MIL-DTL-46225D
water/alcohol mixture meeting requirements of 6.9 so that the unit bags inside are completely
covered. The bag is then securely tied closed. This rubber bag is placed inside a strong grain bag
which must be securely tied closed. The grain bag and its contents must be packed in the center
of an open head steel drum conforming to UN 1A2, standards for Steel Drums, which has been
lined with a heavy, close fitting jute bag. The grain bag should be entirely surrounded by not less
then 3 inches of well-packed sawdust saturated by the previously mentioned water/alcohol
mixture. The jute bag should then be closed by secure sewing to prevent the escape of the
sawdust. The dry weight of lead azide in one outside container should not exceed 150 lbs.
6.4.2 Level B. Level B should be the same as Level A.
6.4.3 Level C. Level C should be the same as Level A.
6.5 Marking. Marking should be in accordance with MIL-STD-129.
6.5.1 Unit packaging. Each unit bag as defined in 6.4.1 should be marked in contrasting
color to the bag with letters not less than ¼ inch or greater than ½ inch high with water/alcohol-
proof ink as follows:
a. NSN
b. Lead Azide RD-1333
c. Quantity (dry weight) in pounds
d. Lot number
e. Batch numbers
6.5.1.1 Alternative. As an alternative, each unit bag may be identified by means of a
waterproof tag imprinted with a water/alcohol-proof ink with the above information and attached
with a non-metallic tie.
6.5.2 Exterior container. The side and top of each drum or barrel should be marked:
"Lead Azide, Wetted, UN 0129 DANGEROUS DO NOT STORE OR LOAD WITH ANY
HIGH EXPLOSIVE" in ½ inch high letters. The following additional information will be
marked on the side of each drum or barrel in letters not less than ¼ inch or greater than ½ inch
high:
a. NSN
b. Lead Azide RD-1333
c. Quantity (dry weight) in pounds
d. Lot number
e. Gross weight
f. MIL-DTL-46225
6.6 Performance oriented packaging. Prior to shipment, the contractor should ensure
either that the container has been tested by either a U.S. Government approved Performance
Oriented Packaging (POP) test laboratory or by the government itself in compliance with POP
requirements in accordance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. Test will be to a weight
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