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MIL-I-17563C
18 SeDcember 1992
SUPERSEDING

1 MIL-I-17563B
4 ArIril 1985
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141LITARY SPECIFICATION

IMPREGNANTS FOR CAST OR POWDER METAL COMPONENTS

This specification is approved for use by all Departments and

Agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. SCOPE

1.1 -. l%is specification covers the requirements for impregnants

suitable for use in sealing the voids found in cast or powder metal components
which cause leaking of contained fluids. This specification covers the
impregnartts in bulk form only and not after they have been used to impregnate the
metallic component.

1.2 Classification. The impregnants shall be of the following classes (see

6.7):

class 1 - Suitable for service temperatures up co 300 degrees

Fahrenheit (“F) (149 degrees Celsius (“C)) .
Class la - Suitable for use on mortar shell castings up to 300”F
(149”C)
class 2 - Suitable for service temperatures up to 500”F (260”C).
class 3 - Suitable for use where air pollution requirements apply
and compatible with acrylic -nitrocellulose lacquer paint
system up to 300°F (149”C)

I NOTE: Classes 1, la, and 2 may or may not contain volatile photo-
1 chemically reactive solvents and should not be used where
air pollution requirements are enforced.

Beneficial comments (recommendations , additions , deletions) and any pertinent

data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed co:
Commander, ATTN: SEA 05Q42, Naval Sea Systems Command, 2531 National Center
Building 3, Washington, DC 20362-5160 by using the Standardization Document
Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at che end of this documenc or
by letter.
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I AMSC N/A FSC 6850

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Government documents.

2.1.1 ~. The fOllOwing specifica-

tions , standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent
specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are
those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and
Standards (DODISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the solicitation (see 6.2)

SPECIFICATIONS

FEDERAL
I 0-s-809 Sulfuric Acid, Technical.
P-c-Ill Carbon Removing Compound.
P-D-680 Dry Cleaning and Decreasing Solvent.
‘H-S-735 Standard Test Fluids; Hydrocarbon.
PPP-C-96 Cans, Metal, 28 Gage and Lighter.
PPP-P-704 pails , Metal: (Shipping, Steel, 1 Through 12
Gallons)

MILITARY
MIL-E-.i63 Ethyl Alcohol (for Ordinance Use) .
MIL-T-5624 Turbine Fuel, Aviation, Grades JP-4, JP -5 And
JP-5/JP8ST.
MIL-L-7808 Lubricating Oil, Aircraft Turbine Engine,
Synthetic Base, NATO Code Number O-14B.
MIL-P-7962 Primer Coating, Cellulose-Nitrate Modified
Alkyd Type, Corrosion-Inhibiting, Fast-Drying
(For Spray Application Over Pretreatment
Coating)
MIL-C-8514 Coating Compound Metal Pretreatment, Resin-Acid.
MIL-E-9500 Ethylene Glycol, Technical.
MIL-F-17111 Fluid, Power Transmission.
MI L-H-17672 Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum, Inhibited.
MIL-F-18264 Finishes: Organic, Weapons System, Application
and Control Of.
MIL-L-19537 Lacquer: Acrylic -Nitrocellulose Gloss (For
Aircraft Use)
MIL-G-23827 Grease, Aircraft and Instrument, Gear and
Actuator Screw, NATO Code Number G- 354, Metric.

STANDARDS

FEDERAL
FED -STD -141 Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Materials;
Methods of Inspection, Sampling and Testing.
FED- STD-313 Material Safety Data, Transportation Data and
Disposal Data for Hazardous Materials Furnished
to Government Activities.

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MILITARY
MIL-STD-129 - Marking for Shipment and Storage.
MIL-STD-276 - Impregnation of Porous Nonferrous Metal Castings.
MIL-STD-286 - Propellants, Solid; Sampling, Examination and
Testing.

(Unless otherwise indicated, copies of federal and military specifications,

standards, and handbooks are available from the Standsrdizacion Documents Order
Desk, Bldg. fJD, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111 -509L. )

2.1.2 Other Government publication. The following other Government

publication forms a part of this specification to the extent specified herein.
Unless otherwise specified, the issues are those cited in the solicitation.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49

(Application for copies should be addressed to the Superintendent of

Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. )

2.2 &on-Government uublicacions. The following documents form a part of

this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the
issues of the documents which are DOD adopted are those listed in the issue of the
DODISS cited in the solicitation. Unless otherwise specified, the issue of
documents not listed in the DODISS are the issues of the documents cited in the
solicitation (see 6.2)

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

D 910 - Standard Specification for Aviation Gasolines.

