MIL-STD-290 Packaging And Marking Of Petroleum And Related ProductsThis standard provides detailed requirements and approved uniform methods for packaging, packing, and marking of petroleum and related products for shipment, handling and storage.

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MIL-STD-290H

4.3 Packaging. Petroleum products, as specified in table I, shall be packaged in unit containers conforming to requirements specified in MIL-STD-2073-1. When commercial packaging is specified (see 6.2), packaging shall be in accordance with ASTM D3951. Specialty products shall be packaged as specified in 5.6 through 5.6.2.2.

4.4 Marking. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), packaged petroleum and related products shall be marked as specified in 5.10.1 through 5.10.30. Markings not covered by 5.10.1 through 5.10.30 shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129.

4.4.1 Bar code marking. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), bar code markings are required on all shipments. Bar code marking shall be in accordance with ISO/IEC 16388.

4.5 Palletization. When specified in the contract or order (see 6.2), packaged petroleum and related products shall be palletized in accordance with 5.3.1.

4.6 Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. All petroleum and related

products herein regulated by DOT as hazardous material or hazardous substances shall be packed in containers tested to Part 178 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The containers shall also meet the requirements ofAFMAN24-204 when Military Airlift Command and other DoD components are involved. The containers shall also meet the requirements of the ICAO when International Air is involved. The containers shall also meet the requirements of the

IMDG when International Vessel is involved. When specified (see 6.2), petroleum and related products shall be packed in containers meeting the internal air gauge pressure and leakage test requirements of Title 49 CFR.

4.7 Reclaimed materials. The containers and materials used in this standard may contain reclaimed materials to the maximum extent possible, provided such materials will not jeopardize the intended use, performance, or design life of the containers and materials. Reclaimed materials shall have been collected or recovered from solid waste and reprocessed to become a source of raw materials, as opposed to virgin raw materials. None of the above shall be interpreted to mean that the use of used, rebuilt, or remanufactured end products is allowed under this standard. The reclaimed or recovered materials shall be in accordance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) of Title 40 CFR to the maximum extent possible.

5. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Packaging products in unit containers.

5.1.1 Unit pack. When unit packs are specified in the contract or order, unit containers shall conform to the requirements of table I for the appropriate level specified in the contract or order (see 6.2).

5.1.2 Intermediate pack. When intermediate containers are specified in the contract or order, petroleum and related products shall be packed in containers conforming to table II or III.