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MIL-S-7916D

compound shall be conditioned for 10 days at 49° ± 1°C (120° ± 2°F). The compound, after cooling to room temperature, shall be examined for appearance and tested for viscosity.

4.5.6 Viscosity. The viscosity of the sample shall be tested at 23° ±

1°C (73.4° ± 2°F) using a RVF Brookfield Viscometer with a #7 spindle operated

at 4 RPM. The compound shall be stirred vigorously for 3 to 5 minutes. After

stirring, the sample shall be permitted to stand undisturbed for 30 minutes .

The test may be conducted in a quart can that is at least half full. The

spindle guard and calibration sleeve shall not be used. Results shall be

reported as the average of three readings taken when the pointer reaches a

position where it is stationary in relation to the rotating dial.

5. PACKAGING

5.1 Preservation. Preservation shall be level A or Commercial, as specified (6.2d).

5.1.1 Level A.

5.1.1.1 Unit package. The sealing compound shall be unit packaged in 8 ounce, one-pint, or one-quart round multiple friction top cans conforming to PPP-C-96, Type V or 8 ounce collapsible tubes conforming to PPP-T-1637,

type I, style 1.

5.1.1.2 Intermediate containers. Eight ounce cans shall be further packaged in accordance with the appendix of PPP-C-96. Eight ounce collapsible tubes shall be packaged in accordance with the appendix of PPP-T-1637.

5.1.2 Commercial. The sealing compound shall be preserved in accordance with ASTM D 3951.

5.2 Packing. Packing shall be level A, B or Commercial, as specified

(see 6.2d).

5.2.1 Level A. The sealing compound packaged in cans shal be packed in accordance with the appendix of PPP-C-96 for Level A pack. Collapsible tubes shall be packed in accordance with PPP-T-1637 for Level A pack.

5.2.2 Level B. Sealing compound packaged as specified in 5.1.1 shall be packaged as specified in 5.2.1 except for domestic shipment.

5.2.3 Commercial. Sealing compound packaged as specified in accordance with 5.1.2 shall be packed in such a manner as to ensure acceptance by common carrier and safe delivery to destination at the lowest rate. Shipping containers shall conform to the consolidated Freight Classification Rules in effect at the time of shipment, or regulations of other carries as applicable to the mode of transportation.

5.3 Marking. In addition to any special marking required by the contract or order, each unit package, intermediate package and shipping container shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129. Each unit package shall also include the following information:

a. Application instructions.

b. Precautions to be exercised in use of the material.

c. Recommended thinner (Instructions for thinning).

d. Replace closure tightly after use.

e. Date of manufacture.

f. Store in a cool place.