(Application for copies should be addressed to the American Society for

Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. )

NATIONAL MOTOR FREIGHT TRAFFIC ASSOCIATION , INC. , ACENT

National Motor Freight Classification

(Application for copies should be addressed to che National Motor Freight

Traffic Association, Inc. , ATA TWFFIC Dept. , 2200 Mill Road, Alexandria, VA
22314. )

UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION COMNITTEE AGSNT

Uniform Freight Classification Racinga, Rules and Regulations

(Application for copies should be addresaed co the Uniform Classification

Cormniccee Aeent. Tariff Publication Officer. Room 1106, 222 South Riverside Plaza,
Chicago , IL” 60606. )

(Non-Government standards and other publications are normally available from

the organizations that prepare or distribute che documents. These documents also
may be available in or through libraries or other informational services. )

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2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of

this document and the references cited herein, (except for related specification
sheets) , the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document,
however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption
has been obtained.

3. REQUIRSMSNTS

3.1 Qualification. The impregnants furnished under this specification shall

be products which are authorized by the qualifying acti.v-ityfor listing on the
applicable qualified products list at the time of award of contract (see 6.4 and
4.3).

3.2 Material. Material meeting the requirements of this specification shall

be nonmetallic resins capable of being cured to a hard, dense structure which when
cured shall produce a solid seal throughout a casting containing 15 percent
porosity.

3.3 Volatility. The impregnant shall not contain inert liquids, nor react
to produce gaseous or liquid by-products, either alone or in contact with
materials present. The volatile content of class 3 sealant shall consist of
nonphotochemically reactive solvents. A nonphotochemically reactive solvent is
any solvent with an aggregate of not more than 20 percent of its total volume
composed of the chemical compounds classified below or which does not exceed any
of the following individual composition limitations, referred to the total volume
of solvent:

(a) A combination of hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, esters, ethers,

or ketones having an olefinic or cycloolefinic type of unsatura -
tion: 5 percent.
(b) A combination of aromatic compounds with eight or more carbon atoms
to the molecule except ethylbenzene: 8 percent.
(c) A combination of ethylbenzene, ketones having branched hydrocarbon
structures, trichloroethylene, or toluene: 20 percent.

3.4 Weieht loss. This material shall not exhibit a weight loss exceeding 3
percent nor a volume loss exceeding 10 percent after curing.

3.5 Recovered materials Unless otherwise specified herein, all material

covered by this specification shall be new and may be produced from recovered
materials to the maximum extent practicable without jeopardizing the intended use.
The term “recovered materials” means materials which are recovered from waste and
reprocessed to become a source of raw materials, as opposed to virgin raw
materials.

3.6 Pot life. When tested as specified in 4,3.1.1; the activated impregnant
shall have a pot life of not less than 1 month at 75 t 5°F (24 f 2.8“C) except fOr
anaerobic ion cured impregnants which shall have a pot life of not less than 1
month at 65 + 5°F (8 I 2.8”C) .

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3.7 Storaee life. Materials in unopened containers shall be usable and meet
the manufacturer’s original specification at the end of one year.

3.8 ~. The impregnant shall cure to a hard firm mass when in contact
with aluminum, copper, iron, magnesium, and zinc alloys (see -4.5.4.1). TIM cured
material shall be free of obvious surface defects, holes, pits, and fissures. The
sample with copper shall not show a greenish color.

3.9 Jx!aka’ze. Impregnated test specimens shall show no leakage when

impregnated ae specified in 4.5.5.2 and -tested as specified in 4.5.5.5. Leakage
is indicated by a continuous flow of bubbles from within che casting.

3.10 Compatibility. The cured impregnant shall not be attacked by the

chemicals listed in table III for the applicable class

3.11 .Effect on Daint (class 3 onlvl. The cured sealant shall not cause the
paint system to chip, peel, or show loss of adhesion (see 4.6) .

