1、 MIL-DTL-32438 5 March 2013 INCH-POUND DETAIL SPECIFICATION HOT BEVERAGE BOX This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This specification describes the criteria for a hot beverage box (HBB) consisting of a potable water p
2、ouch (with fitment and detachable spigot cap) in a collapsible fiberboard box, one heater/heater bag assembly, one activation fluid unit and one instruction sheet that is adhered to the collapsible fiberboard box. This item is for use by the Department of Defense as a supplement to operational ratio
3、ns. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3, 4 or 5 of this specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort
4、has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements of documents cited in sections 3, 4 or 5 of this specification, whether or not they are listed. AMSC N/A FSC 8970 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release;
5、distribution is unlimited. Comments, suggestions or questions on this document should be addressed to US Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, RDNS-CFF, 15 Kansas St., Natick, MA 01760-5056 or emailed to melvin.l.carter6.civm
6、ail.mil. Since contact information can change, you may want to verify the currency of this address information using the ASSIST Online database at http:/assist.dla.mil/ Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-32438 2 2.2 Government do
7、cuments. 2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract. FEDERAL STANDARDS FE
8、D-STD-595 Colors Used in Government Procurement DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS MIL-PRF-131 Barrier Materials, Watervaporproof, Greaseproof, Flexible, Heat-Sealable (Copies of these documents are available online at https:/assist.dla.mil/quicksearch/ or from the Standardization Document Order D
9、esk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.) 2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings and publications. The following other Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of
10、 these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and regulations (21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 170-189) (Copies of this document is available from http:/www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-tit
11、le21-vol3/pdf/CFR-2011-title21-vol3.pdf or from the Superintendent of Documents, ATTN: New Orders, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954.) U.S. ARMY Army Regulation 40-5 - Preventive Medicine Army Regulation 70-1 - Army Acquisition Policy Army Pamphlet 70-3 - Army Acquisition Procedures (Copies
12、 of these documents are available online at www.apd.army.mil or from U.S. Army Publishing Directorate.) Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-32438 3 2.3 Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this docum
13、ent to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract. ASTM INTERNATIONAL D4727/D4727M Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes F88/F88M Standard Tes
14、t Method for Seal Strength of Flexible Barrier Materials (Copies of these documents are available from www.astm.org or ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.) 2.4 Order of precedence. Unless otherwise noted herein or in the contract, in the event of
15、 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. REQUIRE
16、MENTS 3.1 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection in accordance with 4.2. 3.2 Materials. The contractor shall select materials capable of meeting all of the requirements specified herein. 3.3 Interface and interoperability requirements. 3.3.1
17、Hot beverage box. The HBB shall consist of a potable water pouch (with fitment and detachable spigot cap) in a collapsible fiberboard box, one heater/heater bag assembly, one activation fluid unit and one instruction sheet. The pouch will be filled with potable water at time of use. The pouch and bo
18、x shall be configured to facilitate the use of the item (to include shipping in a collapsed configuration), filling of the potable water pouch and activation of the heater. 3.3.1.1 Heater. The heater shall be constructed of materials that, when activated by a fluid, shall initiate and propagate an e
19、xothermic reaction suitable for use with food. This reaction shall generate adequate energy to heat the water. No toxic gas, liquid or solid by-products are desired. If potentially hazardous by-products are produced, they shall be minimized to the greatest extent while allowing for adequate heating
20、and ensuring operator and consumer Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-32438 4 safety. The heater shall be classified as non-regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) before
21、and after use. The heater shall raise the temperature of one gallon of potable water by a minimum of 110F (from 40F to 150F) in 45 minutes or less and hold the high temperature for a minimum of 30 minutes. The maximum temperature shall not exceed 170F from the starting temperature of 40F, reflecting
22、 a 130F maximum rise. The heater material shall be evenly distributed and completely sealed within a non-woven, porous, polymeric scrim matrix to minimize the release of materials, and facilitate direct in-place activation of the heater materials. The size of the heater shall accommodate the fit and
23、 function of the hot beverage box. The heating rate shall be optimized to minimize the time required to heat the water, without causing excessive foaming or uncontrolled release of reaction by-products. The heater shall not melt, deform or degrade during heating. 3.3.1.2 Heater bag. One heater shall
24、 be sealed and packaged within a heater bag constructed from high density polyethylene material. The color of the high density polyethylene material shall be translucent and a light green color in the range of 34127 through 34159 (excluding 34138) or 34226 through 34258 or 34583 of FED-STD-595. The
25、heater bag will function as protective packaging for the heater during transportation and storage and serve as the container to safely hold the heater and its associated activating solution while in use. The heater bag shall be heat sealed on all four edges and shall not leak or otherwise be degrade
26、d while the heating process is taking place or when tested in accordance with 4.6.2. Tear notches shall be provided to facilitate opening of the heater bag. The heater bag shall be of a sufficient size to accommodate the heater and its activating fluid and shall be positioned in the fiberboard box t
27、o maximize heating performance, while providing safe release of any gaseous by-products of the heater without causing scalding or otherwise burning the operator during use. The bag shall be glued in place and shall not dislodge during use. The glue shall be approved for indirect contact with food. T
