SAIC: MIL-STD-2073-1 Methods of Preservation

MIL-STD-2073-1 Methods of Preservation

MIL-STD-2073-1 Miscellaneous Codes To perform a search on this page, use the Web Browser Find function (CTRL-F) 10 Method 10 (formerly Method III) - Physical protection. The unpreserved item(s) shall be protected from physical damage and mechanical malfunction. Cushioning materials, dunnage, blocking and bracing shall be applied as required to protect the item(s) and the enclosing media and restrict the movement of the item within the container. Materials shall be as clean and as dry as practicable. Blocking and bracing shall be accomplished in accordance with MIL-STD-1186. Method 10 packs shall pass the applicable inspection requirements of table G.I. Method 20 (formerly Method I) - Preservative coating only (with greaseproof wrap, as required). Items shall be treated with appropriate preservatives in accordance with the procedures of 5.2.2.2 or 5.2.2.3. Contact preservative coated items shall be wrapped in material conforming to MIL-B-121, Grade A, or QQA-1876. Flexible wraps shall snugly enclose the coated part or item and be secured to prevent unintentional unwrapping. Parts or items coated with hard film preservatives conforming to MIL-PRF16173, Grade 1 or 4, may, when dried, be exempted from wrapping. Items preserved with VCI treated materials conforming to MIL-PRF-3420 or MIL-PRF-22019, respectively taped or sealed to form an airtight enclosure, are also exempted from wrapping. Projections, sharp edges, or other features of the item, which may damage the barrier wrap, shall be cushioned as required in accordance with 5.2.3. The type of cushioning and barrier material used shall be commensurate with the size, weight and configuration of the preserved part or item. Method 20 packs shall pass the applicable inspection requirements of table G.I. Method 30 (formerly Method IC) - Waterproof or waterproof-greaseproof protection with preservative as required. Items protected in accordance with Method 30 shall be sealed within a waterproof or waterproofgreaseproof bag. Projections, sharp edges or other physical characteristics of the item, which may damage the waterproof or waterproof-greaseproof barrier or container shall be cushioned in accordance with 5.2.3. The item shall also be cushioned as required to mitigate shock, thereby preventing physical and functional damage to the item. Unless otherwise specified, preservative coating requirements shall be determined in accordance with 5.2.2.1. All packs prepared in accordance with any method of this basic group shall pass the applicable quality assurance tests specified in tables G.I and G.II. Method 31 (formerly Submethod IC-3) - Waterproof bag, sealed. The item, preserved, wrapped and cushioned as required in 5.2.3.5, shall be enclosed in a sealed bag conforming to MIL-B-117, Type I, Class B, Style 2, or MIL-B-22020 as limited by MIL-I-8574. When specified, a designated bag, other than noted herein, shall be provided. (Note: When specified in the contract or purchase order, a carton or box shall be required to effect the unit container and the primary cushioning specified in the contract or purchase order shall be placed between the outside of the bag and the inside of the carton or box.) Method 32 (formerly Submethod IC-2) - Container, waterproof bag, sealed. The item, preserved, wrapped and cushioned as required in 5.2.3.5, shall be enclosed in a close fitting container (box) selected from table C.I, which in turn shall be enclosed in a sealed waterproof bag conforming to MIL-B-117, Type I, Class B, Style 2. When specified, a protective wrap of heavy duty kraft paper or equivalent material (tape sealed) shall be provided to protect the barrier material during handling and storage. Method 33 (formerly Submethod IC-1) - Greaseproof-waterproof bag, sealed. The item, preserved, wrapped and cushioned as required in 5.2.3.5, shall be enclosed in a close fitting sealed bag conforming to MIL-B-117, Type I, Class C, Style 1, 2 or 3; or Type II, Class C, Style 1; or bags conforming to MIL-B22020 as limited by MIL-I-8574. When specified in the contract or purchase order, a designated bag, other than noted herein, shall be provided. (Note: When specified in the contract or purchase order, a carton or box shall be required to effect the unit container, and the primary cushioning specified in the contract or purchase order shall be placed between the outside of the bag and the inside of the carton or box.) Method 40 (formerly Method IA) - Watervaporproof protection with preservative as required. Items protected in accordance with Method 40 shall be sealed within a watervaporproof enclosure. Projections, sharp edges or other physical characteristics of the item, which may damage the watervaporproof Code Lookup Home