3.12 Reactivity (class la onlv). The reactivity of the class la impregnant

with either TNT or Composition B explosive shall not exceed 2.0 ml of gas (see
4.7).

3.13 Filterable solids. The impregnant shall contain no filterable solids

(see 4.5.2).

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3.14 Toxic The material shall have no adverse
effect on the health of personnel when used for its intended purpose. Conformance
shall be determined by a health hazard risk assessment (HHP.A) in accordance with
4.8. Products meeting this requirement will be issued a letter of approval by the
Naval Sea Systems Co~and. Letters of approval shall apply solely to those -
products specifically evaluated for toxicity. Formulation changes in the product
shall require a re-evaluation of the product for toxicity and a new letter of
approval. Approval letters will be in effect for a maximum of three years, after
which, re -issue may be requested. Manufacturers shall provide a copy of the
apPrOVal letter applicable co offered products to the contracting activity before
the product will be accepted (see 6.2) Questions pertaining to health hazards
shall be referred by the Contracting Activity co Chief, Bureau of Medicine and
Surgery, Department of the Navy, who will act aa an advisor to the contracting
Agency.

3.16.1 Hazard warning labels. A hazard warning label must be provided by

the contractor in accordance with the requirements of the OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200. Specific information on implementation
is included in MIL-STD- 129.

3.15 Material safecv data sheet (MSDS1. The contracting activity shall be
provided a material safety data sheet at contract award. The MSOS shall be
provided in accordance with the requirements of FEO-STD -313. The MSDS shall be
included with each shipment of the material covered by this specification (see
6.6).

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4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1 Resvonsibilitv for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the

contract or purchase order, the contractor is responsible for the performance of
all inspection requirements (examinations and tests) as specified herein. Except
as otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor’ may use
his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection
requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the Government. The Govern-
ment reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the
specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to ensure supplies and
services conform to the prescribed requirements

4.1.1 ~ or compliance. All items shall meet all requirements

of sections 3 and 5. The inspection set forth in this specification shall become
a part of the contractor’s overall inspection system or quality program. The
absence of any inspection requirements in the specification shall not relieve the
contractor of the responsibility of ensuring that all products or supplies
submitted to the Government for acceptance comply with all requirements of the
contract. Sampling inspection, as part of manufacturing operations, is an
acceptable practice to ascertain conformance to requirements, however, this dow
not authorize submission of known defective material, either indicated or ZICLWI1,
nor does it commit the Government to accept defective material.

4.2 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified

herein are classified as follows:

(a) Qualification inspection (see 4.3)

(b) Quslity conformance inspection (see 4.4)
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4.3 Qualification inspection. Qualification inspection shall be conducted
at a laboratory satisfactory to the Naval Sea Systems Command. Qualification
inspection shall consist of the examinations of 4.3.1, 4.& and the tests of 6.5,
4.6 and 4.7 including subparagraphs.

4.3.1 Material stabilitv. The impregnating material shall meet the

requirements of 3.6 and 3.7 when evaluated in accordance with 4. 3.1.1 and 4.3.1.2.

4.3 .1.1 Pot life test. Thermocuring materials shall be maintained for one
month at 75 ~ 5°F (24 f 2.8“c) Anaerobic ion cured material shall be maintained,
while under aeration, for one month at 45 ~ 5°F (8 ~ 2.8“c). At the end of the
month an examination for evidence of thickening, curdling, and other objectionable
property changes which prevent its use for the impregnation processes shall be
made and the impregnant shall be tested to show compliance with 3.8.

4.3.1.2 Storawe life test. Materials in unopened containers shall be

examined at the end of one year and shall meet the requirements of 3.8 and 3.9
without any altering of the sample.

&.4 gua
~q. it Quality conformance inspection shall
consist of the tests specified in 4.5 through 4.5.5.5.

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4.4.1 Samvlinz for aualitv conformance inspection. Quality conformance

sampling shall be as follows:

4.4.1.1 Inspection lot. A sampling lot shall consist of all impregnant

produced in a single production run and offered for delivery at one time.

4.4.1.2 Samule for conformance to preparation for deliverv. Samples of

filled containers shall be randomly selected from each lot in accordance with
table I to verify compliance with this specification in regard to fill, closure
and marking. Each type container shall be sampled separately when shipment
consists of ❑ixed lots.

