizeagreed upon by buyer and seller. To befree of all foreignattachments.

World MAGNESIUM TURNINGSIt is recommended that these materials be sold byspecial arrangement between buyer and seller.

LEAD

Racks SCRAP LEADSOFTShall consist ofclean soft scrap lead, free of othermaterials such as drosses, battery plates, lead coveredcable, hard lead, collapsibletubes, foil, type metals, alu-minum, zinc, iron andbrass fittings, dirty chemical leadand radioactive materials. Review packagingspecifica-tions andregulatory status pertaining to shipping withbuyer prior to sale.

Radio MIXED HARD/SOFT SCRAP LEADShall consist ofclean lead solids, free ofother materi-als, such as drosses, battery plates, lead covered cable,collapsible tubes, type metals, aluminum, zinc, iron andbrass fittings, dirty chemical lead and radioactive mate-rials. Review packaging specifications and regulatorystatus pertaining toshipping with buyer prior tosale.

Rails LEAD BATTERY PLATESSpecify whether automotive, industrial or mixed. Alsowhether they are groups or loose.The only othermetallic that might be included couldbe lead connec-tors. To be free of non-metallics, i.e., plastic or rubber,with theexception that separators maybe included.Material to be dry. May be boughtonan assay basis ora flat price. Submarineplates subject to negotiation.Reviewpackagingspecifications and regulatory statuspertaining to shipping with buyer prior to sale.

Rains SCRAP DRAINED/DRY WHOLE INTACT LEADTo be free ofany liquid. Cases tobe either plastic orrubber andbe complete includingcaps. Non-lead



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House NEW MIXED MONEL SOLIDS AND CLIPPINGSShall consist ofnew, clean R and K-Monel solids andclippings. Free of castmaterial, foreign attachmentsand all other contamination.

Ideal OLD MONEL SHEET AND SOLIDSShall consist ofclean R and K-Monel solids such assheet, plate, pipe, rods, forgings, screen andwire cloth.Must be free of soldered, brazed, welded, or sweatedmaterial, cast material, foreign attachments,and allother contamination.

Indian K-MONEL SOLIDSShall consist of clean K-Monelsolids.

Junto SOLDERED MONEL SHEET AND SOLIDSShallconsistof solderedand/or brazed miscellaneousgradesofMonel alloys ineither wrought orcast form.Must be free oftrimmed seams andedges,non-metallicfilling, foreignattachments,and all other contamination.Particulars concerning physical description,assay, andpackaging tobe agreedupon between buyer andseller.

Lemon MONEL CASTINGSShall consist of various types of clean Monel castings,assaying minimum 60% nickel. Must be free of foreignattachments or any other contamination.

Lemur MONEL TURNINGSShallconsistofmixed Monel turnings andboringscon-taininga minimum of60%nickel content,ona drybasis.

Pekoe 200 SERIES STAINLESS STEEL SCRAP SOLIDSShallconsistofall typesofcleanAISI Series StainlessSteelScrap Solids,whichcontain a maximum of.5% cop-per, free of foreignattachments andother contamination.

Sabot STAINLESS STEEL SCRAP

Shall consist of clean 18-8 type stainless steelclips andsolids containing a minimum 7% nickel, 16% chrome,and havea maximum of .50% molybdenum, .50%copper, .045% phosphorous, and .03% sulfur, and oth-erwise free of harmful contaminants. Particulars con-cerning physical description, grading, additionalanalysis, andpreparation to be agreed upon betweenbuyer and seller.

Ultra STAINLESS STEEL TURNINGSShall consist of clean 18-8 type stainless steel turningscontaining a minimum 7% nickel and 16% chrome, andto be free of nonferrous metals, nonmetallics, exces-sive iron,oilandother contaminants. Particularscon-

cerning physical description, assay,and packaging tobe agreed upon between buyer andseller.

Vaunt EDISON BATTERIESNickel-iron batteries to be sold free of crates, copperterminalconnectors, and excess liquid. Must be free ofnickel cadmium batteries.

MIXED METALS

Elmo MIXED ELECTRIC MOTORSShall consist of whole electricmotorsand/or disman-tled electricmotor partsthat are primarily copper-wound. Maycontain aluminum-wound material, subjectto agreement between buyer and seller. No excessive

steel attachments suchas gear reducers, iron bases,andpumps, or loose free iron allowed. Specification notto include sealed units or cast iron compressors.

Shelmo SHREDDED ELECTRIC MOTORS (also called shredderpickings or meatballs)Shall consistofmixed copper-bearing material from fer-rous shredding, comprisedofmotorswithout cases. Maycontainaluminum-woundmaterialand insulatedcopperharness wire,subject toagreementbetween buyer andseller. Trace percentages of other contaminants andfines may be present. No free iron or sealed units.

Zebra (High Density)Shall consist of high-density nonferrous metals pro-duced by mediaseparation technology containingbrass, copper, zinc, nonmagnetic stainless steel, andcopper wire. Material tobe dry and free from excessoxidation. Thepercentageand typesof metalsotherthan these,as well as the percentage and types of non-metallic contamination, are to be agreeduponbetween thebuyer andseller.