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enclosure, shall be cushioned as required in accordance with 5.2.3. The item shall also be cushioned as required to mitigate shock, thereby preventing physical and functional damage to the item. Unless otherwise specified, preservative coating requirements shall be determined in accordance with 5.2.2.1. All packs prepared in accordance with any method of this basic group shall pass the applicable quality assurance tests specified in tables G.I and G.II. 41 Method 41 (formerly Submethod IA-8) - Watervaporproof bag, sealed. The item, wrapped and cushioned as required in 5.2.3.6, shall be enclosed in a close fitting heat sealed bag conforming to MIL-B-117, Type I, Class E, Style 1, 2 or 3; or Type I, Class F, Style 1; or Type III, Class E, Style 1. (Note: For electrostatic protection refer to 5.2.4.1.) When specified in the contract or purchase order, a designated bag, other than noted herein, shall be furnished. (Note: When specified in the contract or purchase order, a carton or box shall be required to complete the unit container and the primary cushioning specified in the contract or purchase order shall be placed between the outside of the bag and the inside of the carton or box.) Method 42 (formerly Submethod IA-14) - Container, watervaporproof bag, sealed, container. The item, wrapped and cushioned as required in 5.2.3.6, shall be enclosed in a close fitting inner container (box), selected from table C.I, and enclosed in a sealed bag conforming to MIL-B-117, Type I, Class E, Style 1; or Type III, Class E, Style 1. Bags in accordance with MIL-E-6060 shall be used when the construction limitations of MIL-B-117 are exceeded. When specified in the contract or purchase order, a designated bag, other than noted herein, shall be furnished. The sealed bag shall then be enclosed within an appropriate outer container (box), selected from tables C.I or C.II, unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order. When fiberboard containers are selected or specified for the outer container of this method, they shall conform to the weather resistant class and grade of ASTM-D5118 or ASTM-D5168 as applicable. When wood, wood cleated plywood, or wood cleated fiberboard is specified as the outer container of this method, 6 mil polyethylene film conforming to A-A-3174 or equivalent material shall be used as an overwrap (tape sealed) around the sealed bag to prevent chafing or rupture by the outer container. When the primary cushioning is located between the sealed bag and the outer container, this overwrap is not required. Closure, banding, or sealing of the outer container shall be performed in accordance with the applicable container specification procedures or ASTM-D1974, making certain that no damage is inflicted on the bag. (Note: When the outer container becomes the shipping container, it shall be marked as a shipping container in accordance with MIL-STD-129; the bag shall be marked as a unit pack in accordance with MIL-STD-129.) Method 43 (formerly Submethod IA-16) - Floating watervaporproof bag, sealed. The item, preserved, wrapped and cushioned as required in 5.2.3.6 and anchored or shock mounted as required in MIL-STD1186, shall be enclosed in a sealed bag conforming to MIL-E-6060. (Note: When the outer container becomes the shipping container, it shall be marked as a shipping container in accordance with MIL-STD129; the bag shall be marked as a unit pack in accordance with MIL-STD-129.) Method 44 (formerly Submethod IA-13) - Rigid container (other than metal), sealed. The item, preserved, wrapped, and cushioned as required in 5.2.3.6, shall be enclosed in a sealed, snug fitting, rigid container other than all metal. Any sealed rigid container other than all metal may be used if the sealed container provides a watervapor transmission rate (WVTR) not exceeding 0.075 grams per 100 square inches per 24 hours when tested in accordance with ASTM-D1008. Method 45 (formerly Submethod IA-5) - Rigid metal container, sealed. The item, preserved, wrapped and cushioned as required in 5.2.3.6, shall be snugly enclosed in a sealed, rigid metal container. Any selected type of rigid metal container with machine seamed or reusable gasketed closure may be used if the container provides a WVTR