1、(INCH-POUNDS I MIL-B-26701F 15 SeDtember 1994 SUPERSEDING MIL-B-26701E (In Part) 14 May 1982 Amendment 1 3 July 1984 MILITARY SPECIFICATION BOTTLE, POLYMER, IN A COMBINATION CONTAINER, SHIPPING AND STORAGE, AIR ELIGIBLE This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the De
2、partment of Defense. 1. SCOPE 1.1 ScoDe. This specification covers combination packaging with a polymer bottle inside of outer packages, needed to safely ship regulated materials. This specifications main use is to safely store and transport weak to moderately corrosive liquids throughout the world-
3、wide civilian and military transportation systems. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 Government documents. 2.1.1 SDecifications, standards, and handbooks. The following standards form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are thos
4、e 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). Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be a
5、ddressed to: Air Force Packaging Evaluation Activity, AFMC/LGTP, 5215 Thurlow Street, Bldg 70, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-5540, by using the self-addressed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter. HQ I AMSC N/A FSC 8125 DISTR
6、IBUTION STATEMENT A. distribution is unlimited. Approved for public release; Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-B-2b70LF 9999906 Lb910 384 = MIL-B-26701F MILITARY STANDARDS MIL-STD-129 - Marking for Shipment and Storage MIL-STD-2073-
7、1 - DOD Materiel Procedures for Development and Application of Packaging Requirements (Part 1 of 2 Parts) (Unless otherwise indicated, copies of federal and military specifications, standards, and handbooks are available from the Standardization Documents Order Desk, 700 Robbins Ave., Building 4D, P
8、hiladelphia, PA 19111-5094.) 2.1.2 Other Government doc uments, d rawinas, a nd Dub lications. The following other Government publications form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues are those cited in the solicitation. UNITED STATES LAWS AND R
9、EGULATIONS Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Parts 1 to 199 (The Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Parts 1 to 199 is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954.) 2.1.3 No n-Gover nment nub lications. The follo
10、wing 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 issues of the documents not listed in the D
11、ODISS are the issues of the documents cited in the solicitation (see 6.2). INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code is available from the International Maritime Organization, 4 Albert Embankment, London, England, SE1 7SR.)
12、 Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (The Technical Instructions for Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air is available from the International Civil Aviation Organization, 1000 Sherbrooke St, Suite 400, West Montreal, Quebec, Canada 113A 2R2.) ASTM D 4919 Stand
13、ard Specification for Testing Hazardous Materials Packaging (DoD Adopted) 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-B-2b701F 9999906 1986711 210 MIL-B-26701F (Application for copies should be addressed to ASTM, Street, Philadelphia, PA 19
14、103-1187.) 1916 Race AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI) ANSI/ASTM D-1238 Measuring Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by Extrusion Plastometer (DoD Adopted) (Application for copies should be addressed to either the American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036-80
15、02; or ASTM address above.) PLASTIC BOTTLE INSTITUTE Technical Bulletin PBI-24 Voluntary Guidelines, Plastic Bottle Material Code System- Mold Modification Drawings (Application for copies should be addressed to the Society of the Plastics Industry, 1275 K Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005.