Zeppelin (Light Density)Shall consist of light-density nonferrous metals pro-duced by media separation technology andcontainthin-gauge aluminum and magnesium. Material to bedry andfree from excess oxidation. Thepercentageand types of metals other than aluminum and magne-sium, as well as the percentage and types ofnonmetal-lic contamination, are to be agreed upon between thebuyer and seller.

Zorba SHREDDED NONFERROUS SCRAP (predominantly aluminum)Shall be made up ofa combination of the nonferrousmetals: aluminum, copper, lead,magnesium,stainlesssteel, nickel, tin, andzinc, in elemental or alloyed (solid)

form. Thepercentageof each metal within thenonfer-rous concentrate shall be subject to agreementbetween buyer and seller. Material generated by eddycurrent,air separation, flotation, screening, other seg-regationtechnique(s), or a combination thereof. Shallhave passed one or moremagnets toreduce or elimi-nate free iron and/or large iron attachments. Shall befree of radioactive material,dross, or ash. Material tobe bought/sold under this guidelineshall be identifiedas Zorba with a number tofollow indicating the esti-mated percentage nonferrousmetal contentof thematerial (e.g., Zorba 90 means thematerial containsapproximately 90% nonferrous metal content). Mayalso be screened to permit description by specific sizeranges.

Zurik SHREDDED NONFERROUS SENSOR SORTED SCRAP(predominantly stainless steel)Shall be made up ofa combination of the nonferrousmetals: stainless steel, insulatedcopper wire, alu-minum, copper, lead, magnesium, nickel, tin, and zinc,in elemental or alloyed (solid) form. Thepercentage ofeach metal within thenonferrousconcentrate shall besubject to agreementbetween buyer andseller. Mate-rial generated by computer sensing equipment (e.g.,induction sensor sorting or X-ray) technique(s). Shallhave passed one or moremagnets toreduce or elimi-nate free iron and/or large iron attachments. Shall be




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free of radioactive material,dross, or ash. Material tobe bought/sold under this guidelineshall be identifiedas Zurik with a number tofollow indicating the esti-mated percentage nonferrous content of the material(e.g., Zurik 90 means thematerial contains approxi-mately 90%nonferrous metal content). May also bescreened to permit description by specific size ranges.

OTHER

Ranch BLOCK TINBlock tin must assay minimum of98% tin, and tobefreeof liquids, solder, and brass connections, pewter,pumps, potpieces, anddirt.

Ranks PEWTERShall consist of tableware and soda-fountain boxes butshould contain a minimum of 84% tin. Siphon tops tobe accounted for separately. Material must be free ofbrass, zinc, and other foreignmetals.

Raves HIGH TIN BASE BABBITT

Shall contain a minimum of78% tin and be free ofbrassy or zincy metals.

Roses MIXED COMMON BABBITTShall consist of lead base bearing metal containing notless than 8% tin, free from Allensmetal,ornamental,antimonial and type metal. Must be free from all zincand excessive copper in thealloy.

Identification Checklistfor Precious MetalsThis Identification Check List for Precious Metals sets up ageneral basis for identifying types andgrades of preciousmet-

als scrap by the scrap processor who will be familiar both totheprecious metals refiner andto theplants generating pre-cious metals scrap.

By checking this identification list, thescrap processor givestherefiner a fairly accurate conceptionof thematerial theprocessor has on hand and offers a basis for the refiner toquote an estimated price for thematerial.

Dueto thehigh values and theconstantly changing characterof precious metal scrap, it is often the practice in the industryto require a sample to be submitted before givingrefiningschedules.

I. Scrap SourcesREFINED SILVER METAL 99.9MIN. PERCENTSilver-bearing materials:

AnodesAssembliesElectricalBatteries

Silver/CopperPlatedSilver/CadmiumSilver/Zinc Silver/Magnesium

Blanking ScrapPunchingsBrazing AlloysBrushesElectric MotorsBullionChemical Salts


Clad Bi-Metal PartsCoinSilverContactsDental AmalgamFilms

Industrial X-RayMedical X-Ray

LithographicPhotographic Negatives

FiltersPlatingFlakeFrom Hypo SolutionRecovery SystemsHooksPlatingNodulesJewelry SweepsPaintsPastePaperReproductionPlated PartsElectricalElectronicPlated Serving PiecesPlated UtensilsPlated WirePowdersGranulatedPunchouts

RelaysElectricalResinsSilver LinedBearingsDiesel Locomotives and AircraftSludgesPlating and PrecipitatesSolutionsPlatingSterlingSilverTin Lead AlloysContaminatedTurningsWave GuidesWiping Rags

REFINED GOLD METAL 99.5 MIN. PERCENTREFINED GOLD SPONGE 99.5 MIN. PERCENTGold-bearing materials:

Brazing AlloysClad Metal PartsContactsDental AlloysDental ScrapDental Sweeps and GrindingsDiodesFilled ScrapFiltersPlatingFlakesFlashingsFoilHooksPlatingNodulesJewelry Scrap

Jewelry Sweeps andGrindings

Paints andPastePeelingsPlacer Gold

Plated PartsElectricalPlated WirePowdersPrinted CircuitBoardsPrinted CircuitBoards with