not exceeding 0.075 grams per 100 square inches per 24 hours, when tested in accordance with ASTM-D1008 unless a specific type of container and closure is specified in the contract or purchase order. When specified in the contract or purchase order or when dictated by the requirements of the item, the metal container may be vacuum sealed. Method 50 (formerly Method II) - Watervaporproof protection with desiccant. Items protected in accordance with Method 50 shall be sealed in a watervaporproof enclosure with activated desiccant as required. Unless otherwise stated in the contract or purchase order, unit packs of all of these methods shall include a humidity indicator. Projections, sharp edges, or other physical characteristics of the item which may damage the watervaporproof bag or container shall be cushioned as required in accordance with 5.2.3. The item shall also be cushioned as required to mitigate shock, thereby preventing physical and functional damage to the item. Unless otherwise specified, preservative coating requirements shall be determined in accordance with 5.2.2.1. When bags are used, the bag size shall be of sufficient surface area to permit two subsequent resealings after item inspection, unless otherwise specified. Unless prohibited in the contract or purchase order, carrying cases or housings, which function as a sealed

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container, may also be used as the watervaporproof enclosure within which the desiccant and humidity indicator will be placed. Precautions must be prominently noted on the item cases or housings that the desiccant and indicator cards must be removed prior to placing the item into use. Requirements for desiccant and humidity indicators are as follows: a. Desiccant (activated) - The bagged, activated desiccant shall conform to MIL-D-3464. Type I shall be used unless Type II or III is specified or required because of special characteristics of the item. Desiccant shall be in standard unit sized bags. The desiccant shall be strategically located in the pack so as not to be load bearing. Optimally, it should be placed in voids of the item or pack interior. Desiccant shall be adequately secured to prevent its shifting or movement or placed in specially designed desiccant baskets affixed to the container interior. Under no circumstances shall desiccant be permitted to come in direct contact with critical surfaces of the enclosed item. The desiccant shall not be unnecessarily exposed to the ambient environment when removed from the sealed desiccant storage container. Removal of the desiccant and its insertion into the unit pack shall be the last action prior to final sealing of the bag or container. b. Quantity of desiccant - The minimum quantity of desiccant to be used per unit pack shall be computed in accordance with either Formula I or II as applicable. The various values of "X" take into consideration the quality and types of dunnage. The inner container (when applicable) must be considered in the dunnage calculations. Formula I - To find units of desiccant for use within a sealed container other than rigid all metal: U = CA + X1D + X2D + X3D + X4D Formula II - To find units of desiccant for use within a sealed rigid metal container: U = KV + X1D + X2D + X3D + X4D Symbols used above are defined as follows: U = The number of units of desiccant to be used. C = 0.011 when the area of the barrier material is stated in square inches. C = 1.6 when the area of the barrier material is stated in square feet. A = Area of container (barrier) stated in square inches or square feet. K = 0.0007 when volume is stated in cubic inches. K = 1.2 when volume is stated in cubic feet. V = Volume within rigid metal container in cubic inches or cubic feet. X1 = 8.0 for cellulosic material, including wood and any other material not noted below. X2 = 3.6 for bound fibers (synthetic or vegetable fibers bound with rubber). X3 = 2.0 for glass fibers (fiberglass). X4 = 0.5 for synthetic foams and rubber. D = Pounds of dunnage within the container. Note: Formula II may also be used to determine the units of desiccant required for sealed rigid containers other than all metal, when the sealed enclosure provides a WVTR not exceeding 0.001 grams per 24 hours per 100 square inches, tested in accordance with ASTM-D1008 as appropriate. c. Humidity indicators. Humidity indicators shall conform to MS20003, unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order. The humidity indicator shall be firmly secured directly behind the