16、 ) (Non-Government standards and other publications are normally available from the organizations that prepare or distribute the documents. These documents also may be available in or through libraries or other informational services.) 2.2 Order of Drecedence. text and the basic domestic or internat
17、ional hazardous material transportation regulations, those regulations take precedence. Conflicts with other documents cited herein, document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. In the event of
18、 a conflict between this the text of this 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 The bottle, filler material (if any) and the outer packaging all must satisfy the requirements outlined in 49CFR 173, subpart B and 49CFR 178, subpart L for the moderately corrosive materials intended to be carried in transport (see 4.3 a
19、nd 4.4). 3.1.1 Inner bottle. Plastic bottles or jerricans shall be made from natural color, blow molding grade, polymer resin, either homopolymer or copolymer. The use of clean, internally generated, regrind or reclaimed material conforming to the applicable regulations is permissible. Unless otherw
20、ise specified (see 6.2), formed handles or hand grips shall be integral parts of the bottles or jerricans and shall be provided for greater than one gallon (3.8 L) bottles. The bottle or jerricans material content shall be permanently encoded in accordance with PBI-24 for maximum resin recycle abili
21、ty. maximum melt index of 1.0 when tested as specified in 4.4.2. The bottles or jerricans shall have a 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-B-26701F 3.1.2 Filler material. The filler material, as deemed necessary by the manufacturer
22、and mark certifying activity in 49CFR 178, subpart L, shall not be combustible, absorbent, or reactive to the intended contents. 3.1.3 Oute r Dac kaaina. The outer packaging shall be an approved outer packaging for a moderately corrosive liquid carrying combination packaging in 49CFR 173, subpart E.
23、 The material shall be of sufficient size to adequately contain and protect the inner bottle from damage which can be expected during either the commercial or military transportation (including air) systems. The outer packaging shall be properly marked to certify that the tests outlined in the speci
24、fication have passed. The marking shall reflect the requirements of 49CFR 178.3 and 49CFR 178, subpart L. It shall also include the marking “air-eligible.“ 3.2 Test reDort. The supplier shall supply, to the ordering government organization, two copies of the test report required in 49CFR 178. The re
25、port shall include all information, including cap torque, required to comply with the domestic and international regulations and within this specification (see 4.3.2). 3.2.1 ComDatibilitv. The test report shall include a compatibility chart for both the bottle or jerrican, liner and the cap, if comp
26、osed of different materials. The information shall include chemical groups or families that are and are not compatible with the bottle or jerrican material to the time requirement of 49CFR 173. 3.2.2 Packaaina instructions. The test report shall completely document all information, required from the
27、 manufacturing and marking organizations, for the shipping activities to fulfill their requirements in 49CFR 173, Subpart B, and 178, including Subparts L and M. These test reports shall include complete directions on how to pack the combination packaging for shipment, including from 49CFR 173, Subp
28、art B relating to air transport of mixed contents. Any additional material required to meet 49CFR requirements shall be standard government or military issue. 3.3 Closure. The caps furnished under this specification may be made of the same material as the bottle or jerrican. If the cap and liner mat
29、erial, if needed, are different from the bottle or jerrican, they shall also be compatible with the same chemical classes as the bottle material (see 4.3.2). 3.3.1 Caz liner. The cap liners, if needed, shall be of mildly corrosive-resistant material. Liners shall be molded within the cap or attached
30、 to the cap with a suitable adhesive, compatible with the moderately corrosive liquids, to become an integral part of the cap. There shall be no loose pieces. If applicable, the material must successfully pass the material compatibility test (see 4.4.4.1). 4 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduct
31、ion or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-B-Zb701F 999990b 29b923 093 MIL-B-26701F 3.3.2 Attachment of caDs. When specified (see 6.2), each bottle shall have a cap affixed to the neck. If not specified to be affixed to the neck, the cap shall be placed inside the sealed shipping c
