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6. NOTES
(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful but is
not mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. RD-1333 is intended for use in the loading of detonators, blasting caps,
percussion primers, fuzes, and in the manufacture of priming compositions.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following:
a.
Title, number and date of this specification.
b.
Provisions for submission of first article samples.
c.
Requirements for Ammunition Lot Numbering, if applicable.
d.
Requirement for Acceptance Inspection Equipment (AIE) designs (see 6.3)
e.
Provisions for submission of acceptance inspection results for each lot of
ammunition presented to the Government.
f. Certificate of Analysis and photo micrograph for each lot or shipment of product.
g. Packaging requirements.
6.3 Submission of inspection equipment designs for approval. Submit equipment designs
as required to Commander, U.S. Army ARDEC, ATTN: RDAR-QEM-G, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ
07806-5000. Request letter of submittal should state the contractor, contract number,
specification number, item nomenclature and classification of defects or tests. This address will
be specified on the Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423 in the contract.
6.4 Packing. Lead azide should be packaged and shipped in a wet condition as directed in
the Code of Federal Regulations CFR 49, for manufacturers within the United States. For foreign
manufacturers, all transportation regulations should be in accordance with the Foreign National
Transportation Authority and the Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, as
published in document ST/SG/AC.10/1, current revisions, prepared by the U.N. Committee of
Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. A mixture of water plus denatured ethyl alcohol
in such proportions to prevent freezing should always be used unless otherwise directed (see
6.9).
6.4.1 Level A. Up to 25 lbs. (dry weight) of lead azide should be packed wet (per 6.9)
directly into a cambric diaper or similar cloth bag. A cap of the same diameter and fabric as the
bag should be placed inside the bag and over the lead azide. The bag should then be tied closed
and placed inside a bag made of conductive velostat. This velostat bag should then be filled with
water/alcohol mixture which meets the requirements of 6.9. This water/alcohol mixture must
completely cover the bag contents. The velostat bag is then tied closed and placed inside a 4 oz.
or heavier duck bag. A cap of the same materials and of the same diameter as the duck bag
should be placed over the velostat bag. The duck bag is then securely tied closed. This bag is
now the unit bag which should be marked in accordance with 6.5. An appropriate number of
bags (whose combined total dry weight of lead azide should not exceed 150 lbs.) is placed into a
rubber cloth bag. Inside this bag and over the unit of bags of lead azide should be placed a cap of
the same fabric and same diameter as this bag. This rubber cloth bag should then be filled with a
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