ComponentsPunchoutsResinsPlatingSaltsChemicalSludgesPlatingSolutionsSpongeTinLead Alloys

Contaminated

TransistorsWiping RagsWire


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REFINED PALLADIUM METAL99.9 MIN. PERCENTREFINED PALLADIUM SPONGE99.9 MIN.Palladium-bearing materials:

CatalystsChemical SaltsClad MaterialsContactPoints

Dental AlloysDental ScrapsDental SweepsJewelry Scrap (Sweeps)PastePlated PartsPowdersRelaysElectricalSludgesSolutionsWire

REFINED PLATINUM METAL99.9 MIN. PERCENTREFINED PALLADIUM SPONGE99.9 MIN. PERCENT

Platinum-bearing materials:CatalystsChemicalsClad MaterialsContactsDental AlloysDental ScrapDental Sweeps,GrindingsJewelry ScrapJewelry SweepsLaboratory WareMagneto PointsPowders and PasteSolutionsPlating

Spark PlugsAircraftThermocoupleWire

Scrap containing combinations of precious metals

(gold, silver, platinum and palladium):

AssembliesComponentsBullionCarbonCatalystsChemicalsChipsDrillingsElectronic ScrapHigh Temperature Resistant AlloysPaintsPastePowdersRelaysElectricalResinsRibbonsRingsSaltsSolutionsSweepsTelephone Switching ScrapThick FilmWire

II. SCRAP CATEGORIESA. Solution

1. Acid2. Basic3. Matrix ifknown

B. Resin

C. Sludges

D. Burnable Material1. Carbon2. Filters3. Film4. Papers5. Unprepared Sweeps6. Others

E. Sweeps (Prepared)

F. Printed CircuitBoard1. Punch Outs2. Non Assembled

3. Assembled

G. Glass toMetal Tubes, etc.1. Solid Precious Metal Parts2. Alloyed Metal Parts3. Plated Metal Parts4. Ceramics5. Thick Film6. Other...

H. Metal ScrapI. Non-Magnetic

1. Impure Gold2. Impure Silver3. Copper Base

4. Aluminum Base5. Brass Base6. BronzeBase7. Molybdenum Base8. BerylliumBase9. Lead Base10. TinBase11. Other....

II. Magnetic

1. Kovar Base2. Stainless Steel Base3. Iron Base4. Nickel Base

5. Other....

I. Catalyst1. Carbon2. Alumina3. Rare Earth4. Silica5. Other....



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General Informationa. Cleanness.All grades shall be free ofdirt, nonferrous met-

als, or foreign material ofany kind, and excessive rust and cor-rosion. However, theterms free of dirt, nonferrous metals, orforeignmaterial of any kind are not intended to precludetheaccidental inclusionof negligible amounts where it can beshown that this amount is unavoidable in thecustomarypreparation andhandling of theparticular grade involved.

b. Off-grade material. The inclusion in a shipment ofa par-ticular grade of iron and steel scrap ofa negligible amount ofmetallic material which exceeds to a minor extent the applica-ble size limitations, or which fails toa minor extent tomeet theapplicable requirements as to quality or kind of material, shallnotchangetheclassificationof the shipment, provided it canbe shown that the inclusionof such off-grade material isunavoidable in thecustomary preparation and handling of the

grade involved.

c. Residualalloys. Wherever the term free of alloys is usedin theclassificationsgiven herein, it shall mean that any alloyscontained in the steel are residual and have not been addedfor the purpose ofmaking an alloy steel. Steel scraps shall beconsidered free of alloys when theresidualalloying elementsdo notexceed thefollowing percentages:

Nickel .45% Molybdenum .10%

Chromium .20% Manganese 1.65%

Thecombinedresiduals other than manganese shall notexceed a total of 0.60 percent.

d. Deviations. Any deviations from the general classifica-tions of iron and steel scrap may be consummated by mutualagreement between buyer and seller.

200 No. 1 heavy melting steel.Wrought iron and/or steelscrap 1/4 inch and over inthickness. Individual pieces not over 60 x 24 inches(charging box size)prepared in a manner to insurecompact charging.

201 No. 1 heavy melting steel 3 feet x 18 inches.Wrought iron and/or steelscrap 1/4 inch and over inthickness. Individual pieces not over 36 x 18 inches(charging box size)prepared in a manner to insurecompact charging.

202 No. 1 heavy melting steel 5 feet x 18 inches.Wrought iron and/or steelscrap 1/4 inch and over inthickness. Individual pieces not over 60 x 18 inches(charging box size)prepared in a manner to insurecompact charging.

203 No. 2 heavy melting steel.*Wrought iron andsteelscrap,black andgalvanized, 1/8inch andover in thickness, chargingbox size to includematerial not suitable as No. 1 heavy melting steel. Pre-pared in a manner to insure compact charging.

204 No. 2 heavy melting steel.*Wrought iron andsteelscrap, black andgalvanized,maximum size36 x 18 inches. May include all automo-

bile scrap properly prepared.

205 No. 2 heavy melting steel 3 feet x 18 inches.Wrought iron andsteelscrap, black andgalvanized,maximum size36 x 18 inches. May include automobilescrap, properly prepared; however, to be free of sheetiron or thin gauged material.