inspection window or immediately within the closure seal of the container. When specified, externally mounted humidity indicating elements or devices shall be installed in the barrier or rigid container used to effect the unit pack. Unless otherwise specified, externally mounted color change humidity indicating devices shall conform to MIL-I-26860. All packs prepared in accordance with any method of this basic group shall pass the applicable quality assurance tests of tables G.I and G.II. 51 Method 51 (formerly Submethod IIc) - Watervaporproof bag, sealed. The item, preserved, wrapped, cushioned and desiccated as required in 5.2.3.7, shall be enclosed within a sealed bag conforming to MILB-117, Type I, Class E, Style 1, 2 or 3; or Type III, Class E, Style 1. When specified in the contract or purchase order, a designated bag, other than noted herein, shall be furnished. (Note: When specified in the contract or purchase order, a carton or box shall be required to complete the unit container, and the primary cushioning specified in the contract or purchase order shall be placed between the outside of the bag and the inside of the carton or box.) Method 52 (formerly Submethod IIb) - Container, watervaporproof bag, sealed, container. The item,

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preserved, wrapped, cushioned and desiccated as required in accordance with 5.2.3.7, shall be enclosed in a close fitting inner container (box) selected from table C.I. The item and container shall then be enclosed in a sealed bag conforming to MIL-B-117, Type I, Class E, Style 1; or Type III, Class E, Style 1. When specified in the contract or purchase order, a designated bag, other than noted herein, shall be furnished. Bags in accordance with MIL-E-6060 shall be used when the construction limitations of MIL-B-117 are exceeded. The sealed bag shall then be enclosed within an appropriate outer container (box) selected from tables C.I or C.II. When fiberboard outer containers are used, they shall conform to the weather resistant Class and Grade of ASTM-D5118 or ASTM-D5168 as applicable. When wood, wood cleated plywood or wood cleated fiberboard boxes are specified as the outer container, a 6 mil polyethylene film conforming to A-A-3174 or equivalent material shall be used as an overwrap (tape sealed) around the sealed bag to prevent chafing or rupture by the outer container. When the primary cushioning is located between the sealed bag and the outer container, this overwrap is not required. Closure sealing or banding (as applicable) shall be in accordance with the applicable container specification procedures or ASTMD1974, making certain that the bag is not damaged. (Note: When the outer container becomes the shipping container, it shall be marked as a shipping container in accordance with MIL-STD-129; the bag shall be marked as a unit pack in accordance with MIL-STD-129.) 53 Method 53 (formerly Submethod IIa) - Floating watervaporproof bag, sealed. The item, wrapped, cushioned, and desiccated as required in 5.2.3.7 and anchored or shock mounted as required in MIL-STD1186, shall be enclosed in a sealed bag conforming to MIL-E-6060. When specified in the contract or purchase order, a window of material conforming to MIL-PRF-22191, Type I shall be provided in the bag in accordance with MIL-E-6060 procedures for packs 15 cubic feet or larger. When specified, externally mounted plug type humidity indicators conforming to MIL-I-26860 shall be used. When an exterior container is to be placed over the floating bag, a removable inspection port shall be provided in the exterior container body, so situated as to coincide with the location of the inspection window of the bag or the mounted humidity plug. Method 54 (formerly Submethod IIf) - Rigid container (other than metal), sealed. The item, preserved, wrapped, cushioned and desiccated as required in 5.2.3.7, shall be enclosed in a sealed, close fitting, rigid container other than all metal. Any sealed, rigid container other than all metal may be used if the sealed container provides a WVTR not exceeding 0.075 grams per 100 square inches per 24 hours when tested in accordance with ASTM-D1008. Method 55 (formerly Submethod IId) - Rigid metal container, sealed. The item, preserved, wrapped, cushioned and desiccated as required in 5.2.3.7, shall be enclosed in a sealed, close fitting, metal container. Any selected type of rigid metal container with a machine seamed or welded closure or reusable container with a gasketed or threaded closure may be used if the sealed