TABLE 1. Samuline for preparation for deliven!.

Lot size Number of samples

(Containers)

lto4 All
1
5 to 50 5
51 to 90 7
91 to 150 11
151 to 280 13
281 to 500 16
501 to 1200 19
1201 to 3200 23
3201 to 10000 29
10001 to 35000 35
35001 and over ho

4.4.1.3 Examination of filled containers. Each sample (filled container) ,

selected as specified in 4.4.1.2, shall be examined for defects of construction of
the container and closure, for evidence of leakage, and for markings as specified
in MIL-STD-129. Filled containers shall also be weighed. l%e volume shall be
established by the weight per gallon of the impregnant (see 4.5. 3) . Any container
in the ssmple having one or more defects, or underfill, as determined by weight,
shall result irI the rejection of the lot. Rejecced lots may be resubmitted for
inspection provided the contractor has removed or repaired all nonconforming
containers in the entire lot.

4.4. 1.4 Inspection of curing. A sample from one container of the resin
cured per manufacturers instruction shall be examined to determine that it meets
the requirements specif Led in 3.8.
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h. 5 Test methods.

4.5.1 Test samule. The test sample shall consist of 1 gallon (3.8 liters)
of the impregnant plus the necessary activator and curing instructions supplied by
the ❑anufacturer.

4.5.2 Test for filterable solids The test sample shall be drawn through a
Watman No. 5 filter paper or equivalent. The filter paper shall be examined
visually during and after the filtration for evidence of loading by solids.
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4.5.3 Weizht Der zallon. The weight per gallon of the resin shall be
determined according to FED- STD -141, method 4184.1.

4 .5.4 Cure tests. The impregnant shall meet the requirement of 3.8 when in
contact with each of the following metals individually: aluminum, copper, iron,
magnesium and zinc. The metals shall be in the form of fine dry chips. The chips
shall be just covered with activated impregnant for not less than 24 hours and
then cured according to the manufacturers instructions.

4 .5.4.2 Shrinka~e test. A sample of the material shall have irs volume
determined and then be cured under conditions recommended for the impregnant by
its manufacturer. After cooling to room temperature, the volume of the cured
material shall be measured. The change in volume, if any, shall not exceed the
requirement of 3.4.

4.5.4.3 Wei~ht loss. Not less than 5 cubic centimeters (cm=) cm3 of the
activated impregnant shall be carefully weighed on an analytical balance, cured in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions, and reweighed for compliance with
3.4.

4.5.5 Sealinz cavabilitv tests

4.5.5.1 Yest suecimens.

4.5.5 .1.1 Con fimration. Test specimens shall consist of a sintered metal
powder cylinder, 1 inch (25.4mm) long with a nominal 3/4 inch (19.Omm) inside
diameter and a 1.00 inch (25mm) outside diameter, as shown on figure 1. Specimens
shall not have surfaces altered by operations such as burnishing, coining or
sizing. The interconnected voids by volume (porosity) shall be 15 to 25 percent
as determined by the method specified in ASTM B 328. The alloy composition of the
test specimens shall conform to one of the three types as specified in table 11.
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TASLE II. ~
Powd r meta composition.

Composition percent
Element Type I Type II Type III

Copper 82.0 - 90.0 --- ---

1ron 1.0 (Max) 95.0 (rein) ---
Tin 9.5 - 10.5 --- ---
Lead , maXimUM 4.0 --- ---
Zinc, maximum 1.0 --- -..
Aluminum, minimum ---- -.. 99.0
Carbon, msximuml 1.75 --- ---
Total other elements by
cliff., maximum percent 0.5 4.0 1.0
Comb ined carbonz (on basis
of iron only) ---- 0.60 - 1.00 ..-

. . . . . . . ...
Commonly graphite. A maximum ot 1-1/2 perCent or anocner Cype 01 solld
lubricant may be substituted when authorized.
2 The combined carbon may be a metallographic estimate of the carbon in the
iron.