206 No. 2 heavy melting steel 5 feet x 18 inches.Wrought iron andsteelscrap, black andgalvanized,maximum size60 x 18 inches. May include automobilescrap, properly prepared; however, to be free of sheetiron or thin gauged material.

207 No. 1 busheling.

Clean steelscrap, notexceeding 12 inches in anydimensions, including newfactory busheling (for exam-ple, sheet clippings, stampings, etc.). Maynot includeold autobody and fender stock. Free of metal coated,limed, vitreous enameled, and electrical sheet contain-ing over 0.5 percent silicon.

207A New black sheet clippings.For direct charging, maximum size 8 feet by 18 inches,free of old automobile body and fender stock, metalcoated, lined, vitreousenameled and electrical sheetcontainingover 0.5 percent silicon.Must lay reason-ably flat in car.

208 No. 1 bundles.

New black steel sheet scrap,clippings or skeletonscrap, compressedor hand bundled, to charging boxsize, and weighing not less than 75 pounds per cubicfoot. (Hand bundles are tightly secured for handlingwith a magnet.)May include Stanley balls or mandrelwound bundles or skeleton reels, tightly secured. Mayinclude chemically detinned material.Maynot includeold autobody or fender stock. Free ofmetal coated,limed, vitreous enameled, and electrical sheet contain-ing over 0.5 percent silicon.

209 No. 2 bundles.Old black andgalvanized steel sheet scrap,hydraulical-ly compressedto charging box size and weighing not

less than 75 pounds per cubic foot. May not include tinor lead-coated material or vitreousenameled material.

210 Shredded scrap.Homogeneous iron andsteelscrap, magnetically sepa-rated, originating from automobiles,unprepared No. 1and No. 2 steel, miscellaneous balingand sheet scrap.Average density 50 poundsper cubic foot.

211 Shredded scrap.Homogeneous iron andsteelscrap magnetically sepa-rated, originating from automobiles,unprepared No. 1and No. 2 steel, miscellaneous balingand sheet scrap.Average density 70 pounds per cubic foot.


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212 Shredded clippings.Shredded 1000 series carbon steel clippings or sheets.Material shouldhave an average density of 60 poundsper cubic foot.

213 Steel can bundles.Steelcan scrap compressedto charging box size andweighing not less than 75 pounds per cubic foot. Cansmay be baled without removal of paper labels, but freeof other non-metallics. May include up to5 gallon tincoated containers.

214 No. 3 bundles.Old sheet steel, compressedto chargingboxsize andweighing not less than 75 pounds per cubic foot. Mayinclude all coated ferrous scrap notsuitable for inclu-sion in No. 2 bundles.

215 Incinerator bundles.Tincan scrap, compressedto chargingboxsize andweighing not less than 75 pounds per cubic foot.Processed through a recognized garbage incinerator.

216 Terne plate bundles.New terneplate sheet scrap,clippings or skeletonscrap, compressedor hand bundled, to chargingboxsize, and weighing not less than 75 pounds per cubicfoot. (Hand bundles are tightly secured for handlingwith a magnet.) Mayinclude Stanley balls or mandrelwound bundles or skeleton reels, tightly secured.

217 Bundled No. 1 steel.Wrought iron and/or steel scrap 1/8 inch or over inthickness, compressedto charging box size andweigh-ing not less than 75 pounds per cubic foot. Free of allmetal-coated material.

218 Bundled No. 2 steel.Wrought iron or steelscrap,black or galvanized, 1/8inch andover in thickness, compressed to chargingbox size and weighing not less than 75 pounds percubic foot. Autobody and fender stock, burnt or handstripped, mayconstitute a maximum of 60 percent byweight. (This percent based on makeup of auto body,chassis, driveshafts, and bumpers.) Free of all coatedmaterial, except as foundon automobiles.

219 Machine shop turnings.Clean steel or wrought iron turnings, free of iron bor-ings, nonferrousmetals in a free state, scale, or exces-siveoil. May not include badly rusted or corrodedstock.

220 Machine shop turnings and iron borings.Same as machine shop turnings but including iron bor-ings.

221 Shoveling turnings.Clean short steelor wrought iron turnings,drillings, orscrew cuttings. May include any such material whetherresulting from crushing, raking, or other processes.Free of springy, bushy, tangled or matted material,lumps, iron borings, nonferrousmetals in a free state,grindings, or excessive oil.

222 Shoveling turnings and iron borings.Same as shoveling turnings,but including iron borings.

223 Iron borings.Clean cast iron or malleable iron borings and drillings,free of steel turnings,scale, lumps or excessive oil.

224 Auto slabs.Clean automobileslabs,cut 3 feetx 18 inchesand under.

225 Auto slabs.

Clean automobileslabs,cut 2 feetx 18 inchesand under.

226 Briquetted iron borings.Analysis and density to consumer's specifications.

227 Briquetted steel turnings.Analysis and density to consumer's specifications.

228 Mill scale.Dark colored, ranging from blue to black, ferro-mag-netic iron oxide forming on thesurface of steel articlesduringheating and working.

*The identical designations given for these two classifications

are in accordance with established industry practices in speci-

fying the materials desired.

