MIL-DTL-1115E
TABLE X. Suggested packing and packaging.
Packaging
Recommended requirements for direct Government acquisitions
Unit of
The paints covered by this specification should be purchased by volume. The unit of
procurement
procurement should be in multiples of 1 U.S. liquid gallon or 1 L at 60EF (15.5EC).
a.
The paint should be furnished in cans of appropriate volume such as 3.78 L (1 gallon) or
Containers
multiples thereof.
b.
Multiple friction plug containers should be in accordance with PPP-C-96, Type V, Class
2. Interior coatings should be as specified therein. Exterior coatings, including side seam
stripping, should be as specified therein for plan B. Wire handles as specified therein,
should be provided for the 1-gallon container. Closure of the properly filled and sealed
cans should be as specified in the appendix thereto.
c.
Pails should be to PPP-P-704.
d.
All containers should comply with the requirements of the Uniform Freight
Classifications (UFC), the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC), and the
applicable requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations 49 CFR, Department of
Transportation (DOT).
Intermediate
a.
Paints should be packaged in intermediate containers.
containers
b.
Intermediate containers should be close-fitting corrugated fiberboard boxes in accordance
with UFC, NMFC, and 49 CFR requirements. Fiberboard used in the construction of
interior (unit and intermediate) and exterior containers, including interior packaging
forms, should conform to the PPP-F-320. PPP-F-320 classes should be domestic fire-
retardant or weather resistant fire-retardant as specified.
Commercial
a.
Commercial packaging should be to ASTM D3951.
packaging
b.
All containers should comply with the requirements of the Uniform Freight
Classifications (UFC), the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC), and the
applicable requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations 49 CFR, Department of
Transportation (DOT).
Packing
Packing should be specified as follows:
a. Overseas delivery (Level A) packing. Intermediate containers of paint should be packed
in close-fitting wood boxes conforming to PPP-B-601, overseas type, or
b. PPP-B-621, Class 2. Box closure and strapping should be as specified in the applicable
box specification or the appendix thereto except that strapping should be flat and the
finish B.
c. Domestic delivery (Level B) packing. Level B packing should be as for level A, except
that boxes should be domestic type or class and the strapping should be finish A or B.
d. Commercial packing. The paint, in the specified unit and intermediate containers should,
as applicable, be packed in multiples of like sizes in accordance with UFC, NMFC, and
49 CFR requirements.
Intermediate containers should be palletized in accordance with MIL-STD-147. Only one size
Palletization
unit or intermediate container should be placed on a pallet.
Packing for Navy
Treated lumber and plywood. All lumber and plywood, including laminated veneer materials,
acquisitions
used in shipping container and pallet construction, member, blocking, bracing, and reinforcing
should be fire-retardant treated material in accordance with MIL-L-19140 as follows:
a. General use, weather resistant: MIL-L-19140, Type II, Category I.
b. General use, non-weather resistant: MIL-L-19140, Type I, Category I.
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