4.5 .5.1.2 Specimen Preparation. Specimens shall be placed in the pressure

test apparatus of 4.5.5.3 and subjected to 20 lb/in2 for a minimum of 5 minutes or
until bubbling occurs to test for leakage prior to impregnating. Specimens that
are to be subsequently impregnated shall be dried by placing in an oven at 250”F
for 1 hour.

k.5.5.2 Impregnation. Test specimens for the tests of 4.5.5.4 shall be

impregnated in accordance with MI L-STD-276.

&.5, 5.3 Test method. The pressure test apparatus shall be made as shown on
figure 2. Specimens shall be placed in the test apparatus, immersed in water and
subjected to the air pressure specified in each individual test for a minimum of 3
minutes or until leak occurs. The specimen shall leak or not leak as stated in
the individual test.

4. 5.5.4 Pressure penetration test. One impregnated test specimen of each

type shall be machined to remove a minimum of l/16th inch of material from the
outer diameter, then etched with 6N nitric acid to remove 0.005 inch of material
from the outer surface. The test specimens so prepared shall be subjected to 50
lb/inz aerostatic pressure with no leakage as specified in 3.7.

.4.5.5.5 Pressure leakape test. After impregnation as specified in 4.5.5.2

two test specimens shall be tested for leakage ac 50 lb/in2. No leakage shall be
permitted.

4.5.5.6 ~. Two impregnated test

specimens of each type as shown in table III shall be conditioned in each of the
media as listed in table 111 and shall show no leakage when tested at 50 lb/in2.

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The conditioning time and temperature shall be as specified in table III. Only
specimens showing no leakage when tested to 4.5.5.5 shall be used. All of the
tests indicated for each impregnant class shall be performed.

TA8LE III Conditioning tests.

npregnant Specimen
Class Type Time Tempera-
ture

, la, 2, 3 All 14 212”F(1OO”C)

days (Boiling)
All Oil MIL-H-17672 14 210 ~ 5°F
days (99 k 2.8°C)
All Hydrocarbon TT-S-735 14 73.4 + 3.6°F
fluid days (23 z 2“C)
All Carbon Removal P-c-ill 30 73.6 ~ 3.6°F
uinuce (23 k 2°C)
All Lubricating oil MIL- L-7808 68 255 I 5°F
hours (121 ~ 2.8°C)(l:
All Turbine fuel IMIL-T-5624 48 73.4 ~ 3.6°F
hours (23 ~ 2“C)

I All Ethylene glycol MIL-E-9500 14

days
Cl l-300~5°F
(149f2.8°C) (2)
Cl 2-397A5°F
(197-12.8°C)(2)
, la, 2, 3 All Hydraulic fluid
IMIL-F-17111 14
days
210f5°F
(99*2 8“c)
All Fuel IASTM D 910 48 73.4~3.6°F
hours (23~2°C)
All Diester grease MIL-G-23827 .L8 73..4k3.6°F
hours (23~2”C)
All 18 percent 0-S-809 2 73.Ii~3.6°F
Sulfuric acid hours (23t2°C)
All Stoddard solvent P-D-680 48 73.423 .6°F
hours (23~2°C)
All Ethyl alcohol MIL-E-463 48 23.h*3.6°F
hours (23~2°C)
, la, 2, 3 All Thermal resist- ------ 14 300~5°F
ance days (149~2°C)(2)
Thermal resist- ------ 14 500~5°F
ance days (260~2.8°C)(2)
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(1) Specimens shall be cleaned in a suitable degreaser after exposure.

(2) Specimens shall be cleaned in a suitable degreaser for not less than 30
minutes prior to exposure to the stated conditions.

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4.6 Ff feet on c.aint svstems (class 3 onlv]. Two test specimens of each type
impregnated with class 3 impregnant shall be heated at 300”F (149”C) for 4 hours,
air cooled to room temperature, then placed in a refrigerated area held at -65 ~
5°F (-54 f 2.8°C) for not less than 1 hour. Immediately upon removal from
refrigeration, the specimens shall be subjected to the internal aerostatic
pressure. The test specimens shall be dried and reimpregnated. The following
lacquer system shall then be applied to the test specimens in accordance with MIL-
F-1826h: One coac each of wash primer in accordance with MIL-C-8514, lacquer
primer in accordance with MIL- P-7962, and acrylicnitrocellulose lacquer in
accordance with MIL-L-19537. The system shall be allowed to dry for 48 hours and
I then tested in accordance with method 6304 of FED-STD-141 to meet the requirement
as specified in 3.11.

