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at least 10% greater than the actual gross weight or the certification weight specified on the
packaging drawings, (whichever is higher) which should be marked on the tested container. POP
marking, however, should not be applied to the container until verified by the U.S. Government
as follows:
a. The POP test report should be prepared by the POP test laboratory in accordance with
DI-PACK-81059 (Data Item Description) following the test.
b. The report must be kept on file by the contractor and must also be submitted to the
U.S. Army (ARDEC Packaging Div) for verification as directed in the contract data
requirements list (CDRL) DD Form 1423.
c. The US Army will review the report, prepare an endorsement letter, and submit the
package to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
For multi-year contracts, the contractor should re-perform POP testing at a certified POP test
laboratory if:
a. The initial POP test report expires before the end of the contract (single pack POP
certification is valid for a period of 1 year; combination pack POP certification is valid
for a period of 2 years) or
b. There is a change in container manufacturer, design, or manufacturing processes of the
exterior shipping container.
No re-test is needed if all packaging is purchased while under an unexpired POP test.
EXCEPTION TO POP MARKINGS: If the container is manufactured outside the USA, the
contractor should not apply the UN POP certification mark provided in this contract (if
applicable). The contractor/container manufacturer (outside the USA) is responsible to perform
the UN POP certification tests and apply the marking authorized by the Transportation
Competent Authority of the country of manufacture. The contractor should also provide a copy
of the POP Test Report to the U.S. Army (ARDEC Packaging Div) for concurrence prior to
shipment.
6.7 First article rejection. The procuring agency reserves the right to terminate inspection
upon any failure of a test specimen to comply with any of the requirements.
6.8 Necessary precautions. Lead azide RD-1333 is classified as a primary explosive. All
necessary precaution in the manufacture, handling, and storage of such material should be
observed. During manufacture, care must be exercised to assure that the reactor is thoroughly
cleaned before manufacture of each new batch. [Note: the cleaning may be mechanical (i.e.,
scouring with a wet sponge or a strong stream of water) or chemical (i.e., destroying the azides
chemically, followed by thorough rinsing with water). However, the reactor must be cleaned
chemically before preparation of every fourth batch if mechanical cleaning is chosen.] The
solution of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose must be filtered prior to use in such a manner to
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