Electric Furnace Casting and Foundry Grades

229 Billet, bloom and forge crops.Billet, bloom, axle, slab, heavy plate andheavy forgecrops, containingnotover 0.05 percent phosphorus orsulphur and not over 0.5 percent silicon, free fromalloys. Dimensions not less than 2 inches in thickness,not over 18 inches in width, and not over 36 inches inlength.

230 Bar crops and plate scrap.Barcrops, plate scrap, forgings, bits, jars, and tooljoints, containingnotover 0.05 percent phosphorus orsulphur, not over 0.5 percent silicon, free from alloys.

Dimensions not less than1

/2 inch in thickness, notover18 inches in width, and not over 36 inches in length.

231 Plate and structural steel, 5 feet and under.Cutstructural and plate scrap, 5 feet andunder. Cleanopen hearth steelplates, structural shapes, crop ends,shearings, or broken steel tires. Dimensions not lessthan 1/4 inch thickness, not over 5 feet in length and 18inches in width.Phosphorus or sulphur not over 0.05percent.

232 Plate and structural steel, 5 feet and under.Cutstructural and plate scrap, 5 feet andunder. Cleanopen hearth steelplates, structural shapes, crop ends,shearings, or broken steel tires. Dimensions not less

than1

/4 inch thickness, not over 5 feet in length and 24inches in width.Phosphorus or sulphur not over 0.05percent.

233 Cast steel.Steel castings not over 48 inches long or 18 incheswide, and 1/4 inch and over in thickness, containingnotover 0.05 percent phosphorus or sulphur, free fromalloys and attachments. May include heads,gates, andrisers.

234 Punchings and plate scrap.Punchings or stampings, plate scrap, andbar cropscontainingnotover 0.05 percent phosphorous or sul-phur andnotover 0.5 percent silicon, free from alloys.

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All materials cut 12 inches and under, and with theexception of punchings or stampings, at least 1/8 inchin thickness. Punchings or stampings under 6 inches indiameter maybe any gauge.

235 Electric furnace bundles.New blacksteel sheet scrap hydraulically compressedintobundles ofsizeand weight as specified by con-sumer.

236 Cut structural and plate scrap, 3 feet and under.Clean open hearth steelplates, structural shapes, cropends, shearings, or broken steel tires. Dimensions notless than 1/4 inch in thickness, not over 3 feet in lengthand 18 inches in width. Phosphorus or sulphur not over0.05 percent.

237 Cut structural and plate scrap, 2 feet and under.Same as cut structural and plate scrap, 3 feet andunder, except for length.

238 Cut structural and plate scrap, 1 foot and under.Same as cut structural and plate scrap, 3 feet and

under, except for length.

239 Silicon busheling.Clean silicon bearing steelscrap, not exceeding 12 inch-es in any dimension, including new factory busheling(for example, sheet clippings, stampings, etc.), having asilicon contentof 0.05 percent to 5.0 percent.

240 Silicon Clippings.Clean steelscrap, includingnew factorybusheling (forexample, sheet clippings, stampings, etc.), may notinclude old autobody and fender stock. Free ofmetalcoated, limed, vitreousenameled, and electrical sheetcontaining minimum 1 percent silicon.

241 Chargeable ingots and ingot butts.Chargeable ingots andingot butts for material to besuitable andacceptable to the consumer containingnotover 0.05 percent phosphorus or sulphur andnotover 0.05 percent silicon free of alloys.

242 Foundry steel, 2 feet and under.Steel scrap 1/8 inch and over in thickness, not over 2feet in length or 18 inches in width. Individual piecesfree from attachments. May not include nonferrousmetals, cast or malleable iron,cable, vitreousenam-eled, or metal coated material.

243 Foundry steel, 1 foot and under.Same specifications as 2-foot material,except for length.

244 Springs and crankshafts.Clean automotive springs andcrankshafts, either newor used.

245 Alloy free turnings.Clean shoveling steel turnings free from lumps, tan-gled or matted material, iron borings, or excessive oilcontainingnotmore than 0.05 percent phosphorus orsulphur, andfree of alloys.

246 Alloy free short shoveling steel turnings.Clean shoveling steel turnings, free of lumps, tangledor matted material, iron borings, or excessive oil, con-

taining notmore than 0.05 percent phosphorus or sul-phur, and free of alloys.

247 Alloy free machine shop turnings.Clean steel turnings, free of iron borings or excessiveoil, containingnotmore than 0.05 percent phosphorusor sulphur, and free ofalloys. May not include badlyrusted or corroded stock.

248 Hard steel cut 30 inches and under.Automotive steel consisting of rear ends, crankshafts,driveshafts, front axles, springs, andgears prepared 30inchesand under. Maynot include miscellaneous smallshoveling steel or any pieces too bulky for gray ironfoundry use.

249 Chargeable slab crops.Chargeable slab cropsfor material to be suitableandacceptable to theconsumer containingnotover 0.05percent phosphorus and 0.05 percent sulphur andnotover 0.05 percent silicon andfree of alloys.

250 Silicon bundles.

Silicon sheet scrap, clippingsor skeleton scrap,com-pressedor hand bundled, to chargingboxsize, andweighing not less than 75 pounds per cubic foot, hav-inga silicon contentof 0.50 percent to 5.0 percent.