container provides a WVTR not exceeding 0.075 grams per 100 square inches per 24 hours, when tested in accordance with ASTMD1008, unless a specific type of rigid metal container and closure is specified in the contract or purchase order. Seal or plug all openings with approved noncorrosive materials to prevent entrance of moisture, dirt and foreign matter. Package to meet requirements of Method 10. Preserve Method 20 as follows: Fog spray or flush internally with preservative indicated by preservation code. All openings shall then be plugged or sealed to prevent entrance of dirt and moisture. Exterior unpainted ferrous metal surfaces shall be coated with a suitable paint or enamel, or coated with cold application, nontacky, corrosion preventive compound conforming to MIL-PRF-16173, Grade 4. Preservative compounds shall not be applied to windings, commutators or peripheries of armatures or rotors. Shafts shall be coated with MIL-PRF-16173, Grade 2 preservative and wrapped with MIL-B-121, Grade A material, secured in place with ASTM-D5486 tape. Commutators shall be wrapped with MIL-B121, Grade A material, held in place with ASTM-D5486 tape. Exposed surfaces of steel collector rings shall be coated with MIL-PRF-16173, Grade 2 preservative. No preservative is required for bronze, brass or corrosion resisting metals. All collector rings shall be wrapped with MIL-B-121, Grade A material, secured in place with ASTM-D5486 tape. Corrodible surfaces, except shafts, commutators, and collector rings, may be preserved by the use of insulating varnish applied during the manufacturing process. In addition to the foregoing requirements, armatures and rotors shall be wrapped with MIL-B-121, Grade A material, secured with ASTM-D5486 tape. Preserve in accordance with any of the following alternate methods (used for gaskets and similar items): a. Seal in bags conforming to Class B, C or E of MIL-B-117, using stiffening material internally if needed to maintain rigidity. b. Preservation method 42 or 44.

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c. Place between sheet of, or in fold of, corrugated fiberboard of sufficient stiffness to resist bending, overwrap with waterproof wrapping paper conforming to PPP-B-1055 and seal with pressure sensitive tape conforming to ASTM-D5486 or adhesive conforming to MMM-A-260. Authorization to use other waterproof barrier materials may be granted upon request. BC Preserve by Method 20 as follows: Coat all pieces of set with preservative compound conforming to MILPRF-16173, Grade 4. Wrap or bag each preserved piece individually in MIL-B-121, Grade A material. Cushion or segregate individually wrapped or bagged pieces in the storage container to prevent movement and possible physical damage. (Segregated identical pieces, such as buckets and seal strips, are to be kept as close together in the container as possible to facilitate ease of counting.) Individually preserved, wrapped or bagged pieces need not be identified since container markings are in accordance with MILSTD-129. Itemized packing lists for inclusion within or attachment to the outside of the container shall be furnished in accordance with MIL-STD-129. The lists shall show quantity and nomenclature of all items included in the set. (Used for turbine blade sets and similar items.) Remove parts made of rubber, fiber, or nonmetallic materials adversely affected by preservative compounds and package by Method 41 without a preservative. Preserve metal parts of assembly to conform to the requirements of Method 40. Mark the bag containing nonmetallic parts "Parts for Assembly" and include it within, or securely attached to, the pack containing metal parts in a manner which will assure its being found when the pack is opened. (Use for couplings and similar items.) Plug or seal all openings and preserve Method 20. Preserve by Method 10 modified as follows: Preserve in transparent barrier bag made of A-A-3174 or Type III MIL-PRF-22191 material. A-A-3174 or MIL-PRF-22191, Type III material, A-A-3129 or PPP-C-795 cushioning shall be used to cushion sharp edges and protrusions of the preserved items. Bag closure shall be made by any suitable means, except that staples shall not be used. When use of a bag is not practicable, the item shall be completely wrapped in the above barrier or cushioning material and secured with pressure sensitive tape. Also, the use of shaped or molded packs utilizing MIL-PRF-22191 or A-A3174 materials in conjunction with plastic coated board is acceptable provided the pack's cube