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

5.1.3 Exterior pack. When petroleum and related products are specified to be packed in exterior containers by the contract or order (see 6.2), the filled and closed containers shall be packed level B or commercial.

5.1.3.1 Military intermediate packs of filled containers of less than 1-pint capacity. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), intermediate packs in the quantities and arrangements specified in table II shall be packed in containers conforming to requirements of MIL-STD-

2073-1. Exterior packs shall also be packed in containers conforming to requirements of MIL- STD-2073-1.

5.1.3.2 Military intermediate packs of filled containers of 1-pint capacity and over. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), filled and closed containers of capacities of one pint and over, and intermediate packs in the quantities and arrangements specified in table II, shall be packed in containers conforming to requirements of MIL-STD-2073-1. Exterior packs shall also be packed in fiberboard containers conforming to MIL-STD-2073-1 or ASTM D4727/D4727M. The fiberboard containers shall be constructed and closed in accordance with requirements of MIL-STD-2073-1. Containers with protruding closures shall be protected with cell spacers or buffer pads formed from scored sheets of fiberboard or from polystyrene materials or full height, snug fitting, half-slotted style, interlocking fiberboard partitions. The design number and arrangement of the pads shall prevent movement and provide clearance. Boxes shall be top loading or end loading.

5.2 Packaging standard grease cartridges (for cartridge-type grease guns).

5.2.1 Unit pack. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), grease shall be furnished in grease cartridges conforming to the requirements specified in table I for military or commercial.

5.2.2 Intermediate pack. When specified in contract or order (see 6.2), unit packed grease shall be furnished in intermediate containers conforming to the requirements specified in table III for military or commercial.

5.2.3 Exterior pack. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), unit pack grease shall be furnished in exterior containers conforming to the requirements specified in table III.

5.2.4 Level B. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), not more than 60 grease filled cartridges for the intermediate pack, as specified in 5.2.2, shall be packed in fiberboard containers conforming to requirements of MIL-STD-2073-1 or ASTM D4727/D4727M. The fiberboard containers shall be constructed and closed in accordance with the requirements specified therein. Containers may be top loading or end loading.

5.2.5 Minimal. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), 60 grease filled cartridges for commercial pack shall be packed in accordance with the requirements of ASTM D3951.

5.3 Packaging products in drums. When drums are specified in the contract or order (see 6.2), they shall conform to the requirements in table I for the appropriate level specified. When military air shipment is specified (see 6.2), drums shall meet the requirements of ASTM D4919, Title 49 CFR and AFMAN24-204. When International Air shipment is specified (see