251 Heavy turnings.Short,heavy steel turnings,containingnotover 0.05percent phosphorus or sulphur and free of alloys. Mayinclude rail chips. May not include machine shop orother light turnings and must weigh not less than 75pounds per cubic foot in the original state ofproduc-tion.

Specially Processed Grades to

Meet Consumer RequirementsGrades of scrap prepared especially to meet with steel mill orfoundry requirements, individualspecifications to be agreedon between consumer andsupplier.

Cast Iron Grades

252 Cupola cast.Clean cast iron scrap such as columns,pipes, plates,and castings of a miscellaneous nature, including auto-mobileblocks and cast iron parts of agricultural andother machinery. Free from stove plate, burnt iron,brake shoes or foreignmaterial.Cupolasize, notover24 inches x 30 inches, and no piece over 150 pounds in

weight.253 Charging box cast.

Clean cast iron scrap in sizes not over 60 inches inlength or 30 inches in width, suitable for charging intoan open hearth furnace without further preparation.Free from burnt iron,brake shoes, or stove plate.

254 Heavy breakable cast.Cast iron scrap over chargingbox size or weighingmore than 500pounds. Mayinclude cylinders anddriving wheel centers. Mayinclude steelwhich doesnot exceed 10 percent of the casting by weight.

255 Hammer block or bases.Cast iron hammer blocks or bases.

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256 Burnt iron.Burnt cast iron scrap, such as stove parts, grate bars,and miscellaneous burnt iron.Mayinclude sashweights or window weights.

257 Mixed cast.May include all grades ofcast iron except burnt iron.Dimensions not over 24 inches x 30 inches and nopiece over 150pounds in weight.

258 Stove plate, clean cast iron stove.Free from malleable andsteelparts, windowweights,plow points, or burnt cast iron.

259 Clean auto cast.Clean auto blocks; free of all steelparts exceptcamshafts, valves, valve springs, andstuds.Free ofnonferrous and non-metallic parts.

260 Unstripped motor blocks.Automobile or truck motors from which steeland non-ferrousfittings mayor may not have been removed.Free from driveshaftsand allparts of frames.

261 Drop broken machinery cast.Clean heavy cast iron machinery scrap that hasbeenbroken under a drop. All pieces must be of cupola size,not over 24 inches x 30 inches, and no piece over 150pounds in weight.

262 Clean auto cast, broken, not degreased.Clean auto blocks, free of all steelparts exceptcamshafts, valves, valve springs andstuds.Free ofnonferrous andnon-metallic parts, andmust be bro-ken tocupola size, 150 pounds or less.

263 Clean auto cast, degreased.Free of all steelparts except camshafts, valves, valve

springs, and studs. Free of nonferrousand non-metallicparts, and must be broken intocupola size, 150 poundsor less.

264 Malleable.Malleable partsof automobiles, railroad cars, locomo-tives, or miscellaneousmalleable iron castings. Freefrom cast iron and steel parts and other foreign mate-rial.

265 Broken ingot molds and stools.Broken ingot molds andstools, cast iron, maximumsize 2 feet x 3 feetx 5 feet.

266 Unbroken ingot molds and stools.

Unbroken ingot molds andstools,cast iron.

Special Boring Grades

267 No. 1 chemical borings.New clean cast or malleable iron borings anddrillingscontaining not more than 1 percent oil, free from steelturnings, or chips, lumps, scale, corroded or rustymaterial.

268 Briquetted cast iron borings, hot process.Cast iron borings, heated, briquetted, to a density ofapproximately85 percent, oiland water contentunder1 percent.

269 Briquetted cast iron borings, cold process.Cast iron boring briquettes, free of steeland nonfer-rous material,hydraulically compressed into a cohe-sive solid, reasonably free of oil, and having a densityof not less than 60 percent.

270 Malleable borings.Clean malleable iron borings anddrillings, free of steelturnings,scale, lumps and excessive oil.

271 No. 2 chemical borings.New clean cast or malleable iron borings anddrillings,containingnotmore than 1.5 percent oil, free fromsteel turnings,or chips, lumps,scale, corroded or rustymaterial.

Steel From Scrap Tires

General GuidelinesItems not covered in thespecifications, andany variations inthespecification,are subject to special arrangement betweenbuyer and seller. Percentages listed below are by weight.

PreparationConsumer andsupplier to agree upon preparation for trans-port, such as thefollowing:

LooseWhole.LooseChopped. If wire is chopped or shredded, parties maywish to specify themeans of processing and/or characteristicsof thefinal product (density, length of pieces, etc.).

Baled. Bales of wire shouldmaintaintheir form during loading,shipment, unloading, storage, andhandling typical of that doneat a consuming facility, unless otherwisespecified.

BaledHigh Density. Hydraulically compressed, nodimension largerthan 24", density of at least 75 pounds

per square foot.

BaledHRB/Low Density. Density of less than 75 poundsper square foot. Each bale secured with sufficient numberof bale ties drawntight to insure a satisfactory delivery.

Other Means of Preparation. Individual specificationsto beagreed upon between consumerand supplier.