is not increased and the pack meets the tests specified in Appendix G. Strip or block form of multiple packages shall incorporate provisions for separating unit quantities. Preserve by Method 20 modified as follows: Preserve in a transparent barrier wrap made of Type II, MILPRF-22191 barrier material, or bag conforming to Type I, Class C, Style 2 of MIL-B-117. MIL-PRF-22191, Type II barrier material shall be used to cushion sharp edges and protrusions of item to prevent bag puncture. A-A-3129 or PPP-C-795 may also be used to cushion sharp edges and protrusions if item is first wrapped in MIL-PRF-22191, Type II barrier material. The bag closure shall be made by any suitable means, except that staples shall not be used. Also, the use of shaped, preformed or molded packages utilizing MIL-PRF-22191 or A-A-3174 materials in conjunction with plastic coated board is acceptable, provided that the package cube is not increased and materials are compatible with preservative specified. However, these packages shall be capable of meeting the tests specified in Appendix G. Strip or block form of multiple packages shall incorporate provisions for separating unit quantities. Preserve Method 30 as follows: Each unit shall have all internal fluid-carrying passages, which are not prelubricated, filled with the specified preservative, allowing space for internal thermal expansion. If filling is not practical, the unit shall be internally fog-sprayed or flushed, then drained to the drip point. All ports, fittings, openings, etc., shall be capped or plugged with noncorrosive (non-interacting) metal caps or plugs conforming to NAS 847 or equivalent. All hydraulic preservative operating fluid used shall be filtered through a 3 micron absolute filter prior to being used as specified above. Exterior bare metal surfaces, subject to corrosion, shall be coated with compound conforming to MIL-PRF-16173, Grade 2 or MIL-C-11796, Class 3. Unit shall be wrapped with a greaseproof wrap conforming to MIL-B-121, Grade A or equivalent; seal seams with ASTM-D5486 tape to effect a measure of waterproofness and prevent unwrapping. The unit must be adequately cushioned with material specified and placed in a grade V3c container fabricated in accordance with ASTM-D5118 (as a minimum), Style FOL or CSSC. All seams, corners, and manufacturer's joint shall be tape-sealed with two inch tape conforming to ASTM-D5486, Type III or IV. Preserve Method 52 as follows: Item shall be cleaned, wrapped, blocked and braced in an interior carton fabricated in accordance with ASTM-D5118, Class domestic. MIL-PRF-131 barrier material, sealed as required, shall be utilized around the first container. The cushioning, to be specified under the cushioning code and in the thickness required to adequately protect the item, shall be placed between the barrier and the outer container.

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Preserve Method 10 as follows: Each bolt shall have the shank and threads protected by means of a sleeve extending over the full length of the shank and thread. The sleeve shall be manufactured from paperboard, asphalt impregnated chipboard, or spiral wrap of kraft paper over chipboard, lined with material conforming to MIL-B-121. Plastic sleeve coverings may also be used. Preserve by Method 33 (modified) in a transparent, flexible, sealable, volatile corrosion inhibitor treated bag conforming to MIL-B-22020. The interleaf furnished inside each Class 2, cold sealable bag shall be withdrawn after inserting item and prior to final sealing in accordance with MIL-B-22020. Items with sharp edges or protrusions shall be wrapped with sufficient layers of transparent, flexible, pressure (cold) sealable volatile corrosion inhibitor barrier material conforming to MIL-PRF-22019, Type II to prevent bag puncture. The latex coated (nonprinted) side of the barrier material shall always be facing the item. Alternately, the item may be completely wrapped with transparent, flexible, pressure (cold) sealable volatile corrosion inhibitor barrier material conforming to MIL-PRF-22019, Type II as indicated above and further preserved in a transparent barrier bag conforming to Type I, Class C, Style 2 of MIL-B-117. Closure shall be by heat-sealing when this alternate method is used. In addition to markings required elsewhere in the contract, unit identification and caution labels shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129. Preserve by Method 41 as follows: Items subject to damage by electromagnetic and electrostatic field forces