32、ontainer configuration. 3.3.3 Threads. Threads on the neck of the bottle with the cap shall be of the buttress or semi-butress type allowing at least one revolution before seating of the cap against the bottle or jerrican. When the cap is completely screwed onto the bottle, the rim of the bottle or
33、jerrican shall seat firmly against the inner bearing surface of the cap or against the liner to ensure sealing. 3.4 Assemblv. The combination packaging, except the bottle or jerrican to its cap, shall be received assembled by the originating government organization. The outer container must be secur
34、ed in such a way as not to damage the container or its material characteristics when opened (see 4.3.2). 3.5 Outacre. The outage or air space of the bottles or jerrican shall be a minimum of 5 percent and a maximum of 10 percent when tested as specified in 4.4.3. 3.6 Test Results. (see 4.4.4) 3.6.1
35、DroD test. The combination packaging must successfully pass the test outlined in 49CFR 178, subpart M. 3.6.2 Stackincr test. The combination packaging must successfully pass the test outlined in 49CFR 178, subpart M. 3.6.3 Leakproofness test. All individual bottles must successfully pass the test ou
36、tlined in 49CFR 178, subpart M. 3.6.4 Hvdrostatic Dressure test. of the combination container must successfully pass the test outlined in 49CFR 178, subpart M. The bottle alone or as a part 3.6.5 Vibration standard. The combination packaging must successfully pass the test outlined in 49CFR 178, sub
37、part M. 3.7 Bottle caDacities. The plastic bottles or jerricans furnished under this specification shall have the following nominal capacities: (see 4.3.2 and 6.2) 1 pint (473 millilitres) I 2 gallons 500 millilitres (1.06 pints) I 8 litres 1 quart (0.946 litres) I 10 litres 1 litre (2.113 pints) I
38、15 litres 1 litre (0.26 gallons) I 5 gallons 2 litres (0.528 gallons) I 20 litres 1 gallon (3.8 litres) I 25 litres 4 litres (1.06 gallons) I 10 gallons 5 litres (1.32 gallons) I 50 litres (7.57 litres) (2 .ll gallons) (2.64 gallons) (3.96 gallons) (18.93 litres) (5.28 gallons) (6.61 gallons) (37.85
39、 litres) (13.2 gallons) 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-B-26701F 3.8 yo rkmanshin. (see 4.3.2) 3.8.1 Finish. The bottle finish shall be smooth. The surface shall be free from ridges, pinch-off flash, flow marks or depressions on
40、 mold partition line crevices. 3.8.2 Freedom from de fects. bubbles, cracks, pinholes, dirt, foreign matter, chipped edges, blisters, scratches, and other defects affecting their serviceability or appearance. The outer packaging must also be free of defects which could fail and create a hazard to li
41、fe, equipment or the environment. The bottles shall be free from 3.8.3 Uniformitv. The bottles shall be uniform in color, texture, finish, and physical properties. 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS 4.1 Remo nsibilitv for insDect ion. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the co
42、ntractor 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 facility suitable for performace of the inspection requirement 6 speci
43、fied herein, unless disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in this specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to ensure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements. 4.1.1 Remo nsibilitv for CO mnliance
44、requirements of sections 3 and 5. specification shall become a part of the contractors overall inspection 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
45、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 does not authorize submission of known defective material, either indicated or actua
46、l, nor does it commit the Government to accept defective materials. All items shall meet all The inspection set forth in this 4.1.2 1 n Sampling for inspection shall be performed in accordance with the provisions set forth in Table I, except where otherwise indicated. For purposes of sampling, an in
47、spection lot for examination and test shall consist of all containers of the same capacity, produced under the same process and formulation, and submitted for delivery at one time. 4.2 Classification of iwect ions The quality conformance inspection requirements specified herein are classified as fol
48、lows: 6 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-B-2670LF W 9999706 L9869L5 966 = MIL-B-26701F a. Product quality conformance inspection (see 4.4). b. Inspection of shipping packaging (see 4.5). 4.3 InsDection of the end item. 4.3.1 Testin
49、a of the end item. The sample unit for performance of all tests outlined in section 4.4 shall consist of the number of bottles, jerricans or combination containers as outlined in the test procedure. No failures,shall be observed. Test Test Quantity Characteristic Reauirement Method Reauired 3.1 4.4.1 Al 1 I Packaging Materials Melt Index 3.1.1 4.4.2 3 I Outage 3.5 4.4.3 3 Drop Test 3.6.1 4.4.4.2 5 3.6.2 4.4.4.3 3 Stacking Test Leakproofness Test 3.6.3 4.4.4.4 Al 1