4.7 Reactivity.
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4.7.1 Test method. The test for reactivity of the class 6 impregnant with
explosives shall be conducted in accordance with method 403. 1.2 of MIL-STD-286.
Tt& tests shall be conducted at 212°F (1OO”C) in a constant temperature bath
Specimens having the following composition shall be tested: “

(a) 2.5 grams of aluminum chips impregnated with class la impregnant.

(A type II specimen shall be impregnated and chips machined
there from. )
! (b) 2.5 grsms of TNT (see 6.2.1).
I (c) 2.5 grams of Composition B explosive (see 6.2.1).
(d) 2.5 grams of aluminum chips impregnated with class la resin mixed
with 2.5 grams of TNT.
(e) 2.5 grams of aluminum chips impregnated with class la resin mixed
with 2.5 grams of Composition B explosive.

4.7.2 Calculation. The unit capacity of the capillary and the volume of gas
I liberated during the test shall be calculated as specified in method 403.1,2 of
I MIL-STD-286 . ~-e reactivity of the impregnant with the explosives shall be
calculated as follows:

Reactivity, in ml of gas liberated - x - (y+z)

x - ml of gas produced by the 1:1 mixture of 2.5 grams of explosive

plus 2.5 grams of class 6 impregnated. Metal chips (type 111
only) as described in (d) and (e) above.
Y - ml of gas produced by 2.5 grams of impregnated specimen alone.
z - ml of gas produced by 2.5 grams of explosive alone.

Reactivity shall meet the requirement of 3.12.

4.8 Toxicity. The manufacturer shall provide sufficient information to

permit a toxicological evaluation of his product to the Navy Enviroruaental Health
Center (NERC) , accompanied with a request to perform a health hazard risk
assessment (HHRA) . As a minimum, the information shall include name, formula and
approximate Percentage by weight Of each ingredient in the product; identification

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of its pyrolysis products; and any other information as may be needed to permit an
accurate appraisal of any toxicity problem associated with the handling, storage,
application, use, removal, disposal, or combustion of the product. The request
for HHIL4 shall also include a product material safety data sheet and a copy of the
product label. The manufacturer shall provide any other information requested by
NF.HC to perform their evaluation. Proprietary data, which is clearly marked as
such, will be held in the strictest confidence by NSHC. The request for a HHM
shall be addressed to the Commanding Officer, Navy Environmental Health Center,
2510 Walmer Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia 23513-2617, Attention: Mr. J .R. Crawl,
CIH/NEHC-34 . The manufacturer shall also send a copy of the letter which. requests
the HHRA to the Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (MED-03B4) , Washington, DC
20372-5120. Upon receipt of the HHRA performed by NEHC, the manufacturer shall
send a copy to the Naval Sea Systems Command, Code 05M, Washington, DC 20362-5160,
with a request for approval.

4.9 JnsDection of oackaeing. Sample packages and packs, and the inspection
of the presenation- packaging, packing and ❑arking far shipment, stowage, and
storage shall be in accordance with the requirements of section 5 and the
documents specified therein.

5. PAClL4GING

(The packaging requirements specified herein apply only for direct Government
acquisitions. )

5.1 Packa~ing. Packaging shall be level A or C, as specified (see 6.2) .

5.1.1 General requirements. General requirements for packaging shall be as

follows :

(a) Aerobic thermal cure material. Unless otherwise specified (see

6.2), the impregnant shall be packaged in screw top or multiple
friction top rectangular cans, steel pails, or metal drums,
whether furnished in a liquid, jelly or powdered form. When
components required to equal one unit of issue, producing the
specific quantity of product, shall be packaged together as a
kit in a unit container. The capacity and style of the containers
shall be as specified by the contracting activity (see 6.2) .
(b) Anaerobic ion cure material. Unless otherwise specified (see 6 .2),
the impregnant shall be packaged in rectangular screw top low
density polyethylene carbons.