28、he heater bag shall have a 1 inch by 2 inch strip of tape attached to the top corner of the bag. The tape shall be used to secure the bag to the outer surface of the box to prevent the heater bag from slipping into the fiberboard box during use. 3.3.1.3 Activation fluid unit. The activation fluid un
29、it consisting of a pouch containing the activation fluid shall be made of material equivalent to Class 1 of MIL-PRF-131. Alternate activation fluid unit materials and design shall be permitted with approval from Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center. The pouch shall be designed
30、 with a spout and shall have maximum outer dimensions of 6 by 12 inches. The spout shall have a minimum opening of 2 inches (+1/2 inch). The pouch shall be filled with a fluid as specified by the heater manufacturer with approval from Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center. The
31、volume of fluid in the pouch, when combined with the heater, shall be adequate to initiate and propagate the exothermic reaction. The pouch shall be heat sealed on all edges. A tear nick or notch shall be provided in the spout area to facilitate opening of the filled and sealed pouch. The average se
32、al strength of the heat seals shall be not less than 6 pounds per inch of width and no individual specimen shall have a seal strength of less than 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-32438 5 pounds per inch of width. Alternative
33、ly, the filled and sealed pouch shall exhibit no rupture or seal separation greater than 1/16 inch or seal separation that reduces the effective closure seal width to less than 1/16 inch when tested for internal pressure resistance. 3.3.1.4 Potable water pouch with fitment and spigot cap. The potabl
34、e water pouch shall be clear and shall be fabricated from an FDA approved food grade polymeric material. The pouch shall have a minimum of a 4 inch gusset on three sides of the pouch and shall have maximum outer dimensions of 11 by 11 inches. The minimum volume capacity of the pouch shall be 1 gallo
35、n (3.8 liters). The pouch shall be heat sealed on all edges. The average seal strength of the closure seal shall be not less than 6 pounds per inch of width and no individual specimen shall have a seal strength of less than 5 pounds per inch of width. The fitment shall be sealed to the potable water
36、 pouch. The fitment and spigot cap shall be constructed from food grade (direct food contact) material. The fitment shall have a 1-1/4 inch (+1/4 inch) opening. The cap shall be constructed with a lever spigot. The spigot shall have an inside diameter of at least 3/16 inch and an exposed length of a
37、t least 1 inch and no greater than 2-1/2 inches. The pouch with fitment and spigot cap shall not leak during use or when tested. The spigot shall not fail to dispense the heated water. The cap shall fit onto the neck to provide a liquid barrier. The cap shall be attached to the neck section of the f
38、itment by a lanyard. The lanyard shall have a length of 3-1/2 inches (+1/2 inch). 3.3.1.5 Fiberboard box. The fiberboard box shall be constructed from E-flute corrugated fiberboard conforming to type CF, variety SW, burst grade 125 of ASTM D4727/D4727M, Standard Specification for Corrugated and Soli
39、d Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes. The exterior of the box shall have a water resistant coating. The fiberboard box shall maintain its shape and integrity while containing the activated heater and potable water for a minimum of 90 minutes after the heating reaction is initiat
40、ed. The box shall facilitate the flat shipping configuration. A fill slot shall be cut into the fiberboard box to provide a visual indication that 1 gallon of water has been added to the potable water pouch when the water level is between the mid-point and the top of the slot. Figure 1 specifies the
41、 design requirements and dimensions of the box. 3.4 Environmental requirements. 3.4.1 Shelf life. The hot beverage box and components shall meet the minimum shelf life requirements of 36 months at 80F. 3.4.2 Temperature range of operation. The HBB shall be capable of withstanding extreme temperature
42、s in storage and transport ranging from -20F to 160F. At the time of use, the HBB shall be capable of operating at temperatures ranging from 35F to 120F and shall perform as intended and raise the temperature of the water to the target temperature. The HBB components shall exhibit no failures, major
43、 deformities or degradation as a result of the heating process. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-32438 6 3.5 Operating requirements. 3.5.1 Food safety. The materials used in the potable water pouch with fitment and spigot cap s
44、hall be safe for use with food in accordance with 21 CFR, Parts 170-189, applicable material safety data sheets, or other recognized health standards and regulations. The material shall be approved for addition of hot water (less than or equal to 212F). 3.6 Support requirements. 3.6.1 Health hazard
45、assessment. The item shall not present a health hazard when used as intended. Department of the Army Regulation (AR) 40-5, Preventive Medicine, AR 70-1, Acquisition Policy, and Department of the Army Pamphlet 70-3, Acquisition Procedures require that all new chemicals and materials being added to th
46、e Army supply system have a Toxicity Clearance. A Toxicity Clearance involves a toxicological evaluation of materials prior to introduction into the Army supply system. The Army Program Manager is responsible for identifying materials and requesting a Toxicity Clearance for use of that material with
47、in their program. All chemicals (including proprietary materials) shall be identified and accompanied by the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). If requested, the contractor shall furnish the formulation of the heater and the activation fluid to the U.S. Army Public Health Command formerl
48、y U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine, ATTN: MCHB-TS-OHH, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5403. The formulation shall detail the exact percentages of the chemicals and compounds used in the heater and the activation fluid, including the chemical composition of the trade n
49、ame ingredients. 3.7 Labeling requirements. 3.7.1 Heater. Each heater (heater elements in a matrix) shall be correctly and legibly labeled. The label shall contain the following information: (1) Name and type of heater (2) Contractors name and address (3) Do Not Eat pictogram. The pictogram shall be printed in three colors; a black figure of a person on a white background with a red circle and a bar (prohibi