272 Pulled bead wire (Truck)Grade 1.Not chopped; made up of loops ofwire. Less than fivepercent (10%) rubber/fiber.

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277 Pulled bead wire (Passenger)Grade 3.Not chopped; made up of loops of wire. Greater thanten percent (>10%) rubber/fiber.

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(29) Rail, Steel No. 3.Standard section tee, girder, and/or guard rails, to befree from frog and switch rails not cut apart, and con-tain no manganese, cast, welds,or attachments of anykind except angle bars. Free from concrete, dirt, andforeign material of any kind.

(30) Sheet Scrap, No. 1.Under 3/16 inch thick,may include hoops, band ironand/or steel, scoops and/or shovels (free of wood).Must be free from burnt or metal coated material,cushion, or other similar springs.

(31) Sheet Scrap, No. 2.Galvanized or tinned material and/or gas retorts,and/or any other iron or steelmaterial not otherwiseclassified.

(32) Steel, Tool.(Specify kind in offering.)

(33) Steel, Manganese.All kinds of manganese, rail, guard rails, frogs and/or

switch points, cutor uncut.

(34) Steel, Spring.Coiland/or elliptical, minimum thickness 1/4 inch, maybe assembled or cut apart.

(34A) Steel, Spring.Coilonly.

(35) Structural, Wrought Iron and/or Steel Uncut.All steel or steel mixed with iron from bridges, struc-tures and/or equipmentthat has not been cut apart,may include uncut bolsters, brakebeams, steel trucks,underframes, channel bars, steel bridge plates, frogand/or crossing plates and/or other steel of similar

character.

(36) Tires.All locomotive, notcut to specified lengths.

(38) Turnings. No. 1.Heavy turnings from wrought iron and/or steel railroadaxles or heavy forgings and/or rail chips, to weigh notless than 75 pounds per cubic foot. Free from dirt orother foreignmaterial of any kind. Alloy steelscrapmay be excluded from these specificationsby mutualagreement between buyer and seller.

(38A) Turnings, Drillings and/or Borings. No. 2.Cast, wrought, steel and/or malleable iron borings,turnings and/or drillings mixed with other metals.

(40) Wheels, No. 1.Cast iron car wheels.

(42) Wheels, No. 3.Solid cast steel, forged, pressed and/or rolled steelcarand/or locomotive wheels, not over 42 inchesdiame-ter. (Specify kind in offering.)

(45) Destroyed Steel Cars.Bodies of steel cars cutapart sufficiently to load.(Specify kind.)

(45A) Destroyed Steel Car Sides and Box Car Roofs.Cut toa maximum length of... and a maximum widthof... suitable for use in super presses and shearswith-out additional preparation.

*Specifications in force as of publication date.

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PreambleThese standards andpractices apply to container glass cullet

for purchase or sale in theUnited States and Canada. Transac-tions covering shipments to or from other countries may alsobe in accordance with these standards and practices and maybe modified by mutualagreementbetween buyer and seller.These specificationsare guidelines for buyingand selling con-tainer glass culletand always subject to thebuyer and seller'sagreement.

Scrap Glass DefinitionsContainerGlassCullet: crushedor whole scrap soda-lime-silicacontainer glass.

Unprocessed Container Glass Cullet:brokenorwholescrapglasscontainers that complywith theproperISRIglassspecifications.

Processed (Furnace Ready) Container Glass Cullet:crushedand whole contaminate-free scrap container glass that com-plies with theproper ISRI glass specifications.

Organic Matter: consistsof organic materials that are non-container glass items; for example, paper labels shouldnotexceed 0.2%.

Ferrous Materials: are magnetic metals, i.e. steel, iron, etc.,and therefore must be removed duringscrap glass processing.

Non-ferrous Materials: are non-magnetic metals, i.e. alu-minum, lead, copper, etc.,and therefore must be removed dur-ing glass processing.

The Purchase AgreementEach transactioncovering thepurchase or sale of containerglass culletshouldbe confirmed in writing and include agree-ment on thefollowing items:

1. ProductWhere possible, each container glass cullet grade shall bespecified in accordance with the grade as defined.

2. QuantityWhere possible, thequantity shall always be specified in termsof a definitenumber of tons of2,000 pounds each.

A. If the quantity is specified in tons, the order shall be consid-ered completed when aggregate shipments are 5% under or

over the quantity ordered.

B. If the quantity is specified in carloads or truckloads, a loadshall be defined as a truck, trailer, or railroad car loaded tofullvisible capacity not to exceed established legal weight limits.

3. PackagingIt should be stated whether shipped units are tobe in boxes, orin bulk by railroadcar, truck,or trailer. Where possible, approxi-mate weights shouldbe specified.

4. Price UnitsThe price agreed upon shall be clearly stated in US dollars andcents per 2,000 pounds or in US dollars and cents per hundredweight.

5. TermsTerms shall be net cash 30 days after dateofshipment

unless otherwiseagreed upon.

ArbitrationIn theeventof a total disagreementbetween buyer and seller,the dispute should be submitted to ISRI arbitration.

In all cases, the cost ofarbitration shall be borne by the partyfound tobe at fault, or split in the event ofcompromise, asdetermined by the arbitrators.