5.1.2 Level h.

5.1.2.1 Liauid materials. Liquid materiels shall be packaged in rectangular

cans with a screw cap closure not exceeding 1-gallon capacity in accordance with
type I of PPP-C-96; closed top style 5-gallon steel drum in accordance with type
I, class 4, 5 and 6 of PPP-P-704 with screw cap closure; or in 17C or 5B metal
drums, with closed top style and double seamed- in head in accordance with 17E of
the Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations, Title 69.

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5.1.2.2 Powdered and iellv-tme material. Powdered or jelly- Cype materials

shall be packzged in round containers with a multiple friction top closure not
exceeding l-gallon capacity i“ acordance with typ V, class 2 of PPP-c-96; 5-
I gallon round open top style containers with 16 lug closures, in accordance with
type V, class 2 of PPP-C-96; or in 6- co 55-gallon open top style metal drums,
I with bolted ring seal closures and with side seams welded, in accordance’ with 37D
of DOT Regulations, Title 49.

5.1.3 .Lsvel C. Preservation-packaging shall afford protection against

deterioration and physical dsmage. The contractor’s normal retail or wholesale
presemation-packaging methods may be utilized when such meets the requirements.

5.2 Packing. Packing shall be level A, B or C, as specified (see 6.2)

5.2.1 Levels A and B containers. The cans shall be packed in accordance

with the appendix of PPP-C-96. Drums will require no overpacking.

5.2.2 ~vel C. The impregnant shall be packed for shipment in a manner

acceptable to the common carrier and which will ensure safe delivery at
destination, in a satisfactory condicion, at the lowest applicable rate.
Containers, packing, or method of shipment shall comply with Uniform Freight or
National Motor Freight Classification Rules or Regulations or other carrier rules,
as applicable, to the mode of transportation.

5.3 Marking. In addition co any special marking required (see 6.2) , unit
containers and exterior shipping containers shall be marked in accordance with
MIL-STD-129, and shall include the date of manufacture and special storage
instructions, as necessary.

5.4 SD ecial marking. The container shall be marked with recommended mixing
I procedures.

5.5 Material safecv data sheet. A copy of che material safety data sheet
(Form OSRA-20) shall be attached to the shipping document for each destination
(see 3.15) .

6. NOTES

(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that

may be helpful, but is not mandztory. )

6.1 Intended use. The impregnating material covered by this specification

is intended to seal porosities present in aluminum, copper, irons, (excluding
steels) magnesium, and zinc alloy castings or powdered metal components.
Impregnating materials are not to be used to effect acceptance of an unacceptable
Casting .

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6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents must specify the

following:

(a) Title, number, and date of this specification.

(b) Class of impregnant required (see 1.2).
(c) Issue of DODISS to be cited in the solicitation and if required,
the specific issue of individual documents referenced (see 2.1.1
and 2.2).
(d) Submittal of Naval Sea Systems Command approval letter regarding
toxicity (see 3.14) .-=:,,
(e) Levels of packaging and packing required (see 5.1 and 5.2).
(f) Size and type of containers required (see 5.1.1).

6.2.1 TNT and Composition B explosive can be obtained from the following:

E. 1. DuPont de Nemours Inc.

Wilmington, Delaware

Eastman Kodak Corp.

Rochester, New York

6.3 Consideration of data. The following Data Item Descriptions (DIDs)

should be considered when this specification is applied on a contract. The
applicable Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) should be reviewed in conjunction with
the specific acquisition to ensure that only essential data are requested/provided
and that DIDs are tailored co reflect the requirements of the specific
acquisition. To ensure correct contractual application requirements, a Contract
Data Requirements List (DD Form 1423) must be prepared to obtain the data, except
where DOD FAR Supplemental 27.475-1 exempts the requirement for a DD Form 1423.

Reference Daramaph DID number DID title Sue~ested tailoring

4.1, 4.1.1, 4.5 DI -NDTI-80809 Test reports -----

The above DIDs were cleared as of the date of this specification. The current
issue of DOD 5010.12-L, Acquisition Management Systems Oata Requirements Control
List (AMSDL) , must be researched to ensure that only current cleared DIDs are
cited on the DD Form 1423.

