MIL-DTL-12000K
3.2.1 New materials. The use of newly-developed packaging materials or procedures are
encouraged and recommended and shall be permitted under conditions specified herein, provided
they are equal to-, or better than-, the specified materials or procedures.
3.2.2 Certification of new materials. If the contractor desires to use materials or
procedures other than those specified herein, he shall furnish to the contracting activity
documented evidence in the form of a certificate of compliance, certified by a testing laboratory
satisfactory to the contracting activity, that the material or procedure is equal to or exceeds the
requirements specified herein. If, after a review of the material or procedure and the related
certified documented evidence or the witnessing of the stipulated tests, it is the opinion of the
contracting activity that the material or procedure meets or exceeds the requirements specified
herein, authorization for use will be granted.
3.2.3 Safety. Materials used for the packaging of fiber optic cables shall present no
environment or toxicological hazards as defined by current industry standards and shall comply
with the applicable federal laws, regulations, and standards for safety.
3.2.4 Wood Packaging Material (WPM). Non-coniferous (hardwood) and coniferous
(softwood) packaging material used in supporting, protecting, or carrying a commodity (includes
dunnage). Examples of WPM include but are not limited to pallets, skids, pallet collars,
containers, crates, boxes, cases, bins, reels, drums, load boards, and dunnage. Wood packaging
made of exempt materials but combined with solid wood components must still be treated and
marked. Does not include processed wood materials and manufactured wood products. (WPM
was previously known as non-manufactured wood packaging or solid wood packaging material.)
3.3 Identification marking. Identification shall be permanently and legibly marked
directly on the reel or on a corrosion-resisting metal plate securely attached to the reel at the
source of manufacturing. Identification shall include the manufacturer's model and serial
number, name, and trademark to be ready identifiable to the manufacturer.
3.4 Methods of preservation. The cleaning processes, drying procedures, preservatives,
and methods of preservation specified in the following paragraphs are listed in MIL-STD-2073-1
and shall conform to the requirements of that standard and any applicable specifications.
3.5 Cleaning and drying. Prior to the application of preservative compound or paint,
surfaces shall be cleaned and dried by any procedure that will not damage the item.
3.6 Preservation. Preservation shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1. If
adequate and cost effective; commercial preservation in accordance with ASTM D3951 will be
as specified (see 6.2).
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