UNPROCESSED FLINT CONTAINER GLASS CULLET

SPECIFICATIONS

Composition: Soda-lime-silica beverage or food container glass.

Cullet Colors Segregation: Flint CulletFlint 95-100%Amber 0-5%Green 0-5%Other Colors 0-5%

Size: Culletmaybe broken but not pulverized.

Moisture: Cullet should be free of excess moisture.

Contaminant Listings:Outthrow Materials: Normal container labels; ring and metalclosures where processing capabilities permit.

Prohibitive Materials: Non-acceptable items include non-con-tainer glass (vision ware, light bulbs,crystal, windows, mirrors,drinking glasses,ceramic, milk glass, etc.) metals, ores, miner-

als, bricks, clay, grinding andrefractorymaterials, rocks, clayand ceramic closures.

General: Thequality of theunprocessed flint container glasscullet must be such that after beneficiation with a convention-al container glass culletprocessor it will be suitable for thepro-duction of glasscontainers.

UNPROCESSED AMBERCONTAINERGLASSCULLET

SPECIFICATIONS

Composition: Soda-lime-silica beverage or food container glass.

Cullet Colors Segregation: Amber CulletAmber 90-100%Flint 0-5%

Green 0-5%Other Colors 0-5%

Size: Culletmaybe broken but not pulverized.

Moisture: Cullet shouldbe free of excess moisture.

Contaminant Listings:Outthrow Materials: Normal container labels; ring and metalclosures where processing capabilities permit.

Prohibitive Materials: Non-acceptable items include non-con-tainer glass (vision ware, light bulbs,crystal, windows, mirrors,drinking glasses,ceramic, milk glass, etc.) metals, ores, miner-als, bricks, clay, grinding andrefractorymaterials, rocks, clayand ceramic closures.


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PreambleThese standards andpractices apply to paper stockfor repulp-

ing only and are for use in the United States, Canada, and Mex-ico. Transactionsmay be modified by mutual agreementbetween Buyer and Seller.

Basicto the Success of any Buyer-SellerRelationship is an Atmosphere of Good Faith.In keeping with this, thefollowing principles have been estab-lished:

1. Seller must use due diligence toascertain that shipmentsconsist of properly packed paper stockand that shipmentsare made duringtheperiodspecified.

2. Arbitrary deductions, cancellations and/or rejections bytheBuyerare counter to acceptable good trade practices.

3. Seller shall provide the quality ofpaper stock agreed uponbut shall not be responsible for the use of the paper stockor of themanufactured product.

I. The Purchase AgreementEach transactioncovering thepurchase or sale of paper stockshall be confirmed in writing and include agreement on the fol-lowing items:

1. QuantityWhere possible, the quantity shall always be specified interms ofa definite number ofshort tons of2,000 lbs. eachor metric tonnes of 2,204.6 poundseach.

a. When the quantity is specified in tons or tonnes, theorder shall be considered completed when aggregateshipments are 5% under or over thequantity ordered.

b. When the quantity is specified in carloads or truck-loads, a load shall be defined as a truck, trailer, orrailcar loaded in accordance with the ISRI/AF&PAShipping Guide.

c. The Buyer and Seller may establish minimum carloadand/or truckload weights.

2. GradesWhere possible, each grade purchased shall be specified inaccordance with the gradeas defined in SECTIONVI herein.

3. PackingUnit type, i.e.: bales, skids, rolls, pallets, boxes, securely tiedbundles or loose shouldbe specified.

4. Pricing andTermsThe agreed price and payment terms shall be clearly stat-ed.

5. ShippingTermsShipping terms shall be indicated with theuseof phrasessuch as f.o.b.shipping point or f.o.b. delivered.

6. Shipping InstructionsShipping instructions should clearly specify shipping

schedule, route,carrier and destination.

7. ShippingPeriodThe shipping period shall be understood tobe within thesame calendar month of the date of the order unless oth-erwise specified.

II. Fulfillment by the SellerThe practice of the Seller shall be in accordance with the fol-lowing:

1. AcceptanceAllorders shall be confirmed in writing.

2. Grading

Paper stocksold under thegrade names appearing inSECTION VI shall conform to those grading definitions.

3. BalingEach bale must be secured with a sufficient number ofbale ties drawn tight to ensure a satisfactory delivery.

4. TareIf agreed toby the Buyer, sides and headers may be usedtomakea satisfactory delivery of the bales but must notbe excessive. The weightof skids,Gaylord boxes and othersimilar materials shall be deducted from thegross invoiceweight.

5. Loading

Paper stockshall be loaded as follows:

a. Before theyare loaded, railcars and trucks shall befree from objectionable materials andodors, andshallhave sound floors and doors.

b. All loads should consist entirely of one grade ofpaperstockunlessotherwise agreed to. When two or moregrades are included in the same load, units ofeachgrade should be kept together in a separate part of therailcar or truck.

c. Paper stock mustbe loaded in a manner thatwill mini-mize shifting and breakage. Excessive breakage due toimproper loading can be cause for rejection.

d. Paper stock shall be loaded in accordance with indus-try safety bestpractices.

Pleaserefer to thefollowing guide for valuable safetyinformation: http://www.isri.org/safeshippin

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