6.4 Qualification. With respect to products requiring qualification, awards

will be made only for products which are, at the time of award of contract,
qualified for inclusion in Qualified Products List QPL No. 17563 whether or not
such products have actually baen so listed by that date. The attention of the
contractors is called to these requirements, and manufacturers are urged to
arran!ze to have the products that they
. uropose
. . to offer to the Federal Government
tested for qualification in order that they may be eligible to be awarded
contracts or purchase orders for the products covered by this specification. The
activity responsible for the Qualified Products List is the Naval Sea Systems

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Command, SRA 05Q22, 2531 National Center Building 3, Washington, DC 20362-5160

and information pertaining to qualification of products may be obtained from that
activity. Application for qualification tests may be made in accordance with
“Provisions Governing Qualification SD-6” (see 6.4.1).

6.4.1 Copies of “Provisioning Governing Qualification SD-6“ may be obtained

upon application co the Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg 4D, 700 Robbins
Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.

6.5 Subcontracted material and Darts. The preparation for delivery require-
ments of referenced documents listed in section 2 do not apply when material and
parts are acquirsd by the contractor for incorporation into the equipment and lose
their separate identity when the equipment is shipped.

6.6 Material safetv data sheets. Contracting officers will identify those
activities requiring copies of completed Material Safety Data Sheets prepared in
accordance with FEO -STD -313. The pertinent Government mailing addresses for
I submission of data are listed in FED- STD-313.

6.7 Suuersession data. This specification includes the requirements of MIL-

I-13857B, dated 17 February 1984 (see table Iv) and MIL-I-68690 dated 14 January
I 1971.

TABLE IV. SuDersession data.

I

I MIL- I-17563c MIL-I-17563B MIL-I-6869D MIL-I-13857

class 1 Class 1 class 1 ----- --

I Class 2 Class 2 ------- ----- ..
class 3 class 3 Class 2 ----- -.
class 1, 2, 3 Class 4 ----- -- -------
Class 1 ------- .-..... Type I
Class la .....-. ..----- Type II
I

6.8 Sublect term (kev word) listing.

Aerobic
Anaerobic
Castings
Porosity
I
Resins
Sealing

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6.9 Changes from Drevious issue. Asterisks are not used in this revision to
identify changes with respect to the previous issue due to the extensiveness of
the changes

Custodians: Preparing activity:

Army - S,4 Navy - SH
Navy - SH (Project 6850-1056)

Review activities: .-.

Army - FW.
DIA - GS

1 User activity:
Navy - AS, OS

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Q I inch

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0.75 inch

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FIGURE 2. Test acmaratus with test sDecimen adaDtaciOn of

DE-STA-CO clamo 4?4.

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STANDARDIZATION DOCUMENT IMPROVEMENT PROPOSAL

INSTRUCTIONS

1. The preparing activity must complete blocks 1, 2.3. and 8. in block 1, both the document number and revision
letter should be given.

2. The submitter of this form must complete blocks 4,5,6, and 7.

3. The preparing activity must provide a reply w[thln 30 days from receipt of the form.

NOTE: This form may not be used to request cop!es of documents, nor to request waivers, or clarification of
requirements on current contracts. Comments submitted on this form do not constitute or imply authorization to
waive any portion of the referenced document(s) or to amend contractual requirements.

Z. OOCUMENT DATE WYMMCN3)

I RECOMMEND A CHANGE: “ O~L~fll;;&;& 1992 09 18
DOCUMENT TITLE
Impregnants For Cast Or Powder Metal Components
NATURE OF CHANGE (Identify paragraph number and include proposed rewrite, if pow’ble. Acvach etira sheets as needed.)

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION

SUBMITTER

I NAME (LaVC,FOX Middle M@ b. OROANIZATIOM

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(2) AVTOVON
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PREPAIU?2G ACTIVITY
~ P NTACT (POC) : b. TELEPHONE (Include Area Code)
M3t. John Forney SSA 05M22 (1]Commercial (2)AUTOVON
(703) 602-0143 8-332-0143
ADDRE55 (!ndude Zip code) Commander, SSA 05Q42 N VOU DO NOT RECEIVE 4 REPLY WITHIN 45 DAYS, CONTACT:
Naval Sea Systems Command Defense Quality and Standardization Office
2531 National Center Building 3 52o3Leesburg Pike, Suite 1403, Falls Church, VA 22041-3666
Telephone (703) 756-2340 AUTOVON 289-2340
Washington, DC 20362-5160
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