A-A-379 Linseed Oil, Raw (For Use In Organic Coatings) (S/S By Astm-D234)

January 5, 1980

SUPERSEDING

A-A-379

July 30, 1979

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION

LINSEED OIL, RAW (FOR USE IN ORGANIC COATINGS)

The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this

Commercial Item Description.

This commercial item description covers raw linseed oil for use in paint and related products.

Salient characteristics.

                The oil shall meet all of the requirements of ASTM D 234, and in addition shall contain less than 0.06 percent lead expressed as percent by weight of non-volatile matter.

                The issue of ASTM test method in effect on the date of the solicitation shall be used to determine compliance with stated requirements.

Certification.      The contractor shall certify that the product offered meets the salient characteristics of this commercial item description and that the product conforms to the producer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices and is the same product offered for sale in the commercial marketplace. The government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract.

Recovered materials. The manufacturer shall utilize recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable.

Preservation, packaging, packing and marking.  The 1-, 5-, and 55 gallon of oil shall be packaged in accordance with normal commercial practice, and packed to assure acceptance by common carrier and provide product protection against loss and damage during multiple shipments, handling, and storage. The shipping container shall be in compliance with the National Motor Freight Classification and Uniform Freight Classification. Marking shall be as specified in the contract or order.

ASTM standards are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.