shall be initially wrapped in material conforming to MIL-PRF-81705, Type II or Type III, or cushioned in material conforming to A-A-3129, Type I, Grade B, or PPP-C-795, Class 2 or A-A-59135, Class 1, Grade B, or PPP-C-1797, Type II, to prevent bag puncture, and unit packed in a heat-sealed bag conforming to MIL-B-117, Type I, Class F, Style 1. Reclosable cushioned pouches conforming to MIL-P81997, Type I or II, may be used in lieu of initial wrap or cushioning. Lead or terminal configurations for all items shall be maintained as manufactured without causing loads or stresses capable of causing damage to the item. Materials used to maintain item position and lead or terminal configuration shall permit item removal without damage to the item. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive caution labels shall be applied in accordance with MIL-STD-129. Packaging and marking for hazardous materials shall comply with applicable requirements for Performance Oriented Packaging contained in the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations or the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) and with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 29, Title 40 and Title 49. All performance test requirements shall be supported by certificates and reports attesting to the date and the results obtained from performance oriented packaging testing. The contractor, if not a self-certifier, shall be responsible for assuring that third party sources providing performance testing services are, in fact, registered with the Department of Transportation. The contractor's signed certification that the packaged configuration meets IATA or IMDG requirements shall be incorporated on the DD Form 250, Material Inspection and Receiving Report, and other related acceptance document if the DD Form 250 is not used. All certificates and reports shall be available for inspection by authorized Government representatives for a period of three years. Preserve Method 10 Items shall be preserved in a vacuum formed skin pack, formed from either cellulose acetate, cellulose butyrate or cellulose propionate. The material shall be 10 to 15 mils minimum thickness prior to draw and 2 to 4 mils thickness after draw. Class domestic fiberboard meeting the requirements of ASTM-D4727 shall be used as a stiffener. Preserve Method 10 as follows: Unit container shall consist of one piece of 3/8-inch plywood and one piece of double wall fiberboard meeting the requirements of ASTM-D4727, each 4 inches longer and wider than the item dimensions. Place item on plywood, cover with fiberboard and staple fiberboard to plywood on sides and end. For items longer than 96 inches, frame panel in accordance with PPP-B-601 (used for backing boards and similar flat items.) Preserve Method 31. Apply VV-L-800 preservative. Place item in a bag conforming to MIL-B-22020 and place bagged item into a weather resistant fiberboard box fabricated in accordance with ASTM-D5118. Fill voids with fiberboard meeting the requirements of ASTM-D4727 or A-A-1898, Grade II material as required. Clean each item in accordance with any applicable process. Use non-corrosive material to plug any crevices, holes or cavities. Preserve by directly applying strippable, plastic coating compound (hot dipping) conforming to MIL-P-149 or equivalent to the clean dry metal surface of the item. Apply the compound in such a way that upon removal, no compound will be retained in the voids. The compound shall be a Type II, transparent, cellulose acetate butyrate variety. Apply as many layers of the plastic coating compound as necessary to protect the item from contact damage and to seal it from moisture. Wrap the individually coated items in MIL-B-121 greaseproof, waterproof, barrier material. 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Each fully buttoned shirt shall be neatly folded, secured with stainless steel (AISI Type 304 or 316) pins, aluminum clips or plastic fasteners, and inserted into a snug-fitting, clear plastic bag. The bag shall be closed by heat sealing, taping (provided the back panel overlaps the front panel), or by a bag designed to effect a reverse tuck closure. Each pair of shoes or boots shall be individually wrapped prior to being placed in a shoe box. Each pair of individually wrapped shoes or boots shall be packaged in a set-up style shoe box or a mailer type box. Method of preservation shall be in accordance with with specific instructions or drawings provided.

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